I really enjoyed eating at Oficina Latina. The thing that I enjoyed the most was talking to the owners, Paolo and Max. These guys are passionate. They’re passionate about food, travel, and design. All three things about which I am also passionate. It’s so much fun to talk with people who share your outlook on life. I really think these guys have it down. <\/p>\n

When you go into Oficina Latina, you notice the decor immediately. The corrugated metal sheet roofing that acts as the awning for the outdoor seating area is a perfect touch. There is no roof more ubiquitous along the Pan-American highway then the corrugated metal roof. I forgot to mention, the theme of the restaurant is a culinary tour along the Pan-American highway. This road is near and dear to my heart, as I’ve spent many hours on a motorcycle along the coastlines of these Spanish-speaking countries, and a greater number of hours in buses on the same roads. I am just a huge fan of this cuisine.<\/p>\n

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We started with some cocktails. Below is the Prickly Pear Mojito:<\/p>\n

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I think this one is the Ancho Litchi Mezcalita:<\/p>\n

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Not to be confused with the Margarita. I could be wrong about these, I’m reaching out to the guys for clarification, so you could see some edits here in the future.<\/p>\n

Luis is the bartenders name, and he was from a town outside of Cuenca, Ecuador. One of the top cities at which Americans retire in South America. Solid cocktailer, this guy.<\/p>\n

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These are the Scottish Raw Salmon Arepas:<\/p>\n

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Fresh and light. A nice starter that takes the edge off. Then, the paella de marisco: <\/p>\n

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I was really excited for this one. A very satisfying, true to the paella you see in 40″ diameter pots down in Mexico City. Lots of seafood. Then, the fat plate of Camarones Al Ajillo:<\/p>\n

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Such big and juicy shrimp, they might scare the cat. <\/p>\n

Finally, the Grapefruit Ceviche:<\/p>\n

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A little daring with the grapefruit, but they pulled it off. There are so many ways to make ceviche, I have had arguments about it.<\/p>\n

The guys are designers by trade, and it shows in the great ambiance here. If you’re dining out or having drinks, you always want to go to a place where you would think the cool people are going to be. When you walk into Oficina Latina, you know you’re there. <\/p>\n

My favorite was the Paella, I ate the whole thing. Even so, you could probably live off the cocktails here – they’re the standouts. Come for the cocktails, stay for the cocktails. Have some Paella and some of those humongous shrimp if you get hungry before you get too drunk.<\/p>\n

Oficina Latina<\/a><\/strong>
24 Prince St
New York, NY 10012
\n(646) 381-2555<\/p>\n

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