14 Hispanic-Owned Businesses for Hispanic Heritage Month
Eat your way around Queens and the Spanish-speaking world for Hispanic Heritage Month with fourteen restaurants.
90th Street & Roosevelt Ave, Queens, NY 11372
(917) 340-4913
Old-school and family-run over three generations with Peruvian roots, the most popular items on their menu are their cumin-encrusted pork tamales, juicy ceviche de pescado, and empanadas.
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77-17 37th Ave, Queens, NY 11372
(917) 745-1111
Street cart turned restaurant, the actual Arepa Lady is Maria Piedad Cano from Colombia, a former lawyer who turned to vending as a way to sustain her family. After receiving critical acclaim on Roosevelt Ave, she moved into her fresh digs on 37th Ave, which she runs with her sons. The arepas con queso and arepas de choclo are her premier dishes.
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40-09 Junction Blvd, Corona, NY 11368
(718) 458-0236
A trip to Rincon Criollo is like a trip through one Cuban family’s immigration narrative to the United States. Although this Rincon Criollo location has only been open some forty odd years, Rincon Criollo was a massive success in its hometown before traversing the waters to come here. It is best known for its ropa vieja and fried sweet plantains.
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Junction Blvd & Roosevelt Ave NE Corner, Corona, NY 11368
(718) 986-2574
At $1.25, her tamales are filled to the brim and a perfect breakfast bite. Catch her tamales early in the morning or you may not catch them at all. Pair them with a spiced hot chocolate.
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9107 25th Ave, East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 426-4900
Yellow rice and beans and creamy green sauce drizzled over rotisserie chicken is your new favorite meal. Family owned and operated, Pio Pio takes inspiration and influence from its customers are, expanding to include Chinese-Peruvian stir fry, fresh fish, an array of ceviches, and fresh juice pisco cocktails.
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85-22 Jamaica Avenue, Woodhaven Blvd, NY 11421
(718) 846-2037
Pop's Cocina & Bar is a casual Latin American restaurant in Woodhaven providing breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Savor their distinctive confections, relax with friends, or try out their comfort food in a cozy atmosphere. Call them or go in to inquire about reservation options, catering options, takeout, or vegetarian choices.
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88-09 Jamaica Avenue Woodhaven, NY 11421
(917) 300-2611
Try their caldo de salchicha, which is the best one reviewer has ever had in New York. Despite years of trying different restaurants to find a good one, they’d never found it — until now.
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84-42 Jamaica Avenue Woodhaven, NY 11421
(718) 296-4543
Having been in the community of Woodhaven for over 18 years, Colombian bakery Pan Ugo has become a staple on Jamaica Avenue providing customers with the best empanadas and cakes. Pan Ugo has been featured on the Daily News as one of the “Neighborhood’s Favorite” breakfast options.
93-03 Jamaica Avenue Woodhaven, NY 11421
(718) 805-4000
This low key Colombian restaurant with succulent homemade carne asada with the right amount of char on the exterior is also a master of chiccharon and skirt steak, but your best bets are their wide selection of bandejas, platters of food piled up with meats, eggs, plantains, and more with savory Colombian seasoning.
86-05 Jamaica Avenue Woodhaven, NY 11421
(347) 960-7087
You’ve tried birria tacos - try birria quesadillas at Cancun Cafe, a homey restaurant in the heart of Woodhaven where staff will remember you by name.
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76-15 Jamaica Avenue Woodhaven, NY 11421
(718) 780-8785
Famously known in the neighborhood for their healthy meals and delicious paella, this woman-owned Hispanic seafood restaurant and market uniquely allows you to shop for your own seafood and take it on the go or have the staff cook it for you, with their years of expertise.
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92-15 149th St, Queens, NY 11435
(718) 526-3220
Rincon Salvadoreno Restaurant is a cornerstone in the Jamaica community and has been recognized for its outstanding seafood cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. Their seafood restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients.
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11-11 44th Road, Long Island City, NY 11101
(347) 612-4200
Their chorizo omelette is the stand out from their breakfast selection. Despite having 4-5 lunch specials everyday, they often run out so get there early! Everything is made fresh.
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Ole Mexican Grill/La Cheesecake
126-11 15th Ave, Queens, NY 11356
(718) 353-0457
The complex interplay between the colors, textures, temperatures, and flavors — all in one bowl — makes for a fun food rendezvous. Try their fish taco bowl or burrito bowl.
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