50 Best Latin American Restaurants near Lauderdale Lakes

“12/30/23 8:30pm We arrived after the peek dinner rush and were able to get right in. Our Waiter was great. Clam Chowder and Appetizers were Great with generous portions. We had Octopus and bacon wrapper scallops. Great Garlic bread. Main entrees were spot on and again generous portions. We had Jambalaya and the lobster pasta. The seafood was fresh and cooked to perfection. Had Key lime pie for dessert and that completed a great dinner. Prices were very reasonable and the serving time was perfect with no delays between courses. Definetly worth the drive from the beach resort (14 mins) easy parking. Casual Fun atmosphere. Its a Keeper!“

“If you have never had a proper Venezuelan meal, I highly suggest having your first one here.The environment is warm, and very friendly. The staff is excellent and more than willing to answer your questions.Carolina, our server, was extremely helpful. She was cheerful through the ordering process, and made suggestions and recommendations along the way. She also offered us the visual menu.Highly recommend coming!“

“Me apena dejar un mal review pero en serio que es el peor servicio al cliente que visto en mi vida, no se trata de ser amable y sonreír, se trata de solucionar si tienen un inconveniente, y es la segunda vez que me sucede, no puede ser que llames a pedir una orden para recoger, llegues después de 20 minutos, y te hagan seguir esperando, por una hamburguesa, y le pregunté a la persona encargada si se iban a demorar, y sale y se pone hablar por teléfono, no sé qué trataba de solucionar por teléfono, cuando era cuestión de preguntar en la cocina, y ser sincera desde el comienzo y decir que hay un inconveniente, y me hubiese ido y normal, pero no después de qué ya pagué después de qué yo esperé me dice de qué van a se 20 min mas, Quién va a esperar una hora por una hamburguesa?????? Lo que me fastidia es la falta de seriedad, porque desde un comienzo me debió advertir, hasta llamada para decirme que tenían demoras, o por último ya cuando estuve ahí decirme lo que estaba sucediendo, y no dejarme esperando con excusas. (Y solo habían un Pat de mesas) 2da vez que me sucede.“

“We went yesterday February 17, everything was great!! A family place, I loved the homemade food, the attention, and what I liked most is that they didn't bring us the bill right away, there are places where you don't finish eating and they already bring you the bill, everything is excellent!! I recommend it !!! “

“Amazing Latin/Mexican food! We started w the guac which is fresh made at the table. Then we had some entrees and a couple drinks. The jalapeño margarita and blackberry mojito were delicious. Every single entry was fantastic as we couldn’t decide which one was best. We had the: churasco, carne asada, pollo chuco and seafood tower. Would recommend them all. Our server Juan was fantastic and can’t say enough about how great he was.“

“Love, love, love this place! Excellent owners and wait staff. The food is amazing! Huge selection of dishes. Excellent sangria and many other drink options. Their deserts are super fresh and to die for, especially the chocolate cake and passion fruit cheesecake! We are so lucky to have this place close to us. We’ve had a few birthdays here with a lot of people, and every single person loved it. Looking forward to our next time!“

“We loved the food , service and atmosphere here ; I want to suggest if you guys can consider opening one in Deltona Fla we will guarantee you will make lots of business over there because there is maybe one latin restaurant in that area and there is lots of latin people over there specially Cubans begging for a Latin cuisine around , Please consider this post , your food is Great !Thank you !“

“This little restaurant is so cute and small. The place is very clean, I have catered two times from here, and their Carne Asada is amazing! We have also catered congri & maduros and it is delicious. Highly recommend. If you're looking for a good hispanic place to eat at, don't look no more your search is over.BUEN PROVECHO!“

“The Family and I just moved here from Virginia. We have been to Luka’s a few times now. What we love about Luka’s is the consistency in providing us with quality food and service. We love their bowls and moscow mules they are so refreshing. I would highly recommend giving them a chance.“

