Latin Plates Along Jamaica Avenue From Arepas to Ceviche

A Latin food crawl along Jamaica Avenue and into Ozone Park, with Colombian arepas, Peruvian ceviche, gorditas and pupusas.

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La Gitana
4.2 (275)
Mon – Sun, 05:00 – 22:00
90-12 Jamaica Ave

Rib soup, fresh bread and cheese arepas draw locals to this Colombian bakery and restaurant on Jamaica Avenue. Counter staff are warm and the grab-and-go cases move fast, while table service in the dining room can run slow at peak hours.

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Caleta 111
4.4 (463)
Mon – Sun, 13:00 – 22:00
111-27 Jamaica Ave

Ceviche mixto and arroz con mariscos lead the highly seasoned Peruvian menu at Caleta 111, with marinated chicken and pisco sours alongside. The house tiger's milk is flavorful enough to drink by the glass, and the decor nods to Lima, though portions run small for the price.

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Taco Beans
4.8 (168)
Mon – Thu, 11:00 – 21:30; Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 22:00; Sun, 12:00 – 21:30
94-09 101st Ave

Tacos and gorditas anchor the menu at this snug, family-run Ozone Park spot, joined by empanadas, burritos and chalupas. A lunch special pairs a taco, a gordita and a chalupa, service is friendly and seating is limited.

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La Cabaña
4.6 (34)
Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 01:00 (+1)
102-24 Jamaica Ave

Pupusas, tacos and sweet stuffed plantains come with horchata at La Cabaña, a Jamaica Avenue restaurant that doubles as a bar. Nachos round out the Salvadoran plates, and reasonable prices keep the room easygoing.

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