Latin Kitchen

LK left the Throggs Neck area a few years ago and within that interim a few failed businesses took their place. But LK has rightfully returned, slightly reinvented.

The staff seems much more attentive and friendly. The music is still on point. I walked in on a Friday evening just to take a peek and ended up staying and dancing for two hours, so that worked.

As for the food, I have no idea as this was supposed to be take a looksee and leave. Maybe I'll try something off their menu next time, we shall see. As for now, late night dancing here will be my first choice.

So far, in all my times going out in the BX, this is by far one of the best places I have been to with the FULL package!!! DJ, Drinks, Food, Staff, ambiance, everything from beginning to end is amazing. I came here for a birthday party on a Friday night and had a blast with appetizers drinks and music choice! I am now here for Sunday brunch (which they have in two hour time slots) and it is the same feel and experience. If you want to have a great time, eat great food, and like to drink, this is the place to come to.
The wait staff is very attentive, and the food is so good. For the music, no matter what type you're in to, they play it all!!! It is such a great time, I cannot stop saying it. Thank you Latin Kitchen for being amazing!!!

Get ready for this...
I Came in on Wednesday June 6, to celebrate my actual born day with a party of 8 people. My sister and her female friend arrived first and were informed that the happy hour was only until 8 pm.... I arrived around 7 pm and showed the bartender the flyer stating that Wednesday was "ladies night" posted on the same day on their Instragram account. The bartender had the nerves to tell me that the flyer was "old" and that the happy hour was only until 8 pm. I requested to speak to a manager however according to her, she was the one in charged. After speaking with the promoter, she agreed to honored the happy hour until 12 am, although the flyer states "happy hour all day and night". I agreed to stay there only because I was expecting more people to show up at a later time. I swear that otherwise, I would of left and spent my money at Inwood Bar & Grill. . The waiter wasn't honoring my party the $5 appetizers as mentioned on the flyer and said that the menu was "old" and that the appetizers started at $7. I one again requested to speak to the promoter. After speaking to the promoter the bartender said that only the $6 appetizer were being sold for $5, which is not stated on the flyer which is BS. Next, the waiter told me that the margaritas and sangrias were NOT part of the happy hour. Of course I had to once again request to speak to the promoter because this was clearly stated on the flyer. Please be aware that only the first hookah is free and refills are $15, according to the person "in charge" aka the tall bartender. Our appetizer WERE NOT honored for $5 as stated on the flyer. Even when we decided to settle for the normal price, the pastelitos were on the menu for $7 for 3 pastelitos. The waiter brought out two orders with 3 pastelitos and two orders with 2 pastelitos according to him because some only come with 2, but the many states that it brings three. Scammers! The flyer also stated that female groups of 5 or more will receive a free bottle, which I absolutely asked for. I sent messages on Instagram to account and didn't receive and answer and decided to bash their page with their fake promotions. I later received a message stating that the promoter is a PR lady with kids who almost lost her job due to the comments.. how Ummmm I at fault because you lied about your business? Would never ever ever ever come back here. Take my suggestion and take your money to inwood bar & Grill where drinks and appetizers are $5 all night. Or go to Bronx Mamajuanaa on Thursday for free hookah all night. I also want to mention that my good friend came to this place for 5 de Mayo and was also not honored what was stated on the flyer. I would NEVER EVER RETURN TO THIS BUSINESS EVER AGAIN. I have posted the picture of flyer and my receipt to show that they are FAKE!

I came in on the down hours and I have to say, a bit quiet but that's actually what I wanted. I ordered the Jibarito - El Pollo. It was DELICIOUS! I still have the garlic mayo taste in my mouth as I type this. Needless to say, food was amazing. My waitress, Amanda, was a true peach. She was really pleasant and attentive. I highly recommend, ask for the girl who can't ride a bike, she's great and so is the atmosphere.

My friend and I came here and thank God I had a groupon because I would've hated to pay full price for mediocre food. The decor of this spot is cool and sexy with all the white. When we got there it wasnt crowded but it damn sure should've been because thats how long it took for us to get our appetizers. Customers who arrived after us received their appetizers before we did and we eventually recieved our appetizer and entrees at the same time. I was pissed and hungry but those pieces of delicous bread temporarily made up for it while we waited. I ordered chicken and my friend ordered pernil and both our meals were just okay. After the long ass wait and just mediocre food I wont be visiting this spot again.

