50 Best Latin American Restaurants near Woodside

“Esnun lugar donde se disfruta de una buena comida ,y se aprecia a los mejores artistas, mis felicitaciones ,a ls Propietaris y gente que trabaja honestamente para servir a su gran clientela“

“Reyes, located in Woodside, Queens, is a fantastic Dominican restaurant that offers a true taste of the Dominican Republic. The standout feature of this cozy spot is their Dominican breakfast, which is a perfect way to start the day. From the classic *mangú* (mashed plantains) to *queso frito* (fried cheese) and *salami*—all served with a side of crispy *mangú* and scrambled eggs—each bite is bursting with flavor and authenticity.

Aside from breakfast, Reyes delivers an array of authentic Dominican dishes that are expertly prepared. The *sancocho* (a hearty meat stew) and *mofongo* (fried plantain mash) are particularly popular, offering rich, savory flavors that transport you straight to the heart of the Caribbean. Their *chicharrón de pollo* (fried chicken) and *arroz con habichuelas* (rice and beans) are also must-tries, showcasing the best of Dominican comfort food.

The only drawback is that Reyes is closed from Friday to Monday, which can make it a bit tricky to get a taste of their delicious offerings during the weekend. Nonetheless, if you're in the area and craving authentic Dominican food, Reyes is definitely worth the visit. The flavors, the quality, and the friendly atmosphere make it a standout spot in Woodside.“

“If you are looking for Ecuadorian food, this is the place to go too, especially if you are in Woodside Queens. This is a family orientated restaurant, small and cozy. The owner and his wife are both born and raised in Ecuador, very friendly customer service. Every option on their Ecuadorian menu is TOP-NOTCH DELICIOUS!! I have tried all their Ecuadorian dishes from Chicken soup, chaulafan, chivo , ceviche and etc were all delicious. i highly recomend this place if you want to try ECUADORIAN FOOD!“

“Un lugar muy bueno la comida siempre deliciosa y lo más importante fresca. Un lugar muy acogedor“

“Recently went and although the food and waiter staff were great, we were expecting what we seen on here. There was no performances. An empty space. Apparently there's a 2 hr gap between brunch and dinner. The booking site allowed for a 4pm reservation. When we arrived we were accommodated but looked at funny. We found out that brunch had ended at 3pm. I was really hoping for the full experience I seen here and paid alot and didn't get it.“

“Muy bueno y elegante lugar.“

“Un ambiente super divertido y familiar 🗽🍾🇺🇸🎆“

“great people and music. if you want a quiet place , stay home 🏡“

“Great date night restaurant! Cozy and romantic 💕“

“One of my favorite local meat spot!
They do corkage fee, which I personally HIGHLY appreciate as I am a wine enthusiast and love enjoying some of my wines with dinner.
Their pricing is great, specifically for New York. They offer a limited menu which I personally like, that usually means they do whatever they have on the menu with fresh produce.
Typically they have 2 pieces of meat they offer, I always tend to go for the churrasco, the best option in my mind.
They do as well fresh pasta (usually different every time we've been there) and those are usually quite tasty as well!
In terms of appetizers, we've tried the blood sausage and their empanadas, both are great.
The atmosphere is simple, and nothing like a fancy steakhouse but for the price and the quality, I will definitely keep going there, specifically with their (relatively affordable) corkage fee!“

“Excelente sazón y CONSISTENCIA en la misma quizás uno de los mejores restaurantes de comida ecuatoriana en los últimos 3 años en la ciudad de New York . Lugar muy limpio, espacioso , baños impecables, amplio estacionamiento y el sabor de la comida es realmente auténtico , lo único q podría mejorar es la atención un poco caótica y desorganizada pero en general todos los meseros son amables, vayan por ahí no se arrepentirán!“

“Best experience ever, the food was prepared from a chef that loves cooking and knows how Peruvian food has to taste.

The waitress was attentive, polite, friendly and managed our order very well.

The place was clean and welcoming.

We came by recommendation also from their social media page that posted about this place.

