Craving Latin American food?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Latin American spots around Cleveland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.

December is the top month of the year for consumer spending at restaurants across the Cleveland area, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of reputation management services and email automation for small businesses. The average amount spent per customer transaction at Cleveland-area restaurants rose to $28 for the metro area in December of last year, 6% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. Barroco

First on the list is Barroco. Located at 12718 Larchmere Blvd. in Buckeye-Shaker, the eatery and bar is the highest-rated Latin American restaurant in Cleveland, boasting 4.5 stars out of 170 reviews on Yelp.

2. Cleveland Mofongo Latin Grill

Next up is West Boulevard's Cleveland Mofongo Latin Grill, situated at 11621 Lorain Ave. With five stars out of 44 reviews on Yelp, the Latin American and Caribbean spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. El Rinconcito Chapin

Old Brooklyn's El Rinconcito Chapin, located at 3330 Broadview Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Latin American spot, which offers tapas, tacos and more, 4.5 stars out of 45 reviews.

4. Panaderia Las Villas & Deli

Panaderia Las Villas & Deli, a Latin American spot that offers sandwiches and more, is another go-to, with four stars out of 12 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3466 W. 41st St. in Clark-Fulton to see for yourself.

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