Quipe Supremo

Adria Almonte has a nickname for her restaurant: ‘En La Ventanita,’ meaning the little window. It’s spot on, as Almonte and her husband have run their to-go business out of a window in their basement apartment. Yes, you do need to squat down to place your order. But once you rise, your hands will be full of fried empanadas, pastelitos and quipes. For the summer, Almonte uses an ice cream maker, churning fruit helado, while cold months call for hot chocolate and coffee. Her window is open throughout the day, making it a perfect pitstop for students on their way to class to commuters after a long day at the office.