50 Best Latin American Restaurants near Temple Hills

“The food is great. I've not been displeased to date. And that salsa.... let me tell you!!! It's Amazing!!!! The drinks compliment as well! Service is respectable and continuous. 1 of my go to's now.

Dietary restrictions: Very pesc friendly!“

“A meal for two was about $30. Pretty standard, considering a rotisserie chicken will usually go for $10 at any grocery store, and frying yuca yourself would be a pain.

Chicken: well seasoned but a little dry
Yuca: average, not spectacular
Rice: didn’t taste freshly made, but tasted bomb when mixed with beans
Sauce: bomb 💣 the spicy red has just enough kick to it“

“I have always gone to Marcela's for their Peruvian Chicken, when I am not in the mood to cook dinner. Their Peruvian Chicken is 10/10!!!! However, today, I was in the mood for breakfast, happened to be in the area, and decided to order to Breakfast Special, which came with 2 pieces of steak, 2 fried eggs, rice and beans, refried beans, avocado, plantains, and la crema, and tortillas for $20! All I am going to say is if you are ever in temple hills, by the bowling alley, please stop by Marcela's, you will not be disappointed! Fyi, do not mind my picture, lol. As soon as I ordered my food for Togo, it smelled so good, I had to take a couple of bites in the car! However, the portions were very generous!“

“Great food great service!“

“My favorite place to get coffee in DC and a great neighborhood gem! They use counter culture coffee. I especially love their seasonal drink menu, and always crave their black and yellow coffee drink (lemonade and espresso). I’m not normally a sweet coffee person, but this place is an exception because of how well crafted their drinks are (think similar to a nice cocktail bar). I love that when you dine in, they include special toppings with their seasonal drinks. The place is cozy, well decorated, and the perfect place to catch up with a friend. Food and cocktails are great too - especially for a quick meal / breakfast / snack. My favorites are the sausage egg & cheese breakfast sandwich and ajiaco soup.“

“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.“

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

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

“Great place to eat traditional Guatemalan food. The waitress was very prompt and provided exceptional service. The food is amazing it was as if I’m eating at a true Guatemalan household - 100% authentic. I’ll be coming again and telling my friends to check it out. You won’t regret coming to this place, it’ll have you wanting to come back for more.“

“Very cute and clean out of the way Salvadoran restaurant. Worth a stop if you’re in the area! Had a great weekend lunch, tried the papusas (get the revueltas!) and tacos, as well as a couple different margaritas. Very reasonably priced and really delicious.

I’ve had papusas from several places, these are handmade and very fresh.“

“Went during Restaurant Week for my partner’s birthday and we had an excellent time. The whole experience was well curated, delicious, and friendly. We had a three course meal, and also went for the supplement and wine pairings. Everything was delicious. I would recommend. Updated from previous review on 2026-02-14“

“se los recomiendo todo muy bueno 👌“

“The food was excellent Spanish and Latin cuisine at The Saga. The Duck 🦆, The Pork Chop, and the sharable Branzino were just a few exceptional entrees and of course The Saga Cocktail was delicious. Do yourself a favor and visit this amazing restaurant in DC.“

“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)?“

“I don’t usually write reviews—when I do, it’s because the experience was either exceptionally bad or truly outstanding. This one might be a bit long, so let’s start from the beginning. It’s been 10 years since I moved to Virginia, and I have to say, I love it here. That said, I do miss the beaches and the incredible food from Miami. Ever since I moved, I’ve been searching for the perfect spot—a place where both the food and the service are amazing. Let’s be honest, that’s hard to find. Often, the food is great but the service is just okay, or the service is excellent but the food falls short. When looking for a place to celebrate my wedding anniversary, a few options came up, and one of them was Sabores Tapas Bar. Unfortunately, I couldn’t make it there at the time and ended up going to two other places—one was okay, the other was awful. Later, I told my wife we needed to try Sabores, maybe on New Year’s Day. Again, we ended up at a “safe” spot we like to visit. The food and service were good, but it was just our usual go-to. Fast forward to last week: my best friend from Puerto Rico came to visit with his family. He loves to eat, and his wife can be hard to please. This time, we decided to go to Sabores Tapas Bar. I’ll admit, I was nervous—I wanted them to have a great experience, but pleasing everyone is never easy. Finally, we went. What can I say? The food was amazing, and the service was just as incredible. It was so good we couldn’t stop eating. I had high expectations—growing up, my house was always full because my friends came over for my mom’s cooking. She’s an amazing cook. Mom, forgive me for saying this, but Sabores Tapas Bar is as good as, if not better than, your cooking, and the service was amazing. Wow. I’ve found the place. It’s so good that I want to go back and try dishes I normally don’t like, just to see if they can make me love them. I can’t wait to return. My taste buds have found the love of their life at Sabores Tapas Bar.“

“My husband had my surprise 50th here. The entire staff went above and beyond to accommodate and make this night memorable. The owner did everything he could to make everyone have a great experience. The food was outstanding! By far the best Mexican food around!“

