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- 54 Prince St., Nolita 10012
- 212-226-0211
Delicatessen
Much-anticipated joint from brain trust behind Chelsea’s Cafeteria opens glass garage doors at last. Modern interior with enough lumber to show up a Lowe's. Wash down (literally, as palatabil... read more
- 157 E. Houston St., Lower East Side 10002
- 212-473-9900
Macondo
Rustic high-design interior a natural match for haute Latino street eats. Loungey booths, kitschy wood, ivy-clad back den. Stiff caipirinhas, pisco sours, and fishbowls full of sangria ramp up the ... read more
- 23 Ave. A, East Village 10009
- 212-529-2919
Yerba Buena
No, not that yerba buena. Although the minty herb makes appearances in mojitos, ice cream, and jicama salad here. Julian Medina gets creative, spreading his Mexican roots across Pan-Latino tangents... read more
- 165 Allen St., Lower East Side 10002
- 212-253-8840
Rayuela
Name means "hopscotch" in Spanish, but no naughty schoolgirls in sight, unfortunately. Instead well-manicured urban-suburban lacrosse mom digs on a still somewhat-dingy LES block. Multi-level, with... read more
- 652 Union St., Park Slope 11215
- 718-636-6311
Palo Santo
Omigod, it's in the middle of the block, on a side street, in a brownstone! There goes the neighborhood, and here comes a suave, date-worthy, somewhat precious Pan-Latino experience. Named after tr... read more
- 112 Dyckman St., Washington Heights
- 212-304-3800
809 Sangria Bar & Grill
Oasis of sophistication on otherwise benighted Inwood block. Pan-Latino with flair, mixes Mexican and Caribbean (809 being the D.R.'s area code). South American-style churrascaria in the front wind... read more
- 141 Fifth Ave., Park Slope 11217
- 718-230-3805
Bogota Latin Bistro
With Beso's demise, unchallenged as the Slope's best in Nuevo Latino. A regular fiesta inside, from the color-splashed walls to tables packed with sangria-slurpin' Slopers. Mouth-watering grilled c... read more
- 177 Vanderbilt Ave., Fort Greene 11205
- 718-246-4000
Luz
Forego your margarita for a gingerita with your señorita at this creative Latin hotspot. Sleek orange interior and pendant lighting reflects owners' Pratt expertise. Settle into a colorful banquett... read more
- 519 Metropolitan Ave., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-384-6429
El Moderno
Fronts as Mexican, but actually serves South American versions of staples like salsa, enchiladas, and burritos. Hard-shell tacos and nachos. Probably best if you're here to knock back a few margari... read more
- 145 Ave. C, East Village 10009
- 212-505-6559
Esperanto
Solid new wave Latino on a great, totally no longer scary Alphabet City corner. Warm-weather go-to for outdoor dining and stout caipirinhas. Wood and teal interior casual and engaging. Menu skews t... read more
- 320 Amsterdam Ave., Upper West Side 10023
- 212-595-0500
Citrus
Overarching decorating principle: Modern Cactus Fusion. Bi-level and well-lit, with non-annoying army of waitresses. Pretty Latin Asian plates of sushi and Mexican, Caesar salad and yam fries. Unde... read more
- 45 W. 81st St., Upper West Side 10024
- 212-873-5025
Calle Ocho
Sexy, artful Nuevo Latino. Get acquainted with ceviche and yucca fries, tip back some white sangria, and sway to the salsa rhythms. Colorful décor complements menu's bright flavors. Lobster ... read more
- 228 W. 18th St., Chelsea 10011
- 212-206-8930
El Cocotero
One of the city's few Venezuelan spots. Tropical-themed newcomer café with calming sky blue walls and palm trees ideal for curing your mid-winter seasonal affective disorder. Well-versed in delecta... read more
- 1709 Webster Ave., South Bronx
- 718-220-7855
La Lechonera Criolla
Creole cocina on official PR pride patrol. All day, every day, flags on the ceiling and beneath your glass tabletop shade that mofongo red, white, and blue. Boricua! Scar your vegan girlfriend for ... read more
- 500 E. 149th St., South Bronx
- 718-585-1488
La Orquídea
Hungering for Honduran? Ride-less in Mott Haven? Cheap? Look no further. Two buckeroo pupusas—corn pitas crammed with cheese and pork, fried. Two-fitty spicy burritos, wrapped in extra-thick wheat ... read more
- 1209 White Plains Rd., South Bronx
- 718-792-3367
Café Sevilla
Feeding the hood from cow-feet soup to paella. Broiled Spanish-style steaks. Starchy mofongo. Crisp fried plantains. After a few pitchers of toothachy sangria, décor may actually start to make sens... read more
- 690 Grand St., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-218-9592
Bahía Restaurant
Papusas. Papusas! Diabolically tasty corn pancakes made even more awesome with chicken, cheese, pork, or bean stuffing. Plenty more on the menu to choose from, check out homemade sour cream on top ... read more
- 80 Berry St., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-387-0711
Miranda
Chill corner spot doesn't try too hard but makes the funky fusion work on your plate. Risotto with tart cherries is a semi-sweet delight, Mexican mole-infused pasta spices up typical Italian eats. ... read more
- 400 E. 57th St., Midtown East 10022
- 212-754-5999
Sofrito
Pricey Puerto Rican at this fine-dining spot in Midtown East. Reserve online for a seat, and a grab a stark-white table and chair in the slightly generic art-filled room for Caribbean $20-$50 entre... read more
- 90 Manhattan Ave., Williamsburg 11206
- 718-218-6914
Don Pedro's
When Todd P. met Don P.: authentic Ecuadorian restaurant bolstered by injection of indie rock. Although Mr. Patrick has moved on, low-rent spot still boasts substantial backroom, with upgraded stag... read more
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