8 Latin American Restaurants in Paris, Ceviche to Churrasco
Latin American food in Paris has a branding problem: too many bars with sombreros on the wall, frozen margaritas and nachos under a blanket of orange cheese, all with suspiciously perfect ratings. The cooks doing it properly are fewer, smaller and much easier to miss.
These 8 Latin American restaurants and food spots in Paris passed our cross-check of Time Out, Michelin, Le Fooding and other trusted sources: Peruvian family cooking, Brazilian barbecue, Argentine grills and Caribbean street food. Hungry for more? See our Spanish food, the African food list, or the burgers and brunch of American food.
Chef Rudy Laine's wood-fired Afro-Caribbean cuisine brings the vibrant flavors of Africa and the Antilles to the banks of Canal Saint-Martin.
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An intimate Brazilian churrascaria in the 11th arrondissement where wood-fired meats and 35-day aged beef take center stage in a warm, convivial setting.
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A pioneering 100% vegan canteen serving Jamaican-inspired plant-based cuisine with Italian influences in a laid-back, eco-conscious setting.
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Step into a lush jungle paradise where South American flavors meet theatrical immersion in one of Paris's most captivating dining experiences.
A family-run Peruvian gem serving authentic coastal specialties like chupe de camarones in a warm, music-filled atmosphere where reservations are essential.
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An intimate 14-seat Argentine bistro where premium aged meats meet French bistronomic finesse in a warm, convivial setting.
A vibrant Caribbean bistro in the 10th arrondissement serving authentic Antillean specialties, from crispy fried chicken to the iconic bokit sandwich.
A vibrant Brazilian street food counter at Marché Saint Quentin serving authentic Bahian flavors through a weekly-changing menu that celebrates traditional recipes.
Where to find Latin American food in Paris
The Latin America tag stretches from Lima to the Antilles, with a stop in Bahia, a Rastafarian vegan canteen and a jungle-themed dining room along the way. Use the filters above by price and neighborhood, and know that most tables are tiny, so booking matters.
Grills, from Brazil to Argentina
Brutos, in the 11th, is a small churrascaria that cooks over wood fire: a 35-day aged côte de bœuf, veal tartare with aioli, a roast chicken on Sundays. Book for Friday to Sunday. Blanca, also in the 11th, has only 14 seats and grills Angus entrecôte and Holstein côte de bœuf with chimichurri from the chef's grandmother's recipes; weekends come with live music.
Peru, and ceviche three ways
Mi Perú, in the 12th, is family-run and famous for its chupe de camarones, a rich prawn soup, along with ceviche and a pisco sour. Reservations are essential. Two more ceviches worth knowing: Blanca's comes with a fruity sauce, and Jungle Palace serves a tropical version. For more small, warm rooms like these, see our cozy restaurants.
Caribbean and street food
On rue des Petites Écuries, Zinga serves Guadeloupean bokits with pikliz, crispy chicken and a house ti-punch. Along the Canal Saint-Martin, Le Maquis by New Soul Food started as a food truck and still cooks braised chicken and attiéké over wood fire. Inside the Marché Saint-Quentin, La Bahianaise changes its Bahian street food menu every week and takes no reservations; our food markets page has more stalls to graze. All three sit among our cheap eats.
Where to look, and two wild cards
The 10th arrondissement has almost half of this list, so start there. Jungle Palace, near the Gare de l'Est, is an immersive jungle dining room with projections and a tropical ceviche, more show than tradition. Jah Jah, by the Le Tricycle team, runs a vegan canteen with Jamaican influences; see our vegan food. Open each place to check its hours, must-try dishes and review summary before you go.