Izzy Rose is a casual bar in Clinton Hill with a secluded backyard and a menu of cocktails, natural wine, and vegan empanadas.

This Caribbean rooftop spot in the South Bronx has live salsa, palm trees and chandeliers, and a booth made from the back of an old-school Chevy.

Claudy’s Kitchen is a Peruvian spot near Van Cortlandt Park with excellent empanadas.

Empanada Loca is a Colombian spot in Greenwood Heights with excellent empanadas.

Colonia Verde is a Latin American restaurant in Fort Greene that’s ideal for date night outside.

KM1 is a casual Caribbean restaurant in the East Village with a menu of Dominican dishes and a nice outdoor seating area.

Paloma at Hotel Hendricks serves Central and South American food in an attractive space near Bryant Park.

If you live in Hell’s Kitchen, you’ll appreciate that Empanada Mama never closes.

Pio Pio is a casual Peruvian spot on the UES that makes very good rotisserie chicken.

Restaurante Y Panaderia Guatemalteco is a casual Guatemalan spot in Jersey City where you can get a great meal for under $10.

Colina Cuervo is an all-day cafe in Crown Heights with great Latin-inspired food.

Bocaditos Bistro is a Latin restaurant in Inwood that could work for big group celebrations or a casual date night.

La Casa del Mofongo is a huge restaurant in Inwood that serves more than 30 types of mofongo.

Malecon is a Dominican spot in Washington Heights that specializes in rotisserie chicken.

Floridita is a Cuban spot in Washington Heights that serves one of the best Cubano sandwiches in the city.

Super Pollo is a casual spot in Ridgewood that serves some great roast chicken.