Latin

In the middle of buzzing Orchard Street., just above Delancey, sits a new homey restaurant and lounge, Mi Casa Es Su Casa. The restaurant exudes a welcome feeling, with dim lights, an open kitchen and Spanish music wafting out the...

A Mexican spot on Stanton Street serving all the standards (tacos, burritos, enchiladas) -- plus lethal margaritas. Don't expect speedy or attentive service, but if you don't mind waiting, it's a good time. 117 Stanton, at Essex (212) 387-9115 Hours Daily 11am-11pm Menu Delivery

Latin street food and fancy cocktails from the owners of Rayuela. 157 E. Houston St., near  Allen St. 212-473-9900 Open Mon-Thu, 11am-midnight; Fri, 11am-4am; Sat, 11am-4am; Sun, 11am-midnight. Web site

Traditional Mexican with fresh lime margaritas. 205 Allen St., nr. Houston St. 212-777-3200 Sun-Thu, noon-11pm; Fri-Sat, noon-midnight. Web site

A little bit of Oaxaca comes to the Lower East Side. The three-story restaurant, bar and cultural center features, as you probably guessed, delicious tequila drinks, a tapas menu and a recently introduced full dinner menu. Are you man/woman...

The authentic Spanish tapas bar offers simple dishes, regional wines and a relaxed atmosphere. Large windows open up onto Clinton Street in warmer months. 29 Clinton Street, at Stanton 212-979-0002 Hours Mon-Thu, 6pm-1am; Fri, 1pm-4am; Sat, 11am-4am; Sun, 11am-1am Web site

Rayuela means "hopscotch" in Spanish, which tells you pretty much everything you need to know about the food here. It's a creative Latin menu, drawing from many different countries. Among the best entrees: fried-plantain “mofongo” balls stuffed with pork,...

Cusine: MexicanAddress: 120 Essex St., Essex Street Market/mapPhone: 646-820-8226 Hours:  Daily 11 a.m.-6 p.m.Menu/web siteReservations: noDelivery: no Jesse Kramer, a French Culinary School grad, and Erica Molina first impressed taco aficionados on the Lower East Side at the Hester Street Fair....

A gussied up taqueria and tequila bar (150 varieties) from the Spitzer's Corner team. The exapnsive lower level has a clubby feel. Private rooms are available. 109 Ludlow, near Delancey 212-228-8383 Hours 5pm-4am Web site

Cusine: MexicanAddress: 108 Stanton St. (Ludlow)/mapPhone: 212-254-4188 Hours:  Sun-Thu, 10am-2am; Fri-Sat, 10am-4amMenu Reservations:  YesDelivery: No El Sombrero, referred to a lot of locals as "The Hat," is one of he last "old school" spots within the Lower East Side's gentrified nightlife...