Latin Bites
Pescaro a la Chorillana (pan-seared white fish with sauteed onion and tomatoes with peppers and served with roasted potatos) at Latin Bites at 5709 Woodway near Chimney Rock on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )
The Cebiche Mixto white seasonal fish, shrimp, squid and octopus at Latin Bites Cafe Tuesday, June 14, 2011, in Houston.
( James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle )
The Cebiche Pescador (mixed seafood "fisherman" ceviche with sweet potato and peruvian corn) at Latin Bites at 5709 Woodway near Chimney Rock on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )
The Machu Pichu cocktail at Latin Bites at 5709 Woodway near Chimney Rock on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )
Tiramisu withi pisco and Iucuma at Latin Bites.
Papas Huancainas at Latin Bites.
Cheese puffs at Latin Bites.
Leche de Tigre shots at Latin Bites.
Tiradito with three leches de tigre at Latin Bites.
(For the Chronicle/Gary Fountain, December 16, 2010)
"Pescado A Lo Macho" prepared by Roberto Castre, chef at Latin Bites Cafe.
(For the Chronicle/Gary Fountain, December 16, 2010)
"Cebiche Sampler" prepared by Roberto Castre, chef at Latin Bites Cafe.
(For the Chronicle/Gary Fountain, December 16, 2010)
"Pork Sandwich" prepared by Roberto Castre, chef at Latin Bites Cafe.
(For the Chronicle/Gary Fountain, December 16, 2010)
"Veal Osobullo with Zafron Huncaina Papardele" prepared by Roberto Castre, chef at Latin Bites Cafe.
Arepitas, traditional corn bread dough stuffed with Oaxaca cheese, bean sauce, served with three meats, at Latin Bites, a new Peruvian Cafe, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, in Houston. ( Michael Paulsen / Houston Chronicle )
Arepitas, traditional corn bread dough stuffed with Oaxaca cheese, bean sauce, served with three meats, at Latin Bites, a new Peruvian Cafe, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, in Houston. ( Michael Paulsen / Houston Chronicle )
Chef Roberto Castre at Latin Bites at 5709 Woodway near Chimney Rock on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )
The Prisco Sour (a traditional drink of Peru) served at Latin Bites at 5709 Woodway near Chimney Rock on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )
Latin Bites Terrine (Mango, Chirimoya, and white chocolate terrin, served with dulce de leche trouffles and raspberry couli sauce) at Latin Bites at 5709 Woodway near Chimney Rock on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )
Pescaro a la Chorillana (pan-seared white fish with sauteed onion and tomatoes with peppers and served with roasted potatos) at Latin Bites at 5709 Woodway near Chimney Rock on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )
Causitas (a trio of traditional Peruvian whipped potatos) at Latin Bites at 5709 Woodway near Chimney Rock on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )
The Sachimi Tiradito Nikkei (tuna with creamy lime sauce made with soy sauce, oyster sauce mirin and sesame seed oil and cucumbers) at Latin Bites at 5709 Woodway near Chimney Rock on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )
Causitas (a trio of traditional Peruvian whipped potatos) at Latin Bites at 5709 Woodway near Chimney Rock on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )
Chef Roberto Castre works in the kitchen at Latin Bites at 5709 Woodway near Chimney Rock on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )
The Cebiche Pescador (mixed seafood "fisherman" ceviche with sweet potato and peruvian corn) at Latin Bites at 5709 Woodway near Chimney Rock on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )
The Sashimi Tiradito tres sabores, a sampler of sashimi with three cream sauces, at Latin Bites, a new Peruvian Cafe, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, in Houston.
( Michael Paulsen / Houston Chronicle )
24. Latin Bites
Chef-owner Roberto Castre and his family worked such deft Peruvian magic at their tiny BYOB spot in the warehouse district that they’re moving to a big new room out in Tanglewood. There, they’ll have a liquor license, along with both a Pisco cocktail bar and a ceviche bar, plus lots of patio dining. What won’t change is chef Castre’s knack for using Peruvian ingredients — particularly the distinctive aji, rocoto and limo peppers — to create refined, beautifully plated dishes that shimmer with flavor. From galvanic leche de tigre shots to a version of tiramisu shot through with Pisco and tropical lucuma fruit, it’s exciting stuff that underlines the growing South American influences in the city’s cuisine.
Cuisine: Peruvian
Entree price range: $$-$$$
Where: 5709 Woodway Dr.
Phone: 713-705-6618
Web: latinbitescafe.com
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