America's Latin Cuisine & Tapas
(214) 979-2400
2900 McKinney Ave
(at Allen Street)
Dallas,
TX
75204
32.7997
-96.8007
Neighborhood: Oak Lawn
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11am-10pm
Fri 11am-12am
Sat 5pm-12am
Price:
$$$
What People Are Saying About America's Latin Cuisine & Tapas
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene
Decked out with mustard-yellow tablecloths and exposed brick and burnt-orange walls, this festive room is warm and welcoming, with spacious booths, romantic lighting and a sexy, upbeat soundtrack of Latin tunes. The crowd is a well-to-do, 30-something mix--lots of couples on dates and gals having a night out--and everyone seems to be tossing back a pitcher of fruity red sangria. Outside, a comfortable patio beckons with tiki torches, palm trees and a prime view of the McKinney Avenue scene.
The Food
Fans of Latin American fare will find plenty to enjoy on this tapas menu, like hot, flaky empanadas filled with ground beef, zingy shrimp seviche, ropa vieja and gooey queso fundido with chorizo and corn tortillas. Chunky, fresh guacamole makes for a tasty starter; other favorites include stellar pipian (tender shredded pork with kicky green mole sauce) and a sinfully moist pastel de tres leches (cake made with three different milks).
User Reviews
CSMobileUser2
March 10, 2009
They have live jazz and 1/2 priced pitchers of the best sangria and mojito's in Dallas on Tuesdays. The food's fantastic. The place has great ambiance and a very nice patio available. Be prepared for quite a wait the closer u get to 7-8 o'clock hour... It tends to get very packed. Prices can get a tad high with pitchers of sangria an mojito's running $32 a peice but they become reasonable on 1/2 Tuesdays. Really one of the most enjoyable places to grab a light bite to eat and truly the best mojito's and sangria I've found in the dfw area
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Save Money:
Happy hour specials are offered weekdays from 4pm to 7pm. Mondays: $2 frozen mojitos; Tuesdays: $2 margaritas; Wednesday: half-price tapas; Thursday: half-price pitchers.
The Extras:
Live music is featured Thursdays from 7pm to 10pm, and Fridays and Saturdays from 8pm to 12am. Saturdays are also rumba night, with live Latin jazz and salsa, plus drink specials like $3 sangria, margaritas and mojitos starting at 10pm.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Dancing, Group Dining, Happy Hour, Live Music, Dine At The Bar
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
