Acento – Mexican
Acento pulses with the vibrant energy of Latin-inspired flavors, where the crunch of golden, hand-pressed tostones meets the zesty brightness of fresh ceviche paired with crisp chifles. The air is thick with the savory aroma of sizzling picada platters and hand-folded empanadas, inviting guests into a spirited space where every shared plate feels like a festive celebration of communal dining.
Ditmars Boulevard, New York, New York 11370 https://www.acentolatinkitchen.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its delectable burgers, guests frequently highlight the high-quality flavors that make it a standout choice for a casual meal. Reviewers praise the cozy atmosphere and neighborhood charm, noting that the accommodating service staff ensures a welcoming experience by checking in regularly. Whether visiting with colleagues or friends, diners love the warm environment and attentive care that define this local favorite.
Menu
Appetizers
- Tostones con guacamole y Chicharron - $11.25: Fried green plantain served w/ guacamole & fried pork rinds Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostones con carne desmechada - $12.75: Fried green plantains w/ shredded beef Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alitas con Papas - $12.95: Wings & fries served w/ Acento sauce & pink sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamar Acento - $12.95: Fried calamari served w/ cocktail sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Empanadas Beef - $2.5: Beef empanadas Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Empanadas Chicken - $2.5: Chicken empanadas Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Picada Acento - $24: Mixed meat sampler served w/ grilled beef, sausage, fried pork rinds, fried plantain, fried cassava, corn cake & yellow potatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche Accento con Chiflez - $16.95: Colombian Style Mixed Seafood Ceviche served w/ green fried plantains & salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadillas - $9.95: Shredded chicken & melted cheese b/w two soft flour tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camarones en Cama de Aguacate - $16.95: Shrimp served on a bed of avocado drizzled w/ signature pink sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Quick Bites
- Acento Burger - $11.95: Latin style bacon cheeseburger served w/ signature Acento sauces & fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- El Cubano - $11.55: Authentic cuban sandwich served w/ fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salchipapas - $10.95: Fried sausages and french fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Arepas
- La Mafalda - $9.95: Fried corn cake topped w/ ham, cheese, chopped chicken & pineapple Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arepa con Pollo Salteado - $9.95: Signature corn cake stuffed w/ chopped peppers, chicken & Acento sauces Available at: dinner, lunch
- La Pabellon - $9.95: Signature style corn cake stuffed w/ avocado, black beans, shredded beef, sweet plantain, & cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- La Cachapa - $9.95: Sweet pancake style corn cake w/ melted cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Arepa Acento - $9.95: Signature corn cake stuffed w/ guacamole, beans, sausage, & fried pork grind Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arepa a los Pericos - $7.95: Signature corn cake stuffed w/ latin style eggs w/ peppers, tomatoes & onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Traditional Dishes
- Ropa Vieja - $14.95: Cuban style shredded beef served w/ yellow rice, sweet plantain & black beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bandeja Paisa Acento - $16.55: Traditional country platter w/ beef, rice, beans, pork skin, sausage, sweet plantain, egg, corn cake & avocado Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Bandeja Paisa - $13.55: Mini-traditional country platter w/ beef, rice, bean, pork skin,sweet plantain, egg, corn cake & avocado Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bistec de Palomilla - $14.95: Grilled butterflied beef steak served w/ salad, tostones rice & beans or fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pechuga - $14.95: Grilled chicken breast served w/ salad, rice & beans or fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Empanizados - $16.55: Seasoned breaded chicken or pork served w/salad, rice & beans or fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alambre - $16.55: Grilled beef w/ peppers & onion served w/ beans, guacamole, yellow rice & chips Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fajitas Mixtas - $19.55: Grilled chicken, beef & shrimp served w/ beans guacamole & tortilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arroz con Pollo - $14.95: Rice w/ shredded chicken & vegetables served w/ sweet plantains, eggs, & green salad Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Frijolada Acento - $14.95: Beans casserole served w/ a corn cake & avocado Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pechuga en Crema de Piña - $16.95: Grilled chicken breast topped w/ pineapple sauce & ham served w/ salad rice & beans or fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lomo a la Parrilla - $13.95: Grilled pork loin served w/ salad, rice & beans/fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pechuga con Champiñones - $16.95: Grilled chicken breast topped w/ mushroom sauce served w/ salad, rice & fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta Latina - $13.95: Fettuccini & leguinnie topped w/ grilled chicken & Acento tomato sauce served w/ salad Available at: dinner, lunch
Meats
- Churrasco - $22.95: Grilled sirloin steak served w/ salad, rice, beans & sweet plantain Available at: dinner, lunch
- Churrasco Jalisco - $25.55: Mexican style grilled sirloin served w/ guacamole, tortillas, creole sauce potatoes or yellow rice & beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Churrasco Marinado - $28.95: Grilled sirloin topped w/ seafood mix served w/ salad & tostones Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Entraña - $29.95: Grilled skirt steak served w/ fried cassava, salad, rice & beans Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood
- Mariscada Acento - $16.95: Mixed seafood soup served w/ salad, yellow rice & tostones Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalea Acento - $25.95: Peruvian style dish consisting of fried fish, squid, & other seafood Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mojarra a la Choquana - $22.95: Mojarra simmered in a signature creole sauce served w/ consume & fried cassava Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pargo Rojo Frito - $23.95: Fried red snapper served w/ salad, yellow rice & fried green plantains Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paella Acento - $29.95: Traditional Spanish rice seasoned w/ saffron & mixed w/ seafood served w/ salad & fried cassava Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arroz con camarones - $16.95: Shrimp rice served w/ sweet plantain & salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filet al Limon - $17.5: Filet of fish smothered in our signature lemon sauce served w/ yellow rice, salad & fried green plantains Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cazuela Marinada - $26.95: Mixed seafood casserole served w/ salad, yellow rice & fried green plantains Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filete al Coco - $17.5: Filet of fish smothered in our signature coconut sauce served w/yellow rice salad & fried green plantains Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camarones al Gusto - $16.95: Shrimp smothered in a signature sauce of your choice (Garlic, Lemon, or Coconut) served w/ salad, fried green plantains & yellow rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Ensalada Mexicana - $11.95: Mexican style salad Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ensalada de Aguacate - $9.95: Avocado salad Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ensalada Cesar - $13.95: Caesar salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
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- Sophistian Mexican Pizzeria — Mexican
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- Las Margaritas — Mexican
- Lunera — Mexican
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