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Reviews | Literature, Mexican
'Tu Casa Mi Casa' by Enrique Olvera

Enrique Olvera, the world-renowned chef behind Mexico City’s Pujol and New York’s Cosme, has collaborated with three Mexican chefs for his first home cooking book “Tu Casa Mi Casa”. Marketed as “Mexican recipes for the home cook…

Reviews | Spanish
Iberica, Victoria

A cosy Spanish corner in Victoria's sterile centre

Reviews | Fusion
Paladar, SE1

Paladar offers an up-market experience without being pretentious or losing its Latin soul and strikes the right balance between quality, authenticity and atmosphere.

In-depth Interviews | Colombian
Latin Elephant Cuisine - London's unlikely Tourist Destination

"So many people living in this wider area had no idea that this world existed – they felt like they were tourists in their own city." We talk to Doreta Linakis, founder of Elephant and Castle's successful Colombian…

Culture Guides | Brazilian
London’s Best Brazilian Street Food

The street food scene in London is booming and Brazilian vendors have been busy showing that Brazilian food is more than just about churrasco and feijoada. Alicia Bastos picks her favourite Brazilian street food ambassadors

Reviews | Spanish
Escocesa

A marriage made in heaven as Spain 'a la Escocesa' finds its niche in Stoke Newington

Hotlists |
LatinoLife's Christmas Wish List

Winter is upon us, Christmas is near, and nothing cheers us up more than bringing a bit of Latin American pazzazz to our very British Christmas menus. Here’s our selection of must haves from the Latin Xmas hamper

Reviews | Cuban
Last Nights of Havana

Escape into the elegant and vibrant spirit of 1940s Cuba and its cultural and culinary delights at 'Last Nights of Havana' !

Reviews | Peruvian
Pisqu, Fitzrovia

Such is the richness of its cuisine, there is always room for one more Peruvian restaurant in London, especially when you have a head chef who performs his duty with love and pride. Amaranta Wright remarks how Pisqu ticks the…

Reviews | Argentine
Gaucho, Smithfield

The chandeliers give the cowhides a definite impression of city opulence than Gaucho's den, but the authentic tastes of the Pampa (and more) are unmistakable and comforting.

Culture Guides |
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? Here’s our definitive directory of London’s best Latin and Spanish eats, drinks and clubs.

Reviews | Peruvian
Casita Andina, Soho

Heart-warming dishes that evoke Cusco's deliciously intense and cosy cuisine, make a perfect night out for a romantic winters evening in London.

Reviews | Spanish
Bar Esteban, Crouch End

North London's Quirky Crouch End is home to a charming Catalan-Basque-Scottish infused Spanish restaurant, buzzing with personality and ambition

Brazilian
Gizane's Feijoada

The ultimate comfort food, and perfect for a British winter; the feijoada is a hearty stew of pork, jerk beef, black beans, heaps of garlic and other things that bubbles for hours on low heat. Every cook includes their own twist…

Latin American
Carlos' Tres Leches

It's one of Latin America’s most-loved deserts – a sponge cake made with condensed milk, evaporated milk and whole milk. I was recently working at my restaurant when I looked up to find the comedian Romish Ranganathan…

Argentine
Cocco’s Asado de Tira al Carbón

This is my favourite dish. Like much of Argentine cuisine, the concept is simple: quality beef – in this case short ribs - and fire. It’s from an age of hungry gauchos with their facón (knife), cows roaming the Pampas and little…

Peruvian
Martin's Causa Santa Rosa

Causa is a Peruvian classic style of dish meaning ‘the cause’. It originates from the wives of Peruvian soldiers who made a wonderful salad style dish from cold potatoes and various fillings including seafood and avocado. This is…

Brazilian
Ben's Moqueca

Ben’s Moqueca There’s nothing quite like a bowl of freshly made moqueca, a deliciously fragrant Brazilian fish stew. Traditionally from Espirito Santo in the south, I prefer the Bahian variant. If I’m making it I usually use…

