50 Best Latin American Restaurants in Brooklyn

“great atmosphere,food and drinks“

“After surfing through a few results that had mixed reviews, I landed on this spot in Williamsburg. Solid amount of stars and reviews (you can also tell a lot about a place that has a nice website, duh) intrigued me so I clicked through. Sorted through the photos of the food and they definitely had the steak I was looking for but I needed to confirm a few other things - do they require reservations? When are they serving dinner? Is this place a hole-in-the-wall (I don't mind holes-in-the-wall, just wasn't what I was looking that afternoon)? I double check their Yelp page and the site and I was glad to see that no reservations are required and dinner was starting at 5 - cocktails and empanadas were available until 5 came around. They have a nice dining room/bar area with a nice little dining area in the back, and also outdoors in the front. I wanted to be inside that day considering the high temps due to the humidity.

I finally get to the spot, and I say finally because I had to go back to 14th St Manhattan and connect from there to get to Williamsburg, 23 mins before they start to serve dinner. When I walked in I felt a very intimate yet lively latin vibe - it was dimly lit and there was good music being played at a comfortable volume. I don't like it when I'm dining out and the server and I have to compete over the music to hear each other so these guys definitely had it right. I would definitely bring a date here. I was greeted by the bartender and let him know I wanted to grab a solo seat for dinner. He asked if I had a reservation, which I thought was a little odd and led me to believe Yelp and the website wasn't up-to-date but when I replied no, he said it was no issue. He told me to grab a seat anywhere I liked so I sat at the bar and he advised me that they won't start serving dinner until 5 o'clock as I mentioned previously. After I got myself situated, I excused myself to the bathroom to wash up. I took note of the back dining area which was really nice. The bathroom was clean and it looks like they take care of it on the regular so those are more points in my book. I got back to my seat and the bartender pours me a glass of water and leaves a bottle at the table. I should've asked if they had sparkling and opted for that. The tap-water is just way too warm, but it was what it was. I didn't opt for any other drinks, considering I don't drink sodas or alcohol. Bartender handed me a menu which confused me for a bit because it seemed like it was drink menu - it was smaller than size than a normal menu. I'm browsing through and noticed at the bottom of the menu, besides their wifi network and password, they only take cash and American Express. Odd but maybe that's a NY restaurant thing? I double-checked that with the bartender and he said they have an ATM in the back in case I needed it. Turns out I had enough cash on hand and continue looking over the menu. I get to the entrees and I find the Churrasco and I let the bartender I wanted that medium. I should've asked him if they could throw an over-easy egg on top.

About 15-20 minutes later, one of the BEST steaks I ever had was served. The presentation was amazing! The steak was cooked to perfection - nice and tender and the color was just right. It came with a side of chimichurri which unlike other ones I've had, wasn't too salty. As you can see in the photo I took, the steak also came with a side of greens and these potatoes that were like no other, crispy on the outside and perfectly baked on the inside.

All-in-all I would definitely come back to Tabaré and I'm willing to bet everything else on their menu is just as out-of-this-world as this steak!“

“The food was very flavorful and delicious!“

“it was all great! food/drinks/service all awesome!“

“The food was absolutely delicious! We tried the tequeños, a cachapa, an empanada, an arepa and a pan. Authentic Venezuelan. The service was also phenomenal. Go there!

Dietary restrictions: Good for people who need a gluten free diet“

“Excellent meal. Every course of the tasting menu was awesome - delicious with great presentation, the wine pairings were lovely. Service was extremely attentive and they did a great job of explaining each food and beverage item in detail. Atmosphere was cool, meal was not rushed. All for a very reasonable price for what you’re getting. Love that they rotate the entire menu regularly with the resident chefs so you can go back and have a completely different experience over and over. As a bonus, if you arrive early, Little Rascals right next door is an amazing cocktail bar to kill some time.“

“This a very Nice restaurant the food was excellent we really enjoyed dinner and the staff was very friendly. I really recommend this restaurant. XXX“

“Delicious and huge meal! As a foreigner I wanted to try some different dishes, found this place on google maps, not so far from where I was, looked good, cheap price, perfect for me! The server, she was so lovely but to my surprise she didn’t know English, but with my low Spanish skills we managed to communicate perfectly. She was so kind and did her best to explain everything to me (fortunately the menu was English). She treated me nicely, like a family member, and we even did a little language lesson. Unfortunately, I don’t remember the name of the meal (it was one with a picture of it) but it was one of the best’s I’ve ever had! It was literally a piece of any meat you could imagine, veggies, beans, eggs, rice, all of it together. I was full after it, couldn’t even eat the whole plate. I feel like if I was Ecuadorian, this would be the way my mom cooks. I added to it a a milkshake, with was freshly made by the server herself. It took a bit of time to prepare, but it was worth the wait and totally understood from how it looked and how amazing it tasted!“

