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Latin food and drinks in NYC
Empanada Mama is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

1. Empanada Mama

8.9
765 9th Ave (btwn 51st & 52nd St), New York, NY
Empanada Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 385 tips and reviews

LogoTVLogoTV: "My fav empanada is the Brasil & the dessert empanada: figs & caramel. It's 24 hours - 4AM & you're jonesing for a little fried pocket of Brazilian awesomeness" -Jeffery Self, Jeffery & Cole Casserole

Nuela is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

2. Nuela

43 W 24th St (6th Ave), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · NoMad · 42 tips and reviews

LogoTVLogoTV: A great South American restaurant with a really innovative menu and very cool decor! - Mike Ruiz, The A-List: New York

3. Calle Ocho

2756 Broadway (at 106th St), New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · Upper West Side · 292 tips and reviews

Danielle F.Danielle F: Unlimited Sangria @ brunch. Server is aloud to cut you off so it usually caps at 3-4. Don't be fooled tho, these puppies are 20oz of deliciousness and they have a wide variety of whites and reds!

4. Café Habana

8.9
17 Prince St (at Elizabeth St), New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · NoLita · 625 tips and reviews

Jorge O.Jorge Ortiz: Fooled by the name, many people wrongly believe this is a Cuban restaurant. Astute readers of the menu know that only Mexicans call a sandwich a "torta". Get the signature torta cubana and a cocktail.

5. Macondo

157 E Houston St (btwn Allen & Eldridge St), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · East Village · 179 tips and reviews

Erin L.Erin Lane: LOVE this place -- delicious, super affordable food. On the weekend you get unlimited cava cocktails w/ your brunch for an extra $7(!!). The juices in the cocktails are fresh squeezed and aaaamazing.

Salinas is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

6. Salinas

8.4
136 9th Ave (btwn 18th & 19th St), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Chelsea · 79 tips and reviews

7. a casa fox

173 Orchard St (at Stanton), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Lower East Side · 30 tips and reviews

Ted S.Ted Scofield: If you're on the Lower East Side, don't miss the fantastic restaurant A CASA FOX. With a cozy atmosphere and open kitchen, owner/chef Melissa Fox cooks up incredible cuisine. For dessert, you must t Read more.

Empanada Mama is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

8. Empanada Mama

8.9
765 9th Ave (btwn 51st & 52nd St), New York, NY
Empanada Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 385 tips and reviews
Macondo is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

9. Macondo

157 E Houston St (btwn Allen & Eldridge St), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · East Village · 179 tips and reviews
Rayuela is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

10. Rayuela

165 Allen St (btwn Stanton & Rivington St), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 79 tips and reviews
La Mar Cebichería is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

11. La Mar Cebichería

11 Madison Ave (at E 25th St.), New York, NY
Peruvian Restaurant · NoMad · 49 tips and reviews
Ideya is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

12. Ideya

Soho Location Closed, New York, NY
South American Restaurant · SoHo · 46 tips and reviews
El Cocotero is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

13. El Cocotero

228 W 18th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Arepa Restaurant · Chelsea · 88 tips and reviews
Nuela is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

14. Nuela

43 W 24th St (6th Ave), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · NoMad · 42 tips and reviews
Yerba Buena Perry is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

15. Yerba Buena Perry

1 Perry St (at Greenwich Ave), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · West Village · 152 tips and reviews

16. Rayuela

165 Allen St (btwn Stanton & Rivington St), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 79 tips and reviews

Food & WineFood & Wine: This pan-Latin spot serves traditional sangrias and mojitos as well as estilo libre ("freestyle") cocktails. These combine unexpected ingredients like ginger, jicama, pineapple and mezcal.

17. Crema Restaurante

111 W 17th St (btwn. 6th Ave. & 7th Ave.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Chelsea · 96 tips and reviews

Amy C.Amy Carothers: ‘Crema’ the Crop Read more.

18. Nuela

43 W 24th St (6th Ave), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · NoMad · 42 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: This place may look like a hodge-podge nightclub, but the Nuevo Latino menu is inspired: shortrib arepas or the ceviches with Asian pear are top notch. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.

Chavella's is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

19. Chavella's

Franklin Ave. (Franklin Ave. & Sterling Pl.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · 46 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the Nopales taco here, the vegetarian-friendly nosh features piquant slices of sautéed cactus folded with bright pico de gallo. It's one of NYC's 26 best tacos! Read more.

El Rey Del Sabor is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

20. El Rey Del Sabor

7.8
148 E 49th St. (at Park Ave.), New York, NY
Food Truck · Midtown East · 6 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the lengua taco at this popular cart, the soft tongue is simmered for four hours and tucked into two warm griddled corn tortillas. It's one of NYC's 26 best tacos! Read more.

Pinche Taqueria is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

21. Pinche Taqueria

333 Lafayette St (btwn Bleecker & E Houston St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · NoHo · 166 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the taco de pescado here, featuring golden fried fingers of beer-battered mahi-mahi. It's one of NYC's 26 best tacos! Read more.