Colombian
Marlon’s Lechona

Colombians love pork, and this stuffed pork, presented with a whole head attached, is the ultimate party feature served for Christmas, birthdays and any special occasion. It’s filled with pigeon peas and cooked rice (deliciously…

Mexican
Eduardo’s Enchiladas Verdes

When I was a child, we used to go every Sunday to visit my grandma, together with all my uncles, aunties and cousins. There were lots of dishes but my grandma would always make enchiladas verdes (green enchiladas) for me only!…

Reviews | Colombian
Marlon’s Kitchen Supper Club - A Colombian Chef in London

Supper Clubs are all the rage in London and Latino supper clubs hosted by London’s plethora of superb Latin American chefs are no exception. Corina Poore visited Marlon’s Kitchen in Fulham and emerged enlightened and inspired as…

Reviews | Peruvian
Señor Ceviche in Fitzrovia

Señor Ceviche reaches maturity with its more sophisticated sister restaurant in Fitzrovia

Colombian
Esnayder's Empanadas Paisas

Empanadas are the most traditional of Latin American dishes, with their origen in the north of Spain, introduced the by moors during the their ocupation. Today you can find empanadas on any Latin American high street, as one…

First Person | Latin Caribbean
For the Love of Plantain

Pioneering Pan-Latin chef and restauranteur, Esnayder Cuartas, declares his love for this over-sized banana.

Features | Brazilian
Cupuaçu: Brazil's Alternative to Chocolate

Forget cocoa, meet cupuaçu, a brand new contender in the arena of chocolate substitutes.

Spanish
El Pirata's Tortilla Española

The Spanish Omelette is one of Spain’s most traditional and treasured dishes. At El Pirata, head chef Rosendo Simbana has mastered the art of this classic Spanish dish, made with white onion, potatoes and eggs.

Spanish
El Pirata's 'Black Rice'

From one of London's oldest and finest Spanish restaurants, El PIrata's head chef Rosendo Simbana, divulges the secrets of his signature dish

Spanish
One Tray Spanish Style Chicken

This affectionately titled “Spanish Style” chicken dish is a great one for when you are cooking for friends and family on a Sunday and can’t be bothered with a full roast or making a huge mess with lots of pots and pans. The…

Reviews | Spanish
Tapas Revolution

Madrid meets the British high street with Omar Allibhoy's Tapas Revolution

Latin Caribbean
Coquito (Puerto Rican Eggnog)

Think of Coquito like the Puerto Rican version of Egg Nog. It is great for Rum & Coconut Milk fans (like myself) or for those who get very queasy at the thought of raw eggs in a drink (not me I like my Pisco Sours too much.)

Chilli con Carne con Chocolate

This is my favourite chilli con carne recipe ever not just because it tastes amazing, incredibly velvety with an amazing depth of flavour thanks to the dark chocolate… but also because of the way it looks. Making chilli con carne…

Reviews | Mexican
Peyotito

Finally, Mexican food as it was always meant to be eaten, becomes part of London's quality dining repetoire

Colombian
Esteban's Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken and Rice)

Meet the famous Colombian party meal! Arroz con pollo is a rice-based tomatoey paella with a twist. It's well balanced, colourful and cheerful.I always associate arroz con pollo with getting together with family and friends…

Spanish
Omar Allibhoy's Piquillo Peppers Stuffed with Mushrooms

I have always been a big fan of mushrooms in all their forms – from taking long walks with family to pick wild mushrooms, to cooking them in many ways at home. This recipe is packed full of tastiness.

Colombian
Esteban's Colombian Pandebonos

Medellín-born Esteban Arboleda runs Colombian Street Kitchen and since August he's been wowing guests and visitors to Green Rooms hotel in Wood Green with his authentic Colombian Street Food dishes. He's halfway through…

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