She embodies warmth, festivities, colors, and good vibes, but above all, exoticism with a hint of spiciness! We're talking, of course, about Latin cuisine! Argentine meat melts in your mouth, while Mexican tacos al pastor come with guacamole, Peruvian ceviche with leche de tigre provides the freshness we were looking for, and Brazilian pao de queijo can be nibbled endlessly! Get ready for the best of South and Central America, concentrated in the capital of France, for the delight of Latin food lovers!
Mexican cuisine
El Chingon
Chingon is that everyday word Mexicans use in every context, but it actually means "cool." This little Mexican restaurant is the story of three friends who came back from a trip to Mexico and were passionate about the land of tacos and its gastronomy. Located in the heart of the 9th arrondissement, they offer tostadas (taco shells) and many other traditional dishes.Crispy, crunchy and oh-so-delicious, these mouth-watering tacos are made with fresh ingredients. And guess what? They even have a special guacamole taco! You'll also find regular tacos with marinated chicken, shrimp, cheese...all in a guaranteed Mexican ambiance. Come and try their new tacos with pig skin, a traditional Mexican dish, and their lemon-mango-chili pie as soon as possible!
El Chingon 66, rue du Faubourg-Montmartre – 9th Metro Notre Dame de Lorette or Cadet Open from Monday to Sunday (check the schedule)
Chilam
This new Chilam location, much larger than the old one, immerses us in the world of Frida Kahlo. Paintings and books remind us of the universe of this Mexican artist. With its warm welcome and fresh products, this Mexican restaurant has everything to please! The shared "planchitas" made up of guacamole, cheese quesadillas, homemade tortillas, pico de gallo and red bean puree, precede the mouth-watering tacos with shredded marinated pork or confit duck, both of which are to die for! The mushroom queso fundido is a must not to be missed under any circumstances!
Chilam Tacos 4 Rue de Brissac — 4th arrondissement Metro Quai de la rapée Open from Wednesday to Friday from 7pm to 11:30pm Saturday from 12pm to 3pm and from 7pm to 11:30pm Sunday from 12pm to 3pm
French District
You can't miss the lovely facade of this Mexican restaurant in the 10th arrondissement. In a super cozy and colorful atmosphere, the spaces follow one another but are not alike. Customers have the choice between a large table with wooden benches, a more intimate salon for a tête-à-tête, or a relaxed atmosphere on the upper floor with big armchairs. As for the food, you can savor delicious Cochinita Pibil tacos with pork cooked in a banana leaf, or the classic guacamole accompanied by chips and corn.
French District 10, rue du Faubourg-Saint-Martin - 10th arrondissement Metro Strasbourg - Saint-Denis Tuesday to Saturday: 12:30pm-2:30pm and 7pm-11pm, Sunday: 7pm-10:30pm
Itacate
Located just steps away from Les Halles, this little Mexican restaurant offers traditional cuisine made with fresh ingredients. Quesadillas, tacos, tortillas - you'll find everything you've always dreamed of tasting. The prices are totally reasonable, with the lunch menu priced at €12.50. A little something extra for desserts: you'll have the choice between the pastel 3 leches (light sponge cake soaked in milk and rum syrup) and the pay de quejo (cheesecake with a jam made of milk).+
Itacate 94, rue Saint-Honoré - 1er Métro Louvre Rivoli or Châtelet Open from Monday to Friday from 12pm to 3pm and from 6:30pm to 10pm, Saturday from 12pm to 11pm non-stop
Luz verde
This trendy and welcoming bar has everything to attract fine cuisine lovers. At Luz Verde, there is often a queue, but it's to better savor its delicious dishes. You will find high-end tapas that mix typical Mexican ingredients like corn, chili, or even red beans, with a "à la française" plating style. And what's even nicer is the price : max 12€ for a good dish.
Luz Verde 24, rue Henry-Monnier - 9th Saint-Georges Metro Open from Tuesday to Saturday from 12pm to 3pm and from 7pm to 12am
El nopal
A nopal is a kind of cactus in the shape of a paddle in Mexico. In Paris, it's a little taqueria with a purple frontage that offers six incredibly delicious Mexican street food specialties. Best burritos in the capital. A quick meal, you can enjoy gorditas (corn fritters), tortas (round bread with meat, avocado, tomatoes, red beans), or campechanas (seafood cocktails) with great enthusiasm in the Saint-Martin canal or Pigalle area.
