La Fabrica

La Fabrica on Massachusetts Avenue combines Latin American and Caribbean cooking with live Latin music and dancing. The Central Square menu draws from Puerto Rico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic, among other places. You might start with chicken empanadas or fried cheese, then move to a Cuban sandwich or mofongo made with mashed fried plantains.

Other dishes take a broader approach: lomo saltado tostones put steak, tomatoes and onions over fried green plantains, while the sushi section brings together ingredients such as sweet plantain, seafood and cream cheese. Plan the evening around what you want most, whether that is a meal or dancing afterward. Check the current entertainment calendar and admission details before committing to a particular night.