South American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Durham

13 restaurant menus in Durham, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Pincho Loco
Pincho Loco
99/100 (566 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Spanish
Latin
South American
Native American
Spanish
Latin
South American
Central American
Native American
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Ice Cream
Café
South American
Latin
Native American
Spanish
American
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Free off-street parking
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Street Parking
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Cheap Eats
"I loved this place! The array of desserts are great & the service could not have been better. The employees were so helpful and cheerful plus the..."
Liz Taylor
"Amazing ice cream! They have tequila and kahlua ice cream as well and do beer floats. Definitely try the tiger tail..."
Jonathan Castro
"Friendly owners, delicious and reasonably priced ice cream, our family's favorite ice cream..."
Sarah Kiser Yelton
"Great place! Owners are very friendly. Thanks..."
Sandy del Cid
"Precioso...todo delicioso....un lugar para disfrutar en..."
Virginia Landaverde
"This place ROCKS!! So..."
Atom Dycus
"EXCELENTES, preparados con el carisma y sabor tropical latino..."
Carlos Eduardo Calderón
"My grandson loves the lime popsicle. He says it’s double..."
Robin Reeves Krause
Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken
Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken
92/100 (670 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Spanish
Latin
Peruvian
South American
Latin
Peruvian
South American
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Salad
Spanish
South American
Peruvian
Latin
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken
Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken
92/100 (241 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Spanish
Latin
Spanish
South American
Peruvian
Peruvian
Latin
South American
Dinner
Lunch
South American
Peruvian
Latin
Spanish
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Taqueria Los Amigos
90/100 (138 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
South American
Central American
Mexican
South American
Central American
South American
Mexican
Central American
Cheap Eats
El Cuscatleco
El Cuscatleco
86/100 (1145 ratings)
Restaurants
Central American
Mexican
Spanish
Latin
South American
Central American
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
South American
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Fajitas
Pork
Sit down
Spanish
South American
Mexican
Central American
Latin
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Guasaca
Guasaca
86/100 (185 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Latin
Latin
South American
South American
Venezuelan
Venezuelan
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Pork
Beef
Salad
Tilapia
Café
Latin
South American
Venezuelan
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"The place to eat in Durham!!!! Omg!!! I love love love the place! Reasonable in price clean establishment! Friendly service! I was quite impressed!..."
Jill Lewis
"Great food, but how about you ditch the styrofoam cups! It'd be great to have more eco-friendly..."
Emmy Grace
"The food was fresh, delicious and would eat there every week if I lived in NC! They need to open a chain in Boca Raton! My daughter is a vegetarian..."
Sharon Barcenas
"This food is DELICIOUSNESS!!! I moved up here from FL and was seriously missing food Latin food...a friend told be about Guasaca and I went: OMG..."
Jessica Duchene
"I love this place. Anytime I can get fresh food at an affordable price is a..."
Natasha Harris Smith
"Guasaca was amazing!!! You can never go wrong with a true Venezuelan arepa. So..."
Karelys Colon
"As a Vegetarian this is one of my go to places. It is always busy, which to me is a great sign that food is going to be good. I crave these sometimes..."
Lori Kramer
"Awesome place to eat. I loved the arepas! Family..."
Damaris Hernandez
"Such good food. Great, friendly place too! ..."
Adrienne Meddock
"Food is sooooooooo delicious! & the Guasaca sauce is..."
Naisha Claiborne
"Great food. Clean and friendly staff. Enjoyed..."
Dandapani Subramanian
"Only 3 options, but a variety of meats and fillings, and very reasonably priced. I will visit..."
Robert Overman
"Great food and friendly staff! We will definitely be back soon!..."
