Gustazo is a fun Cuban place in Porter Square with a big menu of small plates and good cocktails.

Orinoco is a great Latin restaurant in Harvard Square with a nice patio.

Puro Ceviche Bar is Latin tapas place, and it’s our favorite restaurant on Newbury Street.

Chacarero is a lunch spot downtown that pretty much only serves one really big, really good Chilean sandwich.

Tico is a lively Back Bay Latin place with a sneakily good burger.

Casa Cana is a Latin spot in Allston with an OK menu, but a great outdoor courtyard.

Luna’s is a restaurant in East Boston serving both Italian and Latin food.

Orinoco is a tiny and great Venezuelan spot in the South End.

Bodega Canal is a Mexican restaurant in the Bullfinch Triangle with a big bar area.

La Fabrica is a lively Latin restaurant in Central Square with live music and a big menu of small plates and ceviche.

Publico is a restaurant and bar in South Boston that's especially popular at brunch.

Cuchi Cuchi is an eclectic small plates place in Central Square with great cocktails.