South American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Oakland Park

6 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Gordo's Grill
Gordo's Grill
90/100 (485 ratings)
Restaurants
Peruvian
South American
"Fresh made food. Well seasoned and not spicy. All dishes are great. They give you more when you dine in. Good lunch specials. Usually order the whole..."
Veron Coleman (Billy Ray Valentine)
"I found a diamond in the rough. The rice and beans had good seasonings. The Churrasco is cooked at your preferred temperature. Friendly staff and..."
Alvaro H. Torres
"Just had lunch there and I love this place. The owner helped me with suggestions, very friendly stuff. Excellent place, plenty of parking. The food..."
Ana K
"This is a very good Peruvian chicken joint. There are lots of Peruvian restaurants in South Florida. Most are good. But I feel that many are missing..."
ralph junior
"Wonderful little place that has some great tasty food at great prices. The churrasco steak was divine and flavorful. Definitely recommend checking..."
Ederson Mendez
"You want an inside scoop and a real peruvian combo? Order the Jalea + huancaina sauce vs the tarter sauce and a chicha morada to drink. You are..."
RYAN FROST
"I really enjoyed this place. Fiance and I were looking for something new to try and stumbled of this place after driving by it daily! I'm so glad we..."
Kandice V
"This place was amazing! Their chicken was fantastic, the beans yummy and whatever they do to the rice brought the whole plate together. The plantains..."
Joe Audet
"Finally! a Peruvian Chicken place in fort lauderdale that actually taste like Peruvian style chicken. I am so glad they stay around. I been there..."
Daniel Damian
"I cant believe there isnt a line around the building amazing..."
south florida micro trucks
"Great customer service. It was great the first couple times ordering takeout. This time they started off the experience on the wrong foot, with..."
Tony Lopez
"Good Peruvian food for a good price. Enjoy the chicken offer available when buying any platter. Return every week to try different things. Owners..."
Carlos Lozano
"My absolute favorite lunch spot. I eat here like 2-4 times a week on average. Staff is so nice and eager to please and the food is great! The pollo..."
Elliott Rado
"Holy cow. Or should I say chicken? Either way, it was amazing. Good portion, decent price, amazing flavor. Girlfriend got Civiche and it was fresh..."
Andrew Howard
"Oh my gosh. This place just opened n has the best peruvian food and best customer service ever, i went to this location late at night with my Best..."
Franchesca K. Chacon
"PERUVIAN food without the "gourmet" that is just way too common in Fort Lauderdale. It usually just means higher prices and the same food. The..."
Ralph M. Luciano
Quates Mexican Restaurant
Quates Mexican Restaurant
88/100 (1050 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Spanish
Latin
Mexican
Latin
South American
South American
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Latin
Spanish
South American
Mexican
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"If I was on death row and they asked me what I wanted for my last meal, it would be from this place. It’s excellent! I could eat here every day...."
blackriverfossils
"We had a carrier inspection for a storm loss out in Coconut Creek so on the way back we stopped to enjoy so e Cinco De Mayo good cheer & great food...."
ADJUSTERMAN Public Adjusters
"Wow the best Mexican Pizza in town and the service is A+. I highly recommended this..."
Christopher Dasilva
"If you're looking for a real Mexican restaurant this is the place for you. The food was amazing and delicious.. el personal muy atento los recomiendo..."
Luis Cordero
"Fantastic dinner at Quates Mexican Restaurant to kick off the weekend ! The Manager, Pablo, gave us the best sellers and it was tough to decide as..."
Di
"Surprisingly good Mexican food. I had some Ropa Vieja and a fish taco and my hubby had steak quesadilla. The beef was a little on the salty side for..."
Michael Sindiong
"I was getting a tattoo today at FunHouse tattoo & one of the employees asked if anyone wanted to order from this place, she said the food was amazing..."
Phoenixx Star
"Beyond the glitz of the beachside and downtown restaurants you will find the gritty hoods with some authentic Mexican food. Quates does that well. ..."
Gay Vagabond
"What a wonderful place! The food is great, atmosphere also and the service is excellent :) Vilma made our experience perfect. Thank..."
Živa Lavrinc
"We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch here today. Be sure to try the black bean soup. Restaurant is cozy and clean, staff is friendly and efficient. ..."
Chris Gibson
"I was in the area and decided to stop in. What a great surprise that the food was SO GOOD! Better than most Mexican places I've ever eaten. I had the..."
Elizabeth m
"Um hello, where have you been all my life? Lol jk the food here is amazing it's a great place to bring friends and have a good time. The customer..."
Christiana Fowlin
"From an American perspective I'd say it's the best local spot for Mexican/ Spanish food by far. Fast , great staff , great food, beautiful looking..."
