| Cuisine | Dishes to try | Where in the U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Cuban | Cuban sandwich, ropa vieja, picadillo, croquetas, cafecito | Miami's Little Havana and Tampa's Ybor City |
| Puerto Rican | Mofongo, lechon, arroz con gandules, alcapurrias | New York, Orlando and Puerto Rico itself |
| Dominican | Mangu, sancocho, la bandera (rice, beans and meat) | New York's Washington Heights |
| Jamaican | Jerk chicken and pork, oxtail, ackee and saltfish, patties | South Florida and New York |
| Peruvian | Ceviche, lomo saltado, pollo a la brasa | Miami and many U.S. cities |
| Argentine and Colombian | Empanadas, asado, arepas, bandeja paisa | South Florida and beyond |
| Salvadoran | Pupusas with curtido slaw | Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. |
Florida: a Latin food capital
Miami's Calle Ocho, Tampa's Ybor City (home of the Cuban sandwich with salami) and Orlando's Puerto Rican communities make Florida one of the best places in the country for Latin and Caribbean food. Our Florida Restaurant Guide covers the classics, including Versailles in Little Havana and the Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City.
Latin food tours
Miami food tours
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Frequently asked questions
What is mofongo?
A Puerto Rican dish of fried green plantains mashed with garlic and pork cracklings, often served with a broth or stewed meat.