Best Latin restaurants on Long Island
Randee Daddona
Where do you go for the lively flavors of Central and South America? This alphabetical list will guide you to our favorites. --Compiled by Joan Reminick
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Chicken Coop $$ | Colombian, Latin-American 159 Rockaway Ave. Valley Stream A spacious and cheerfully decorated Colombian restaurant. Chicken is beautifully burnished, moist and savory. There ...
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Cinco de Mayo $$ | Mexican 3725 Middle Country Rd. Calverton Refugio Iglesias, who worked at such notable Manhattan restaurants as The Harrison and Verbena, cooks ...
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Cuban Crocodile-CLOSED $$ | Cuban, Latin-American 26 E. Park Ave. Long Beach While late-nights on weekends feature some nightlife, this restaurant specializes in Cuban cuisine. A meal ...
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Dominican Restaurant 5 $$ | Caribbean, Latin American 1897 Deer Park Ave. Deer Park Offering traditional Dominican fare, Dominican Restaurant 5 serves up standouts such as roasted pork and ...
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El Ranchito Mexican Grill $$ | Mexican 66 Larkfield Rd. East Northport Small on size but big on pleasing both American and Latin American tastes for Mexican ...
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Gallo Restaurant $$ | Colombian, Caterers 3 E. Main St. Patchogue
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La Casa Latina $$ | Latin-American 611 Old Country Rd. Westbury Chef-owner Roberto Herrera does justice to the cuisine of his native El Salvador at this ...
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La Cocina del Papa y la Mama $$ | Latin-American 77 W. Merrick Rd. Freeport Both the decor and the welcomes are warm at this sunny Dominican restaurant. The island ...
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Laguna Grille $$$ | American, Nuevo Latino, Kids 7927 Jericho Tpke. Woodbury This colorful nuevo Latino spot offers a kids menu as well as such specialties as ...
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Maria's Mexican & Latin Cuisine $$ | Mexican, Latin American 211 Smithtown Blvd. Nesconset Offering inspired recipes covering Mexican and Latin cuisine, including quesadilla Cubana -- filled, Cuban sandwich-style, with roast pork, ham, cheese and pickles -- and a delicious chicken breast and shrimp in a spicy-smoky chipotle sauce.
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