Beloved Latin restaurants in Edmonton to try
Latin food is sometimes spicy, sometimes savoury and always delicious. There is an array of flavours to discover in this cuisine that finds influences in Mexican, Brazilian, Spanish and Salvadoran food, to name a few. These Latin restaurants will wake up your taste buds and inspire your next vacation.
Azucar Picante Restorante
13062 50 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5A 4V9This family-run restaurant serves Peruvian and Mexican cuisine to the hungry masses. They offer delicious delicacies such as ceviche, tamales, empanadas and pupusas, in addition to tacos, burritos, quesadillas and chimichangas. There are also several specialty entrees, such as roast chicken, red snapper, steak and seafood rice. For dessert, try Latin classics, including churros, flan and the deep-fried banana burrito with cinnamon sugar, chocolate and ice cream. Plus, they host free salsa lessons on Friday nights!
Rostizado
102-10359 104 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 1B9This is old-world Latin American food served family style. Started by the same trio of geniuses behind Tres Carnales Taqueria, Rostizado focuses on Neuvo-Latino cooking in a sit-down atmosphere. They’ve got mouth-watering chicken tamales and pork shoulder gorditas (corn cakes). The Chilean sea bass ceviche is a beautiful meal, with habanero chiles, white onion, orange pieces and avocado slices. Feeling hungry? Order a whole roasted chicken, sourced locally from Four Whistle Farm.
El Cortez Tequila Bar and Kitchen
8230 Gateway Blvd NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 4B2This Latin tequila bar is a great spot for a marg and a meal. Try the coconut margarita for something both sweet and potent, or La Paloma for something more subtle. The tacos are killer, plentiful and cheap – just don’t spoil your dinner by eating too many. For the main course, sample marinated slices of steak topped with mole sauce, on a heap of dirty rice. It’s delectable and filling, and the guacamole here is some of the best, if not the best, I’ve ever had – don’t plan on sharing it.
The Three Amigos
4035 106 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6J 2S3The colourful interior and live Mexican music (a singer in full-on Mexican troubadour gear!) set the mood for a good experience. The food is authentic, with traditional dishes, such as chicken tostados and enchiladas. The kitchen staff make the tortilla chips from scratch, so those are certainly worth a try, as are the fried plantains for dessert.
El Rancho Spanish Restaurant
11810 87 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5B 3M9This cozy restaurant is known for its traditional, authentic Mexican and Salvadoran food, particularly its pupusas – a traditional Salvadoran dish consisting of a thick corn tortilla holding refried beans, cheese and ground pork. They also serve up fantastic dishes, such as mole poblana, tamales, tortilla soup and Mexican ice cream. Some of their items are gluten-free and vegan, making it a good choice for groups.
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