JOHNS POOL SRV.
"10s, 10s, 10s the fullest! Just finished my dinner from here, the fish taco dinner, accompanied by seasoned rice, refried beans, and front of the..."
Aaron J
Salimar Ceviche Bar
Salimar Ceviche Bar
88/100 (973 ratings)
Restaurants
Latin
South American
Seafood
Spanish
Latin
South American
Peruvian
Seafood
Vegan Options
Spanish
Peruvian
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Ceviche
Sit down
Seafood
South American
Peruvian
Latin
Spanish
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The food here is absolutely delicious. Coupled with the great ambience and friendly service, it's a winner. My 8-year old daughter and I popped in on..."
Primrose Thompson
"Food and service are good. Music is terrible and loud. Suggest to the waiter to ask the manager for a softer music while you eat. The answer was that..."
Jose Antonio Del Solar
""Wow, I had such a fantastic experience at this Peruvian restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented, and the service was..."
Alejandro Escalona
"Delicious, fresh Peruvian food. Beautiful restaurant and great service. We've been a few times and have never had a bad meal. The ceviche is one of..."
Amber Scott
"I stopped by yesterday for an early dinner, and boy was I pleasantly surprised. The service was incredibly- ask for Gabby. She was full of menu..."
Kailey Randazzo
"Let me tell you about this joint I went to last Friday night. It's this Peruvian joint on Sunrise, Salimar. Not our first time there, we knew about..."
Martin Vazquez
"I have been going to Salimar every few months for a couple years now, and I regularly order from them on Uber eats. My order is always correct, and..."
K B
"Great place! I've been looking for a good Ceviche/Peruvian place in FTL and this one definitely earned the 5 stars. Great flavor in everything we..."
Beatriz Saldivar
"This was my first time having Peruvian food. I will definitely be going back. The restaurant is clean and inviting. The food and drinks are..."
Cassandra
"Salimar is a quaint ceviche spot in Oakland Park, and let me tell you… the food is amazing. Perfect flavors, clean and fresh food, and an amazing..."
Jessica Dixon
El Calero Restaurant
El Calero Restaurant
87/100 (233 ratings)
Restaurants
South American
Salvadoran
South American
Salvadoran
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
South American
Salvadoran
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
"Friendly staff and delicious food. I ordered to go and it took about 15 minutes to prepare. Next time I'll order on the phone in advance. Regardless,..."
Nour Sabbagh
"If you were nearby El calero, you owe to them to call order everything, take a walk down and & try everything off the menu. They occasionally take a..."
Val C
"Pupusas were fantastic! I tried the mixed bean and steak, cheese, and cheese and shrimp. It’s my new comfort..."
Bradley Thomas
"Delicious in French Salvadori and food. Service was very friendly...."
Nameer
"Great food. It was a nice quiet break in the..."
Vance S
"Best Pupusas in Town and around! Wonderful family restaurant traditional and authentic!! We love it and my kids are fans!! Thank you for your..."
THE BAKER ART
"This place is authentic, the prices are so reasonable especially in this economic climate, the service is friendly and if you're looking for..."
Victor Destephen
"We just had our first meal from here. Delicious!! Pupusas were amazing. The grilled chicken and rice were both so tasty. And the tamarind juice/tea..."
John Guglielmetti
"Best pupusas in the area!! I visit the restaurant often, great food! Affordable prices for everything they have. The servers are very polite and..."
Rony H.
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US Florida
"Great atmosphere! Excellent service. Delicious food!!! Will be coming back in the future when I am in town. Highly..."
Jessica Estrada
"my first time here and I can tell you. food is 😋 delicious. And staff very..."
Armando Chaparro
"a jaja jaja, best pupusas in county! no joke , it's small place and doesn't look that attractive but food is amazing, and it's cheap as..."
kolonac stari
"Food is great. Tamales are delicious, highly..."
Alberto A.
"One of the few authentic Salvadoran restaurants I have found with AMAZING PUPUSAS!!!! and they do treat you like..."
Martin Briseno
"I really love this place... Food is delicious and waitress treat you like family!!! Small but..."
Diana Angelica Rodriguez Cardona
El Guanaco Taqueria Y Antojitos
El Guanaco Taqueria Y Antojitos
84/100 (4126 ratings)
Restaurants
Salvadoran
Vegan Options
Mexican
Spanish
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
South American
South American
Central American
Salvadoran
Central American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Fish
Tapas
Pork
Tacos
Burrito
Tortillas
Fajitas
Juice & Smoothies
Shrimp
Beef
Juice & Smoothies
Sit down
Latin
South American
Mexican
Central American
Salvadoran
Spanish
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Accepts Discover
Table Service
Free off-street parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Wine and Beer
Family style
Gift Cards Available
Dog Friendly
Parking Available
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This was.our first time dining here, what a wonderful experience! I had the Bistec del Res, Chi had the Bistec Cebollado, and we shared the sweet..."
