6 Best Latin American Restaurants in Charlottesville

“Delicious Great customer service Friendly staff“

“Great service and delicious food. Buen servicio y comida rica!“

“The food is delicious and if you're looking for the best Cuban coffee in CVille, this is your place!“

“We had an absolutely incredible dining experience at Zocalo. The presentation and quality of the food were exquisite. We started with the gazpacho, a deliciously complex blend of flavors. The scallops were perfectly seared, the octopus delightfully tender, and the salmon expertly seasoned and cooked to perfection. My personal favorite was the passion fruit dessert. The staff were kind and extremely attentive, and Chef Will even came out to greet us and inquire about our meal. I can't say enough great things about this restaurant. You won't be disappointed by a visit to Zocalo. It is now, hands down, one of my favorite restaurants I’ve ever been to!“

“Our first order from this restaurant was a delicious discovery! We tried the Chicken Bowl, Spicy Chicken Bowl, and Brisket Bowl, requesting most sauces on the side to accommodate our children's taste preferences.

The food was exceptional - truly wholesome and flavorful. Each bowl was beautifully presented with vibrant colors, interesting textures, and a wonderful variety of flavors that made the meal feel special. The quality far surpasses similar fast-casual concepts like Chipotle, offering more unique and thoughtful ingredient combinations.

My only suggestion would be to incorporate more non-starchy vegetables. While the corn and plantains were delicious, adding more green vegetables would elevate the nutritional balance. Even so, we found the meal absolutely scrumptious.

The portions were generous, providing plenty of leftovers. Though we opted for takeout this time, we're eager to return and possibly dine in for our next visit.

However, we did have less positive experiences on our second and third visits. We encountered lengthy wait times, communication difficulties with staff who didn't understand our requests for no spice (resulting in six nearly inedible bowls), and ordering confusion. These inconsistencies were disappointing after such a promising first impression.

Despite these challenges, that initial meal was impressive enough that we're willing to give them another chance, hoping our first wonderful experience becomes the norm rather than the exception.“

“Authentic Central American food, served hot and delicious. Great prices.“