Seven days chasing Latin kitchens beyond Fort Greene

For menu completists, Grand Canyon Diner makes Monday an American-Mexican calibration before the Peruvian stretch. I would pick green chilaquiles over another omelette to keep the tortilla thread intact. Order that first, then consider avocado. Skip treating the sprawling menu as a challenge; the richer comparisons come later.

Move closer to the Fort Greene base for INKAICO Peruvian Kitchen, then take a short walk to Panca BK. Begin with artful ceviche before comparing Panca's thinly sliced octopus. I favor this Peruvian double bill over release hype. Make it an evening after Panca's listed 5 p.m. opening.

Switch to breakfast at Ursula Brooklyn before the week's taco stretch. I back the carne adobada burrito for tortilla hunters who care about fillings more than hype. Arrive within Wednesday's listed 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. window, and consider horchata alongside it. Skip expecting consistently crisp hash browns inside.

At Tacolmos Mexican Restaurant, make Thursday the Veracruz checkpoint rather than another generic taco stop. I would put crispy fish tacos ahead of a filling burrito for a focused comparison. Try shrimp tacos next if appetite allows; save churros for the finish. This small dining room suits a compact party.

Tacos 609 is Friday's compact choice for solo scouts or a small crew. Begin with tacos and fresh guacamole before asking about the off-menu burrito. I prefer that order to gambling an entire meal on an unlisted option. Keep seating expectations modest; indoor space is limited, so plan a small gathering.

Slow Saturday down at Casa Andrea in Williamsburg, where Peruvian and Mexican dishes share the menu. I prize the beautifully presented shrimp causa over another novelty chase. Order it before lomo saltado, and leave room in the evening for a kitchen known to move slowly. This is a patient eater's stop.

Finish at Mikhuy with an unhurried Peruvian meal after Saturday's taco crawl. I would choose the empanada sampler before chicken, keeping the comparison on pastry and seasoning rather than novelty claims. Ask about the ceviche accompaniments before ordering; it does not come with chips. This closing stop suits sharing appetites.