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

11 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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El Ceviche
El Ceviche
92/100 (497 ratings)
Restaurants
Peruvian
Seafood
Spanish
Peruvian
Latin
Caribbean
Seafood
South American
Spanish
Latin
Caribbean
South American
Dinner
Lunch
Ceviche
Sit down
Spanish
Seafood
South American
Caribbean
Peruvian
Latin
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Great portion and price for shrimp ceviche. Also got a half side salad that was larger than most full house salads I see at other restaurants. If you..."
George Menihtas
"We had gone to Francesco’s the night before and noticed the sign. Thought it looked good, went there the next night. Wonderful flavors and service...."
Les Raconteurs
"This restaurant is amazing! The service was great, the food was amazing, and the portion size for each dish was huge! I highly recommend it! We will..."
Kristen Koch
"I got the Lomo a lo macho and it was deliciously amazing. The beef was flavorful and tender, the shrimp was delicious, and the plantains were cooked..."
Jethro S
"Good food reasonable prices. Mom and Pop atmosphere. Small restaurant. We split the roasted pork dinner. Beer was ice cold. Don't know what was..."
Jay Thompson
"A place with humble appearance but the food and service are Amazing. No words can describe the delicious taste of their fresh food, portion are big...."
OLINKA DEL RIO
"Absolutely love this place! Was recommended years ago by a coworker and Peruvian cardiologist! As a lone dinner I am always treated as though I was a..."
Miranda Brown
"Family business, the seafood is out of this world!! Everything perfectly cooked with amazing spices and the food is very traditional. They have meat..."
Yahia Elmekawy
"Food was amazing! whenever I visit a town i always look for a nice cuban restaurant to satisfy my appetite and el cerviche did not disappoint! 20..."
Jason Francois
"Excellent Peruvian food! Very authentic (I'm Peruvian), and masterfully crafted and perfected flavors and seasoning. I will warn that it was quite a..."
Stephie D
"This place may seem like a hole in the wall but that's just the awkward strip mall location. The food is top notch. My daughter was disappointed they..."
Krystal Almarales
"The best ceviche for the price in Sarasota. Believe me, I know ceviche because I love it, eat it everywhere, and make it myself. Cute, busy,..."
Jocelyn Shearer
"What a great spot! Food was delicious. Staff was helpful, he made great..."
Virginia Tsai
"Staff are very friendly. Excellent service. Food is superb!!! A must for your sophisticated..."
Lor Flores
"What an awesome little gem! I was truly not expecting to be wowed when we pulled in to the parking lot or even walked in the front door. It is a very..."
Jennifer Sanchez
"Very very very good good. Super fresh and great..."
Jack Pysz - Redco
"Absolutely delicious! Arroz chaufa de pollo with the green salsa on top. The green salsa is what I added but the dish without is still the best!!!..."
Lorena Gomez
"This food is fantastic I feel like I’m in Cuba or Peru I never dreamed that Sarasota can ever taste as good I’ve lived here for over 30 years..."
Nigel Corcho
"My favorite Peruvian place… where to start? Lomo saltado the best I've ever had!! The amazing ceviche! I also love it with tostones paradero Jalea..."
Yelenis Duarte
Brasa & Pisco
Brasa & Pisco
91/100 (439 ratings)
Restaurants
Peruvian
Latin
South American
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Cheesecakes
Ceviche
Shrimp
Beef
Donuts
Salad
Calamari
Tuna
Calamares
Cheesecake
"Went for lunch there. They have a well appointed dining area with a full bar and lounge. Great food and daily specials. Today I had the quarter..."
Chuck Mosca
"Don't let the strip mall location fool you - this place is the real deal. Not only is this the best Peruvian food in the area, it just might be the..."
Jim MrFoodie
"We had a group of 8 and the service was flawless. The food came out on time, warm with a great presentation. The desert were the perfect topping..."
Gena Allison
"Outstanding fresh innovative local food with a Latin twist. The tuna ceviche in a pineapple was absolutely amazing! Great prices and service! Highly..."
Barbara Hutchinson
"Food was good and well seasoned. Courteous servers. If you like Peruvian food or want to try it, I recommend..."
Richard Olson
"Amazing food and relaxing atmosphere. The presentation was really good as well. We had the ceviche and this will be my new favorite place to come for..."
