12 Best Latin American Restaurants near St. Petersburg

“Ordered several empanadas from them on Uber Eats and wow…just amazing! I couldn’t pick a favorite because they were all delicious. The rosemary Parmesan fries were so good too.“

“lovely patio. giant fans. great food.“

“Clean and vibrant atmosphere. Prompt and friendly service. This is a westernized take on Cuban food. We tried 2 of their plates and sandwiches. While they were very tasty the flavor (specially black beans/ a Cuban staple) are not authentic.
Nonetheless, this was definitely a flavorful Cuban like experience. ??“

“The best of the best. If you don’t know about this hidden gem go now . I have been all over the world and this food and it’s authenticity is some of the best!! The owner is friendly and is true to his passion ! Keep up the great work team“

“After a long search for good Latin music in the Tampa Bay Area, I stumbled across this underground club. Such a great vibe and the music spans from salsa, merengue and bachata with a live band until about 12 and then they have a DJ that typically plays reggaeton until late. I’ve gone various times and the DJs were great. Until unfortunately they recently changed their DJ for some guy with a panda suit. Sorry but not the right fit for this place. It’s an all Latin club and you have a DJ playing house music that empties the entire dance floor as soon as he begins. I hope they find another DJ like they used to have! The old DJs were great playing old school reggaeton and had the dance floor full all night. I hope they find another DJ because this place has great potential. They just need better artists.“

“Típico Café Latino (Típico Latino Restaurant), 566 Barton Boulevard, Rockledge, Florida- 5-Stars Although the Hispanic population in Brevard County as of 2022 is a mere 11.6%, their restaurants must make up 35% of the restaurant inventory. Now that I have dined at so many Latin establishments, I feel I am starting to discern the good, the bad, and the horrific. Recently I found myself in Rockledge walking into the unassuming Tipico Café Latino. The place didn't look like much to me at first, and since the most obvious definition of "típico" in English means "typical," I was concerned. Later when I found out that "típico" when referring to food is more about how such a dish represents the most famous local flavor of a region, the name made perfect sense. The food prepared here is the real deal and it's truly outstanding. Don't let the ambiance of this small saloon deter you. Elise is the owner and personally sees to the comfort of her guests. She and her chef are from the Dominican Republic, and their website states that Dominican cuisine has been influenced by indigenous Dominicans as well as settlers from Spain, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Canary Islands, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Haiti (next door on the shared island of Hispaniola), and Hungary. They further indicate that flavor contributions have been made by Sephardic Jews, slaves brought to the Republic by the French in the 17th Century, and freed Blacks who fled from the United States in the 19th Century. From the Menú Típica Latino, I ordered the Típico Fried Platter, and I strongly suggest you do the same. It has everything: Fried Pork, Fried Chicken, Longaniza (Spanish sausage), Salami, Fried Cheese, Casava, and Tostones. Amazing! As the Dominican Republic is only 57 miles southeast of Cuba, it is not surprising that there are also a few expressly classic Cuban dishes on the menu. One of these is the Ropa Vieja/ Shredded Stewed Beef and Vegetables. The rice accompanying this "típica" Cuban dish was cooked perfectly. The beef itself was so tender, its juices so flavorful, that for a moment I experienced zoanthropy, becoming one of Pavlov's dogs salivating just remembering this experience. I pull myself together, remembering I am a human man, and wipe the slobber off my jowls with a towel. THIS IS A BIG BOY MUST TRY! The Big Boy says, "Go see Elise, try the Típico Fried Platter, and, oh yeah, bring your appetite."“

“Muy buena comida buen servicio y gente muy humilde recomendado 100%“

“Excelente comida, precios, presentación y sabor. Excelente food, delicious and very good price. I highly recommend!!!“

“Muy buena atencion !! Las enchiladas muy buenas !! Suerte en su negocio 👏“

“Best Mexican food in town. Fresh ceviche daily Coffee flan!“

“If you’re looking for authentic Mexican traditional food and ingredients you’ll find it here. Everything from tortillas, meat, chile, canned goods, salsas, produce, candy, corn husks, juice, sodas, bread, mole, canned jalapeños, posole, pork rinds and more!“

“Fortunate to find this gem, I enjoyed Pollo tropical a lot when they were in Texas back in 2015, since they moved out I will never miss a chance to stop by at this restaurant if I were to travel to Florida.

Hoping to see them back again in the growing Texas again.“