Marisel Salazar
Marisel Salazar is a New York City-based food writer, cook, and host. Originally from Panama City, Panama, she grew up in Hawaii, Japan, Northern Virginia, and Madrid. Whew. Salazar is also a member of the Newswomen’s Press Club of New York, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, and the International Association of Culinary Professionals. She has interviewed figures like Michelin-starred and World’s 50 Best chefs, politicians, and undocumented restaurant workers. She is the host of United States of Spirits on Spirits Network and Driven to Dine on MSG Networks. She does other on-camera things too. Like cereal reviews.
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8 Great Puerto Rican Restaurants In NYC
Our favorites spots for mofongo, tostones, and lots of chicharrón.
Sofrito
Sofrito is a lively Puerto Rican restaurant in Washington Heights that's great for dinner and a night out.
Lechonera La Isla
Lechonera La Isla is a classic Puerto Rican restaurant in Harlem with a true plethora of pork to choose from.
10 Great Vegan Latinx Restaurants In NYC
Our favorite spots for plant-based dishes from Mexico, Cuba, Colombia, and beyond.
Savage Sicko
Savage Sicko is a vegan Latin American restaurant in Astoria with great arepas and flautas.
What It’s Like Running An NYC Restaurant When You Don’t Speak English
How the pandemic has changed an already challenging situation for non-English-speaking restaurant owners.
Don Paco Lopez Panadería
Don Paco Lopez in Sunset Park is a Mexican grocery and panaderia with great conchas.
El Panadero Bakery
El Panadero Bakery in Washington Heights is a great stop for breakfast and something sweet.
Guadalupana Mexican Bakery
Guadalupana is a Mexican bakery in Bed-Stuy with conchas in about every color you can think of.
Capri Bakery
Capri Bakery in Harlem is known for its custom cakes and excellent Puerto Rican pastries.
La Nueva Bakery
La Nueva Bakery in Jackson Heights makes tons of Colombian, Uruguayan, and Argentinian pastries and sweets.
Mi Paso Centroamericano
Mi Paso is a Salvadoran spot in Washington Heights with solid pupusas. Make sure to get one with zanahoria y queso.
La Cabaña Salvadoreña
La Cabaña Salvadoreña is a solid option for pupusas and platos tipícos in Washington Heights.
Mi Pequeño El Salvador Restaurant
Mi Pequeño El Salvador is a solid pupuseria in Jackson Heights. Order a pupusa queso con ayote if it’s available.
Pupusería Salvadoreña
Pupusería Salvadoreña is a Salvadoran spot in Soundview with big, spicy pupusas.