Latin American
restaurants are plentiful in the Saint Paul-Minneapolis area.
The Minnesotan cities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis offer a wide array of Latin American restaurants which variously feature the traditional cuisines of the Caribbean, Central America and South America. Whether you're craving chile Relleno in Saint Paul or hankering for an Ecuadorean soda in Minneapolis, you can find all these and more at family-owned local restaurants.
La Colonia
Located in Minneapolis, La Colonia Restaurant specializes in Ecuadorean and Colombian cuisines. In addition to a wide variety of traditional foods from Ecuador and Colombia, La Colonia also offers imported soda drinks from these countries.
La Colonia Restaurant
2205 Central Avenue Northeast
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-4146
lacoloniarestaurant.com
El Meson
El Meson describes itself as a Spanish-Caribbean bistro, and serves hearty food and wine based in the Spanish cuisine, Caribbean food and the Spanish-influenced culinary traditions of the Caribbean islands. The decoration of the bistro is rustic, and diners can choose from tables or booths. El Meson hosts live flamenco music and dancers on some nights, and offers vegetarian options and smaller meal portions for children.
El Meson
3450 South Lyndale Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55408-4151
(612) 822-8062
elmesonbistro.net
La Hacienda Restaurant
Offering authentic Mexican cuisine as well as food from Peru and El Salvador, La Hacienda is located in southwestern Saint Paul. The menu features traditional Mexican foods as well as seafood dishes and imported Mexican drinks.
La Hacienda Restaurant
2467 7th Street West
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 699-3213
Salsa a la Salsa
Salsa a la Salsa is a Mexican grill located in Minneapolis. The menu includes such authentic Mexican staples as chile Rolleno and pork carnitas. Burritos and enchiladas are some of the most popular menu items at Salsa a la Salsa. Other less typical menu options include the "mixiotes de pollo," which uses cactus strips and banana leaves.
Salsa a la Salsa
1420 Nicollet Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 813-1970
salsaalasalsa.com
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