Minneapolis, MN
Best Latin American (Restaurants)
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Café Ena |
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(Restaurants - Latin American) |
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4601 Grand Ave S, Minneapolis 55419 • 612-824-4441
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Description:
SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS. Younger sibling of El Meson (an energetic Spanish-Caribbean spot on Lyndale), Café Ena's specialty is Latin fusion cuisine. The intimate, subdued atmosphere fosters just the right environment for warming up to dishes you might not have tasted before. Start with chile en hogada (roasted poblano stuffed with ground beef, mango, and cucumber) while deciding on your main. When the time comes, the choice will be tough – pan-seared turkey with homemade mole, cardamom-blackened salmon over sautéed artichokes, or filet of corvina wrapped in a banana leaf – but not without delicious reward. |
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Chino Latino |
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(Restaurants - Latin American) |
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2916 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis 55408 • 612-824-7878
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UPTOWN. Known for its "street food from the hot zone," Chino Latino features scrumptious, exotic food and drink from a variety of equatorial regions around the globe. The wild, festive decor features a cushioned orange vinyl wall, giant round booths, and an open kitchen, not to mention oft-commented-on restrooms. The eclectic menu includes dishes from Asia and South America: wok-seared noodles, paella, empanadas, suckling pig, sushi, satays, and more. Reservations are suggested, especially during weekends. |
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User Rating: 8.75
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Fogo de Chão |
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(Restaurants - Latin American) |
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645 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis 55403 • 612-338-1344
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DOWNTOWN. Steaks – Brazilian-style – make Fogo de Chão a hit. Featuring 12 cuts of beef as well as chicken, pork and sausage, all meats are expertly seasoned and slow-roasted on an open flame. Meals are accompanied by a visit to a 25-item salad bar and savory sides like rice and beans, fried bananas and cheese bread. The ambiance is rustic, and the "Gaucho" theme is played to the hilt. All meals are prix fixe. |
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Little Tijuana Restaurant |
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(Restaurants - Latin American) |
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17 E 26th St, Minneapolis 55404 • 612-872-0578
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WHITTIER. Serving the Twin Cities for over thirty years, Little Tijuana is equally popular as a cheap dinner spot and as the perfect stop after an evening at the bar. The menu is small – nachos, burritos, tacos, and the like – but servings are large, tasty, and cheap, more than making up for the lack of choice. While stipulations such as no refills, no substitutions, and a one-hour table limit might rub you the wrong way, regulars agree that the food is worth a bit of sacrifice. |
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Masa |
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1070 Nicollet Ave Target Plaza, Minneapolis • 612-338-6272
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DOWNTOWN. The rich culinary tradition of Mexico gets a contemporary shake at this attractive Target Plaza dining room, where menu highlights include roasted pork shoulder marinated with lime and garlic, grilled chicken breast with Yucatecan marinade, and Black Angus rib-eye with ancho-chipotle butter. As far as margaritas go, the Mezcal and Cucumber are must tries, plain and simple. No, Masa isn't your run-of-the-mill Tex-Mex joint, and you won't find a single piñata or sombrero adorning the walls of this modern, metropolitan space. |
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Morelos Grill |
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(Restaurants - Latin American) |
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14 W 26th St, Minneapolis 55404 • 612-870-0053
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WHITTIER. Though some natives refer to this popular Whittier cantina as Tacos Morelos, one thing remains certain: folks love the authentic Mexican fare served up here. In fact, it's not uncommon to see the same people stop by multiple times in a week to get their south of the border fix. Lunch, especially, is a prime time to enjoy awesome, well-priced eats like the Cuban sandwich with chipotle mayo, tamales, or an enchilada-style burrito, all of which can be had for under ten bucks. Killer lime and strawberry margaritas as well. |
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Picosa Restaurant |
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(Restaurants - Latin American) |
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65 SE Main St SE #143, Minneapolis 55414 • 612-746-3970
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ST. ANTHONY. This spicy Main Street eatery mingles Latin American and Caribbean inspirations to create a truly unique Twin Cities scene. The casual, unpretentious space features a rustic bar, high ceilings and plenty of space to get up and dance to whatever pop, house, or salsa the DJ happens to be spinning. As for eats, the kitchen serves up flavorful portions of sharables like fried calamari and Nicaraguan empanadas in addition to such "platos grandes" as marinated skirt steak, plaintain-crusted sea bass, and tomatillo-braised pork. Patio seating as well. Free dance lessons on Saturday nights at 9pm. |
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