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Reviews
Chakana - Michelin Standard Peruvian in London Fields
Could Chakana be London's best Peruvian restaurant? More than just another on-trend eating house in the capital, Amaranta Wright finds world…
Reviews
Pachamama - Chic Peruvian-British Fusion
Nestled in a Marylebone basement, you’d be forgiven for failing to spot Pachamama as you pass. If…
Reviews
Chicama: Peruvian dining with a modern twist
Stepping off the bustling King’s Road into beautiful Chicama, you are met with a soft pink interior…
Reviews
Zapote: elegant Mexican dining in London
Located in vibrant Shoreditch, Zapote provides a beautiful space, dedicated service and an…
Reviews
'Paella' by Omar Allibhoy
In his self-confessed love letter to Valencia, Chef Omar Allibhoy unveils his passion for Spain…
Top 10s...
10 Latino Places to Take your Valentine
For us Latinos, having a great Valentine's Day date is a must - a chance to impress your date…
Top 10s...
Top 10 Argentine Eateries in London
Brits have been importing Argentine beef since the early-twentieth century and the UK is now the…
Recipes
Mexican
Home Recipe #1: Oscar’s Mexican Pozole
In this Latino Life series, we showcase Latin home chefs who are spicing up the culinary scene here…
Mexican
Cristina's Stuffed Poblano Peppers
We all know that chillies are a staple of Mexican cuisine, but they’re normally an ingredient to…
Spanish
Omar's 'Huevos a la Flamenca'
This traditional Andalusian dish can be prepared in a snip and is ideal for chucking in whatever…
Brazilian
Luciana Berry's Picanha Assada
Are you ready for barbecue days? We are! (despite the freezing this spring). This video recipe is…
Reviews
Interviews
Mexican
From Mexico to Marylebone: An Interview with Culinary Wunderkind…
Adriana Cavita, the prodigious Mexican chef who previously worked at El Bulli and Pujol, is bringing the authentic flavours of Mexico to London at…
Food
Wine and Song from the Pampas
Pampas Wines have been importing wines from Argentina to the UK for nearly 20 years. This niche company imports top quality wines combined with good…
Features
Gnocchi Day: A South American Story
Why do people eat gnocchis on 29th of each month in Argentina, Paraguay, and…
Cupuaçu: Brazil's Alternative to Chocolate
Forget cocoa, meet cupuaçu, a brand new contender in the arena of chocolate…
In Praise of The Bandeja Paisa
Latinolife’s Latina Cook basks in the glory of a full Colombian Breakfast
LATIN FLAVA – The bloom and burst of London’s…
From Peruvian and Mexican haute cuisine to Colombian and Venezuelan street food…
Reviews
Chicama: Peruvian dining with a modern twist
Stepping off the bustling King’s Road into beautiful Chicama, you are met with a soft pink interior and bouncy background music. With innovative cuisine and attentive service, Chicama is a wonderful dining experience.
MADE IN BRASIL
Located in the heart of Camden Town, Made in Brasil aims to bring the best…
In-depth Interviews
COVID STORIES: Fabian, a London Survivor
Fabian Cataño is a London surviver. In 2005 Fabian was badly injured in the 7/7 bombings, but came back from 2 years of rehabilitation to build his cafe in Seven Sisters indoor market. In March 2020 Fabian spent 30 days in ICU with COVID, after which doctors, with little hope, told the family they had to switch off the machines; he would breathe or die. He breathed. When Fabian emerged from hospital he found the developers dismantling his extractors and, without consultation, closing down the market and his business. But Fabian carried on, and now runs his highstreet restaurant El Botellón Latino, which exudes as much life as he does!
Tayrona - Colombia
Colombia's version of the Full English Breakfast, with a Spanish, Afro-…
MADE IN BRASIL
Located in the heart of Camden Town, Made in Brasil aims to bring the best…
By Cuisine
Top 10s...
Top 10 Argentine Eateries in London
Brits have been importing Argentine beef since the early-twentieth century and the UK is now the second-largest import market for Argentine wine. From fine-dining to street food venues, delis to takeaways, we picks our favourite establishments dedicated to Argentina’s culinary diversity.
Reviews
Chakana - Michelin Standard Peruvian in London Fields
Could Chakana be London's best Peruvian restaurant? More than just another on-trend eating house in the capital, Amaranta Wright finds world class cuisine from the Inca nation in the heart of Hackney
Recipes
Cristina's Stuffed Poblano Peppers
We all know that chillies are a staple of Mexican cuisine, but they’re normally an ingredient to spice up the main dish. But in this recipe, the chillies are the star of the show! This recipe is as delicious as it is easy to make, and as they are stuffed chillies, they are literally filled will flavour
First Person
For the Love of Plantain
Pioneering Pan-Latin chef and restauranteur, Esnayder Cuartas, declares his love for this over-sized banana.
Recipes
Luciana Berry's Picanha Assada
Are you ready for barbecue days? We are! (despite the freezing this spring). This video recipe is from Brazilian Chef Luciana Berry is a delicious tweak to cook up Brazilian’s favourite beef cut. Luciana Berry is a Le Cordon Bleu London trained Brazilian chef who as a semi-finalist on MasterChef Professionals UK and a recent winner of a Brazilian culinary TV Show. She has cooked for the Prime Minister and the Royal Family and has a successful catering company. Here, Luciana reveals the secrets of making perfect Picanha ao Forno (Roasted Picanha). She shows how to cook up this cut using only a hob and the oven. You’ll also find valuable tips, such as what’s the perfect weight of the picanha and what you have to take it off.
Recipes
Coconut Passion Brulee
We at LatinoLife are embracing Veganuary or 'Veganenero' as we say in Spanish. Come on its only one month! But, as we've hit the half-way wall of mid January we could do with a bit of inspiration, so we asked our favourite Colombian chef Marlon, and he gave us this version of Creme Brulée, not only full of tropical Latin flavour but dairy-free too!
Guides
Yerba Mate: A Gringa’s Guide
A gringa living in Argentina describes the joys of discovering Yerba Mate, and the social hurdles…
London’s Best Brazilian Street Food
The street food scene in London is booming and Brazilian vendors have been busy showing that…
WHERE TO EAT LATIN IN LONDON - The Ultimate Guide
Latin Culture has hit the high street in a big way, but how do you tell the quality from the crass…
LONDON'S BEST LATIN STREET FOOD
Yes, it’s amazing, Latin American cuisine has even taken over Chelsea, as I recently discovered…
Top 10s
10 Latino Places to Take your Valentine
For us Latinos, having a great Valentine's Day date is a must - a chance to impress your date…
Top 10 Argentine Eateries in London
Brits have been importing Argentine beef since the early-twentieth century and the UK is now the…
Top 10 Savoury Latin Dishes on a Budget
Many of us are feeling the squeeze but this doesn’t mean we need to give up on tasty and nutritious…
Top Ten Traditional Latin American Dishes
The ComidaFest team give us a tasting journey through the most popular and delicious culinary…