Joshua Mock
"The food was good. The atmosphere was nice with live music for most of the night. We plan on going back. However the service was inconsistent. We..."
david johnson
"Excellent Peruvian Restaurant. Good service, superb food. Good ambiance. Great..."
Ali Tahiri
"Amazing food, wonderful experience. The owner was welcoming and kind. The calamari was fresh and delicious. My shrimps were cooked to perfection and..."
RG S
"Came here for a date night. Table was set with a theme for our reservation. We were served quickly and experienced fitting live music for our..."
Konrad Losiak
"Love this restaurant in three way. One the food is amazing I have a taste for it now. 2 The staff is great never have to ask about a refill always..."
Reign Reaux
"Amazing Peruvian cuisine and full bar. A must..."
Brad Ayres
"This is by far the best Peruvian food in town. We have came here 6+ times and food has always been amazing. This is a great place for weekend to grab..."
Kevin Mccann
"What a way to start the new year! I loved everything here. The baked chicken is unreal, but their seafood and civiche look extraordinary as well. We..."
Andrew Steiner
"FIVE STARS -- Wholehearted recommendation! This is a great family-owned Peruvian restaurant. It has very good and interesting cocktails (beet juice..."
Michael Neal
"After whole load of Monday at work this place has made my day! Just wonderful! The food is exquisite! Unique as well! Go bold with your choice from..."
Artur Selitskiy
"First visit was pleasant. Discovered they have a really great happy hour. Nice drink specials and delicious ceviche! Definitely coming back to..."
Steve DiNenna
Peruvian Grill
Peruvian Grill
90/100 (818 ratings)
Restaurants
Latin
Seafood
South American
Latin
South American
Peruvian
Gluten Free Options
Spanish
Peruvian
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Ceviche
Corvina
Fish
Shrimp
Fried rice
Beef
Salad
Calamari
Mussels
Calamares
Chowder
Sit down
Latin
Seafood
South American
Peruvian
Parking Available
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Reservations
Accepts Discover
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The location is small, the seating area has a bit of South American decor but you come here for the amazing flavors and friendly attentive service. ..."
Mark Lillis
"I would give this place a 10 out of 10 rating. Everything is perfect, especially as a member of the exclusive Five Stars Car Club. I want to express..."
J M
"Lunch today was a relaxed atmosphere and great service! Excellent calamari with onion relish! Seafood ceviche was delicious as well. Will definitely..."
Lauri Getz
"Amazing Latin food! So delicious every time I’ve eaten here. People are friendly & helpful. Will keep coming back for..."
Cecilia Lopez
"I placed my order over the phone, the employee was very polite and the wait was about 30 minutes. The restaurant itself was nice and clean. I ordered..."
Nicole S.
"One of the best restaurants in Sarasota! The wait staff recommended a fantastic meal made with fresh local ingredients. I will definitely be back..."
Abraham Moreno-Riano
"A good addition to the Peruvian culture restaurant. My mother enjoyed her fish dish. I thought it's a $ restaurant but it seems more like $$ base on..."
sonny dinh
"Lunch at the Peruvian Grill was delicious! I ordered the Monday lunch special and hubby ordered a beef dish. We were both very happy with our meals!..."
Kimberly Schwettman
"I'm not from Florida, but whenever I visit, I always have to make a trip to this restaurant! The Staff is super attentive and kind and the food is..."
Vi T
"Impressed with this charming restaurant! Fresh, authentic, and very delicious Peruvian food. Steak dishes we ordered were juicy and tender with lots..."
Estera Milian
"Really delicious food! I think they need a better location but it's worth finding for a good alternative to the same old..."
Michael Merz
"If you’re looking for an authentic Peruvian experience, this is the best place you can find by FAR. I have nothing but great things to say about..."
Mitchell Barnes
"Fantastic experience here. We waited for the restaurant to open and had the first table of the day. Service was fantastic and quick food was..."
Eero Mauerman
"My friend and I were in search of a place for dinner in sarasota. We originally started out wanting to try a Brazilian restaurant on Clark rd but..."
Sheryl Unwin
"The food was so delicious and the waitress was professional and attentive . We liked our food and the service . After the beach this is the place to..."
