Bogota Latin Bistro
Park Slope, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Bogota Latin Bistro is a practical Park Slope pick when flexibility matters more than a highly documented chef or tasting-menu experience. Choose it for an easy Brooklyn plan with social energy; cross-shop Sawa for a clearer $$ Middle Eastern lane or Miti Miti for a nearby casual alternative.
About Bogota Latin Bistro
Bogota Latin Bistro is a New York City venue with a casual dress code and broad weekly hours. It’s a practical option when the schedule and informal dress code fit your plans.
Use the details to plan the timing
The schedule is Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 12 AM, Friday from 11 AM to 1 AM, Saturday from 10 AM to 1 AM, and Sunday from 10 AM to 12 AM. Those hours can help with timing a visit.
For solo diners or groups, expect a casual New York City restaurant and confirm any details that matter before going. If you need a specific seat type, dietary accommodation, price range, or dish, check the venue's official channels directly.
How to compare it with other options
Choose Bogota Latin Bistro when its New York City location, casual dress code, and confirmed hours suit the plan better than another option. Medusa The Greek, Miriam Restaurant, Miti Miti, Pizza Secret, and Sawa may also come up in the same planning conversation.
The verdict: consider it when the schedule and casual dress code are enough to make a plan. Skip making assumptions about dishes, bar seating, formal service, awards, or special formats unless you confirm them directly. For broader planning, use New York City restaurants guide rather than treating this as a standalone destination.
Planning details
- Location
- 141 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- bogotabistro.com
- Phone
- +17182303805
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Bogota Latin Bistro presents as a neighbourhood mainstay in Park Slope, operating less as a discovery and more as a fixture that locals rely on. The writing emphasizes regulars, repeat business, and a community-oriented identity, so the room feels unpretentious and welcoming rather than theatrical or touristic. Latin-American flavors anchor the menu, but the tone is everyday and comforting — a place you return to when you want solid, familiar plates in a warm, approachable setting. It reads as a cozy, casual bistro that prizes consistency over culinary spectacle.
Best For
This is a restaurant built for neighborhood rituals: casual hangouts, family dinners, and group outings where repeat visits matter more than one-off accolades. The copy contrasts the bistro with Manhattan tasting-menu destinations, positioning it for patrons who seek a reliable local meal rather than a destination splurge. That makes it a natural spot for after-work dinners and weekend meals with friends or family, and the menu’s shareable Latin-American staples suit communal dining. It is less presented as a tourist draw and more as a steady local option for lunch and dinner.
Ordering Tips
Lean on the menu’s signature, crowd-pleasing plates when ordering: empanadas and arepas make for easy starters, while heartier mains like bandeja paisa, arroz con pollo, and skirt steak anchor a satisfying meal. The presence of straightforward, familiar items such as chicken quesadillas signals that a mix of small plates and larger entrees works well for groups. Given the restaurant’s neighborhood-bistro character and emphasis on regulars, ordering a selection to share simplifies pacing and mirrors how locals tend to dine here.
Venue details
Ambiance
Vibrant, colorful decor that transports guests to the lively streets of Latin America; festive but somewhat loud dining space with a great bar and dining room.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Loud
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Empanadas
- Arepas
- Bandeja Paisa
- Arroz con Pollo
- Skirt Steak
- Chicken Quesadillas
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 141 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the fit
Try Sawa if the group wants a clearer Middle Eastern direction with a $$ signal. Try Miti Miti if the goal is another casual Brooklyn option and the exact cuisine is less important than the room and availability.
Restaurant context
How it compares
Bogota Latin Bistro is the easier choice when the plan needs flexibility and a lively Brooklyn setting. Sawa has the clearer price and cuisine signal, with Middle Eastern food at $$, so it is the safer pick when budget clarity matters before the group commits.
Miti Miti and Miriam Restaurant are the closer cross-shops for casual Brooklyn dining. Choose Bogota Latin Bistro when ease and late-day flexibility are the draw; choose Miriam Restaurant or Miti Miti when the group wants a more immediately legible dining lane.
Medusa The Greek is the better comparison for diners choosing by cuisine mood rather than logistics. Pizza Secret sits outside the metro set here, so it is less useful as a direct substitute unless the group is already considering a pizza-led plan.
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| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogota Latin Bistro | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Medusa The Greek | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Miti Miti | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Sawa | New York City | Middle Eastern | $$ | 2025 Michelin Plate |
| Pizza Secret | Brooklyn | , | , | 2026 50 Top Pizza USA · #152025 50 Top Pizza USA · #16 |
| Miriam Restaurant | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Bogota Latin Bistro?
Use the venue's current menu or official channels when deciding what to order. The planning details are its New York City location, casual dress code, and hours: Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 12 AM, Friday from 11 AM to 1 AM, Saturday from 10 AM to 1 AM, and Sunday from 10 AM to 12 AM.
Is Bogota Latin Bistro good for solo dining?
It can be considered for solo dining if the casual dress code and hours fit your plan. Check directly if you need a particular seating setup or service format.
