El Malecon is one of The 15 Best Latin American Restaurants in New York City.

1. El Malecon

8.6
4141 Broadway (at W 175th St.), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Hudson Heights · 86 tips and reviews

Laura G.Laura Gross: The coffee-the best!! . The roasted chicken-awesome! The pastelitos-almost irresistible! All of it very good, very fast and efficient, and surprisingly cheap! What else you need?

David B.David Berkowitz: Try the tres leches - This tres leches cake is so good, you'll swear there are seis leches in it. Really, leave room for dessert, or just skip dinner entirely and get this.

Doctor K.Doctor Klein: Try the Pollo Estilo Malecon - Some of the best roast chicken you'll ever have.

Cachapas y mas is one of The 15 Best Latin American Restaurants in New York City.

2. Cachapas y mas

8.5
107 dyckman st (btwn Nagle & Post Ave), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Inwood · 64 tips and reviews

colette p.colette prosper: Definitely get a cachapa (sweet corn hot pocket), the pernil is great and tequeño is delish

BrendaBrenda: If you want real patacones, you gotta get them here!

Dontré C.Dontré Conerly: God bless whomever had the idea to make sandwiches out of maduro. These yoyos are yummy!!

Contento is one of The 15 Best Latin American Restaurants in New York City.

3. Contento

8.2
88 E 111th St, New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · East Harlem · 1 tip

Marc S.Marc Schneeberger: Vibrant atmosphere with knowledgeable waiter recommended wine options. Cocktails are outstanding and food is worth the trip to Harlem. Get Salmon tiradito and arroz con pato!

La Pulperia is one of The 15 Best Latin American Restaurants in New York City.

4. La Pulperia

8.2
371 W 46th St (at 9th Ave), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 50 tips and reviews

Karli S.Karli Scott: Definitely get the empanadas and a pisco sour! Absolutely divine!

Iris Y.Iris Y.: Love the El Chilango cocktail. Delicious!

Vanessa V.Vanessa Vergara: Salmon brulee 😋

Panca is one of The 15 Best Latin American Restaurants in New York City.

5. Panca

8.0
92 7th Ave (btw Barrow and Grove), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · West Village · 84 tips and reviews

Sarah W.Sarah Withers: Try any of their ceviches and you won't be disappointed. They also make a delicious pisco sour.

Lauren J.Lauren Johnson: Quinoa mushroom risotto is amazing!

Carlos G. J.Carlos G. Jara: As a peruvian I definitely recommend this restaurant. Order: Pisco sour, ceviche, tiraditos, lomo saltado, arroz con pato, jalea and anticuchos.

Tropical Spanish Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Latin American Restaurants in New York City.

6. Tropical Spanish Restaurant

8.0
3771 Broadway (157th), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Washington Heights · 5 tips and reviews

Jennifer C.Jennifer C: Love this place!!! Everything is super tasty and the options vary daily!!! (Mangu on the weekends!!)

M M.M M: Try the breakfast of eggs, mangu (mashed green plantains), sausage and fried cheese.

SinaSina: The food reminds me of Iranian cuisine. Very nice staff and reasonable price.

El Rinconcito is one of The 15 Best Latin American Restaurants in New York City.

7. El Rinconcito

8.0
408 E 10th St (Ave C), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Alphabet City · 10 tips and reviews

Cel T.Cel Torres: Relleno de papas, empanadillas (chicken and beef), pernil, rice and beans, and alcapurrias. Yum yum

Tim V.Tim Vetter: Comfortable little old-school beans&rice joint run by a kind-hearted family. Generous portions of simple honest food. These places are almost extinct in Lower Manhattan, please help this one survive.

Gary M.Gary Martin: Great lunch special. $5.50 11- 4pm. Great Spanish American food.

El Capri Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Latin American Restaurants in New York City.

8. El Capri Restaurant

7.9
1342 Saint Nicholas Ave (177th), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Washington Heights · 4 tips and reviews

KattKatt: Whole pollo and rice in beans + yuca+ pernil .. My belly is happy😁

KattKatt: Best pollo!!!!!