J. Paola Lopez
"My first experience in Peruvian restaurant. Can't remember the name of food. My Peruvian friend said it's so ....... authentic and..."
Rexx Wei
"AMAZING! I go for lunch, maybe once a week. Service is always welcoming, and the FOOD is just so tastefully..."
Cassandra Shahid
Selva University Town Center
Selva University Town Center
89/100 (303 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Latin
South American
Peruvian
Spanish
Peruvian
Latin
South American
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Peruvian
Latin
Spanish
South American
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
Mi Sitio Colombian Restaurant
Mi Sitio Colombian Restaurant
84/100 (1557 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Vegetarian Friendly
Latin
South American
Colombian
Spanish
Latin
South American
Colombian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Sit down
South American
Colombian
Spanish
Latin
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Cheap Eats
"Just delicious 🤤 Everything is so tasty. Great service and nice atmosphere. I came here several times but this time I was amazed by the appetizer:..."
Fatima Konkel
"This restaurant was suggested to us by a Colombian acquaintance and we are so glad we listened to his recommendation! The service was amazing. The..."
Mignon
"Hidden gem for out of towner's, solid and consistent Colombian food staple for locals. Prices are affordable, while the food is always fresh and..."
Gabriel Morgan
"Absolutely incredible! Great food, great service and a wonderful atmosphere. My favorite new..."
Eric Glumpe
"Awesome food and excellent, warm..."
Koushik Sinha
"I always love to eat in a good Latin American restaurant. We’ll, this Colombian restaurant was delicious. I had the whole fried tilapia with rice..."
Veronica Fernandez Miller
"Great staff! Amazing food with great..."
Lial0909 Sanchez
"The food was great and so was the service. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone not just Colombians food lovers but for any one who has..."
Gilberto Ramirez
"Second time ordering from this place and I actually went in to pick up this time. Service was excellent! Food is amazing and very authentic. We love..."
Simeon Das
"Great food and excellent service. Enjoyed all the food we..."
Claudio Rodriguez
"Great family run Colombian restaurant. Good food. Meat terms to be cooked well done, UNLESS one requests it otherwise. Friendly attentive..."
Ali Tahiri
"Stopped in randomly wanting to try something new while in the area for lunch. I was very happy to see a small family owned business be so busy! The..."
Tania Cardona
"Delicious homemade food ! Pan de bono is so delicious. Cheese, guava, dulce de leche or Nutella ! They make them all..."
Judy Gonzalez
"So, so yummy!! Fantastic Colombian food at such reasonable prices. The friendliest & sweet wait staff. To go orders, large orders for group parties-..."
kim blair
"The place is really nice,the prices are a little expensive and most of the time is pretty full you so don't get a really good customer..."
Benjamin Valdes
"Busy, high-energy restaurant with tasty food. I hadn't tried Mi Sitio before, and I just happened to be passing by and hungry, so I decided to give..."
Stephanie Daige
"Excellent food, very affordable, very fast service! Many options! Breakfast, lunch or dinner, or just a quick bite. Very friendly..."
Rosa Payson PA
Huanchaco Grill
Huanchaco Grill
83/100 (579 ratings)
Restaurants
Peruvian
South American
South American
Peruvian
South American
Peruvian
Maemi Peruvian Restaurant
Maemi Peruvian Restaurant
83/100 (876 ratings)
Restaurants
Latin
South American
Peruvian
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Spanish
Peruvian
Latin
Seafood
South American
Spanish
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Beef
Ceviche
Sit down
Spanish
Seafood
South American
Peruvian
Latin
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Enjoyed the fish and shrimp ceviche and arroz chaufa with beef. Very good fried yuca and chicken empanadas. The place could be a little..."
Fernando P.
"I recently ate here and had the papa a la huancaina and anticuchos and both were exceptional. I could easily have been sitting in a restaurant in..."
Boy Sherman
"Authentic Peruvian Food. I had Arroz y Mariscos. (Rice and seafood)..."
Darlene Monroe
"The food was delicious, I recommended the Leche De tiger best ceviche I ever tasted. Plus the Arroz De marisco.here is the three I enjoyed.People are..."
Adela Sanchez
"Went with my dad for lunch. We got a fish ceviche, a ceviche mixto, and a jar of chicha morada. Everything was really good, the service was amazing,..."
