Latin American restaurants: The best places serving Latin American cuisine in central Pa.

Whether you like a simple rice and beans dish, are in the mood for some plantanos or want something more upscale like Pernil or Carne Frita, central Pennsylvania is home to many great restaurants where you can find a fix. 

Here are the best restaurants serving Latin American cuisine in central Pa. This list is created using a combination of review sites, like Google and Yelp, and judged based on the quality of the reviews and the number of reviews made. 

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Mi Caldero

Address: 605 S. George St., #120, York

A Promising Review: “As a proud and food loving Puerto Rican man, I’m always looking for new places to eat the kind of food I grew up with… Mi Caldero is that kind of place.” – Steven Vega

Gran Sabor Latino

Address: 120 N. Franklin St., Lancaster

A Promising Review: “This is a very nice budget friendly Spanish food restaurant. They have a good selection of food and the flavor is always good… I definitely recommend the pernil.” – Juliana Marin

El Serrano

Address: 2151 Columbia Ave., Lancaster; 3410 E. Market St., York

A Promising Review: “Beautiful ambiance. Place looks great! Food was good. I Had the Pollo Fundido, which was great! Has decent vegetarian options too.” – Shine Haridas

Flora’s

Address: 306 N. Mulberry St., Lancaster

A Promising Review: “This has made it onto our list of favorites. Kids devoured two plates of yuca fries and we indulged in the lobster paella. If the bread pudding is on the menu, take advantage of it. Fantastic!” – Esther Angell

Guante Family Restaurant

Address: 111 Bridge St., Mifflintown

A Promising Review: “Absolutely incredible. This place was like going home to Abuela’s house. Food was made fresh to order and it showed.” – Heidi Cardenas-Weaver

La Cocina

Address: 111 E. King St., Lancaster

A Promising Review: “Very good authentic Dominican and Puerto Rican food! Yum! Buffet and a la carte styles. Their pork, ladies and gentlemen, is delish! Made very well seasoned.” – Iris Rachael

Picalonga Sabor Tropical

Address: 111 E. Princess St., York

A Promising Review: “The best alcapurrias around.” – Evans Velez

Anthony J. Machcinski is the food reporter for the York Daily Record. Follow him on Facebook, @ChinskiTweets on Twitter or email him at amachcinski@ydr.com.