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Boricua, Morena, Dominicano, Columbiano (NYC)
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1. Latin American Restaurant
Latin American Restaurant serves precisely that, Latin American fare. I know, real original right? The restaurant is super crowded during week days as people come in and chow down in a place that looks like it used to be a diner but is now pipin'…More »
2. El Hornero Bakery
Corona, NY 11368
(718) 651-0400
Categories:
Bakeries,
Latin American
Neighbourhood: Flushing Meadows
My vote for the best Columbian bakery in Corona happens to be here at the little store / cafe of El Hornero. There are a dime a dozen bakeries in the area and the competition is cut throat all throughout Queens. But none have impressed me more than…More »
3. La Herradura
Woodside, NY 11377
(718) 392-2002
Categories:
Mexican,
Latin American
Neighbourhood: Sunnyside
One of the hood's most under appreciated establishments, La Herradura (or "The Horseshoe" en Espanol) specializes in a trio of Queens' three most popular Latin American cuisines: Colombian, Mexican, and Ecuadorian. It's often too quiet in this grey…More »
4. El Cocotero
I had heard too much about this place to not sample it when I was in the area and what a delightful experience it was! The place was small, crowded but cosy and our pretty waitress was able to service us well despite the fact she had to wait 8 tables…More »
5. Cabana
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 263-3600
Categories:
Latin American,
Cuban
Neighbourhood: Forest Hills
Forest Hills is home to many great eateries and one of the best ones in the area is Cabana, a Cuban hot spot with some excellent food.
The place isn't big but is a great place to enjoy a date or small group in a semi-intimate setting. One major gripe…More »
6. El Papasito Forever Restaurant
New York, NY 10019
(212) 265-2225
Categories:
Latin American,
Cuban,
Caribbean
Neighbourhoods: Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West, Theater District
Hell's Kitchen is home to a plethora of good restaurants and has some of the most diverse cuisines per block in all of Manhattan. One cuisine they are sorely lacking is Cuban / Domincan, so El Papasito Forever is definitely a welcome addition to the…More »
7. El Deportivo - CLOSED
New York, NY 10019
(212) 757-6869
Category:
Latin American
Neighbourhoods: Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West, Theater District
Its like San Juan in Hell's Kitchen, as this Puerto Rican establishment is one of the most popular along 9th Avenue. This local neighborhood joint seems to attract a lot of Puerto Rican customers, who have told me of this place's genuine…More »
8. El Buen Sabor Bakery
El Buen Sabor is one of the many Columbian bakeries that saturate the Sunnyside area in Queens. While there are a dime a dozen Columbian / Ecuadorian bakeries across many hoods nearby, one thing I can count on for El Buen Sabor is their excellent…More »
9. Chicken Festival
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 728-9696
Categories:
Barbeque,
Latin American
Neighbourhood: Astoria
When it comes to something new, I'm always willing to try it twice. First time around if it doesn't bode well, I am willing to think it's a bad batch. I'm always a believer in second chances. If it doesn't pan around after that, then I'm just not…More »
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2/22/2007 First to Review
A Peruvian delight in the heart of Ditmars, Chicken Festival specializes in, well, chicken. "Polla… Read more »
10. Arepas Cafe
When it comes to arepas, most people are crazy about Caracas (http://www.yelp.com/bi...), but I'm nuts for Arepas Cafe. Out of the two places, Arepas Cafe is cheaper, tastier, friendlier, there's never a wait, and it's in Queens. Is it really even…More »
11. Caracas Arepa Bar
New York, NY 10009
(212) 529-2314
Category:
Latin American
Neighbourhood: East Village
When I knew someone who worked here in the past, they had snuck me samples of various items on the menu that were provided by the generous chefs. They were heavenly and reminded me that I simply don't eat enough of this stuff enough. Though I've…More »
12. La Pollera Colorada
Sunnyside, NY 11104
(718) 729-8586
Category:
Latin American
Neighbourhood: Sunnyside
In a hood where good Latin food is serious business, this spot marks a turning point in Queens where pollos a la brasa (aka Latin rotisserie chicken) joints begin appearing every couple of blocks. La Pollera Colorada, aside from being a fun name to…More »
13. Rincon Criollo
Corona is a magical part of Queens where Latin eats is available in all directions. One place representing the hood well is Rincon Criollo, known to many in foodieland as one of the (if not the) best real Cuban establishments in NYC. Despite never…More »
14. Got Empanadas?
The rhetorical title (Got Empanadas?) is a question that should be answered with, "Yes, plenty" with an addendum of "I wish I hadn't." What appeared to be a future gem in Astoria was a tough one to swallow (#1), which I unfortunately had to…More »
15. Arepa Lady
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Categories:
Latin American,
Food Stands
Neighbourhood: Elmhurst
As the food obsessed fans of Queens descend from trendy establishments to divey eateries to food on wheels, the midnight owls will head to the Arepa Lady, who has acheived cult status as the most famous late night street cart in the Jackson Heights.…More »
Recently updated lists from Jando S.
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Cravin Cajun (Louisiana) (2)Cajun food is done best in Louisiana, bar none. They love their food and I love eating it. |
May '12 Challenge: What's in A Name? (21)Who's name is it anyway? A collection of reviews with businesses that bear a name, like Jando's Taqueria El Chingon. |
You Had Me At Halal (NYC) (2)Many cities have food carts, but do they have a high concentration of Halal food? Likely not. This Muslim kosher friendly diet can be found for inexpensive prices all over NYC. Classics like chicken and rice, lamb gyro, lamb over rice ... getting hungry yet? Mmm. |
Streets Meats & Eats (NYC) (16)Paying in a restaurant is for decor and service, eating in the streets gets you straight to the heart of it all - the food. Cheap, simple, and perfect for nearly all occasions rain or shine. If Bourdain prefers meat on a stick to fine haute cuisine dining, then maybe the rest of the world is onto something. |
Delicious Dives (NYC) (23)Super clean places need not apply. Group friendly is a foreign concept. Bugs? Hear no evil, see no evil. The best, cheapest food always feature simple food. These are the places in NYC where good food can be had for very little money, in a setting not all are willing to endure. |
Hangover Heaven (NYC) (11)When feening the next morning from a night's worth of drinking, these places will have you back to normal faster than you can spell sober. |
West of the Village (NYC) (3)Some folks call it Greenwich and some might call it celebrity central, I call it the West Village. |
April Review Challenge 2012: The UnderDog (28)Sometimes you just have to write about the little guy. And by little guy, I mean places that have less than 10 reviews. |
The Waiting Game (NYC) (25)Good things come to those who wait. Few like to do it but sometimes that is all that can be done in the quest for good food and happiness. Read a book, practice your conversation skills, or meet new friends while at it. In the meantime, here is a list of potential places worth enduring while earning that virtue we call "patience." |
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