House-made sangria quenches thirst & braised oxtail or Jamaican braised pork with plantains appeases appetites

Chef whips up crab-stuffed plantains, marinated steak & mofongos to supply city with Los Angeles Times–lauded Puerto Rican favorites

Crispy sweet-water basa fish & shrimp stuff tacos topped with house-made salsas or Magic Cream at revamped version of traditional taco stand

Kosher trout, salmon, red snapper, ahi & sea bass sizzle atop mesquite-fired grill at restaurant with nautical décor

Dinner for two with wine, caesar salad, and two entrees such as butternut squash ravioli and seared ahi tuna

Chef Rod Rotondi & crew craft probiotic & organic meals with raw-chickpea burgers, detox juices & smoothies to cleanse bodies & dispel fat

Ceviche marinates mussels, scallops, squid & shrimp in lime juice & rocoto chilies & wine bar serves libations from Peru & beyond

Chefs use fresh, local ingredients in ceviche, Cuban-style steak, and stone mortar molcajete dishes; colorful décor creates an upbeat vibe

Homespun eatery serves soul-warming comfort fare cooked in cast-iron skillets, accompanied by southern sides of black eyed peas & yams

Grass-fed beef sizzles on tabletop grills at Argentinian steakhouse with outdoor patio