“Absolutely 10 out of 10 dining experience from the service, food and ambiance! We came here for Hub's birthday dinner. Service and recommendations from Tyra were stellar. She took our experience to the next level with her recommendations, lovely personality, service and professionalism. She didn't steer us wrong and checked on us throughout the night!The ambiance includes moody lighting, beautiful bar set up, and mix of seating options. For apps we shared the corn empanadas (the accompanying sauce is mm mm mm), and the swordfish dip, best dish dip I've tasted thus far! For entree, I got the Lomo Saltodo, wow, the layers of flavor!!! Hubs got the fresh catch, which was a grouper filet with side of heirloom carrots, divine! Even the dessert was out of this world with the variety of flavors that all worked together.Since this restaurant is with a hotel, parking is not an issue and Tyra validated our ticket! Overall great experience and we will be back!Parking: Restaurant is connected to a hotel so there's plenty of parking. It is a paid parking lot but Bring your ticket with you and ask them to validate it.“

“Just recently dined here. Food was Delicious! Can not go wrong with some tacos or some pupusas!! Cooked to perfection. Fresh straight out the oven. Service was amazing. Appreciate Sandy’s hard work! Highly recommend to visit! Would come back again.“

“Was in Hollywood for the night. A friend from Peru recommended this place. We got there as the kitchen was getting ready to close 8:15.My wife ordered the house Ceviche. (Good,not great)I ordered the the Beef Lomo (It’s the best I have ever had.) I would recommend to anyone to order this typical Peruvian dish.Must try if you are in Hollywood. It’s truly a hidden Gem.“

“Excellent service, delicious food, traditional music and comfortable price...!! The flavor and atmosphere transports you to our beautiful homeland Bolivia!! Highly recommended... they also offer you a game of cachito... to have a fun time... thank you very much Pamela and Dany!! In the photos you can see everything my family and I were able to enjoy!“

“I've been going to this place and it opened and I remember years ago. The food was just all right and I just ordered food to be delivered and let me tell you it's excellent. I was quite pleasantly surprised the black beans are awesome the food taste much better than like, for example The place on State Road seven in Boca that I can't remember the name of right now. I think I have a review of it and my list of reviews don't go there whatever you do. Padrinos, that's the. Anyway, thank you La Parrilla the food is great.“

“A true South Florida staple!!. Unreal flavor and quality. I will keep coming to bohemian Latin grill for as long as I live in Florida!Vegetarian options: Any substitutions can be accommodated forDietary restrictions: YesKid-friendliness: YesWheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“Absolutely delicious, I highly recommend for anyone interested in this type of food. Coming from Puerto Rico, the Mofongo and the Empanadas were the best i’ve tried in the area. The service was excellent, a very efficient staff, owner was very friendly, and chef is very experienced. Definitely will be returning without a doubt.“

“This is a Gem absolutely amazing and delicious food. The quality is amazing and they are fast on getting your the staff was really nice amazing great service the ambience it is a takeout not a sit in restaurant but who cares if the food is that amazing you just eat it at home or on The go“

“I found this hidden gem last week and today is my 3rd time coming. In addition to the mangu being AMAZING the young lady that works the front is EXTREMELY pleasant. She is patient and and kind and makes sure that you have everything you want and need on your order. I’ve come in the morning and late in the afternoon and she is always smiling. My pictures doesn’t do the food justice but just know…. It’s was perfect!“

“Cute little restaurant! Family owned. I had the chicken quesadilla, and it was great. Chicken had kind of a sweat marinade that was so good but different. My girlfriend had a steak burrito and it was really good as well. (But the chicken was better, in my opinion) We also split a side of fries, and the seasoning is killer, and the fries were crisp! Excellent experience!“

