La Dinastia

"Although unrelated to the other La Dinastia, this small corner spot in Washington Heights is a good option for a quick meal if the 2010s hits at nearby Flor De Mayo aren’t your thing. It’s always busy, full of families and groups of friends who know that at a certain point you’ve got to stop talking and just focus on eating your roast pork and maduros. Go for dishes like fried pork chops or boneless chicken crackling with La Dinastia’s special fried rice, which comes with tiny cubes of ham, baby shrimp, and scallions." - willa moore

"If you’re looking for Chino Latino food without the Ed Sheeran soundtrack at Flor de Mayo, head to this neighborhood classic,  where you’ll find a mix of Latin and Chinese-American dishes. The menu, written in both Spanish and English, has everything from fried pork chops with sweet plantains to tenderloin steak, breaded shrimp, and the tangy and delicious General Tso’s chicken. Get the special fried rice, prepared to perfection with tiny cubes of ham, baby shrimp, and fresh scallions." - Willa Moore, Sonal Shah, Bryan Kim, Nikko Duren, Matt Tervooren

"This small corner spot in Washington Heights (no relation to the UWS La Dinastia) is one of those places that’s always busy but always has a seat. There are red vinyl tablecloths, soy sauce, ketchup, and Red Devil hot sauce on each table, groups sharing Chino Latino classics, and people from the neighborhood picking up their weeknight takeout orders. The menu, written in both Spanish and English, has a full Chinese menu and a full Latin menu, with everything from fried sweet plantains to General Tso’s chicken. Focus on the combination menu’s middle ground, with dishes like fried pork chops or chicharrones de pollo with La Dinastia’s special fried rice, which comes with tiny cubes of ham, baby shrimp, and scallions." - Willa Moore