Looking to satisfy your appetite for Latin American fare?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Latin American spots around Pittsburgh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.
1. Chicken Latino
Topping the list is Chicken Latino. Located at 155 21st St. in Strip District, the Latin American and Peruvian spot is the highest rated Latin American restaurant in Pittsburgh, boasting four stars out of 184 reviews on Yelp.
Owned by Peruvian natives, the menu offers Peruvian, Mexican and American options. Cooked in a wood-fired brick oven imported from Peru, the Pollo a la Brasa is chicken marinated and seasoned with spices including cumin, garlic, cilantro and dried Peruvian chilles and served with black beans and rice. Wash it all down with a traditional Peruvian Inka Cola, a fruity drink with hints of coconut, banana and pineapple.
The restaurant also has entertainment on select nights like salsa dancing.
Yelper Will L. said, "The food didn't take long to come out, and it smelled and tasted great. We got some roasted chicken and an order of fried sweet plantains. It looked like a good amount, but we were able to put it all down because it was delicious. I'll definitely want to come back next time I'm in the area."
2. La Feria
Next up is Shadyside's La Feria, situated at 5527 Walnut St. With four stars out of 99 reviews on Yelp, the Latin American and Peruvian spot has proven to be a local favorite.
The BYOB spot, which serves mainly Peruvian cuisine, offers appetizers (three empanadas), salads (black bean with onions marinated in an aji and vinegar sauce) and main dishes like ropa vieja that has shredded beef with onions and tomatoes or arroz tapado, which includes ground beef, olives, raisins and tomato picadillo layered with garlic rice.
The restaurant also sells Peruvian clothing and folk art.
3. Bea Taco Town
Central Business District's Bea Taco Town, located at 110 Smithfield St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Mexican and Latin American spot 4.5 stars out of 24 reviews.
Offering authentic Mexican fare, is serves traditional fare like tacos, burritos and enchiladas with a dozen different meat choices. Yelpers recommend the OMG Tacos that come with a choice of flank steak or pork topped with sautéed nopales (cactus), pico de gallo, guacamole and pineapple with a side of charro beans. Or opt for the Ranchero burrito that contains rice, beans, guacamole, sour cream and a choice of meat topped with chipolte salsa, queso fresco and cilantro.
