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- 3233 E. Tremont Ave., New York 10461
- 718-824-8400
Babalu
De tal palo, tal astilla. Ralph Mercado III follows in father's footsteps, revives legendary Times Square joint. Latin flavor, rhythm aplenty. Mexican and Caribbean accents in the kitchen, menu di... read more
- 1 Bedford Ave., New York 11222
Nights and Weekends
Five Leaves crew puts in sister joint a little ways down the block. Intimate space all about the fresh air, with doors and windows opening up to the street. Distressed surfaces, reclaimed wood, and... read more
- 132 W. Houston St., New York 10012
- 646-588-5375
Miss Lily's
Serge Becker 1, Anna Wintour 0. Nightlife superstar and crew win pissing war with Vogue editor, drop vibey Jamaican spot on Houston. Look cribbed from Caribbean greasy spoons, with diner-like molde... read more
- 105 Reade St., New York 10013
- 212-406-1900
Sazón
Sofrito offshoot brings some seasoning to Tribeca. Gussied up Puerto Rican takes the festive approach. Much rhythm from the speakers, outgoing staff. Traditional eats in refined versions, can't go ... read more
- 220 Conover St., New York 11231
- 718-797-2297
Botanica
Industrial floor-to-ceiling windows keep it sociable and airy at this Red Hook fave. Venetian chandeliers, wide-planked floors, marble bar work the bourgeois angle. Inventive fruit- and herb-influe... read more
- 652 Union St., New York 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
- 424 Amsterdam Ave. , New York 10024
- 212-595-7000
Café con Leche
No longer special, but still a decent enough Cuban spot. Somewhat refined takes on the traditional. Roast pork, oxtail, bacalao. Can't go wrong with shrimp in red, green, or garlic sauce. Namesake ... read more
- 892 Gerard Ave., New York
- 718-293-5025
The Feeding Tree
Jerk-plus around the way from Ruth’s House. Jamaican stunner offers not only supremely spicy chicken and shrimp, but also velvety goat stew, toothsome oxtail. Daily porridge specials. Banana Tuesda... read more
- 5589 Broadway, New York
- 718-601-5577
El Economico
Carib diner inciting visions of crystal blue waters, white sand beaches, teenagers without tan lines. Relive what you can remember of last year’s Dominican vacay over octopi in garlic sauce and lob... read more
- 1841 Westchester Ave., New York
- 718-918-2947
Joe's Place
Popping Puerto Rican. Homestyle done right from arroz con pollo to liver steak. Astounding assortment of mofongo: massive cone of fried plantains, garlic, and choice of protein (pig, crustacean), f... read more
- 973 Columbus Ave., New York
- 212-222-2033
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Popular with locals and the fresh-faced Columbia crowd. New space still petite, but larger than pocket-sized original. Casual BYOB setting for fresh, organic French-Caribbean fare. Chef-owner Marc ... read more
- 61 Lexington Ave., New York 10010
- 212-213-2522
Latin Thing
Go-to Pan-Latin lunch joint for lower midtown cubicle rats. Tiny space even by NYC metrics: three tables for two, and one big line. No matter, lunch-at-the-desk menu kicks out salads, Latin sandw... read more
- 111 Ave. C, New York 10009
- 212-777-0477
Arcane
Tiny East Village eatery boasts bold Caribbean-French flavors and island-friendly vibe. Tender, West Indian-style lime chicken, fresh fish with passion fruit mustard, and a ten-dollar hanger specia... read more
- 17 W. 125th St., New York 10027
- 212-876-9300
Mobay Uptown
A few good reasons to hop, skip, and troop uptown: pineapple corn muffins, mango mojitos and live jazz band to keep all your senses—taste, olfactory, hearing, and otherwise—buzzing. Fai... read more
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