Jeffrey Henley
"Authentic Mexican and Salvadoran Food!! Just delicious!! We had a great meal here yesterday and service was excellent, everyone is so friendly and..."
Richard Cristobal Harris
"Nice little place amazing tacos. Sangria was awful but that’s a personal taste. Everything else was amazing will definitely be..."
Jason Fanning
"This place superceded my expectations. Pulling up and parking in the little plaza, we almost had second thoughts about going inside as the location..."
Michele V
"We had the taco Tuesday for $19.99 p/p. They have all u can eat tacos: chicken, chorizo, carnitas, pastor n beef. Our fav definitely were Pastor n..."
Samantha M-A
"First time here with my husband and everything was beyond delicious!!! Food and drinks were amazing!! And staff was amazing!! I wish I would have..."
Kathy Hernandez
"Small restaurant big flavor! I came here with a friend and it was amazing. I had enchiladas and not only was the presentation beautiful but the..."
delilah bell
"We stopped by this place just to get something small as we had plans elsewhere. It's a small little place with authentic Mexican and Dominican food...."
Steffon
"This is the best hole in the wall I’ve been to yet. The best kept secret..."
Cynthia Robles
"Easy to find small restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Chips and salsa were served before our food, it was addicting! Attentive service and..."
Andrea Au Yeung
La Casita Salvadorena
La Casita Salvadorena
83/100 (1790 ratings)
Restaurants
South American
Central American
Salvadoran
Spanish
Latin
South American
Central American
Salvadoran
Vegetarian Friendly
Spanish
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Pollo Parmesano Chicken Parmesan
Flan De Coco Coconut Flan
Shrimp and Calamari-In a House Sauce
Sopa marinera
Bandeja Paisa
Carne a la parrilla
Michelada
Pupusas De Chicharrón
House Salad
Liver Saltado
Desayuno Nica Con Carne Asada
Chicharrón
Fried Fish Red Snapper
Whole Snapper
Mariscada En Sopa Seafood Soup
Camarones Al Ajillo Garlic Shrimp
Salvadorian Style Shrimp-Made with a Special House Sauce
Horchata Rice Drink
Camarones a La Plancha Grilled Shrimp
Sopa de Costilla de Res
Sit down
South American
Central American
Salvadoran
Latin
Spanish
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"My first time ordering. I wanted to order online and pickup in store but the option wasn't available. They are connected with delivery service apps...."
Jessica Powell
"Great small business that goes out of its way to give you a little slice of El Salvador. The pupusas remind you of the corner pupisa lady that made..."
Jose Torruellas
"I love this place. I forgot how much I loved it until I came back tonight after the gym and remembered again. I have looked all over two counties..."
Sophia R
"We had an excellent tasting Fajita..."
Marcel van den Bosch
"Great staff and great food! Our waitress was very nice and very attentive. The have a $6.99 lunch special with a lot of good options. I ordered the..."
Saltwater Syndicate
"Highly recommend this place. I was looking for something different for lunch and a coworker asked about trying this place. We were both pleasantly..."
Jason Mudry
"What a crazy experience. I could not believe how much food they gave us for so little. Prices are excellent. The soup alone could have fed a family..."
DaBoss Robert
"Oh my goodness the FOOD, the portions, and the service here are incredible!! You're welcomed as soon as you walk in and these people are so genuine...."
Angela Yang
"I have been coming to this restaurants for many years, it is a 5 star restaurant with homemade food, great service, excellent price, all good. They..."
Felipe Wong
"Excellent pupusas and breakfast specials! 👌 Very good food and service. Delicious beverages. The fresh squeezed carrot orange juice is the best!..."
Cow Burger
"Great service, food was delicious and price even better I would..."
Maria Sapicas
"They have delicious latin..."
Juan Blanco
"Fantastic breakfast. Had the chorizo breakfast. Very savory sausage and amazing beans! Great fresh orange juice..."
RICHARD QUADRI
"Excelent Beef soup ! Great for a rainy day ! Among other dishes ! Fried cheese! Etc. Very friendly atmosphere ! Right on Commercial. ..."
Grisel Moreno Martinez
"I really like this restaurant I'm not Salvadorian but to my opinion food is great and authentic, great customer service and friendly staff..."
Natalia Campos
"This restaurant is amazing!! The portions are amazing enormous amounts the pricing is equal to the portions served. This is the first Salvadoren..."
Priscilla Alvarez