“Very nice place with friendly staff And very tasty food and well seasoned“

“It's spot on El Salvadoran food and affordable. Grab a pupusa, you won't regret it.“

“The salteñas from Saya are, without a doubt, the best I’ve tasted—not just in Washington DC, but even compared to some spots in La Paz, Bolivia. The staff is warm and attentive, and every bite of food is bursting with flavor. A true gem for anyone craving authentic Bolivian cuisine.“

“Truly wonderful food and staff. To call the portion size generous — especially the burritos — would he an understatement. Excellent and friendly staff, and a short wait for food that still came out fresh. More than anything, the empanadas, tacos al pastor, and chicken burritos were all excellent and flavorful. 10/10 would recommend again and again“

“It's a food truck and typically you'd go and grab your food and leave. However, there were chairs out there. I would use some of those generated revenues for more tables.

The food is good, but could be better. The service wasn't the fastest but they were short staff. All in all i enjoyed my experience. If they're ever in the northern virginia area. I could see myself stopping by again!“

“This was our first time. Although it was the middle of the afternoon on a Sunday the place was very busy. Staff didn't always speak English but they quickly found someone who did. The food was excellent and we were well taken care of. Definitely worth going back. Surprised to learn they have been open almost 10 years but until they started to list on OpenTable we had no idea.“

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

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

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

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

“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!!!“

“Finally got round to trying the ChimiChurri sauce on halloumi…delicious! Last night marinated some chicken thighs with it and was not disappointed! Highly recommend any of Como en Casa’s products…all delicious!“

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

“Muy buen Ambiente muy rica 🤑 la comida Todo excelente 😍😍🥰.“

“This place doesn't get the credit it deserves. The food is phenomenal 🤩“

“The food, drinks and service was top notch. Thank you for a great night.“

“Delicious and a lot of food for the price. Mainly Venezuelan and Colombian food. Having alfajores and chicha morada on the menu make it Peruvian, too.“

“The vibe is good. The service was very very slow. They kept forgetting to put things in. Not sure if they were short staffed. Don’t waste your time with the chips and dips. They tasted like store bought guacamole and salsa and cheap dollar store bag chips. But other wise the Citron sampler was amazing! We only one drink because again the service was slow. But overall I would try this place again because of the vibe and music.“

“MUY CÓMODO Y EXELENTE ATENCION CON SU BUENA ATENCION Y MUY RICA SU COMIDA DE MAR Y TIERRA ME ENCANTA“

“la comida es rica y el servicio es bueno.“

“Great spot to play pool! They have two beautiful 7ft diamond tables and great food. The owner is super nice and also a good pool player I’ve heard.

They have a pretty large menu and everything I saw come out of the kitchen looks great. We will be back to play pool with my APA league team and also to try our luck at their tournament events for sure“

“Just went in to check out the food, and ended up ordering the chef's bowl (lettuce, rice, chaufa, pico, potato, guacamole and brisket. It was tasty. The brisket was tender and had some flavor. The potato could use a hint of salt, but overall, it was good. We also tried the shrimp empanadas, they were nicely fried, creamy on the inside, overall pretty good. The yuca fries were nicely fried, but had no seasoning.
They're very light with the seasoning, but I'd come back to try more of the menu.“

“This was a great spot, we received excellent service and hospitality. The food is to die for and the drinks are superb! I highly recommend this place for brunch or for a chill spot to go to on a Saturday night. Good music vibes too!“

“Hola si la. Recomiendo PERO QUE MEJOREN LAS PUPUSAS SOLO LES CUENTAN QUE YEVAN QUEZO PERO NO TIENEN LA SALSA NO ESTA BUENA PORQ ES DE ESA ENLATADA SIN SAVOR MEJOR SI LA ISUERAN DE PURO TOMATE SALUDOS A MI TUCAYA CHIQUiTA“

“In my opinion, Benito’s Place has some of the best papusas in the city, but the rest of the menu shouldn’t be ignored either! Fried plantains and bistec were also great choices. Staff is friendly. My only complaint is that several customers were watching videos on their phones in the restaurant without headphones, which was loud and disturbing. I would expect staff to politely handle that kind of situation.“

“What a great place!! Food: delicious 💯 Place: beautiful💘 Drinks: excelent 💯 Services: Fast and Friendly 🧑‍🍳 Yes, I recommend Cuba Libre Rest. DC“

“Beatiful place! Sushi is tasty and fresh.“

“Good and healthy easy ti get there and fast service“

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

“I'm always satisfied with my order from this restaurant. The food is fresh, flavorful, chicken is plentiful and its served relatively quickly.

Note: the menu offerings may be correct but the prices in the pictures may not be.“

“Friendly service! Try the chicken baleada! Pair it with fried plantains and guanabana!“

“Arepas deliciosas con sabor Colombiano“

“Amazing pupusas!“