Six New York Latin and Caribbean Kitchens

Jerk House Caribbean Restaurant

Mon – Fri, 11:00 – 21:00; Sat, 11:00 – 20:00

4.9 (3,009)

503 W 57th St

A casual West 57th spot serving generous, fiery jerk chicken, sweet plantains, and rich jerk-pork Rasta Pasta. It fits a fast, filling plate. Open daily to 9:00 PM, closed Sunday. Pricing is inexpensive.

La Contenta Oeste

Mon – Wed, 15:00 – 22:00; Thu – Fri, 14:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat, 12:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 12:00 – 22:00

4.5 (1,156)

78 West 11th Street

Chef Luis Arce Mota pairs French-accented Mexican plates with a deep agave list and an all-Mexican wine program. It suits a longer, drink-led dinner. Open to midnight Thursday through Saturday. Pricing is mid-priced.

Taquitos Mexico Restaurant

Mon – Thu, 10:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 10:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 10:00 – 23:00

4.3 (712)

6720 14th Ave #7

A family-run Brooklyn spot serving comforting Mexican classics, fresh tacos, and standout horchata since 2006. It works for an inexpensive, generous meal. Open to midnight on Friday and Saturday. Pricing is inexpensive.

Pipo's Restaurant

Mon – Sun, 10:00 – 00:00 (+1)

4.5 (414)

166 E 118th St #3

An unassuming East Harlem room plating loaded beef nachos and fresh, fiery hot sauce in no-frills portions. It suits a casual, hungry group. Open daily to midnight. Pricing is mid-priced.

El Paso Restaurant

Mon – Thu, 14:30 – 22:00; Fri, 14:00 – 23:00; Sat, 13:00 – 23:00; Sun, 13:00 – 22:00

4.1 (567)

123 E 110th St

A lively East Harlem spot pairing inventive mole dishes and fresh tacos with weekend karaoke. Taco Tuesday runs three dollars a taco. It fits a loud, festive dinner. Open to 11:00 PM on weekends. Pricing is mid-priced.

D' Montazo Restaurant

Mon – Thu, Sun, 08:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 08:00 – 23:00

4.1 (232)

216 Wyckoff Ave

A Brooklyn room serving hearty Spanish-American comfort food, from rotisserie chicken to traditional Latin entrees. It fits an easy, filling weeknight plate. Open daily from 8:00 AM. Pricing is inexpensive.