El Nopal 5, rue Duperré – 9th Metro Blanche or Abbesses 3, rue Eugène-Varlin – 10th Metro Chateau Landon Open from Tuesday to Sunday (check the opening hours)
Chilango Café
Here, we forget about the stereotypes of sombreros and maracas, and we focus on gastronomy. In a fairly sober and industrial setting, with red bricks and patterned tiles, authenticity is what matters! We have a soft spot for the delicious tacos and quesadillas, not to mention the homemade guacamole and totopos (corn chips) for some gluten-free recipes. The best tacos in Paname. And just for a drink, it's amazing!
Café Chilango 82, rue de la Folie-Méricourt – 11th Metro République ou Parmentier Open from Monday to Sunday (check the schedule)
El Guacamole
An authentic taqueria, serving street food, which is part of the Anahuacallo and El Hacienda del Sol group. It's not a place to hang out for hours due to limited space, but you can enjoy the excellent napalitos (cactus) with joy. Not to mention the guacamole, one of the best in Paris, the burritos that are absolutely delicious, and the three tacos (including one with extra guacamole just for fun) to savor with Sol beers or a refreshing tamarind juice straight from Mexico.
El Guacamole 37, rue Yves-Toudic – 10th arrondissement Nearest metro: Jacques Bonsergent or République Open from Monday to Sunday (check opening hours)
The Venezuelans
Aji dulce
The first Venezuelan food truck in Paris has opened a restaurant in the 9th arrondissement for a different culinary experience. Traditional recipes from the cross-cultural fusion for a direct journey to Venezuela. A 100% homemade cuisine with grandma's recipes, and corn arepas, baked and filled with typical recipes. As sides, we love the tostones, which are nothing but plantain chips, or the yuca sticks.
Aji Dulce 19 Rue Notre Dame de Lorette — 9th Metro Notre Dame de Lorette Open from Monday to Sunday (check the schedule)
The Peruvians
Inka
An address that we all know well, but which never fails to innovate! Juan Carlos Recamier, the new Mexican chef passionate about Peruvian cuisine, had the brilliant idea of offering a ceviche bar, a typical Peruvian dish made with raw fish and a marinated sauce with leche de tigre with different flavors. Besides its unquestionable quality and freshness of ceviche, you can also find other Peruvian specialties such as anticuchos, plantain chips, Papa a la huancaina or solterito that are simply amazing!
la rue du Temple que se trouve le restaurant Inka. Avec son ambiance chaleureuse et conviviale, cet endroit est idéal pour déguster une cuisine péruvienne savoureuse. Que vous soyez en famille, entre amis ou en couple, Inka saura vous séduire avec ses plats authentiques et sa décoration moderne.
Si vous voulez en savoir plus sur ce restaurant, consultez leur publication Instagram ci-dessous. Vous y trouverez des informations sur leur menu, leurs horaires d'ouverture et bien plus encore. N'hésitez pas à cliquer sur le lien pour découvrir leur compte Instagram:
Inka 13 Boulevard du Temple — 3rd Metro République Open from Monday to Sunday (check opening hours)
COYA
It is in a former convent chapel on Boulevard du Temple that you will find Inka restaurant. With its warm and friendly atmosphere, this place is perfect for enjoying delicious Peruvian cuisine. Whether you are with family, friends, or a partner, Inka will charm you with its authentic dishes and modern decor.
If you want to know more about this restaurant, check out their Instagram post below. You will find information about their menu, opening hours, and much more. Feel free to click on the link to discover their Instagram account:
of 700m2 fully renovated, where you can experience the immersive Latin American experience of COYA. We are immersed in their own label, and it's time to taste travel and traditional cuisine from Peru with Asian and Spanish touches. With its ceviche counter and impressive Pisco bar, we love the festive atmosphere associated with the delicious and refreshing cuisine of this new restaurant in the Beaupassage gallery. We can't resist the guacamole made right before our eyes, the marinated tuna and cucumber tiraditos, the truffle sea bass ceviche, the miso eggplant, and the vegetarian cazuela with courgettes, rice, and goat cheese. This cuisine is perfect for sharing, so we go with good company to enjoy the many small dishes to devour. We finish with the famous churros with milk chocolate, dulce de leche, and orange zest - soft and crispy, just the way we like them!
