Where to satisfy your Latin food cravings in Westchester County

Westchester County is a maze of wonderful culinary delights that will satisfy all your cravings – even your taste for Latin American cuisine! Whether you’re a die-hard lover or you’re a curious soul, we’ve rounded up the best Latin food dining destinations in Westchester County.

La Bella Havana
35 Main St, Yonkers

Set in an exposed-brick space, La Bella Havana is the home of delightful Cuban dishes, all of which remain true to its land of origin. Plenty of its offerings are noteworthy, including the beloved Cuban sandwich, the polloCubano in its garlic-y glory, and ropavieja. For desert, try out the classic Dulce de lechecortada or sweetened caramel milk curds. For drinks, head to La Bella Havana’s thatched-roof bar and order a nice glass of mojito.

Copacabana Steakhouse
29 N Main St, Port Chester

Copacabana Steakhouse is a great place to introduce the uninitiated to the world of Brazilian churrascaria. Located in Port Chester, this Brazilian all-you-can-eat restaurant features a wide selection of slow-roasted meats cut to perfection. Traditional site dishes and Copacabana’s salad bar complete the package. For must-try offerings, do have a taste of their pão de queijo and the Brazilian national dish, feijoada. For drinks, nothing beats a Caipirinha.

Sofrito
Northcourt Building, 175 Main St, White Plains

Sofrito offers New Yorkers a taste of Puerto Rico with its refined menu and wide range of cocktails, all served in a modern and trendy space. Diners flock to this White Plains institution for its “Latin sushi,” which can only be described as one of the finest examples of fusion cuisine in Westchester County. These sushi rolls are made with chicken, shrimp, and ribs, all doused in sofrito mayo. Other standouts include the Latin bouillabaisse, bacon-wrapped sweet plantain, and tresleches.

Don Coqui
White Plains: 107 Mamaroneck Ave
New Rochelle: 115 Cedar St

Another place to get a taste of Puerto Rico, Don Coqui has two branches in Westchester County—one in White Plains, and the other in New Rochelle. Regardless of which branch you’ll visit, Don Coqui will definitely serve a party on your mouth with their traditional Puerto Rican offerings, some of which feature braised oxtail, shrimp, clams, mussels, chicken, chorizo, and pork.

Sonora
179 Rectory St, Port Chester

Your search for the best Nuevo Latino restaurant in Westchester starts and ends with Sonora, owned by Colombian-born chef and cookbook author Rafael Palomino. Try out their grilled sourdough and sundried-tomato chimichurri, or Sonora’s flatbreads and arugula salad. Take your vegetable empanada to a whole new level with Sonora’s chocolate vinaigrette. When it comes to must-try dishes, Sonora has plenty to offer.

We’ve barely scratched the exciting Latin dining scene in Westchester County. For more suggestions, check out this article by Westchester Magazine. Interested in exploring more of Westchester’s revered dining establishments? Check out our blog.