Best Latin American Restaurants in Upper West Side

We had a bday dinner for a friend. Our reservation was originally for 6. But we arrived at 715 and only waited about 20 minutes for a seat to become available. The ladies at the door were all really nice and attentive. They offered for us to check our coats and wait at the lounge area until the table was ready. The lounge area was beautiful. The seats were so soft! We ordered shots and took a few pictures and it was time to be seated. Our server was Kaylee. She was a 10 all across the board. Pleasant. Attentive. Engaged. Anyone would be lucky to have her as their server. Before going, we were told by a few different friends that they didn’t care too much for the food. However, it wasn’t our experience. We all loved our food. The serving size was just right. Not huge like some restaurants. But enough to be satisfied and maybe take a little home (if you ha appetizers). The one thing I would say needed a little extra was the bday song/celebration that they do for the bday person. It lacked energy and the fake cake and sparkles they come to the table with was very underwhelming. Not that we needed a Broadway show. But it wasn’t even worth capturing on video.

What a fantastic restaurant. Met the owner (Patrick) who has the warmest and friendly personality The food is simply excellent. Portion size great. Quality superb. Patrick takes time to visit and talk with his customers and shows a genuine interest in seeing to his guests needs and comfort. He will get a 5 star Yelp revue. Should any of you visit NYC. You must stop and dine here. The service is of high focus to customers and our table of six received the finest of service and customer service All this when every table and seat was at full capacity Do yourself a favor. Go and dine at Guantanamera. .

This is a very rare vegan recommendation for a Brazilian restaurant, but the Brazil-loving carnivorous friend I met for dinner at Rice x Beans was equally pleased. It was such a treat to enjoy a delicious, well balanced, and attractive meal without feeling like it was slapped together as a second tier consideration. The rice and beans are, in fact, delicious as were all the vegetables that came with them. Service was attentive and fast. A delightful evening altogether!

Food was delicious! We got the empanada sampler, the guac was delicious. Meals I got the aria con pollo which was so flavorful! Authentic Colombian food.

Nothing fancy abut authentic Peruvian/Mexican food, and very friendly weight staff. Awesome margaritas. I love the atmosphere. Definitely gonna return when I’m back in NYC.