Satisfy your craving for delicious Mexican food in Cancun’s (937 Eighth Ave. btw. 55th & 56th Sts., 212-307-7307) festive, homey atmosphere. Enjoy a mix of authentic favorites — such as enchiladas and sizzling fajitas — or try one of their seafood specialties, such as the shrimp Cancun, the red snapper salsa verde, or the crabmeat-stuffed avocado. Cancun features a vast selection of frosty margaritas.

Greenwich Village’s El Charro Español (4 Charles St. btw Greenwich Ave. & Seventh Ave. So., 212-242-9547) is the quintessential New York Spanish restaurant with brick walls, candles, a Spanish tile bar, and classical Spanish art. El Charro attracts diners who enjoy quesadillas and the signature dish of Oaxaca: chicken in a bittersweet chocolate sauce.

Havana Central (151 W. 46th St. btw. Sixth & Seventh Aves., 212-398-7440) is a stunning Cuban showstopper with classics such as paella, ropa vieja, and Cuban sandwiches, generously portioned at applause-worthy prices. Home to some of the city’s best mojitos and sangrias, and with nightly Latin music, the atmosphere is redolent of old Havana.

Tio Pepe (168 W. 4th St. btw. Sixth Ave. & Seventh Ave. So., 212-242-9338) has managed to combine two surprisingly dissimilar cuisines: Spanish and Mexican. Recommended dishes include: paella Valenciana with mixed seafood, chicken chunks and zippy chorizo; and arroz con pollo with chicken and chorizo.

The sleek, festive, green-and-white motif, live music, and energetic staff of the upbeat Via Brasil (34 W. 46th St. btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves., 212-997-1158) complements its wonderful cuisine. Whether you choose the national Brazilian dish Feijoada (black bean stew with fresh and dried meat) or any of their fresh seafood dishes, a frozen Caipirinha goes perfectly with your meal.

Reminiscent of Mexico City restaurants that favor a blend of taste and just the right touch of spice, the exceptional Viva Pancho (156 W. 44th St. btw. Broadway & Sixth Ave., 212-944-9747) offers authentic dishes including nachos and guacamole, enchiladas, tacos, and tostadas. The menu also includes children’s treats, and delectable dishes such as steak ranchero, arroz con pollo, an array of combo selections and the house specialty, fajitas: sizzling, marinated strips of steak, chicken, or shrimp. A sports bar features a variety of margaritas and sangrias.