“Wonderful place!! The service is very quick and the food is just delicious.We have almost tried the whole menu by now and everything is simply divine.The owner is also very friendly and kind. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does. He’ll always greet you with such a warm smile and if you have any questions he’ll be happy to help.First time I came, I was a little nervous because of all the options and was scared to get something I wouldn’t like. I asked the owner what he recommended and he suggested the Colombian hot dog, so I went with it and honestly wow. Never had it before, and to be honest it was a lot but man was it delicious. If you’re a sauce person like me you’ll love it, if not it may not be the best option. Next time I went he suggested I tried the Colombian burger and that was just as good!This is a place where I don’t mind trying something new because I know I’m getting something that is freshly made and honestly nothing has been bad.My absolute favorite thing to get here now, is the beef pinchos with the fries. The fries have this green seasoning that is just spectacular. Pairs wonderfully with every dish here.“

“Good latin food. A very nice place to enjoy a delicious meal with the family. The staff is very friendly and has a very good service attitude. That's why we continually go there to eat and remember our country with the flavors and music.“

“A great place to grab any meal. The employees are very kind and go above and beyond to make each visit perfect. We came from out of town and stumbled across this gem. The best fajitas I have ever had. Breakfast fare was just as good. I believe our group ate there four times in one week for the consistency and quality that we experienced.“

“Upon my arrival, I was greeted professionally, very nice, and was made very comfortable by Pilar and ayrthon greeted me and made me feel like I was at home. He made me a cuppa butter and offered me a seat while I wait for my job application to arrive to me. The food that was being prepared. Smelt really great.“

“This is a hidden Gem. Highly recommend this spot. The food was amazing in every bite. The flavor, temperature, texture, and freshness of the food was beyond great. True and authentic Caribbean flavor in the dishes here. I loved the pork chop here and the Tostones were just perfect. Crunchy but tender freshly made like it was just cut from the Platano tree. This is just hard to find in most places in Fort Lauderdale. Can't go wrong with the Cuban coffee at the end to hit the spot and end this wonderful Caribbean art display and splash of flavor on your belly. The Music and the art work makes this place cozy and comfortable.“

“What a great choice for lunch! Me and my wife have been sleeping on this brand, but never again. The team at this location was awesome and the space was very clean and peaceful.The food was amazing. We had the Chicken Kebab platter(2), with the rice, beans, tostones and fried cheese sides. HIGHLY recommend this dish if you’re mad hungry and looking for some flavors! Def get some extra Cilantro y Picho salsas!“

“The service is top notch. 5 stars. Employees are friendly and meet your needs.Food taste wonderful but have noticed since the end of the pandemic the amount of food has gotten smaller but the price has increased. But that’s the new norm.“

“I loved dining inside Las Vegas. Our server Jorge was attentive and friendly. The quality of all the food was excellent, and there is a great happy hour menu of appetizers and drinks 4-7pm every day. This is a new favorite spot. I will be back with family and friends.“

“First time at this place; the restaurant was clean, the food was outstanding, and the waiter (Brandon) was very attentive. Then again, there were only two or three other tables seated. Awkward ambiance for the first five+/- minutes because there was no music playing and the TVs were off. Finally, the music came on and the dining experience improved ten-fold. Meanwhile, the TVs were never turned on. Not a big deal, in fact... might even be cool to have a place with no TVs, where people are forced to interact with one another. But I digress, if you choose to have televisions in your establishment, keep them on; there's a lot you can do with them, not just have it on TV programming. Anyways, this place is absolutely fantastic and has the potential to be one of the area's best restaurants. I'll definitely be back!“

“I'll start off by saying the food is absolutely DELICIOUS! We had the fajitas (steak & chicken combo) and ordered a grilled chicken with rice, beans, & plantains for our son. The seasoning on the food was on point & everything was cooked perfectly. The restaurant is nicely decorated and most importantly the entire staff is attentive, wonderful & provides the best customer service. Our family will definitely be back :)“