COYA 83-85 Rue du Bac — 7th Open from Tuesday to Saturday from 12pm to 2:15pm and from 7pm to 1am Tel: 01 43 22 00 65
Mi Peru
Hidden in a small street perpendicular to Boulevard Diderot, Mi Peru is a really good place if you are fond of traditional restaurants. From the music to the decor, everything is thought out to the smallest detail in this Peruvian restaurant, you almost feel like you're in Lima. Just a heads up, if you want to come for dinner, try to give them a call to reserve on the same day because it fills up very quickly. One last thing, for aperitif, we recommend the Pisco Sour! A Peruvian restaurant in Paris that you absolutely have to try.
My Peru 7, Rue Rondelet - 12th arrondissement Reuilly-Diderot Metro Open Tuesday to Saturday from 12pm to 3pm and 7pm to 11pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 5pm
Manko
A classic Peruvian address in the capital, Manko chose to settle on Montaigne Street last year. This restaurant-bar-cabaret welcomes its customers like a five-star hotel with valet parking and 6-foot tall hostesses, you will be served as you deserve. But that's not all, because in the kitchen is the star of Peruvian chefs Gaston Acurio. He will prepare for you the classic ceviche but also its cousins, the tiraditos (which do not contain onions unlike ceviche), Peruvian salads, and even grilled octopus. As for the budget, they remain within reason with a lunch at 35€ and 55€ for dinner. Don't hesitate, go for it!
Manko 15, avenue Montaigne - 8th Franklin D. Roosevelt Metro Open Monday to Friday from 12pm to 3pm and from 7pm to 2am (until 4am on Fridays), Saturday from 8pm to 4am
The Argentines
Volver
Here is a particularly cozy restaurant, whose name evokes both Almodovar and Argentine tango. Here, there are two possibilities: either enjoy some meat in the 6th arrondissement, or have a pizza in the vibrant Bastille district. Because there are two locations under the same name. The added bonus is that the 6th arrondissement restaurant has a gourmet section where you can find local products like dulce de leche, or Alfajores, typical Argentine biscuits filled with dulce de leche. Yum.
Back 18, rue Dauphine - 6th Metro Saint Michel 45, rue de la Roquette - 11th Metro Bastille Open from Monday to Saturday (check the opening hours)
The grillades of Buenos Aires
Attention, this restaurant, victim of its success, is often fully booked! Fortunately, to be able to enjoy it, we can rely on the two consecutive services. Here, people mainly come to taste a delicious red meat served with homemade fries and the famous sauce, chimichurri, typical of Argentina. As for the decor, you will find all the charm of rustic with paintings and guitars. A must-visit.
The Grillades de Buenos Aires 54 Rue du Montparnasse-14th arrondissement Edgar Quinet Metro Monday to Sunday (check opening hours)
Caminito
Located below the trail square, el Caminito pays homage to the colorful street in the famous neighborhood of La Boca in Buenos Aires. People come here with a group of friends to lean on the tightly packed tables in a room with stone walls, and share plates of gourmet tapas, empanadas, or a delicious ceviche. Of course, for the meat lovers, there is also a good beef steak with well-made fries. The bonus: the large terrace that is perfect for sunny days.
Caminito 46 rue de Cléry - 2 e Métro Strasbourg Saint Denis Open from Monday to Saturday
Clasico Argentino
Here are the kings of Argentine empanadas in the capital. This establishment, created by two Argentinians seeking to bring the spirit of South American celebration to the plates of Parisians, offers a range of tailored products for gourmets. These little pastries made with butter dough and filled with a choice of stuffing are gently baked in the oven and enjoyed with the utmost delight. Whether they're filled with meat, fish, cheese, or vegetarian options, it's hard not to succumb to the temptation of the 12 available recipes. And let's not forget about the creamy ice creams or pastelitos with dulce de leche...
Argentinian Classic Check out the addresses and opening hours
Cantina
This is the hidden Argentinian cantina of Canal Saint-Martin, the 2.0 version of Asado Club, previously dedicated to empanadas. Everything is grilled on the parilla, the traditional Argentinian barbecue, from meat to Brussels sprouts. A pronounced and flavorful South American character that excites our taste buds! Melting sandwiches, blood sausage empanadas, chimichurri sauce, tender meats, smoky notes, a true Argentinian crush with some Italian flavors to make it even sexier.
