13 Best Latin American Restaurants near Hurst

“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.“

“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!“

“Súper recomendado, el sabor 100% chapin“

“We are regulars at Gloria’s and always have great dining experiences. The food is great, the drinks are well crafted, and the staff is extremely friendly; and go beyond the call to provide fast, and exceptional customer service.“

“A favorite place of ours to visit and we’re frequent customers!“

“Awesome service Great food!“

“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.“

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

“Excellent!! Tacos and pasta.“

“the food was great it had a good taste“

“This place beats the Grapevine Mexican food joints by a mile. Superb homemade chips, salsa and guac. Authentic, clean food without the greasey cheesey stuff the Mexican places in town have. Unique atmosphere as well. Family run is a +++++. Definitely rexommwnd.“

“I love manudo very tasty and gooditas are great“

“Cosinan muy rico les recomiendo Márquez restaurant“