First time coming to this place the atmosphere was nice! It's a pretty chill spot. I like that it was a grown and adult place. The music was okay could have been better! The waiter was a very nice and friendly and attentive. Good place for a nice date.

I when for the first time yesterday for a friends birthday I had the best time ever the DJ was amazing the waiters were very attentive and also very friendly it is a place I would definitely go again if anyone want to have a good time you must go

This place used to be the bomb but now I fell off garbage sorry to say so went there for some drinks and appetizers after work but wasn't satisfied fell short

I really don't like writing bad reviews, and if you can tell by my other reviews, I'm usually a happy reviewer, so where do I start?

We purchased a groupon deal, for 6 people, for 6 sangrias, 3 appetizers, and 6 entree's. It was a really good price, and I had been to Latin Kitchen previously, before they remodeled it, so we bought it.

I called and made reservations and let them know it was a groupon deal. I wanted reservations for 8:30, but there was nothing available so the guy told me 8:45, and that we're late than more than 15 mins, they would give up our table.

At 8:50 I'm parking across the street from the restaurant & I receive a call from the restaurant, & I tell her we're parking & that nwe'll be right in, she proceeds to tell me, "okay yea, because if you're not inside in the next 5 mins we have to give up your table because we're really packed". (Hmm kind of rude, but I let it go). We rushed inside, to find the restaurant EMPTY & not packed at all like the caller said. The hostess tells me to give her 5 mins, we wait 5 mins by the bar, she comes back & says give me another 10 mins, & we wait, & then at least another 10 mins.

We sit down & show the waitress our groupon deal, & she tells us groupon deals aren't allowed after 9 & I tell her we made reservations before 9, & the that the person I made reservations w/ didn't mention that. She goes & talks to someone & says okay. okay get ready, from here it gets worse.

Our groupon deal only said we couldn't order 3 things from the menu, which was fine. we begin to order & she tells us they don't have, the pasteles, or the empanadas with shrimp. Whatever, we get our appetizers & then order dinner.

They didn't have any type of churassco or steak, she said they 'didn't have steak'.

They didn't have 'The Navidad' which is their pork w/ a pastel, potato salad, Moro de guandules, and pernil. She told me they had the pernil & the rice but no potato salad or pastel.

Someone else tried to order the chicharones de pollo sin hueso, & they didn't have that, they only had it with the bone.

Oh, and also they didn't have any dish with shrimp, because there was "no shrimp"? I was tempted to tell the manager if he needed me to go to BJ's or Costco w/ them to stock up.

Lets review this again, no shrimp, no steak, no pasteles, no potato salad, & no chicharones.

So after we made our decisions based on the few items they did have, we waited & waited & waited & waited. Maybe an hour or so. Then the food arrived, & WOW! (That's not a good wow). I think their portions were meant for a 5 year old. I understand of some restaurants serving little meat, but if you're going to do that, at least distract it w/ serving more than 2 spoons of rice. The food was mediocre, I've had way better & I know I will never crave their food.

A few little things to add, they didn't bring us water until AFTER we finished our food. Our waitress only came to our table to take our order & bring it. Not once did they come by to ask if we needed anything, or to ask how every thing was. Also, there was no toilet paper. These are little things that shouldn't happen on a Friday night, when its supposed to be most busy, which it wasn't.

Finally, we finished our food, we just wanted to leave & we ask for our bill, and even that took long.

I was really disappointed & had higher expectations based on the other reviewers. I guess it was because we had a groupon deal? which is sad because now we'll never go back & I'll be sure to let everyone know of our horrible experience.

It was a much better restaurant before the remodeling.

Wow. I don't know where to start. I wanted to go somewhere with the girls and my boo to have some drinks in a good comfortable atmosphere. We wanted to stay local so my sister mentioned the Throggs Neck " Bridges", Went in and there were only much older people and empty. As soon as my girls met me there we decided to check out LATIN KITCHEN. Waitress was very nice. Decor was warm and elegant. They checked ID at the door, no cover charge. Its a restaurant and turns into a dance floor around midnight. Before then theres a DJ playing club music. I couldn't eat in peace because I just wanted to sing and boogie..lol The food was amazing and the music was amazing, best music?DJ that Ive heard in years....sigh..what a relief.....
After wining and dining, lights went off and place became packed. (Not digustingly packed) everyone was friendly and great atmosphere.
Might be the BEST place in the BX.


*Yes u have to try the plaintains...tostones o maduros