“Excelente ambiente, comida, happy hour 12-7 pm cheap drinks and appetizers“

“The staff, particularly Wendy, couldn’t be more lovely. Wendy tends to my 2 year old grandson which such sweetness! Above and beyond great service. ❤️“

“Came here after dreaming about trying mangú for years. The mangú itself is not on the menu, but comes with salami, fried cheese, and pickled onion. The pairing was perfect and the acidity of the onions matched well with the salty fattiness of the cheese and salami. We also got the pork chunks with beans and rice - also super delicious. The passion fruit and tamarind drinks complimented our meals and we were happily stuffed after (portion sizes are quite large).“

“We came here for brunch. The service was amazing and the food was delicious. Their playlist was awesome! Will definitely be coming back next time I’m in NY. Thanks!“

“I love this place. The food is fresh & plentiful. The service is friendly. It's like going to your family members. The salmon is fantastic. The soups are fresh. They have a viewing hot station. Whatever you order is plentiful. Prices are reasonable. Not the fanciest place, but the food is delicious & priced right!“

“Delicious food. Friendly service. Cozy atmosphere.“

“Great experience in Williamsburg Brooklyn . Warm friendly staff and great food and drinks!“

“This is me and my girlfriend's favorite restaurant/cafe in Brooklyn. Love the food, staff and atmosphere. The lattes are great, and there are at least 4 dishes on the menu I love. Also, from time to time they have a cheese grits with shrimp dish that is da bomb!!! It can be crowded sometimes, but never have waited to long to find a seat. There's just a good flow of people coming in and out. Been coming here for at least a year. Part of my morning routine was grabbing coffee there and then periodically throughout the week we'd come in and eat. Great spot!!!“

“Bad service. Some guy threatened me for no reason. Just a bad bar all around. Do not go here.“

“Highly Recommended!! Especially for large parties! Went with a group of 20. We had the back room all to ourselves!! Which included our own bathroom and backyard space! It felt like a private party as we were able to get up and mingle with one another without bothering other diners. The food was excellent and the service was even better !!! Thank you for everything ISHMEL !!!“

“Buenisimas muy recomendadas“

“Came for brunch. The hostess was welcoming and pleasant. The decor on the ground floor is cute; downstairs as well. Both floors have a bar, but downstairs is smaller. Justin is the bartender downstairs he was very nice and pleasant; as was our server, he was attentive. The dj was on point. There's no dj on the ground floor. Food came out cold. We had the tower on a pulsd, and it was ok. The rum punch was good, but a little too sweet and red sangria was good as well. The vibe was good, and I would recommend it.“

“The restaurant is excellent. I’ve eaten here 5 times with family and friends and it has been extraordinary great.
My favorites are the churrasco and the ropa vieja.
Service is excellent and one of the original waitresses is still working there.
5 stars for Nora!!“

“Stopped in today - I am not sure if it is on the menu but they were very nice and made me a breakfast burrito - it was excellent (so hard to find a good one or any breakfast burrito in the area) and the hot sauce that came with it was also amazing - I will be coming back to try more items.“

“The food was good, it's a bit noisy in the restaurant. Not reasonably priced.

Kid-friendliness: The restaurant is child-friendly.

Wheelchair accessibility: An attempt is made to ensure accessibility.“

“different meñus everyday. Good food and excellent customer service!“

“Trying the typical dishes of Ecuador again here in the US is an unforgettable experience, the casserole that I ate was very tasty, I felt its texture to the perfect point with its peanut fish and parsley accompanied by white rice with garlic and lemon wow I moved to my Guayaquil . Today I ate very delicious broth. Thank you“

“Try the arroz con pollo... you will not regret it!!! Variety of Colombian dishes in Brooklyn with a mix of Mexican and American cuisine. Excellent service and super tasty food.
The chorizo and arepa are a must ?? to get, sancocho also. It's impressive to find ajiaco that tastes like homemade ?“

“Food was excellent and I had a great experience because the customer service was extremely great. If you’re looking for good Spanish, West Indian and American food this is the place to be. I heard the breakfast is even better. This is definitely my new spot.“

“I got there food right before the closing time and lemme tell you, it was SO SO GOOD!The flavors are amazing and the food's always piping hot and the portion was generous!I only discovered it through TooGoodToGo but now that I realized that this place is such a gem, I'd be coming back for more :) and help support local businesses.“

