Cuban, Mexican and Argentinian Plates in Hell's Kitchen and Columbus Circle

4.5 (3,303)

Mon – Tue, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1); Wed – Thu, Sun, 12:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 01:00 (+1)

939 8th Ave

Exposed brick, candle-lit tables and Cuban folkloric murals set the room for ropa vieja and yucca frites, with live music on the bill. Rums and specialty cocktails such as the coconut mojito come fast, and the kitchen stays open until midnight.

4.5 (821)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 12:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 00:00 (+1)

828 9th Avenue

Fish and birria tacos lead the menu at this busy taqueria, joined by empanadas, traditional plates and signature sauces. Chips and guacamole are a popular add, a DJ often sets the tone, and weekend brunch is bottomless. Reservations help when the room fills.

4.5 (1,556)

Mon – Wed, Sun, 12:00 – 23:00; Thu – Sat, 12:00 – 02:00 (+1)

741 9th Ave

Frozen margaritas and a deep tequila list sit alongside homemade mole and Americanized plates such as chicken flautas and fajitas. The cozy room gets loud and hectic at peak hours, service is friendly and quick, and doors stay open until 2:00 AM Thursday through Saturday.

4.8 (595)

Mon – Sun, 10:30 – 20:00

1000S 8 Avenue

Inside the Columbus Circle Underground Market, this counter has baked its Argentinian empanadas, never fried, since 2020. Fillings range from seasoned beef to sweet corn, with soups, cookies and coffee alongside. Two small tables are the only seats, and takeaway bags come foil-lined.