Cesar Valencia
"Leche de Tigere and Lomo saltado. Enough said. Take bites of it and have to slow down to savor it. Do a happy dance with every bite...."
Jose Roque
"I was so happy to encounter this quaint little spot. The service was welcoming and prompt. I had not had Pollo Saltado for some time and was..."
Anita Smith
"The best peruvian restaurant in town. A must try! I had their Seco de carne with Tacu Tacu. Absolutely..."
Diego A
"The food is exceptional 😋! The best of all the other Peruvian Restaurants in our area. The place is small and it gets crowded. The staff needs to..."
Steve Constantine
"Very good charcoal cooked chicken with white or green sauce. Fried Yuca and garden salad. It's all very tasty with good prices. Great deserts,..."
Steve chapin
El Patio Latino
El Patio Latino
82/100 (639 ratings)
Restaurants
Latin
South American
Peruvian
Seafood
Peruvian
Latin
South American
Dinner
Lunch
Ceviche
Paella
Fish
Sit down
Latin
South American
Peruvian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Their food and environment is authentic. They have the best Chicha drink in town. I am Peruvian and this is my go to place. The staff is super..."
Louie Arecco
"Nice place to enjoy authentic peruvian dishes .Way better then other in town reasonable pricing options and fast s nd friendly..."
M86
"A good Peruvian choice. We stopped in tonight for dinner and were impressed as soon as we walked in. I give the décor an A+, someone has a real..."
Art
"Very charming. Came in just for the yucca and plantain sides. The Peruvian sauce they have is really, very good. The yucca and plantains also good...."
Rachel E. W.
"I love El Patio Latino. The rotisserie chicken special is such a good deal and the food is delicious! I've only ever had positive experiences..."
CDB
"Like the food, but the atmosphere is "hot, clammy" and not conducive to enjoyment.. The restaurant is dark and the temperature seems to be an issue...."
Cookiedessert
"Cute old world style decorations abound with leather menus and flickering lamps. Feels cozy with a distinctive South American vibe. Food is solid and..."
Soo Chin
"I had the absolute pleasure of dining at El Patio Latino, and I must say it was an unforgettable experience. The authenticity of the Peruvian cuisine..."
Veronica Manes, Realtor
"Best restaurant we’ve tried since we moved to Florida. From the appetizer (Papa a la Huancaina) to the Seafood Paella and even the desserts were..."
Olga Chica
"We’ve always enjoyed the food at this place when we used to come here about 10 yrs ago. We wonder why we didn’t come back sooner. They have..."
JNG Hazelnut
"Revised. 12/09/2023 Since the last time I was here service has improved and food is just as delicious. Thank you for the improvement. Latin touch..."
Guillermo Hidalgo Jr
"Great restaurant, extremely good service, we loved everything and the paella💜(you can ask for salt if needed, was great for me, but my partner..."
Amelie Wagner
"The best Peruvian food in town. If you want to have a taste of Peru, this is the place you need to go. The food is very..."
Ariana Sifuentes
"Real quiet. Food is excellent. Plenty of choices if some dishes appear too adventurous. My wife and I enjoyed the meal. Wine and beer..."
Bill Cromie
"Love this family run spot. Many of the recipes are made from scratch and it shows. I ate the chicken which was extremely tender and juicy. The green..."
Ben “Order Up”
"Oh My Lanta! Stopped here for lunch because I saw the sign said Peruvian food, and I’m willing to try anything once. Can you say Yummm…. ..."
Deborah Wilks
"My brother talked me into going here. We had the whole rotisserie chicken, salad, soup and fries. All were really good, especially the salad , fries..."
KGBkim
"Everything was very delicious. I can only recommend it to..."
Gabor Oltyan
"One of the best Peruvian restaurants I’ve ever been in US. Just..."
Leonardo Reis
"The food is extraordinarily delicious. Perfect to every bite. Definitely recommend. The service was excellent and location had an awesome decor...."
DaChanster PutiPuerco
"Lovely experience. Took my parents here for the first time and they were impressed. My son got the fried rice and my mom said it was the best she’s..."
R. Watson
Peperonata Pasta & Empanadas
Peperonata Pasta & Empanadas
80/100 (224 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
South American
Argentinean
Italian
South American
Argentinean
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Pesto
Café
Italian
South American
Argentinean
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Just went to check out the new store and restaurant!! Amazing!! Love all the pasta and raviolis, and can't wait to try the gnocchi for the first..."
