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The 5 best Latin American spots in Jersey City

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Published on September 17, 2019
The 5 best Latin American spots in Jersey CityPhoto: O'LaLa Empanadas/Yelp

Craving Latin American food?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Latin American spots around Jersey City, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to achieve your dreams.

1. O'LaLa Empanadas

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Topping the list is O'LaLa Empanadas. Located at 600 Communipaw Ave. in McGinley Square, the empanada shop and Puerto Rican restaurant is the highest-rated Latin American spot in Jersey City, boasting four stars out of 255 reviews on Yelp.

2. Gusto Latino

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Next up is the West Side's Gusto Latino, located at 745 West Side Ave. Yelpers give this casual spot four stars out of 40 reviews.

3. Casa Latina Restaurante

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Casa Latina Restaurante, a Dominican spot in Greenville, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 16 Yelp reviews. Head over to 112 Ocean Ave. to see for yourself.

4. El Cabañal

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Check out El Cabañal, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 15 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Latin American diner at 238 14th St.

5. La Tambora Restaurant

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Last but not least, there's La Tambora Restaurant, a Heights favorite with four stars out of 13 reviews. Stop by 247 Beacon Ave. to hit up the Ecuadoran restaurant next time the urge strikes.


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