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This innovative Latin restaurant and lounge features the “The Salsa Music Gallery” dedicated to the history of the salsa, which was created in the South Bronx during the 1960’s, with legends including Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Willie Colon and more. Stop by on a week night for or on select weekends to party with DJ Alex Sensation. Our favorite cocktail? The 60 oz. ‘Sexy Island’ — a sangria meets a long island iced tea. 2297 Cedar Ave, salsaconfuego.com
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This Dominican and Puerto Rican eatery is a favorite of Bronx politicians and artists, including Tito Nieves, Marc Anthony and Johnny Pacheco. Stop by for mofongo with shrimp, asopao de pollo and tres leches cake.
1841 Westchester Ave., 718-918-2947; joesplacebronx.com
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The Bronx is heating up with the spicy flavors of the Latin food scene. The predominantly Hispanic borough is blooming with restaurants that have turned traditional family recipes into must-try neighborhood eats.
Here are the best restaurants that will take your taste buds all over the Caribbean and South America.