Sara
"Yuuuuuummmm!. The fresh pasta is DELICIOUS!!! You can't compare their fresh pasta to any other pasta. Their empanadas are amazing. All of their food..."
Jackie
"Outstanding empanadas and fresh pasta. Although the empanadas are Argentine and I was looking for Chilean, these are very close, after all, the two..."
Steven DuPouy
"Honemade pasta?!?!? Yes I am in. Farmers market site displayed many various pastas, raviolis, and old school pizza like my grandparents use to make..."
Tina M.
"empanadas were delicioso! staff was also super friendly and attentive. great foreign staff here for a wonderful place :) I was doing homework outside..."
Hydroxing
"Great staff and great food! Definitely worth stopping in and trying their stuff, I have yet to be..."
Brandon Terrill
"Best empanadas and arepas around!!!! We always love seeing everyone!! Especially Ruben! He's always so sweet and..."
Tee
"Wonderful Argentine empanadas, and the owner, Paula, was an absolute sweetheart. If we move to Sarasota, this will be our regular stop for lunch. The..."
MoonCoach TM Silvia Pancaro
"AMAZING empanadas and at a fabulous price! Easy to bring home and heat up a quick and delicious dinner for the family. So glad we found this little..."
Stephany Harris
"THE BEST empanadas I have ever had - made with Love. The spicy chicken and cheese & onion are my favorites but if you put any of them in front of..."
Love Love
"Happened to spot this place on Bite Squad and what a delight! My friend grew up in Venezuela so we are always looking for empanadas. How delicious!..."
Cheryl Heggemeier
"For years now the best empanadas and fresh pastas to be found in SW Florida. The empanadas are remarkable in their thin, delicious pastry wrap and..."
G. A.
Mi Tierra Restaurant
Mi Tierra Restaurant
79/100 (786 ratings)
Restaurants
Caribbean
South American
Cuban
Colombian
South American
Colombian
Cuban
Central American
Venezuelan
Spanish
Latin
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Pork
Beef
Sit down
South American
Central American
Colombian
Cuban
Venezuelan
Free off-street parking
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"The restaurant Mi tierratieen Colombian food the dish I ate is called Picada Mi Tierra is for two people, I recommend them more if they are very..."
Francis Gamboa
"We decided to stop on our way to the airport and found this delicious spot for lunch. We had the Palomilla Steak and the Chicken. The servers were..."
Josh Zumsteg
"The people in here are very friendly very hospitable, the food is amazing good authentic Colombia 🇨🇴 a very good taste of the Caribbean when..."
Rafael Nunez2
"The food was amazing. I’m sad that we found this hidden gem on our last day. The empanadas and the sauce was a hit. We also had the meals of..."
Sandra Rodriguez
"Yes!!! Get the churrasco its so good o pan con bistek. The batidos are so on point anf the service was..."
Silvia Nunez
"My first time here. Ordered the mondongo soup, a hearty Colombian beef tripe soup. Well seasoned, savory, generous pieces of beef and tripe. Flavor..."
Paul K
"This has become a family tradition everytime we go to Sarasota and visit!!! Food is wonderful and not to pricey. Authentic Columbian/ Cuban..."
Jessica Diaz
"The food is very good, authentic and long established restaurant. Not fancy but clean. Love this..."
Bali Andrews
"I enjoyed the Cuban sandwich and I’d say it really..."
Adan Hernandez
"Large menu and relatively cheap prices. My steak was overcooked; however, my friend’s dish was absolutely amazing! Definitely a place to check out..."
Tyler Brown (TampaTraveler)
"Mondongo is very good. Tasty and Big..."
Vlad B
"The Food was Delicious!!! Need to try it. Gracias Mi..."
Isaac Vasquez
"Ordered a Cuban and loved it. Friendly service, well decorated inside, and was ready quickly at a very reasonable..."
Patrick Odell
"One of the best empanadas I have eaten. Best chicharrones..."
C Her
Paramo Coffee Shop
Paramo Coffee Shop
79/100 (415 ratings)
Restaurants
South American
Venezuelan
South American
Venezuelan
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
South American
Venezuelan
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch