50 Best Latin American Restaurants near Chevy Chase

“Went here for brunch today and I will say it was a fun and yummy time! Our waiter was awesome, accommodating and easy going, which made for a chill brunch. He was also making our beverages and I had the Amazonian Gin and Tonic and the Old Fashioned and they were 100% on point. Food was delicious, The Colossal Short Rib Sandwich is a must and I was a huge fan of the Tres Leches French Toast as well.

Overall, I would def want to come back for the dinner menu and try more of these wonderful fusion dishes. A+ def a nice experience.“

“Hey, did you know this place is great? I didn't before, but boy do I now. Easy to order online/over the phone, staff is very helpful when you are trying to order for another and don't understand their request, and they are just nice when you walk in. From the moment I thought about ordering to paying for my food, I have nothing but compliments. 10/10“

“Great food great service!“

“Pub like atmosphere with an eclectic menu. Service was pretty good, and certainly helpful and friendly. The menu is somewhat like a tapas place in that the portions are fairly small and if you go hungry, you may need to order more than one. Has an outside area, heated, where you enjoy the official bird song of Washington DC - the police siren.“

“Always a great place to eat! The customer service is wonderful and the food is incredible!“

“Brunch is amazing. Bottomless margaritas and the churros are excellent!“

“Elegant setting. Beautiful decor. Stellar service. Innovative and delectable cuisine. Bonus points for mocktail options.“

“Great joint. Food is innovative and subtle, drawing flavor from unexpected places (as opposed to piling on the salt), and the menu has great variety, in terms of proteins, flavors, and array of dishes.
Add a fun, curated wine list, and exceptional service, all at abundantly reasonable prices, and this is one of the best pure meals you’ll get in the area.
L&C is still growing into the space, and it isn’t helped by some shabby, dated surroundings—but so much care has gone into this place, I’m really hopeful they’ll hang on and help revitalize that whole neck of the woods…“

“If you’re looking for casual dining in a unique ambiance and appointed outdoor courtyard/cafe setting, then Pikoteo is your place. With fine food that stretches across the Caribbean, Latin America spectrum of flavors, to sooth your palette, and a friendly staff. The Owner is very hospitable, and can typically be found greeting and meeting with diners, and making them feel welcomed If you are a fan of hot sauces, check out the variety of bottled sauces from Honduras, with a unique variety of spices. My favorite is a chocolate infused hot sauce.“

“Deliciosas empanadas y aperitivos con ese sabor Panameño que nos identifica y una atención excelente“

“Nice! The food was good and a very accommodating staff.“

“It is a high end dining experience for sure. Beautiful setting. Lots of silverware and settings. Many courses. Lots of staff interaction that takes place over three hours. With all that said, only one course -- the soup -- was excellent. The other food was good, interesting, and unusual. Glad we went. For the price point, over $300 for the two of us, not in a rush to go back. I am glad to see a one star Michelin vegan restaurant in DC.“

“First time here & very much enjoyed w/ my girlfriends. Exceptional fabulous service w/ our server, Miguel. All staff wonderful & friendly! This South American cuisine is delicious, the atmosphere & decor beautiful ?? I highly recommend this place , looking forward in going back to experience the night life w/ music & dancing:)“

“Mi esposo y yo fuimos hoy por primera vez. Las atenciones fueron espectaculares y la comida riquísima. Esperamos volver pronto. Gracias a Rocio por tratarnos tan bien.“

“Such a great experience! We chose the tapas experience and lemme tell you, it got us so full! Didn’t have a chance to try the cocktails but the mocktails were great. The presentation of the food and drinks were spectacular. The aesthetic of the restaurant was warm.
Can’t wait to be back!“

“Great spot in an area without a ton of good options. This is a particularly good spot close to Washington Latin to grab some tasty and reasonable food and enjoy a drink. The staff are friendly and accommodating and our drinks were tasty. Uncommon, but welcome way they do mixed drinks is that you choose the drink and then you choose the alcohol -so you can go cheap or you can for a more top-shelf experience. My food was good. I had the Birra tacos and for me they were better than many because they weren't dripping in grease. The Veggie Burrito was a great and fresh option, packed with lots of different vegetables and very flavorful. We enjoyed our outing here. Prices were reasonable -especially the beer.“

“I just had a company meeting here and it was excellent! Service and food was phenomenal as always. I can’t thank them enough for providing a great atmosphere for me and my company. I will definitely be having a team meeting here again.“

“Nice draft bar And good food“

“I sat in the bar and had the hilachas guatemaltecas, and it was excellent and included homemade corn tortillas. The hilachas stew was a bit more potato heavy than I expected but that did not detract from the experience. It was also my first time having it, so it was a learning experience for me.

The service at the bar was excellent. I overheard people saying that the server was the cutest! She was incredibly nice and definitely makes you feel welcomed and seems excited that you’re there as a customer. It’s refreshing to receive such nice treatment.

The west facing windows bring afternoon light, and it has a cute ambience that would be great for a small group, a couple, or even just one person to grab lunch or dinner.