“Always a pleasant dining experience the cook really knows his stuff & all the waitresses pay close attention to your needs & check back with you often to be sure your well ysken care of no matter how busy they are & let me tell you the food is do good they are are packed constantly thank goodness quite a few are orders to go or you'd need reservations my very favorite server is MARY SHE SEEMS TO KNOW HOW I LIKE MY FOOD PREPARED & I'VE never been dissatisfied here“

“My husband ate nothing but these empanadas for WEEKS begging me to bring these back for him whenever I came back from work. I didn't understand how he could eat only one thing until I tried it for myself and oh my God are these amazing. If you're trying empanadas for the first time the Beef empanadas are a must, they have some very adventurous offerings on the menu and while I myself love some veggie empanadas, this place is a carnivore's delight. Do NOT skip on getting the chimichurri, it's probably a pain to make but it's incredible. There's a poor college student that's probably dicing all the herbs by hand, mixing olive oil, putting their heart into that sauce and I robbed that woman asking for like 8 containers of the stuff. To the woman who made that fantastic sauce I'm sorry that I ask for so much of it, hopefully you get enough business now that you can sell it fresh by the bottle. Absolutely love this place, a must if you're in Brooklyn looking for a solid lunch!“

“Delicious food!! The food is fresh and have good service“

“El mejor restaurante Hondureño en Brooklyn, con una atmósfera agradable para toda la familia. Los platillos son súper deliciosos y de porción grandes. Las sopas de marisco y de caracol no tienen comparación. Se los recomiendo!“

“Best tamales ever! Great service! My family love everything !“

“This was my first time at blend. The atmosphere is so nice and our bartender Justin made the experience so much more fun. He made sure me and my fiancée were having an amazing time. I definitely would recommend this place and look forward to seeing Justin again!“

“exelente servicio ,ambient extraordinary. Dj super amable un amor lo recomiendo.100%“

“It is an excellent place, good food, good prices, the staff is friendly and serves quickly, the place is clean, safe to eat and hang out. I recommend it. It seems like a good place. I have eaten there for years and it has always been a restaurant that I like to return to.

Vegetarian options: It is not a restaurant focused on vegetarian food but they sell salads, juices and a person who does not eat meat can still enjoy a good meal.

Kid-friendliness: It is a clean, quiet place, the staff is friendly and polite and the restaurant in my opinion does not represent any risk for a minor.

Wheelchair accessibility: They have a ramp so that a person in a wheelchair or other device that supports walking has the accessibility of being able to enter the premises without major difficulties.“

“Just came back from Panama and was feeling home away from vacation sad. Came here and all is now good. Will come here as often as I can. Great food. Great vibes. Great people.“

“If you're in the mood for a taste of spanish food with top-notch service, look no further than George’s Restaurant. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with warm hospitality and a cozy ambiance that sets the stage for a memorable dining experience.

The menu boasts an array of authentic Spanish dishes, each bursting with flavor and crafted with care. Whether you're indulging chicharron or an alcapurria , every bite is a culinary adventure.

What truly sets George’s apart, however, is its exceptional service. The staff goes above and beyond to ensure that every guest feels welcomed and cared for, making each visit feel like a special occasion.

Overall, George’s is a must-visit for anyone craving a taste of Spain accompanied by impeccable service“

“The kid working today was so sweet and helpful! I always enjoy their empanadas and love that they have many options with no cheese! Delicious options at a great value! I hope they bring in a non dairy milk as I'd love to get an iced coffee... but I'll be returning for those pernil empanadas!“

“The fish soup is tits up. Have to try it at least once.“

“El mejor lugar para comer es este al 100x1000“

“Great service, great food!“

“The restaurant is located in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn. The restaurant prepares Spanish/Latin cuisine. I ordered the grilled salmon with sweet potatoes, corn, avocado mousse and pickled red cabbage. The chicken fajitas included red and green peppers, poblano mole, white rice, pico de gallo, frijoles, guacamole and two flour tortillas. The fish empanada was good and shaped like a fish. The restaurant is decorated for the Halloween holiday. Friendly and helpful staff.“

“Small restaurant with authentic Caribbean cuisine. We had the family chicken combo which comes with rice and beans. It was very good and the price was more than reasonable.

Kid-friendliness: My children enjoyed their meal and we had a table with booth seating.“

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“The food and service exceeded my expectations. It also has this 90's style spanish restaurant vibe to it. No complaints at all. This is a great establishment. Must try if you want chinese or spanish cuisine.

Parking: May or may not find parking within the visual of the restaurant, depending on the time and date you arrive.

Kid-friendliness: The more people, the more business, of course , is kid friendly.

Wheelchair accessibility: Has a ramp upon entry.“

“Лучшее место в Москве чтобы томно провести вечер.“