We drove around an hour and a half to this wonderful place and we will definitely coming back.“

“I went to a family friend’s 70th birthday party they hosted in the Atlantic ballroom. The space was modern and very clean. The food was DELICIOUS!!! And the workers, Yiselle, Estrellita, and Shorty (blonde) made the event so memorable! They paid attention to every detail, whether it was filling our water cups, collecting unused plates and of course they did it all with a warm smile. They were kind, funny and very welcoming. I had a wonderful time! Thank you Yiselle, Estrellita and shorty!!!“

“Recomendado 100%, deliciosa comida“

“The food was very flavorful and delicious!“

“fantastic food, but horrible service. AND they force an 18% gratuity on all parties“

“One of my favorite places now to eat Latino food now in NYC!!!! Visited mast week and had the Frito Mixto and ate every single yuca they had!!! Everything tasted fresh and hand made. Also got the rice and beans with the black pepper beef and chicharrón. My favorite was the black pepper beef. Was so soft and tender. The chicharrón was good but had a lot of fat (chicharrón always has fat lol) for me. The parts of meat were actually really good. For drinks we got the Pandan and it was delicious. Definitely one of the best drinks I’ve had in a while. Will surely pass and eat at this place if around!!! Btw they had Karaoke too if interested!“

“Highly recommend Molkajete Restaurant and Bar. Nicely decorated, this Latin American cuisine restaurant has a very inviting, family friendly atmosphere. The food is delicious, and the service is exceptional. I've dined here two times and am very happy with my choice on both occasions. They offer catering as well.“

“It was a very pleasant experience. The food was 100% recommended, delicious and unique in flavor. The atmosphere was super cool, and the waiter, ANDRES, gave us the best recommendations. We had a very delicious and enjoyable dinner, and we will definitely be back.“

“Good food excellent service .Great job Juan Carlos“

“An amazing place yo share with your loves one and have a good talk and share a delicious bottle of wine, food it’s amaze ! Really tasty and flavorful l, 10/10“

“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“

“the rotisserie chicken is grestrice a peas nice my favorite spot 😋“

“This is my favorite place in the entire neighborhood! The service is wonderful, it’s small and intimate, feels like a real gem. It’s got a relaxed non-pretentious atmosphere. I come here on a whim OFTEN. Their signature drink Canelazo is the BEST cocktail i think i’ve ever tasted from anywhere, I crave it frequently, there’s just nothing like it. It’s unique and sexy, ugh, this place is a HIT HIT HIT.“

“AMAZING delicious latin food drinks are fantastic and service is spectacular!!! If you never try ropa vieja thats my favorite dish there but everything in that menu is sooo flavorful and delicious 🤤 also it’s a very nice ambiance and good music 🎶“

“Hoy primera ves conocimos el restaurante y sali muy contenta de allí, sintiéndome como en mi país, y más con la atención de la chica,muy amable e amorosa 100% recomendable..“

“Endroit magnifique, décoré avec beaucoup de goût ! Les plats sont aussi beaux que bons, une cuisine travaillée et raffinée.. Le personnel accueillant et très professionnel ! Nous recommandons largement ! Allez-y les yeux fermés et les papilles ouvertes! 🌺“

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

“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 !!!“

“will comeback, 100% recommended“

“Great food and drinks Great atmosphere. Professional staff.“

“Everything on the menu is a must . It’s definitely a Go to spot when you’re in the city nyc !!!“

“I threw a sweet 16 party for my daughter this weekend at this Restaurant and it was Amazing from the event planner Natasha for Agenda to the servers everyone was so very helpful Especially Chef Wilmer he was amazing through the whole process to me planning my event there to the day it was time to put everything together he was very helpful and his food was absolutely Amazing!! I wish I took pictures but it was gone to fast everyone was so patient and they were very accommodating Thank you Agenda!! For your Amazing service! And your tasty Amazing Food!!!“

“My waiter today name was Victor and he was amazing. He was attentive and considerate. My husband and I were just celebrating our last date night before the new year and he made sure to make it inexperienced. We would never forget. We will definitely be back and I hope next time I’m in Victor section again.“