The “booth” side seating has a cushion for your bottom, but the wall is your back. There are several other tables with all chairs though, and there are two small sidewalk tables outside.“

“Had a wonderful dinner with friends - service was great and food unique and delicious! Highly recommend!“

“Magnificent calamari. Salty and crunchy. 😋“

“Un luga con un ambiente super higienico y fresco. Las atenciones fueron de primera, la comida fresca y con muy buen sabor. Yo sali muy satisfecha, ? por favor espero que sigan con la misma calidad. Muchas gracias al Señor Ariel y su equipo de trabajo. God bless you“

“Latin comfort food; good beer selection; everything on the menu is excellent“

“My wife and I was walking around after taking care of business at the U.S. Passport Agency office down the street. Great food. Wonderful service to add also. When my wife and I are back in this area again will for sure come back to this establishment. 5 star all the way!“

“the best arepas i have had outside of Venezuela.“

“Restaurant is very open. We were given our choice of seating. Menu was written in English and Colombian. I had the steak and my husband had the chicken dinner. Both came with fries, salad and rice. The chicken and steak were outstanding. The béchamel sauce came with the chicken dinner. It was so tasty, I asked for some sauce for my steak. The presentation of the entrees were quite colorful with the salad, rice, and potatoes.
Minus one star from atmosphere, due to the restroom. The one restroom must be shared by ladies and gentlemen.“

“Very good happy hour! (4-7pm) The prices are affordable and the aperol spritz is a very good size compared to other restaurants that give a small glass. I recommend the nachos and tacos to share. The service is a little slow but it can be improved.“

“good boneless chicken wings, tasty sauces and flavors for the wings“

“10/10, took my wife for our 15 year anniversary and she loved, every delicious bite, every plate had a story to tell,such a wonderful and memorable experience. Gracias!!!“

“the best arepas i have had outside of Venezuela.“

“se los recomiendo todo muy bueno 👌“

“Very small restaurant but very home like. It’s a nice space. The staff are nice and caring. The service is very quick as well. Been coming to this place since I was a kid and I still go. I always order the carne asada tacos and the tacos are so cheap and it’s generous with the size of it.

Parking: It’s like 5-6 spots on the right side of the restaurant.“

“Food was delicious!! Service was excellent!! People were so friendly! Love it here!!“

“fast service, great food, and the best Peruvian-style chicken in Columbia Heights.“

“As my first ever taste of Bolivian food, this was so delicious! I got chorizo and rice which came with a little salad and they gave me so much! I’m happy to have it for lunch tomorrow. There were many families enjoying their food and great music. I will definitely come back!“

“I felt like some Dominican food specifically, chicharron de pollo (fried chicken) and tostones (fried plantains). The food was delicious and plentiful. It's in a strip mall and has an adjoining lounge which may double as a dance floor.“

“"I was born and raised in South Arlington, and I've seen several restaurants come and go in this plaza before Café Sazón. But let me tell you, the food and the people here are fantastic! It's authentic homemade food at its best. I’ll definitely be coming back. To all my fellow Arlingtonians, you need to check this place out—you won’t be disappointed!"“

“We sat at the bar. Delicious food and drinks. Great service. We came twice on our trip to D.C.“

“Wow! The pupusas were delicious! I ordered the Pupusa de Pollo and the special that night, the Pupusa with Shrimp. The restaurant also offers tacos, salads and soups. Do not forget to order a smoothie to go with your pupusas. The banana smoothie was just that: smooth and satisfyingly sweet with the savory pupusas.“

“muy buena comida se los recomiendo“

“I found this place on DoorDash and took a chance, they did not disappoint. I always get the Tacos De Birria and it’s always still hot when I get it so I know it’s fresh. So cheesy and lots of meat and full of flavor . I’m afraid to go anywhere else to get Birria tacos cause I feel other places won’t be as good as this place. I definitely recommend Polleria Tres Amigos to anyone 😊“

“I ordered a plate of appetizer omg so good A very clean place they have fasts to serve your food and they have a buffet ready for lunch super delicious I recommend this place everything is very delicious (I ordered a plate of appetizer omg so good A very clean place they are quick to serve your food and they have a buffet ready for lunch super delicious I recommend this place very tasty everything)?“

“Consistently AWESOME!“

“Great delivery in Navy Yard and awesome foooood!!!“

“Is always a pleasure to go to Guardados, food is delicious, everyone is friendly and is so nice to see the owner coming to the tables and talk to costumers.
Not expensive and great food, drinks and deserts, this time we tried different Paella but my favorite is Paella Negra, different flavor, is just perfect for me and you should try it.“

“Hermoso lugar . La atención al público es lo mejor!!!“

“La sopa de mariscos está muy rica La atención es excelente y familiar los recomiendo al 100%“

“Absolutely incredible every single time. Crisp & Juicy lives up to its name — the rotisserie chicken is perfectly seasoned, fall-off-the-bone tender, and packed with flavor. The skin is crispy in all the right ways, and the meat stays juicy no matter what you order.

The sides are just as good — especially the yuca fries and plantains. Everything tastes homemade and fresh. I also have to shout out the green sauce — dangerously good and goes with literally everything on the menu.

The staff are always friendly and quick, even when it’s busy. You can tell they care about their food and their customers. Whether you’re grabbing takeout or dining in, it’s consistently a great experience. Easily one of my favorite spots — I’ll keep coming back again and again. Highly recommend!

For real this place is really good“

“We were a little hesitant because of how small the store front was but it ended up being absolutely delightful! We had the empanadas as an appetizer, they were delicious. The bread was such a great consistency, better than the best cornbread. I had the carne asada, and it was so fresh and delicious. All of the food was very authentic! I even tried a new drink, not alcoholic, it was like a tea that was cold but somewhat spicy. It was delicious !! We will definitely be going back for another round ;-) Service was very quick and polite as well.“