Rachel E Bergman
Luna Rotisserie And Empanadas
Luna Rotisserie And Empanadas
84/100 (401 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Peruvian
Latin
South American
Latin
Central American
South American
Peruvian
Vegetarian Friendly
Central American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Sandwiches
Pork
Beef
Eggplant
Pasta
Salad
Chili
Mac and cheese
Café
South American
Central American
Peruvian
Latin
Full Bar
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
It's A Southern Thing
It's A Southern Thing
81/100 (437 ratings)
Restaurants
South American
American
Vegetarian Friendly
South American
Bar
Pub
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Dumplings
Salad
Wings
Crab
Shrimp and Grits
Pork
Pub
American
South American
Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Amazing food and drinks! Our group split the fried green tomatoes with goat cheese and bacon jam spread. As my entree I went with the shrimp and..."
Brittany Taylor
"Great time at a very cool place. Great food. Mac & cheese, pulled pork, meatloaf was all really good. Loved the jalapeno-honey vinaigrette for the..."
Sharon Hawkins
"Here for NYE currently and this place is amazing. I honestly almost want to keep it secret so it doesn’t get too crazy to try to get a meal on a..."
Andrea Magaña
"Great place to gather with friends and family for the best cocktails and awesome corn fritters. The food is as amazing as the atmosphere. Love this..."
Susie Thomas Watson
"Do not miss putting this on your list of "must try" food experiences in Durham. Great ambiance. Attentive service with excellent recommendations. The..."
Anne Marshall
"Pete and staff are awesome. Food is spectacular and the drinks bring it all together. Don't forget about the..."
Brian Berman
"Had a great brunch , our server was spead a little thin , but never forgot us . It was REALLY busy in there , but no complaints . And we had a..."
James Winfree
"Went there for brunch yesterday. The food was excellent! The staff was very friendly and accommodating. We’ll definitely be going back, and want to..."
Sarah Howerton Peck
"Great food Great space Wonderful staff Pete and Matt have a good thing going! Can't wait to return and try another of their..."
Don Pittman
"Great lunch there today! Loved what they've done with decor, yummy food (lots of options), good service, and affordable for lunch. Can't wait to come..."
Heather Bennett
"As a southerner myself I’m pretty picky with southern cuisine and I literally could not find anything I didn’t like eating here. The hush puppies..."
Shelly Dietrich
"We will definitely be back!!! Best seafood boil we've ever had. The beer was cold, the atmosphere was very cool. You have to try their signature..."
Melissa Mark Manning
Makus Empanadas
Makus Empanadas
80/100 (1155 ratings)
Quick Bites
Argentinean
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Spanish
Latin
South American
Spanish
Argentinean
Latin
South American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Beef
Salad
Fast food
Latin
South American
Argentinean
Spanish
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Reservations
Dog Friendly
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This was my first time eating empanadas from here. I got the beef empanadas which are supposed to be the most popular, and the sweet corn. I wasn’t..."
Luna Hugs
"Great empanadas. The baked crust was great and not nearly as heavy as I'm used to empanadas being, and in the little letters stamped into the..."
Eliza Biehl
"SO yummy. Got a veggie one (pictured) and ham and cheese one. 10/10 would go back! Small but filling! Good price! PS: they bake a letter into the..."
Kimberlin Schmidt
"Cleanliness 5/5. Food prep was done with gloves, which were then taken off and new ones put on by staff when handling money in between serving our..."
John Morris
Sarah's Empanadas
Sarah's Empanadas
79/100 (650 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
South American
Mexican
Spanish
Latin
South American
Lunch
Sit down
Mexican
Latin
Spanish
South American
Seating
Takeout
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Great food and great service will definitely go back. Their empanadas are the..."
Melissa Tegnelia
"Literally my favorite all time lunch place in the RTP area since 1997. Sarah is a local treasure and the food is excellent. Personal favorites are..."
Steve Celestini
"eat empanadas there, or take 'em and bake 'em.... either way they are awesome. and the soups and the beans and the rice... and holy moly the..."
James Waldo
"Delicious food, exceptional service, great atmosphere and can't beat the price..."
Monica J Molina
"Love Sarah and hers Empanadas they are the best..."
Sarka Knoflickova Leli
"I love the Spinach and cheese..."
