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Latin Americans living in the United States have made an incredible impact on U.S. culture, history, growth and innovation. In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month in September, we have curated a list of the top destinations for learning about the history, cuisine, traditions and art of Latin Americans in the U.S. The contributions of Latin Americans are many and diverse and should be celebrated year-round, but we wanted to highlight a few!
Visit the National Museum of the American Latino in Washington D.C. to view the Collidoscope: de la Torre Retro-Perspective traveling exhibition. Art installations by brothers Jamex and Einar de la Torre highlight the family’s Chicano heritage and experiences living on both sides of the Mexico-U.S. border. Or head to Colombia Kaliente restaurant in Englewood, New Jersey, just outside of New York City, for traditional Colombian arepas and bandeja paisa.
Read on for more destinations that showcase Latin American cuisine, art, history and heritage.
Mother and son duo chef Isbelis Diaz and mixologist Ivo Diaz serve upscale Venezuelan fare and craft cocktails at Casa Ora restaurant in the heart of Brooklyn. Try the coconut rice dulce, paired with sofrito, corn, seared chicken breast and scallion. Afterward, sip a Tio Simon cocktail, a spicy, flavorful blend of white rum, clove, pineapple, lime, cucumber and green chartreuse.
The menu also delivers on tradtional street fare favorites, including empanadas and arepas. Casa Ora supports refugee resettlement efforts by donating a portion of its revenue to Venezuelans forced to seek asylum.
El Naranjor serves well-executed classics in Mexican cuisine — enchiladas, ceviche and guacamole — and dishes representing Oaxaca. James Beard Award-winning chef Ilianina de la Vega traces her family to Oaxaca, which you can taste in her tlayudas and mole flavored with Oaxcan chocolate, paired with duck. Lovers of tequila and mezcal will enjoy the restaurant’s extensive bar and cocktail list.
El Naranjor takes pride in perfecting the foundations of Mexican cooking that make you feel at home. "We make our own tortillas with Heirloom Corn imported from different regions of Mexico nixtamalised and stone grounded everyday at the restaurant, bake our own bread, and use fresh vegetables and herbs," writes El Naranjor.
Mark your calendar for the annual El Grito festival, an epic celebration of Mexican music, food, dance and music. This year, the festival will be held on September 13 and 14 in Grant Park.
Saturday headliners include corridos tumbados singer and song writer Oscar Maydon and the chart-topping Mexican banda La Adictiva. Banda Los Recoditos headlines on Sunday. Get moving on the kombi dance floor while DJs pump latin beats. Watch classic latin dance performances by Ballet Folklorico de Chicago.
"Think a taco in one hand, michelada in the other while the banda plays loud and proud with the Chicago skyline in the background," write El Grito organizers. "Bring your friends, bring the kids, a la abuela—and get ready to dance, eat, and feel that true Mexican spirit right in the heart of Chicago."
“Twentieth-century Mexican artist Frida Kahlo continues to fascinate us with her arresting gaze, signature fashion, and trailblazing legacy,” writes the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. More than 60 pieces of art by Kahlo, rarely seen outside of Mexico, are on display at the museum through September 28.
The works span from her early career to her death in 1954. Also displayed are photographs of Kahlo, many taken by close friends and renowned photographers Lola Álvarez Bravo, Imogen Cunningham, Julien Levy, Dora Maar, and Nickolas Muray. Audio tours and interpretive text are in both English and Spanish.
One of Sandiego's three California Cultural Districts, Barrio Logan is a center for Chicano culture, art and activism. The area is also a long-time residence of families who have been in the barrio for generations, and young artists and creatives. Walk the streets of Barrio Logan to explore galleries, shops and cultural sites. Fuel your stroll with a coffee and pastry from either Mujeres Brewhouse or Provecho Coffee. Both cafes are located in the Bread & Salt building, a large former bakery that also houses artist spaces and studios.
If you’re in love with Old World elegance and architecture, San Juan Antiguo, the historic district of San Juan, capital city of Puerto Rico, is a must-see. Take a top-rated walking tour of San Juan led by local author David Rodriguez to learn about the capital's rich history. Walk the walls of Fort San Cristobal, considered the largest fortress built in the Americas. Go snorkeling with sea turtles or sample Puerto Rican cuisine on a food tour. Take a boat tour of the city at sunset for amazing views.
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