Dos Toros Taquería is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

22. Dos Toros Taquería

8.1
137 4th Ave (btwn E 13th & E 14th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 349 tips and reviews
Crema Restaurante is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

23. Crema Restaurante

111 W 17th St (btwn. 6th Ave. & 7th Ave.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Chelsea · 96 tips and reviews
Cascabel Taqueria is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

24. Cascabel Taqueria

1556 2nd Ave (btwn E 80th & E 81st St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Yorkville · 219 tips and reviews

25. Empellón Taqueria

8.1
230 W 4th St (at W 10th St), New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · West Village · 229 tips and reviews

Amy C. T.Amy C. Troiano: Brunch is amazing!

26. Mexicue

345 7th Ave (btwn W 29th & W 30th St.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Chelsea · 61 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: One of NYC’s best food trucks has finally settled down. You should try the new noshes like green chili mac & cheese, Read more.

Tacombi at Fonda Nolita is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

27. Tacombi at Fonda Nolita

9.0
267 Elizabeth St (btwn E Houston & Prince St), New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · NoLita · 738 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the papas y rajas taco at this Nolita warehouse, the vegetarian combination is surprisingly addictive. It's one of NYC's 26 best tacos! Read more.

La Esquina is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

28. La Esquina

8.3
114 Kenmare St (at Lafayette St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · SoHo · 723 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the Pescado a las Brasas taco, available at the sit-down café and takeout taqueria. It's one of NYC's 26 best tacos! Read more.

Wahoo's Tacos & More is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

29. Wahoo's Tacos & More

333 Park Ave S (btwn E 24th & E 25th St.), New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · Rose Hill · 97 tips and reviews
Caracas Arepa Bar is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

30. Caracas Arepa Bar

91 E 7th St (btw 1st & Ave A), New York, NY
Arepa Restaurant · East Village · 361 tips and reviews
Baby Bo's Cantina is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

31. Baby Bo's Cantina

7.9
627 2nd Ave (at E 34th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Murray Hill · 118 tips and reviews
Pio Pio is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

32. Pio Pio

8.0
210 E 34th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Peruvian Roast Chicken Joint · Murray Hill · 103 tips and reviews
Leña Latin Grill is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

33. Leña Latin Grill

34 W 35th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Koreatown · 64 tips and reviews
Zaragoza Mexican Deli-Grocery is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

34. Zaragoza Mexican Deli-Grocery

8.2
215 Avenue A (btwn 13th & 14th), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 106 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the taco de pollo at this tiny deli. It's one of NYC's 26 best tacos! Snag a table by the fridges in the back and wash it down with a tallboy of Corona. Read more.

Cómodo is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

35. Cómodo

58 MacDougal St (at King St), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · SoHo · 77 tips and reviews
Pipa Tapas Bar is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

36. Pipa Tapas Bar

38 E. 19th St. (btw Broadway & Park Ave.), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Flatiron District · 95 tips and reviews
Solas is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

37. Solas

5.9
232 E 9th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · East Village · 94 tips and reviews
Despaña is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

38. Despaña

9.1
408 Broome St (btwn Lafayette & Centre St), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · SoHo · 289 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Village Voice is excited to have Despana at the 2012 Choice Eats food fest! Full list of restaurants here: http://ow.ly/8QjDQ

Alcala is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

39. Alcala

7.7
246 E 44th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 13 tips and reviews
Raymi is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

40. Raymi

43 W 24th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Peruvian Restaurant · NoMad · 74 tips and reviews
Pulquería is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

41. Pulquería

7.7
11 Doyers St (btwn Pell St & Bowery), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Chinatown · 156 tips and reviews
Pão! is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

42. Pão!

322 Spring St (at Greenwich), New York, NY
Portuguese Restaurant · Hudson Square · 23 tips and reviews
Salvation Taco is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

43. Salvation Taco

145 E 39th St (btwn 3rd & Lexington Ave.), New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · Murray Hill · 304 tips and reviews
Los Feliz is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

44. Los Feliz

6.9
109 Ludlow St (btwn Rivington & Delancey), New York, NY
Lounge · Lower East Side · 122 tips and reviews
Mexico Lindo NYC is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

45. Mexico Lindo NYC

459 2nd Ave (at E 26th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Rose Hill · 44 tips and reviews

46. Cascabel Taqueria

1556 2nd Ave (btwn E 80th & E 81st St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Yorkville · 219 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Try the cemita poblano, a whopping handful of shredded pork, cheese, avocado, mango and aioli, which is served only at lunch. The secret and critical ingredient is papalo, an herb similar to cilantro. Read more.

Cadaqués Tapas Bar is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

47. Cadaqués Tapas Bar

188 Grand St (btwn Bedford & Driggs Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Williamsburg · 59 tips and reviews
Bodega Negra is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

48. Bodega Negra

7.7
355 W 16th St (btwn 8th and 9th ave.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Chelsea · 60 tips and reviews
Café de La Esquina is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

49. Café de La Esquina

225 Wythe Ave (btwn N 3rd St & Metropolitan Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Taco Restaurant · Williamsburg · 126 tips and reviews
Ponche Taqueria is one of Latin food and drinks in NYC.

50. Ponche Taqueria

8.9
420 W 49th St (btwn 9th & 10th Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 95 tips and reviews