19 Best Latin American Restaurants near Arlington

“I like the quesadillas! Been trying different menu items often, always tastes delicious! Definitely a hidden gem.“

“Food always fresh , come here for tax Tuesday and the staff is nice !“

“Food always fresh , come here for tax Tuesday and the staff is nice !“

“Food always fresh , come here for tax Tuesday and the staff is nice !“

“Muy buena presentación tanto en la comida como en el ambiente. La comida todo delicioso. 😋“

“Cosinan muy rico les recomiendo Márquez restaurant“

“Love going there. It had been a while since we were here last. We get a variety of different ones. They are soooo good“

“Great experience at Cocina Latina. I ordered the beef soup and it was absolutely delicious—rich in flavor, well seasoned, and tasted homemade. The ingredients were fresh and the portion was very satisfying. The service was friendly and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Definitely a great place for authentic Latin food. I will be coming back!“

“Excelente servicio. Muy amables! Great food! I recommend everyone to give it a try! I really felt at home here thank you for the excellent service and making me feel welcome!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Love the establishment, food & atmosphere“

“Ok, so this place is what some might call a “hole in the wall.” Anyone who’s ever eaten at a true hole-in-the-wall knows that’s usually a very good thing.

The food is great.

My wife is Salvadoreña, so I’m probably a little biased about what makes a really good pupusa. Theirs were good, but the filling tasted a little more like it was sitting inside the masa rather than becoming part of one unified bite. They didn’t quite fuse into that soft, balanced texture that a truly great pupusa has. You generally shouldn’t see the filling separating from the masa when you bite into it or “butterfly” it open to add curtido, the lightly pickled Salvadoran cabbage slaw traditionally served with pupusas.

That said, they were still tasty and clearly made with care.

Now let me say this: I tried several different meat preparations there, including shrimp, and every one of them was excellent. I don’t know exactly what marinade or seasoning blend they use, but it is fantastic. This was actually my second visit, and those dishes are what brought me back. The second trip absolutely held up.

My wife and I also ordered the plantains and fried yuca. The Salvadoran crema — a soft, silky cream sauce with a flavor somewhat like cream cheese, but richer and deeper — was excellent with the plantains, though honestly it pairs well with almost everything there.

The prices were reasonable too.

One thing I always look for in a good hole-in-the-wall is whether working-class locals actually eat there regularly. This place passed that test easily. You see young and old customers coming in for lunch breaks, after work dinners, or meals with family and friends. That usually tells you everything you need to know. The food is hearty, flavorful, and clearly supported by a loyal customer base that probably judges it against home cooking.

That’s a very good sign.

Visit this place and bring friends.“

“Las pupusas Ricas les comparto este platillo“

“Delicious tacos in a small little place and the friendliest family serving, they were so kind I came in only fifteen minutes before they closed and I felt bad but they were so good to me. Definitely going to be back and helping their business.“

“This place was very impressive. Great food, perfect service, amazing views of the lake, and very reasonable prices. Every SINGLE thing I tried was delicious! Some of our favorites were the spicy steak, chicken leg, grilled pineapple, and flan (omg the flan!). We will be back VERY soon!“

“Comida deliciosa!! Tan amables!“

“First time there in which the food was great but it was the attiudes and smiles across the boards that really made this dining experience a wonderful time in which I will be going there more often.“

“I love manudo very tasty and gooditas are great“

“Dios mio que rico la carne molida con tajadas“

“The menu says Tacu Tacu con Lomo. This isn’t Tacu Tacu anywhere in the world. Just rice and beans mixed. Never coming back again. Tired of this fake and made up Peruvian cuisine“