“I enjoy tasting empanadas from all types of places. Empanada Mama is by far the best of any place I’ve ever tasted!! The portions were stunning, the food was full of flavor, the menu is large, and the dessert empanadas are just as amazing as the savory ones! Definitely some comfort food right here ❤️ Amazing delivery as well“

“the staff :kelvin, haydee and wendy, the servers, the chef, the music, the food and drinks are beyond your imagination 👌 great music that relax your mind and soul...that place is CanaveNYC!! 100% Recommended, the atmosphere it's beyond AMAZING 👏, I highly recommend CanaveNYC.“

“I would've given it 5 Stars because we had a great time with the fabulous DJ spins. Fun! I had arroz con pollo which was very good and had the coconut flan which did not taste the coconut and want as good as I would think. We had an issue with the waitresses way of attending the table. Not friendly at all and tried to charge us $16 for a drink that stayed $14 on the menu. I thought it was an error until she said that drink has 4 liquors,. I explained that it didn't matter if there were 10 liquors in the drink, when your menu states differently that's what you charge. Hope the manager or owner has a talk with her to be friendlier. Also no coffee which is weird being that it's Latin.“

“We loved the decor, the ambiance, the dishes of food were all amazing, and best of all was our server Alma. She was a 10 out of 10.“

“The vibe is electric. Great drinks, food & staff. Fun place to watch the game. I'll be back.“

“Nice place my daughter finally convinced me to dine at will return didn’t disappoint“

“Great spot for lunch to dinner. Kind of a all-day, everyday spot. Serving from noon till late night. Great comfort Latin American cuisine. Full service restaurant and bar.“

“I love it here! Good food, great drinks. Great staff!🥳“

“Everything was delicious!!! Strong drinks, delicious food and amazing service! I had the mofongo de camarones and when I tell you it was to die for! To the point that I came home and couldn’t stop talking about it and a week later and I am still mentioning it.“

“Three different excellent entrees preceded by the freshest guacamole 🥑. Outstanding dinner and very professional service.“

“Muy rico les recomiendo la carne 🥩 muy rico“

“Great atmosphere and service!!“

“Great food and drink. Wonderful restaurant.“

“After seeing so many this place on socials I decided to give it a try. Hard to believe somewhere has happy hr during the week until 8 pm. I’ve included the happy hr/power hr menu.

I had 3 appetizers and 2 drinks my total was just over 32 dollars so rest assured that this deal is real, no hidden charges or hidden fees/taxes. Just thought it was odd that they accept all cards but you can only tip in cash (maybe this was just my case since I had such a small bill).

Service was great, I had a friendly bartender. The tamarindo flavored frozen margarita was definitely a star. The red sangria was also pretty good, they don’t skimp on ingredients, the bartender told me exactly how they make it.

For food I had the shrimp spring roll, teriyaki wings and chicken dumplings. Everything was great, arrived hot and fresh. Was surprised about the quality of the chicken wings, plenty of meat on the bones. I love how the wings were glazed and not drenched in sauce. The shrimp roll I’ll say isn’t worth the 6 dollars, one roll cut into 4 pieces. Portion sizes are small for these power hour dishes but the presentation and quality are on point.

Beautiful exterior and very nice modern interior. Bathroom could use a little attention; otherwise, I enjoyed my time here and would definitely come back if in the area. A bit of a hike from the A train (10 minute walk) which may not seem like much, but it’s winter and the walk is uphill on the way back.

Highly recommended for a cheap and quick happy hr. I came in around 5 pm and it wasn’t busy at all, just 1 other party.“

“Delicioso todo muy buena atenciones“

“The service was absolutely amazing. I felt like I was vip. The food was incredible. We destroyed every menu item. Every dish we ordered was delicious but if I were to rate each dish it would go: 1.pork belly sandwich, 2.the mofongo, 3.empandas and 4.tacos. Amazing atmosphere here, such a cute place. Would most definitely come back when I have the munchies.“