“"I recently dined at this Colombian and Peruvian restaurant, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience! From traditional dishes to innovative creations, every bite was bursting with flavor and made with the highest quality ingredients. The presentation of each dish was impeccable , and the portions were perfect for sharing. The staff provided excellent service, attentive to every detail and ensuring a delightful dining experience. Whether you're craving a hearty breakfast or late-night indulgence like their top-notch hot dogs, this restaurant has it all. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a memorable culinary journey."English:"I recently dined at this Colombian and Peruvian restaurant, and I must say it was an exceptional experience! From traditional dishes to innovative creations, every bite was full of flavor and made with the highest quality ingredients. The presentation of each dish was impeccable , and the portions were perfect for sharing. The staff provided excellent service, attentive to every detail and ensuring a delightful dining experience. Whether you're craving a hearty breakfast or a late-night treat like their high-quality hot dogs, this "restaurant has it all. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a memorable culinary trip."“

“The food at this place has the warmth of homemade cooking, clearly made with love by Lucho. The service was excellent. I sampled the ceviche, lomo steak sandwich, and beef empanada, accompanied by a refreshing guanábana shake. Everything was delicious. Despite initial skepticism, I learned not to judge a book by its cover. I highly recommend this small business.“

“Excellent food, super good serviceAnd something that the whole family likes and feels great about in this place is the cleanliness, everything is impeccable, very different from what we have seen in other farms.CONGRATULATIONS and thank you for thinking about your clients.“

“Seeking something unique, my family and I stumbled upon Mancora Ceviche Bar in Coral Springs. The cozy atmosphere and authentic flavors made for a memorable dining experience. From tangy ceviche to savory anticuchos, each dish was a delightful discovery. A must-visit for anyone craving a taste of Peru.“

“I get what everyone says about the food.Caffe con leche love it! the steak sandwich really fulfilled my appetite. The service was welcoming , the only thing was they brought the check while the place was empty it kinda made me feel like I was kicked out of the place. I don't think I will ever go back.thats just my personal feelings about it.“

“Had tickets to the concert so decided to give a try and they let us leave our car for a $15 parking fee instead of fighting the garage crowd at the same price. We dined outside street side on a perfect weather evening. I was interested in the pre fixe menu but my guest said it was too much food. I was told that the only way the offered pre fixe was by the table and all had to order so I went back to the menu. Ordered the same items as the pre fixe but now a higher price. Chiccarron appetizer was good but some pieces were fried too hard and near impossible to chew. Great flavor and dipping sauce though. The Lechon Asado was my main entree and it was good. Portion size was tasty but small but rice and beans filled up the plate. The Spanish Flan for dessert stole the show. Best I have ever had. Our host was great and our server excellent and attentive. Overall a nice alfresco experience. #stevensleavin“

“I discovered this place accidentally tonight while on my way to another restaurant in the Walmart area. I saw a sign for this restaurant's drive-thru. I looked it up on my phone and found favorable comments and reviews so I decided to give it a try. I am so glad that I did. I enjoyed a fantastic supper. The half rotisserie chicken was perfectly seasoned, meaty and incredibly moist. The cilantro-garlic dipping sauce was delicious as well. The garlic potatoes were cooked perfectly, again seasoned beautifully, not overwhelmed by the garlic. The garden salad, crisp and fresh, was accompanied by an Italian-like dressing. Service was very quick and polite. The only negative was the little kids running around the restaurant; very disruptive and annoying and supervised by parents who apparently don't care. Next time, I may even get my meal to go if the kiddies are present. To top it all off, this place was an incredible bargain; $14.47 for the chicken, potatoes, salad and a beverage. I stopped at the counter on the way out to tell the staff how much I enjoyed my meal. Don't hesitate to check out La Brasa Grill.“

“First time today as I was in the mood for empanadas! The service was good polite. I did a box of 3 which are Steak Quesadilla, BBQ Chicken & for dessert Nutella & Banana ?.All of the EMPANADAS was delicious ? BUT where was the Banana in the empanada?? I it was like 95% Nutella . I guess I was expecting a small chunk of banana?? I will come again & order a different dessert & try other empanadas yummy !“

“Best guava and cheese pastelitas. It was loaded with guava and cheese throughout the pastry .The cuban sandwich had shredded pork which was wonderful.Parking: It was a little tough finding it from the main road. It's tucked in the corner but Google maps got me there.“

