Latin American 

327 W 44th St, New York, NY, 10036,
 (212) 262-1111
Ricky Ricardo goes to midtown at this refreshingly unpretentious retro-Latin restaurant-nightclub. 
 

1711 Broadway, New York, NY, 10019,
 (212) 956-1000
 

35 E 18th St, New York, NY, 10003,
 (212) 505-2233
Douglas Rodriguez turns out an appealing roster of seviches, seafood and meats at this packed Pan-Latin newcomer. 
 

2207 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd (7th Ave), New York, NY, 10027,
 (212) 491-4000
Harlem's take on fine dining: foie gras, puffy jackets and the occasional two-way pager. 

161 Ludlow St, New York, NY, 10002,
 (212) 473-3535
The fusion food speaks fluent Spanish. Too bad it doesn't get the accent quite right. 
 

38 E 19th St, New York, NY, 10003,
 (212) 677-2233
Garlic and the Gypsy Kings help Douglas Rodriguez cast Spanish tapas magic. 
 

109 Ludlow St, New York, NY, 10002-3240, 
(212) 982-5714
Water-themed Lower East Side spot boasts buoyant scene despite its sometimes leak-prone cuisine. 
  

245 Park Ave South, New York, NY, 10003,
 (212) 475-9377
Zesty as freshly crushed citrus.
 

87 7th Ave South, New York, NY, 10011,
 (212) 691-7885
Seviche, caipirinhas and a roof deck to make you swoon. 
 

Malaysian 

227 Mott St, New York, NY, 10012-4144, 
(212) 226-5775
 

Mediterranean

116 E 16th St, New York, NY, 10003,
 (212) 254-1600
Sexy dining by, you guessed it, candlelight. 
 

31 Great Jones St, New York, NY, 10012-1118, 
(212) 253-5700
A cobblestone street hideaway known for its great brunches and wood-burning oven. 
  

79 Berry St, Brooklyn, NY, 11211-1941,
 (718) 599-6596
Williamsburg's breeziest brunch spot boasts food that dances to a world beat. 
 

28 Grand St, New York, NY, 10013-1617,
 (212) 625-0362
A simple but well-executed formula keeps a crowded creperie cheerful. 
 

70 Prince St, New York, NY, 10012-3306,
 (212) 219-8570
An intimate spot, and foodie's delight, on a forgotten corner of Soho. 
 

150 Wooster Street, New York, NY, 10012-3112,
 (212) 505-0005
This Mediterranean spot does great trade on its romantic, exotic image. 
 

24-01 31st St, Long Island City, NY, 11102-1141, 
(718) 932-1510
A garish cult favorite in Astoria that serves some of the freshest fish around.
  

47 Bond St, New York, NY, 10012-2450,
 (212) 533-1932
  

120 Prince St, New York, NY, 10012-3103,
 (212) 941-0111
 

201 Park Ave South, New York, NY, 10003,
 (212) 353-8345
Put a little English in your diet.
 

225 Park Ave, New York, NY, 10003-1604, 
(212) 533-2500
 

28 Ave B, New York, NY, 10009,
 (212) 673-1999
 

310 W 4th St, New York, NY, 10014,
 (212) 924-2711
  

227 Tenth Ave, New York, NY, 10011,
 (212) 242-1122
As scrumptious and neighborly as a seaside picnic.
 

Mexican

113 Greenwich Ave, New York, NY, 10014,
 (212) 727-3560
Some call it cultural imperialism, some just call it good. 
 

1063 1st Ave, New York, NY, 10022-2903,
 (212) 753-7407
Teaching New Yorkers about the complexity of Mexican food since 1984. 
 

767 Washington St, New York, NY, 10014-1746, 
(212) 243-1053
A kitschy, but tasty, spot for a group fiesta. 
 

507 Ninth Ave, New York, NY, 10018,
 (212) 868-7780
Ramshackle Hell's Kitchen spot does Mexican with depth. 
 

57 Jane St, New York, NY, 10014,
 (212) 627-8273
No kitsch in this kitchen: Mexican home cooking gets the respect it deserves. 
 

685 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 10025-6933, 
(212) 961-0574
A summery, diner-style cantina that serves family-sized portions of authentic Mexican cooking at affordable prices. 
  

148 Fifth Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11217,
 (718) 623-9152
An exceptional neighborhood Mexican spot that deserves more than a neighborhood following. 
  

1191 1st Ave, New York, NY, 10021,
 (212) 585-1818
Haute Mexican fare, executed with heart. 
  

341 Seventh Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11215,
 (718) 965-0006
Park Slope spot puts Californian spin on burritos, wraps and tacos. 
 

953 2nd Ave, New York, NY, 10022-7757,
 (212) 644-6740
The atmosphere rocks, and happily, so does the food. 
  

304 E 48th St, New York, NY, 10017-1747, 
(212) 759-0590
 

60 Henry Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11201,
 (718) 858-8478
 

Blockhead's Burritos

Gonzalez y Gonzalez 

499 Third Avenue, New York, NY, 10016,
 (212) 213-3332
 

219 West Broadway, New York, NY, 10013-2909,
 (212) 941-7070
 

625 Broadway, New York, NY, 10012-2611, 
(212) 473-8787
 

89 Greenwich Ave, New York, NY, 10014-5203, 
(212) 691-8080
A sunny West Village neighborhood spot that serves up South American-scented comfort foods.
 

Hat Restaurant (El Sombrero) 

108 Stanton St, New York, NY, 10002-1529,
 (212) 254-4188
 

77 St Marks Pl, New York, NY, 10003,
 (212) 777-2537
No need to travel to the Southwest for great Mexican. Head east (of Second Avenue) instead. 
 

119 E 18th St, New York, NY, 10003,
 (212) 505-1574
This Southwestern import promises authenticity and fire, but delivers all-too-familiar cheesiness. 
  

1500 Broadway - Entrance on 43rd. St., New York, NY, 10036,
 (212) 730-8666
 

Rocking Horse Cafe Mexicano 

19 Cleveland Place, New York, NY, 10012-4053,
(212) 343-0140
With a new, expanded Nolita location, New Yorkers get even more of a good thing.
 

182 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY, 10011,
 (212) 463-9511
After years in business, this Tex-Mex spot continues to churn out exciting variations of everyone's favorite party food.
 

396 West St, New York, NY, 10014,
 (212) 229-0606
Given the sumptuous Mediterranean cuisine and stunning shoreline sunsets, is it any wonder the waiters assume you're romantically inclined?
 

Middle Eastern 

Bereket Turkish Kebab House

79 Berry St, Brooklyn, NY, 11211-1941,
 (718) 599-6596
Williamsburg's breeziest brunch spot boasts food that dances to a world beat. 
 

187 E Houston St, New York, NY, 10002-1051,
 (212) 475-7700
This Turkish standby is a late-night snack mecca. 
 

184 1st Ave, New York, NY, 10009-4001, 
(212) 353-9000
Don't be fooled by the no-frills facade: The hookah-ready garden makes a lush hideaway.
 

Moroccan 

150 Wooster Street, New York, NY, 10012-3112,
 (212) 505-0005
This Mediterranean spot does great trade on its romantic, exotic image. 
 

42 E 1st St, New York, NY, 10003, 
(212) 777-5617
The food? Surprisingly good. The cocktails? Excellent. The crowd? Beautiful.