Oh-you were looking for the batidos with rum? You’ll find those at Havana Central (at Ridge Hill, sister to two others in the City).Īnton ( Croton-on-Hudson), an American restaurant with a number of Latin specialties, makes my favorite Cuban sandwich-warm, crusty bread with just the right combination of fresh-roasted pulled pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and chipotle mayonnaise.īeef: Gaucho Grill’s (White Plains) flaky, semicircular, ground-beef–filled empanada, served with chimichurri, is the best of this kind I’ve tried so far. But don’t miss the batidos, a smoothie-like drink made with fruit, milk, and sugar (get the mango)-thick and bursting with flavor. Karamba Tropical Restaurant ( White Plains) is your go-to for Dominican food, including the breakfast of mangu (mashed boiled plantains), egg, fried cheese, and salami. Up front, find candied fruits and fantastic flan.Ī tray of Chilean custard pastries at Los Andes Grab a round metal tray and a pair of tongs and head to the back, where stacks of trays higher than your head hold a seemingly endless array of churros (some of the county’s best), guava-filled donuts, and conchitas.

The best Mexican desserts await at El Trigal Mexican Bakery ( New Rochelle).

Karamba restaurant