There’s no denying it – London loves Latino. From the street food to the burritos and of course not forgetting the sumptuous tipples. There are not many credible bars that don’t have a hint of Latin American flavour. Whether it’s the music, the margaritas, the mojitos, the rum, the tequila or even the lime-chocked bottles of Sol, there is evidence of our cross-Atlantic chums in most bars. But if you like your salsa in much bigger portions, here are few South American bars in London that are worth checking out.
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Last updated on 18th November 2024
KRAFT Dalston is a fab shout when it comes to its South American food. The venue offers Latin American plates with a Japanese twist, fronting scrumptious eats such as salmon tostadas, pork belly tacos and grilled miso aubergine.
Featuring spicy tuna rolls and crispy prawn bao buns, Sican is an excellent Fitzrovia restaurant serving Nikkei style cuisine. Head into their sleek interiors and be sure to pair your Japanese and Peruvian eats with a signature cocktail. We recommend trying the wasabi margarita.
Boasting luxurious interiors full of plush leather booths, pretty plants and modern chandeliers, Fazenda is a pretty classy spot for a meal. Located in the 100 Bishopsgate Tower, this place is all about indulgent South American fare and excellent cocktails. Tuck into wagyu empanadas, chorizo fried rice, truffled pork tenderloin and more on their meat-heavy menu, or try out their Pampas sharing selection for £85 per person if you want to taste it all.
Get ready to spice things up with Paladar, an award-winning Latin American restaurant and wine shop in Waterloo. Chef Jose Rubio-Guevara's menu is 100% gluten-free and serves authentic flavours that'll make your tastebuds dance, featuring goodies like grilled chimichurri prawns, seared braised beef salteado, and creamy wild mushroom quinoa risotto. Sporting walls splashed with vibrant artwork, this hotspot serves up an authentically South American drinks menu with everything from wine, beer, spirits, and quirky cocktails on offer.
Salsa Bar on Charing Cross Road is the perfect place for an authentic South American drinking in London. The menu is a sumptuous selection of Latin dishes with classic and signature cocktails, while rhe entertainment varies from Salsa dancing, to live music and even a spot of cabaret. Not in the area? Head to their Embankment venue instead.
Arepa & Co is bringing a tasty of Venezuela to East London thanks to its Haggerston and Bethnal Green haunts. On the menu? Alongside its namesake, the bar and restaurant is serving up a range of cachapas and rice dishes, as well as one of the best brunches around.
Leicester Square Kitchen is a must for those in need of South American dining, with its unique menu of small Peruvian and Mexican sharing plates. Perfectly perched in the West End, the venue backs up its flavoursome food items with punchy cocktails and an enviable terrace space.
Barrio is cool South American cocktail bar with outposts across London. A very warm and colourful feel to the decor sets the scene and creates an exotic environment with South American beers, rum and tequila cocktails that make for a memorable Mexican boozy brunch experience.
When you want a taste of London's Latin restaurants, check out Sazon. This lovely eatery is nestled between Islington and Dalston, delving out Dominican food while you gaze at Colombian art on the walls.
LIMA is a gorgeous Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant in the heart of Shoreditch, right on Sun Street, that draws on the original Michelin-recommended location in Fitzrovia. Expect a space bathed in sunlight from the huge skylight, as well as a pretty ceiling installation.
Across the menus of innovative Nikkei cuisine, you'll find the likes of mixed ceviche (sea bass, gambas, octopus, sweet potato) in tiger's milk, bluefin tuna tartare with shiso leaf tempura, and wagyu beef saltado.
Shoreditch may be London's hipster haven, but that doesn't mean a little South American attitude can't be found amongst the graffiti and bikes shops. Toting tropical flavours, cool rum mixes and bold interiors, Floripa is a cheeky little slice of Brazilian sass in the heart of East London.
El Vino Masons Avenue is a top City restaurant bar for after-work tipples. With an impressive wine list featuring South American, Spanish, Portuguese, French and Italian bottles, you will have more than enough to complement their menu of sharing plates while you catch up with pals.
Get a taste of paradise on your next night out with a trip to Tropix on Clapham High Street. Once you're inside this haunt, you'll be transported to the sun-soaked shores of South America, complete with vibrant plates of food, cocktails and partying 'till late.
This theatrical and glamorous restaurant flirts with all things Latin, bringing a South American fusion menu to your table and plenty of extravagant performances to their stage. Head over to INCA London in Soho, where you're sure to enjoy a dining experience like no other.