“The food was divine! We ordered the tostones, gauc, rice/beans, and sweet plantain, mar y tierra, and grilled chicken. Everything had loads of flavor and tasted delicious. Absolutely no complaints and my kids filled their bellies up too! I’m surprised the place wasn’t packed. One of my new go to’s! I’ll be back for sure. Thank you Jose!Also the older woman was very kind and welcoming.“

“For years my family has been coming to eat at this excellent Cuban restaurant. We come every year from New York and the first place we come to eat after we land is at this beautiful restaurant with an excellent staff that makes you feel very welcome and has become part of my family . The food is amazing and delicious and they serve a lot of food for the price. I love Ely she is the manager of the restaurant and she always has a beautiful smileWhen she greets her guests. Thank you for the outstanding service and hospitality.Parking: Great availability!“

“The Wolfpack discovered this outstanding Latin restaurant . Thanks to manager Brian for a personal tour, it's that spacious with a stage for a live band on the weekends . Server Alejandro recommended their special of the day/ a delicious seafood dish! Great food ,great service and live music and on Sunday a dj, will have us coming back again and again! You will too!“

“I was served by Karina, the food was great, kinda pricey, but worth it. The service was superb, our waitress Karina will be the next manager in no time, or maybe she might open her own restaurant. 10 stars for her top of the line professionalism.“

“The service was fast...The food was excellent...The place was cleanAnd the food was dirt cheap...And they give you big portionsIt was great...There is plenty of parking available....and right on the street....The bathroom was clean.But the food and location was perfect ?SpanishThe service was fast...The food was excellent...The place was cleanAnd the food was very cheap...And they give you big portions.It was great ...There is plenty of parking available....and right on the street....The bathroom was clean.But the food and location were perfect ? ?“

“I was sooo excited when my sister told me she found this place - they have the typical Uruguayan favorites such as chivitos, gnocchis & milanesas...they also sell Uruguayan products like "dulce de membrillo" "biscochos" and "alfajores" "yerba mate"..I love it!!Parking: Never have an issue parking, always plenty of availability.“

“Seen this place for quite some time now and my friend n I decided to meet up for causal dinner. We ordered the mixed ceviche and let me tell you it did NOT disappoint! It was ? delicious. It can definitely be shared amongst four people but we stuffed our faces (two of us) and didn’t not regret it one bit. Service was phenomenal, waitress very attentive and friendly. Speaking of friendly the atmosphere was friendly nothing fancy but nothing rundown either just right. We’ll definitely be back especially now that we know we ceviche we like. They did not disappoint. Also, we ordered arroz chaufa to go and it was delicious!“

“We started with two pisco sours (the Chilean Pisco Sour is the BEST!!), and shared an empanada. They were both authentically delicious! Then we had the fried fish with Chilean salad and Chirimoya ice cream for dessert. Every bite was delicious and made me feel like I was back in my Chile Lindo!We started with two pisco sours and shared an empanada. They were both authentically delicious! Then we had fried fish with Chilean salad and cherimoya ice cream for dessert. Every bite was delicious and made me feel like I was back in my Chile Lindo!“

“First time we eat Dominican food and we liked it, the waitresses were very nice and everything was super good! The only bad thing I can say is that they play the music too loudly and when you want to talk to your family you don't hear any of them.“

“Came in today with about 40 people and no reservation. The General Manager, Marcus, came out and introduced himself, and was very straightforward about expectations. Service was impeccable, seamless and timely plus food was delicious. Everyone stepped in to make sure our party was taken care of. You don’t see that too often these days. 100/10“

“Very clean restaurant…staff was attentive and friendly! I had the spicy fish (grouper) meal with comes with rice and beans. I ordered some red onions (this doesn’t come with the meal). Absolutely delicious. I am coming back with my friends.“

“The food is very flavorful and delicious in the restaurant . We had street corn , grilled chicken platter & fried chicken plate with yuca fries . All the food were prepared fresh. The chef & hostess was very thoughtful in their recommendations on food items too. I highly recommend this place. 5/5“