Jennifer C.Jennifer C: Best late night/early morning Mangu in the Heights!!!!!

Dulce Vida Latin Bistro is one of The 15 Best Latin American Restaurants in New York City.

9. Dulce Vida Latin Bistro

7.9
1219 Lexington Ave (Btwn 82nd & 83rd St.), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Upper East Side · 69 tips and reviews

Alex D.Alex D-P: Great gluten free menu, delicious soups, corn bread and empenada!

Dohn S.Dohn Solis: Beyond horrible svce.Told them 5X I'm allergic to onions and they said they'd make the food without.After 30 mins they changed their minds.Won't be giving them my $ nor will I recommend them to anyone

Rachel W.Rachel Wood: Get a cup of coffee, it's great

El Castillo De Jagua II is one of The 15 Best Latin American Restaurants in New York City.

10. El Castillo De Jagua II

7.8
521 Grand St, New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 12 tips and reviews

LisaLisa: Love there desserts...Chocolate Cake..Yum!! :)

Jojo V.Jojo V: Food isn't great here.

EssDot323EssDot323: The blandest Spanish food I've ever had. My BF's grandma can burn so I know good Spanish food when I taste it..

Malecon Restaurant II is one of The 15 Best Latin American Restaurants in New York City.

11. Malecon Restaurant II

7.8
764 Amsterdam Ave (btw 97th St & 98th St), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Upper West Side · 44 tips and reviews

Tracy R.Tracy Roberts: The roast whole chicken with yellow rice and black beans is delicious and more than enough for two people!

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Readers' Poll winner of The Village Voice Best of NYC 2012 Best Soup!

Eddie M.Eddie Marrero: On a budget? You need go any further than this local neighborhood eatery serving up authentic delights from the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Cuba. Try the Roasted Chicken! AMAZING!!!

Tio Pio West is one of The 15 Best Latin American Restaurants in New York City.

12. Tio Pio West

7.7
46 W 36th St (btw 5th ave & 6th ave), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Koreatown · 10 tips and reviews

DanetteDanette: Very friendly staff! Always a very welcoming good morning to start my day!

LukeLuke: Always get extra green sauce. Always get the chicken.

Deepak T.Deepak Tourani: Tio pio omelette is great and their home fries are heavenly. The best big breakfast for 6 bucks

Comodo is one of The 15 Best Latin American Restaurants in New York City.

13. Comodo

7.7
23 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Rose Hill · 3 tips and reviews

Joyce L.Joyce Lee: Cauliflower chimi sauce and ceviche tostada 👌

Prins P.Prins Polo: Extremely disappointing. Dry cheeseburger, chewy steak, poor presentation.

Pat H.Pat Hu: Black bass - a delightful piece of fish with wonderfully executed sauce

El Castillo de Jagua is one of The 15 Best Latin American Restaurants in New York City.

14. El Castillo de Jagua

7.7
113 Rivington St (at Essex St), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 49 tips and reviews

WILLIAM C.WILLIAM COOPER: Everything here is awesome. My softball team (pictured) comes here a lot after games. The chulent is incredible. Better than my own mother's. Your mother too. Arroz con pollo siempre!

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: After the cast of 'How To Make it in America' began eating here between takes, the restaurant was soon transformed into a filming location. Find out more: Read more.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: At just $5, you'll be hard pressed to find a better Cuban sandwich in the Lower East Side.

El Sabroso is one of The 15 Best Latin American Restaurants in New York City.

15. El Sabroso

7.6
265 W 37th St (at 8th Ave), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Garment District · 30 tips and reviews

Reina A.Reina Ayala: Sketchy but very good food. The perfect meal for a cold winter day.

Yael F.Yael Feinerman: Best chicken from a freight elevator lunch counter you will ever have!

Veena R.Veena R: Tiny hole in the wall place of latin american food. Its literally inside a warehouse but clean and cheap for a nice meal.