There is one thing about Latin American cuisine, besides it being so good, is that although the names of the items are the same, each country has its own style and they will be different depending on the country of origin, so try the same item in different places and see if you can spot the difference. One of the greatest adventures in Manhattan is to explore and find a new restaurant and experience a new cuisine. The prices listed are from the dinner menu as that is usually the most expensive, so if you go for lunch, you might be paying less. They are entrees only. Appetizers, soups, deserts, drinks will be extra, unless it says other wise, but you should be able to get a good idea of what a meal will cost by comparing the entree prices. The prices are in effect as this is written, but they are subject to change at any time. Check with the restaurants about parking availability, but they are all convenient to transportation. And it is always wise to call and ask about reservations. The restaurants all have menus, so you will be able to get a sneak peak.
Latin American Restaurants on the Upper East Side, Manhattan, New York
Don Pedro’s
http://www.donpedros.net/
1865 2nd Ave, Manhattan New York 10029
At 96th St
When you think of Don Pedro’s you think of two things. Elegance and good food. They are open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. The cuisine is a combination of Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Cuba so you will get a complete Latin experience. Take a look at some of the entrees from their dinner menu.
PECHUGA DE POLLO A LA PARRILLA :
tangy citrus marinated grilled chicken breast over greens topped with cilantro infusion sauce $12.95
CHURRASCO :
grilled skirt steak served with yuca frita and chimichurri sauce $17.95
CAMARONES AL AJILLO :
shrimp sauteed in garlic, lemon and white wine, sprinkled with culantro, served with vegetable saffron rice $19.95
Latin American Restaurants in Up Town Manhattan, New York
Orbit
http://www.orbiteastharlem.com/menu.html
2257 1st Avenue , Manhattan, New York
At 116th Street
Orbit is open for dinner seven days a week and for brunch on Sunday. The atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable with the exposed brick walls adding to the atmosphere. The cuisine is a mix of Latin American and Italian and they compliment each other very well. There is entertainment Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Just take a look at these choices.
Chicharron de Pollo Marinated for 24 Hr.s in Bacardi Rum & Garlic with a Light Batter Sauce 10.00
Roasted Pork Chop Marinated in Cilantro, Garlic & Worcestershire Sauce 14.00
Shrimp Scampi White Wine, Garlic, Lemon Butter Sauce 16.00
Latin American Restaurants in Downtown Manhattan, New York
Ideya
http://www.ideya.net/
349 W Broadway Manhattan
Between Broome & Grand Street
Ideya is a lovely Latin American Bistro. The atmosphere is nice and relaxed, like eating at a friends home. They are open for lunch Monday to Friday, Dinner seven days a week and brunch on Saturday and Sunday. From the dinner menu
Chuleta a la Brasa 19.
grilled pork chop, roasted tomato & corn salsa, spicy mashed potato salad, madeira reduction
Chillo Asado 20.
mojito marinanted pan fried red snapper, chopped orange & watercress salad, moro negro
Vegetales Ideya 16.
layered grilled zucchini & eggplant, herb goat cheese, smoky tomato-poblano sauce.
Latin American Restaurants in the East Village, Manhattan, New York
Gena’s Grill
http://www.genasgrill.com/
210 1st Ave, Manhattan, New York
Between 12th & 13th Streets
Gena’s is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. The cuisine is Authentic Latin Country Cuisine & BBQ Good old fashioned home cooking including Ribs, Steaks, Chops, Chicken, Stews, Sea Food, Rice, Pasta,
Hearty Soups and Sandwiches. If you are not hungry yet, take a look at the samples from the dinner menu.
Grilled Steak w/Onions / Bisteak
Encebollado……………………………$8.95
BBQ Pork Ribs / Costillitas de Cerdo BBQ………………………………………$8.95
Shrimp & Creole Sauce / Camarones Enchilados………………………….$13.95