Cantina 1, rue Marie et Louise – 10th Metro Goncourt Open from Wednesday to Sunday (check the hours)
Loca
After Loco, it's Loca! This Franco-Argentinian restaurant represents its founders and stands out from its first location. A cuisine straight from Argentina, cooked by Argentinians with quality products that make our mouths water, all within a warm, festive, and generous Latin culture based on sharing. The daring wine menu only enhances this culinary experience. We savor top-notch imported carne from Argentina, and with options like ojo de bife, bife de chorizo, ribeye, and bife de lomo, the choices are endless. Of course, the famous chimichurri sauce is a must!
Crazy the table 29, rue Lambert - 18th Lamarck Metro From Monday to Sunday (check the timetables)
Unico
A barbecue, Argentine meats, an Argentine chef, a very select selection of Argentine wines, in short, no doubt, it's definitely an Argentine address! The meat straight from Argentina and cooked on charcoal by a parillero is incredibly tender and succulent. We enjoy it with its slightly spicy chimichurri sauce, and grilled vegetables on the griddle. The banana with dulce de leche for dessert adds the wonderful final sweet touch.
Unique 15, Paul Bert Street – 11th Faidherbe Chaligny Metro station Open from Monday to Saturday
The Brazilians
A note
This Brazilian-Japanese restaurant is the first one in the capital and beyond offering an extraordinary cuisine with a thousand flavors, it is a human experience that awaits you. A direct journey to Sao Paulo guaranteed. In a colorful and joyful atmosphere, you can enjoy a refined cuisine of incredible richness. Many Brazilian spices perfectly complement the Japanese specialties, such as yakitoris, miso eggplant, and various Brazilian tapas, including the "pastéis de carne seca" and "dadinhos" of tapioca which are absolutely delicious. Of course, you can't leave without trying a fruity caipirinha!
A note 86, rue Réaumur – 2e Métro Réaumur Sebastopol Open from Monday to Sunday
Itacoa
This restaurant by Brazilian chef Rafael Gomes takes us on a journey thanks to the clever mix of cultures and flavors. Itacoa, a tribute to his native Brazil, emphasizes the world flavors that have influenced the chef, but the Brazilian touches continue and blend perfectly with Asian, Italian, American, and French influences. This culinary map, with Brazil as its main axis, offers a varied, fresh, healthy, light, and seasonal cuisine that makes us want more and more. We especially love the soft and delicious pao de queijo.
Itacoa 185, rue Saint-Denis – 2e Métro Sentier Ouvert du mercredi au dimanche (consultez les horaires)
Les latinos
Tigermilk
This new restaurant in the Sentier neighborhood is already a hit! Its name "Tigermilk" refers to the Peruvian marinade "leche de tigre" which gives its unique taste to ceviche. And precisely, this new spot with nearly 100 seats offers a South American-inspired cuisine that will delight all palates craving Latin flavors! Beyond the fresh products and the pleasant atmosphere, the dishes are offered at unbeatable prices. Between chorizo quesadillas, nachos with melted cheese, and creamy guacamole, it's hard to choose where to start the Latin marathon. For the main course, the delicious ceviche is a must-eat to leave some room for the incredible passion fruit tiramisu. We love the lively and friendly atmosphere.And the two distinct rooms, one large and more classic and one more intimate under a bright glass roof, equipped with a majestic library and velvet banquettes that give this unique touch to the place. A gastronomic journey in Latin America awaits you on Aboukir Street, and we can't wait to see the next venues...
Tigermilk 77 rue d'Aboukir — 2nd Metro Sentier Open from Monday to Sunday (check the schedule)
Le Pachamama
This emblematic placeof 3000m2 spread over 4 floors in the Bastille district has been classified as a historical monument since 1909. The reason ? Its columns that are actually remnants of the Eiffel Tower. With its restaurant with Latin influences, located on the first floor of the building, this establishment impresses. You can taste quesadillas, ceviche or guacamole as an appetizer, and continue with steamed cod with coconut-yuzu-lemongrass emulsion accompanied by Peruvian rice, or Argentine beef churrasco with chimichurri sauce. The food lovers will hesitate between the avocado cream and raspberry shortbread and the salted caramel cheesecake to finish. But we don't stop there! Beyond Latin cuisine, we are immersed in a vibrant and joyful
.Unique decor, designed by Cyril Peret. Leather sofas, stuffed bull head, suspended bulbs and vintage lamps, wood from Bolivian cattle wagons, colorful shutters straight from South America, a 1950s Ferris wheel cabin installed in the winter patio-garden... Each level offers a different atmosphere, and if you like to party, come on Friday and Saturday for lively nights spread between the ground floor and the 4th floor!