Toya Wall
"Great food, pleasant staff, homey atmosphere. I looked up food and saw empanadas—couldn’t resist. Upon entering I was greeted and offered a..."
Victor-Alan Weeks
"Friendly family owned business. The empanadas and the plantains were both..."
OT Dev
"Empanadas were very good. Good fried sweet bananas. Arepa was so- so, more like a pancake than a cornmeal..."
Hal Sandick
"Quite possibly the best empanadas I've ever tasted! We visited Eno Fest in Durham where we tried a chicken and cheese empanada which was already..."
HallWay Video Productions
"Love this place. If it’s your first time, make sure you give the desert empanadas a try. Everything is delicious and so glad a restaurant like this..."
Brendon Loxton
"Interesting mix of central American foods. Was pleasantly surprised when they had gazpacho last time I was..."
Jim Elliott (RapidEye)
Bamboo Grill
78/100 (168 ratings)
Restaurants
Chilean
Chinese
South American
Chilean
Chinese
South American
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Chinese
South American
Chilean
Dinner
Lunch
Stir Fry Japanese
76/100 (34 ratings)
Restaurants
Deli
Soups
American
South American
Central American
Soups
Deli
South American
Central American
American
Breakfast
American
Soups
South American
Deli
Central American
Breakfast
Blue Corn Cafe
Blue Corn Cafe
75/100 (623 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Spanish
Latin
Caribbean
Vegetarian Friendly
South American
Cuban
Spanish
Central American
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Latin
South American
Central American
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Bistec Milanesa
Flautas
Veggie Queso with Goat Cheese
Milanesa de Pollo
Fajitas
Strawberry Cheesecake
Sandwiches
Vegan Fajitas
Chicken Wings
Fish Tacos
Cuban Sandwich
Maduros
Beef
Platanos Fritos
Enchiladas Con Mole
Pollo Milanesa
Tostones
Salad
Tres Leches
Cuban Sandwich
Fish
Guacamole Appetizer
Fried Plantains
Tapas
Island Nachos
Fish Taco
Black Bean Tortas
Tacos
Plantain Sampler
Flan
Sit down
Spanish
South American
Mexican
Central American
Latin
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Very good, very healthy food, with flavors that come from main ingredients thoughtfully combined, rather than a generic salty or sugary..."
Philindo Marsosudiro
"Great food and great service. Staff and management treat you like family. If you haven’t been to Blue Corn Cafe then you’re missing one of the..."
Norman James
"The food is outstanding and always perfectly prepared. The staff is friendly and very attentive. Great selection beer also. We love the place..."
Jay Davis
"I love this place! The food is consistently delicious and the service is great. Highly recommend..."
Dyana Sardina Paredes
"Food was delicious, service was amazing and the $10 margarita pitchers made the day!! Great place all..."
Paula Peach Evans
"Excellent food and very nice staff!! I recommend it to..."
Nathan Evans
"The staff and owners of Blue Corn are so wonderful and attentive. They really do their best to let you know you are welcome and valued! The food is..."
Toni Stevens
"The energy here is really lovely and the food delicious. The staff is kind. I eat here regularly. We are lucky to have them in..."
Laurece West
"First time dining and will return. Excellent service! Great atmosphere. Great music choice and not extremely loud. Very attentive! We never had to..."
Angie Combs
"Another great meal last night - and the two servers and the hostess working last night were wonderful, friendly, personable. Eating at Blue Corn is..."
Raewyn Chavez
"This is an excellent place to eat. The food was amazing and..."
Regenea Gibson
"Ate here for the first time today. Cannot say enough how delicious the food was! For a vegetarian like myself there were so many options!!! Can't..."
Megan Avig Mott
"Comfortable atmosphere, very friendly and attentive staff. The food was well prepared and tasty. The Roasted Pork Barbacoa was a hit with my..."
Nancy Eisenhuth Sawaya
"So consistently good! Always warm friendly service and the food is..."
Julia Webb-bowden