Tacos, burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, empanadas... If the mere mention of these little wonders makes your mouth water, then there's no denying it: you're craving Latin and South American street food. And just as well, since you don't have to travel thousands of kilometers (and have a catastrophic carbon footprint!) to gobble up these specialties.
In Paris, Mexican, Argentinean, Brazilian, Peruvian and Colombian restaurants are happy to show you the best of street food. Better still, they'll reveal lesser-known specialties such as arepa, a Colombian and Venezuelan bread roll topped with minced meat and cheese, choripán, a chorizo sandwich with chimichurri sauce, acarajé, a kind of Brazilian acra of African inspiration, coxinha fritters and the traditional pão de queijo.
What's certain is that Latin and South American street food is tasty, colorful and sometimes spicy enough to challenge the taste buds. Culinary discoveries await you at these top Latin and South American street food restaurants in Paris!
Mayli's Resto & Co: a typical little restaurant serving empanadas and Chilean specialities
For a gourmet break with a change of scenery, head to Chile for delicious homemade empanadas and Latin American specialties at Maylin, in Paris's 2nd arrondissement. [Read more]
Pin-Pan, Argentinian competition sandwiches
When two street food moguls join forces, the result is Pin-Pan, an Argentinian street-food restaurant where you can devour competitive sandwiches. [Read more]
Chulita, Mexican street food and churros for brunch
Head to Chulita for a taste of Mexican street food, and in particular torta, a devilishly generous traditional sandwich. [Read more]
ONdA, the first revisited Tapiocas counter – the indulging Brazilian pancakes
Have you heard about tapiocas? The Brazilian pancakes based on cassava flour? OndA is the name of the latest street-food counter in the Marais area inviting you to discover them in innovative recipes. How about adding some sun to our stomachs? [Read more]
Little Havana, Cuban street food on the Sentier
Little Havana has just opened its doors in the Sentier district of Paris. On the menu: Cuban street food, colorful bocadillos and fresh guacamole! [Read more]
Asado: Clasico Argentino's signature Argentine street-food restaurant in Paris
Ready for a delicious trip to Argentina? Grab your boarding pass and fasten your seatbelt as we take you to the 2nd arrondissement of Paris to discover Asado. This new gourmet address, designed by Clasico Argentino, features not only the must-try empanadas, but also, and above all, the famous beef so dear to the inhabitants of this beautiful South American country! Would you like a tour? [Read more]
Totuma, the Venezuelan street-food restaurant
Want to discover new flavors? Why not try Venezuelan street-food? That's what Totuma, a new restaurant in Paris's 11th arrondissement, has to offer. On the menu: arepas, tequeños and tajadas! [Read more]
South American restaurants in Paris, our best Latin addresses
Looking for a muy caliente restaurant, whether Mexican, Argentinean, Brazilian, Peruvian or Colombian? Paris's South American restaurants are sure to tantalize the taste buds! [Read more]
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