{"id":25168,"date":"2020-02-21T08:14:52","date_gmt":"2020-02-21T08:14:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/transfergo.wpengine.com\/7-latin-american-restaurants-london\/"},"modified":"2024-10-29T20:47:44","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T20:47:44","slug":"7-latin-american-restaurants-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.wpvip.tgalpha.com\/gb\/7-latin-american-restaurants-london","title":{"rendered":"7 of the best Latin American restaurants in London"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Craving some Latin American cuisine in the capital? Here are seven of our favourite Latin American restaurants in London. And what a line-up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When it comes to food, we\u2019re nothing short of obsessed.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So, naturally, we\u2019re consumed in our hunt for the best eateries in London. With so many new arrivals to the city and thousands of fellow foodies in our metropolitan midst, we just had to share our favourite Latin American restaurants in the capital.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So, whether you\u2019re homesick with ganas for arepas as good as your abuela\u2019s, or simply fancy discovering something new, read on for some Latino dinner date inspiration.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Cravings La Carreta&nbsp; <\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mexican (<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a3)<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Never ones to say no to tacos, tostadas or totopos, we were more than excited when we discovered that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cravingslacarreta.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cravings La Carreta<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> had all three.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nestled between a great pub and a cute residential street in the centre of Peckham Rye (South East), this casual cafe is Mexico-meets-Venezuela. Expect authentic Latin cooking and appetising prices, providing relief from the rising costs of neighbouring locals.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cravings La Carreta, <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3-5 Station Way, Peckham, London SE15 4RX<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Chimichurris&nbsp; <\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Argentinian (<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a3\u00a3)<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s a no-holds-barred calorie fest at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chimichurris.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chimichurris<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, an Argentinian restaurant conveniently located between Waterloo and Elephant and Castle stations.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Their dishes aren\u2019t for the faint-hearted. Book a table in this restaurant if you\u2019re prepared to be wowed by spectacular meats <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a la parilla<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and generous portion sizes. Covered almost entirely and ornately with cheese, the milanesa breaded veal we ordered was dreamy, delicious and more than enough for two. Argentinian cumbia on the sound system provides a chilled backdrop to a hearty feast with friends.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chimichurris, 132 Southwark Bridge Rd, London SE1 0DG<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Le<\/b><b>\u00f1<\/b><b>os y Carb<\/b><b>\u00f3<\/b><b>n<\/b><b>&nbsp; <\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Colombian (<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a3)<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">London is full to the brim with tiny buildings, making it hard to squeeze in big groups at your average restaurant. So the beauty of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lenosycarbonuk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Le<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00f1<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">os y Carb<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00f3<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">n<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&nbsp;(as well as the mouth-watering meat it serves) is its capacity to host birthdays, family celebrations and any group outing.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are no frills here\u2014the local area is urban, verging on gritty, and the interior is simple. But the laidback vibe and Caribbean menu more than make up for any shortcomings.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Le<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00f1<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">os y Carb<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00f3<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">n, <\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">113 Elephant Rd, Elephant and Castle, London SE17 1LB<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>And then there\u2019s Mercato Metropolitano<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercatometropolitano.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mercato Metropolitano<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is a TransferGo favourite! Conveniently located next to our London office in Elephant and Castle, it\u2019s an indoor\/outdoor space with a food hall catering for every taste.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aside from the \u00a35 lunch deals (our favourite), it\u2019s not cheap and you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">will<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> have to sit on uncomfortable benches\u2014but it\u2019s great for a spontaneous outing, both day and night.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Latin American restaurants and stalls there are impressive. Think Argentinian empanadas, Venezuelan arepas and Mexican tacos, all under one almost-roof. You&#8217;ll also find Italian arancini, Uzbek dumplings, Greek spanakopita, Thai curries and more. This cosmopolitan food mecca is well worthy of a pilgrimage down the Northern Line.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Don\u2019t miss the metallic cocktail caravan in the corner serving sweet-but-tangy margaritas. Cheers to that.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mercato Metropolitano, 42 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6DR<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Other eateries we <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">love<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Mi Cocina Es Tuya:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This small, cosy Venezuelan cafe in Gipsy Hill serves tasty arepas to hungry people like us. It\u2019s so unassuming that you can pop in by yourself for a quick bite and instantly feel at home.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Santo Remedio:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are great things on this Mexican menu, and fresh guacamole is one of them. When we were here, most people seemed to be on a first date. Strange, but also lovely.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Cafe Pac<\/b><b>\u00ed<\/b><b>fico:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The UK\u2019s first tequila bar and a lively Latino foodie hotspot, with unmissable enfrijoladas! There are some great reggaeton beats in the background, too\u2014don\u2019t expect to hear a pin drop.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>_______________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you fancy transferring money, we\u2019re here to help! <a href=\"https:\/\/develop.wpvip.tgalpha.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Sign up<\/b><\/a> to easy online money transfers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Craving some Latin American cuisine in the capital? Here are seven of our favourite Latin American restaurants in London. And what a line-up! When it comes to food, we\u2019re nothing short of obsessed.&nbsp;So, naturally, we\u2019re consumed in our hunt for the best eateries in London. 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