Latin American Restaurants in the USA

Our guide to Latin American restaurants

Latin American and Caribbean restaurants bring together dozens of national cuisines: Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja, Puerto Rican mofongo, Peruvian ceviche and lomo saltado, Colombian and Venezuelan arepas, Salvadoran pupusas, Brazilian churrasco, Jamaican jerk and Haitian griot. Many are family-run and closely tied to the community around them.

Rice and beans, plantains (sweet maduros or crispy tostones) and slow-cooked meats appear across the region, but seasoning, sauces and techniques differ a lot between countries. Menus often list dishes in Spanish, Portuguese or Creole with short English descriptions – staff are usually glad to explain.

Opening hours

Based on 222 Latin American restaurants across the US with published hours, the typical weekday schedule runs from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. 79% are open on Sundays, 57% are open seven days a week and 54% stay open until 10 PM or later.

Prices

Across 93 menus from Latin American restaurants across the US, the median item costs $11.95; half of all priced items fall between $6.00 and $17.00. The most common menu sections are Sides, Desserts, Tacos, and Appetizers.

Services

Of 94 Latin American restaurants with detailed profiles in our guide: 100% list “dine-in”, 87% list “delivery”, 82% list “good for kids”, 74% list “accepts reservations”, and 70% list “takeaway”.