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Oficina Latina
Are you in the mood for Mexican food tonight? How about some Argentinean too? And maybe a little Chilean while we’re at it? Well, now you can get it all at one restaurant – Oficina Latina, a popular Latin American restaurant in New York City's Nolita.
Oficina Latina calls itself a pan-American bistro, and features cuisines from a number of South and Central American countries, including Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador, Chile, Costa Rica and Panama. Best of all, the restaurant organizes its menu by country, so you can pick your dish by destination.
Want a taste of Peru? Try the Ceviche de Calamari y Vieras. Craving Venezuelan? Order the Arepas Mixtas. Cuban food on the brain? Get the Cubano, of course! Oficina Latina has all of these cuisines – and more – and prepares them all well.
The restaurant offers a daily fresh cocktail selection as well, featuring an interesting wine list from the major Latin American regions, and a few beers from Central and South America.
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Oficina Latina calls itself a pan-American bistro, and features cuisines from a number of South and Central American countries, including Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador, Chile, Costa Rica and Panama. Best of all, the restaurant organizes its menu by country, so you can pick your dish by destination.
Want a taste of Peru? Try the Ceviche de Calamari y Vieras. Craving Venezuelan? Order the Arepas Mixtas. Cuban food on the brain? Get the Cubano, of course! Oficina Latina has all of these cuisines – and more – and prepares them all well.
The restaurant offers a daily fresh cocktail selection as well, featuring an interesting wine list from the major Latin American regions, and a few beers from Central and South America.
33 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Rating Breakdown 33 reviews
5 stars
(5)
4 stars
(17)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(15)
- fit for foodies(9)
- vibrant bar scene(8)
- hot spot(7)
- romantic(7)
- good for groups(5)
Oficina Latina Reviews List
Review 1 for Oficina Latina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Drinks have vibe :)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The few specialty/custom cocktails alone are worth going there! Great vibe too."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, late-night find
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Review 2 for Oficina Latina
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was good, the portions
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was good, the portions were very small. My husband left hungry. And the service was terrible, we got one wrong dinner, we ate it anyway because te service was so slow. A few people were complaining."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Oficina Latina
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great vibe and good cocktails.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great vibe and good cocktails. Roast chicken delicious!"
Dined on 04/10/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 4 for Oficina Latina
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
We waited 45 min even with
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We waited 45 min even with a reservation, the menu is not the same as before...the choice is very poor, no chips and oil as an appetizer like before. And they opened the front door and windows the entire evening, we were freezing, it was Friday and today I have a cold ! It was better before, too bad I really liked this place..."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2012
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Review 5 for Oficina Latina
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
llampigachos no more
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"They used to have a great brunch menu but no more. Food was disappointing."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2011
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Review 6 for Oficina Latina
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was good, but service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was good, but service was fair only because they were constantly trying to clear plates before we were finished with them. It felt like they were rushing to turn over the table even though it was late and there was no one waiting for one."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Oficina Latina
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good but not great pan-Latin
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Oficina Latina is a good pan-Latin eatery. It's not great. But it's not bad. The drinks, which are variations on the Latino trifecta (margarita, caipirinha, pina colada), were probably the best part of the meal. Made with fresh ingredients and garnished with real (edible) fruit and veggie pieces, the drinks were well made, creative, and tasty. The food was also good, although we only ordered off the tapas menu. Portions are small, but selections were tasty. The drinks are a little expensive at $13+ per, so try to drink them slowly. The ambiance is cool, and the lighting at the bar is great. Fun bartenders too. I would go back, but probably only if my regular haunts are booked."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 8 for Oficina Latina
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had the Cuban sandwich
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had the Cuban sandwich and the Argentine steak. The sandwich was absolutely amazing, the steak was average (try something else). We will go back again and just do tapas because they have a wide variety of Latin American dishes that we'd like to try. Tables are a bit tight, but the restaurant has great energy and a cool vibe."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 9 for Oficina Latina
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
First time here and no doubt
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"First time here and no doubt going back sooner than later. For the small size of the place, they really pack in a ton of people. This leads to it being a tad noisy and cluttered (had to stand up a few times to let waiters/patrons through to their tables). At the same time, it really added to the whole experience...you're so close to other tables that you start to meet and chat with those dining around you. Also the waiter's get a little confused with so much hustle & bustle (more than once our drink orders were never placed.) That being said, it didn't take away from the experience. This place is awesome and you pretty much HAVE to get a drink with tequila in it (try the spicy margarita) and the tapas = insanely good (get the crab cakes!)"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Oficina Latina
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I was very disappointed with
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I was very disappointed with the service quality and I will not be returning."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
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Review 11 for Oficina Latina
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Oficina Latina
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food is excellent. I recommend the ceviche and mussels. Order he avocado habanero margarita. It's their specialty and goes with everything on their menu.
The restaurant is small so you might be seated in a tiny table next to the wall and then service has to reach over other people to serve you. This is the one negative.
But the place is busy and vibrant. Been there several times and never had a bad experience."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Oficina Latina
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Food! Great Drinks!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was my second time to Oficina Latina, and I enjoyed it more than I did the first time. My husband and I ordered a bunch of different Tapa's from the menu, and everything was great! We were concerned that it may not be enough food for us, but we did not leave hungry!
The service (by everyone!) was great...and our server even brought over complimentary Blackberry Caipirina's for us to try! They were great! All the cocktails at Oficina Latina were delicious!"
The service (by everyone!) was great...and our server even brought over complimentary Blackberry Caipirina's for us to try! They were great! All the cocktails at Oficina Latina were delicious!"
Dined on 01/21/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Oficina Latina
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Fantastic drinks!!!! Spicy
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Fantastic drinks!!!! Spicy margs are outstanding!"
Dined on 12/26/2012
2011
Special Features: romantic, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Oficina Latina
Based on the average of (20) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
0 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic