14 Best Latin American Restaurants near St. Petersburg

“Amazing empanadas!!!! We had mozzarella and steak! So delicious!“

“lovely patio. giant fans. great food.“

“Took a little while to get the food but man the food was excellent their Cuban sandwich you just bragged about and I was able to eat the pork in the rice and all that it was delicious. Do offer cocktails and other drinks could have been a little bit stronger for the cost and all that. Did really enjoy it would go back for sure.“

“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“

“Great music, fun vibes, but they really need a better ventilation system, doesn't smell great and you'll be sweating profusely while dancing, but even then I think it's worth it and I'll be back. It's so fun that I'll put up w/ the heat, just bring your own fan maybe“

“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."“

“I new the previous owne of the restaurant, I always stop to get coffee and lunch and it was excellent. Today, I stop and to my surprise itwas under new management. I just try the cuban coffee, omg it was perfectly balance foaming omg. It woke me up to get ready for work. Gary was really humble and respectful and on point with customer service“

“Delicious traditional meal complete with ice cold Malta India beverage! Extremely friendly owners.“

“TIP: The Mexican Street Corn side is a MUST! Enjoyed a wonderful afternoon with excellent food and drinks at Parasol. The chicken wrap, blackened shrimp, and carne asada tacos and the street corn were excellent. Drinks were very good to. All the staff were friendly and they did not mind that we lingered for quite a long time through the afternoon.“

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

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

“Hands down the best cocktail bar in St Pete. The drinks are the best in the city and the atmosphere is perfect! The service is always great and for a place that doesn’t take reservations we have never had to wait. Highly recommend the dip baby dip drink!“

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

“Visited today with my husband and baby to have lunch. The staff were very friendly and helped me order as it was my first time. The cashier suggested the garlic cilantro dip and it was very good! I got the #1 chicken bowl it was delicious. I highly recommend you try!“