16 Best Latin American Restaurants near Southlake

“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.“

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

“Las mejores pupusas de Fort Worth“

“Wonderful food! Our favorite restaurant! The owners are humble, perfectionist and only use the most top quality ingredients! They hire staff with honest work qualities and have a big smile and severe with integrity! Highly recommend if you have not tried them that you run to experience the best food and menu in town!🩷🩷🩷🌟🌟🌟“

“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!“

“Yummy food, tasty drinks, and LIVE MUSIC on Fridays!! Super friendly staff.“

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

“Awesome service Great food!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“My husband and I enjoy coming to Luci’s Bakery. The portions are generous, and it’s a reliable spot when we want something filling.

They’ve recently expanded the dining area, so we’re interested in coming back to try dinner in the evening.

One thing to note is that the food leans more toward deep-fried, richer dishes compared to other Venezuelan places I’ve tried. If you’re in the mood for something more indulgent, it’s a good fit.

We also tried breakfast recently, and it was a solid experience overall.“

“Comida deliciosa!! Tan amables!“

“it's a fun, awesome place. I love it!!!❤️❤️❤️“

“Dios mio que rico la carne molida con tajadas“

“The best tacos in DFW. Such a hole in the wall spot. A co-worker found this spot and I had to check it out. I was skeptical at first because it is inside a gas station. I never had good gas station tacos. But this really had a homemade fresh flavor. The al pastor tacos straight flavor town“