Where to Eat a Real Dinner Late in Hell's Kitchen

Open 24 hours every day of the week — the 4.4-star Hell's Kitchen institution on 9th Avenue where reviewers describe 30+ empanada flavors including jerk cheese and Cuban with 'a crispy, light crust packed with filling' alongside a full Colombian menu of bandeja paisa and arroz con pollo, with managers and bartenders who 'make every visit feel genuinely welcoming no matter the hour.

A 4.6-star taqueria on 9th Avenue open until midnight Sunday through Thursday and 1am Friday and Saturday — reviewers describe the birria tacos as 'comparable to the best I've had in San Diego, very hearty with a birria soup that was superb,' the authentic Mexican flavors as 'incredible and flavorful,' and the vibe as exactly right for a late-night sit-down taco situation.

A 4.8-star Korean tapas bar on West 46th Street open until midnight Tuesday through Saturday — reviewers describe 'steak and potatoes, corn cheese, and Korean chicken wings with extreme crunch' in a 'lively but perfect' atmosphere where the server walked a pre-show table through the entire menu and got them out to their Broadway show on time; the espresso martini is specifically worth ordering.

A 4.5-star Mediterranean wine bar and fondue restaurant on 9th Avenue open until midnight Thursday through Saturday — reviewers describe spending 'four hours at the table over truffle cheese fondue, cheese boards, and pitas with a Lambrusco' and call it 'a true hidden gem in Hell's Kitchen' with 'the most entertaining bartender in NYC' and a back room that is 'so cozy' for a proper late dinner.

A 4.9-star Latin Mediterranean kitchen on West 46th Street — a Hell's Kitchen native calls it 'the best restaurant in Hell's Kitchen, no exaggeration' and says 'the paella is phenomenal, my Spanish partner says it's the best he's ever had' — open until 11pm weekdays and midnight on Saturday, the croquetas, ceviche, and seafood paella with proper socarrat are the non-negotiable orders.

A 4.7-star Mexican restaurant on 10th Avenue open until 11:30pm Thursday through Saturday — reviewers praise '25+ margarita flavors, all delicious on the rocks or frozen, with happy hour running from midday to late night' and staff who 'let us finish our food and drinks past close without rushing us — truly amazing service' in a 'cute, welcoming room run by owners who treat every table like family.

A 4.3-star 9th Avenue Mexican institution open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays — reviewers describe 'the most delicious food, the yummiest margaritas I've ever had, and an atmosphere that is loud, dimly lit, with good music — you can't really go wrong with anything on the menu' with the cucumber dill margarita specifically called out as 'refreshing, light, and not too sweet, just right.