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Latin Chelsea

A travel journal to New York by MayraRodriguezValladares

Quote: Talk about how Latin New York is not just talk. I set out to check this out in my own neighborhood of Chelsea. Just within a few blocks, great Latin food and produce is abundant.
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Latin Chelsea Best of IgoUgo

Overview

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A hidden place called Kitchen on 8th Avenue and 21st has Dona Maria moles, fresh and dried chilies, food to go, and Mexican crafts.

Western Beef is a very good store for cilantro, jalapenos, and habaneros.

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Cuba Libre Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant

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This is an excellent Cuban restaurant. The tostones and yucas are delicious. The lamb is great. The menu is extensive and varied. Service is very friendly. The Latin cocktails are great. Music, old fashioned romantic ballads and modern salsa, is very good.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on January 13, 2001

Cuba Libre
165 8th Avenue
New York, New York 10011
(212) 206-0038

Rocking Horse Cafe Mexicano Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Rocking Horse Cafe"

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This is a very popular Chelsea restaurant. Reservations are critical. The cuisine is more nouveau Mexican rather than traditional. It is very good though, especially the appetizers. The menu has a good tequila and wine selection.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on January 13, 2001

Rocking Horse Cafe Mexicano
182 Eighth Ave
New York, New York 10011
+1 212 463 9511

Havana Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Havana Chelsea"

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This is a simple Cuban restaurant. The beans, rice, and tostones are delicious. Service is very friendly. The cafe con leche is very good. Very inexpensive.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on January 13, 2001

Havana
190 Eight Avenue
New York, New York

La Taza de Oro Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant

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This is a great and inexpensive Cuban/Puerto Rican diner. The service is very good and friendly. The rice, beans, and tostones are great as is the coffee. The cliente is a good mix of Latins and others.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on January 13, 2001

La Taza de Oro
96 Eight Avenue
New York, New York 10011
(212) 243-9946

Kitchen Best of IgoUgo

Story/Tip

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This is an excellent small shop with a great selection of chilies, canned sauces and moles, and food to go. It also has good cookbooks and a small selection of great Mexican crafts. It is located on eight avenue and 22nd.

Western Beef Best of IgoUgo

Story/Tip

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This store has a good selection of produce, chorizo, cilantro and chilis for Mexican and other Latin cooking. The prices are very reasonable. It is located on 14th and 9th in the meatpacking district.

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MayraRodriguezValladares

MayraRodriguezValladares
New York, New York

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