Latin

We would travel great lengths for the boneless crackling chicken at La Dinastia on the Upper West Side.

Willa Moore

September 15, 2023

Our favorite spots for lomo saltado, special fried rice, and secret green sauces.

Willa Moore

September 14, 2023

China Cocina is a family-owned Chino Latino spot in Corona that’s been around for over 30 years.

Willa Moore

September 14, 2023

Jardin De China is a casual Chino Latino spot in Corona where you could easily bring a group last-minute.

Willa Moore

September 14, 2023

This Chino Latino spot in Soundview is a great spot for a quick, casual meal involving ropa vieja.

Willa Moore

September 14, 2023

The special fried rice at this Chino Latino spot in Washington Heights comes with tiny cubes of ham, baby shrimp, and scallions.

Willa Moore

September 14, 2023

There’s a solid lunch special at this Chino Latino spot on the Upper West Side.

Willa Moore

September 14, 2023

For a fun, outdoor evening in Fort Greene, head to Colonia Verde's back garden for shrimp tacos and a mezcal cocktail.

Willa Moore

August 29, 2023

Packed with vendors selling quesadillas, pozole, and tripa mishqui, Corona Plaza is one of the premier outdoor dining destinations in NYC.

Bryan Kim

June 21, 2023

Aside from the obvious allure of biting into a hot, crunchy pouch, the most exciting thing about NYC’s empanadas is the vast range of styles.

Monica Prestia

September 15, 2022

The best places to get fresh conchas, alfajores, and more around NYC.

Marisel Salazar

September 15, 2022

At Comodo in Flatiron, you'll find things like pasta and roast chicken prepared with a variety of Latin components.

Kenny Yang

June 8, 2022

OStudio At Night is a wine bar in Bed-Stuy with a tightly curated wine selection and rotating chef residencies.

Neha Talreja

June 6, 2022

If you're looking for pernil, rotisserie chicken, and various Puerto Rican fried foods, grab a stool at La Isla Cuchifritos in Williamsburg.

Team Infatuation

January 14, 2022

Leyenda is a Latin cocktail bar in Carroll Gardens with good small plates and a nice back patio.

Matt Tervooren

January 14, 2022

Café Habana is one of the better values in Nolita. You can grab a casual Mexican/Cuban brunch or dinner for less than $20 a person.

Kenny Yang

January 14, 2022

Floridita is a Cuban spot in Washington Heights that serves one of the best Cubano sandwiches in the city.

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Matt Tervooren

A local Infatuation mainstay, Esperanto’s got that little something special that that’s kept it in heavy rotation.

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Andrew Steinthal

Colina Cuervo is an all-day cafe in Crown Heights with great Latin-inspired food.

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Hannah Albertine

Pokito is a tiny bar/restaurant near the Williamsburg bridge serving Asian-Latin mashup food in a highly casual (but still vibey) space.

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Katherine Lewin

ABC Cocina is the Flatiron-located, Latin-inspired sequel to ABC Kitchen, and it’s better than the original.

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Katherine Lewin

Reasons to visit Coppelia? It's cheap, it's open 24 hours, and for a diner, it's pretty good. Good enough.

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Andrew Steinthal

Barcha is a Latin-Mediterranean restaurant in East Harlem that's great for a casual date or friend hang.

The Curious Uptowner

October 21, 2021

Including Brazilian in Astoria, Crown Heights halal soul food, and more.

Chris Mohney

October 13, 2021

Our favorite spots for plant-based dishes from Mexico, Cuba, Colombia, and beyond.

Marisel Salazar

September 24, 2021