Latino-owned restaurants, shops, and businesses add color, sazón, and life to neighborhoods all across the country—but perhaps one of the best places to experience its vibrant culture is right here in NYC.
Since nearly 2.5 million Latinos live here, hailing from places such as Ecuador, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and more, it’s no surprise that local entrepreneurship among these communities continues to be strong and growing, with thousands of notable Latino-owned businesses serving as vital neighborhood fixtures across the five boroughs. Many of these business owners also use their restaurants, shops, and services as an important opportunity to ensure the Hispanic community is seen and valued—and activism and community are also the backbone behind many of these Latino-(and immigrant)-owned operations, providing safe spaces that are welcoming to all.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month starting on September 15, we’ve curated our top recommendations of NYC spots to help kickstart your celebrations. And while there are countless other Latino-owned businesses in the city to support now and always, here are 27 of our favorites.
