Latin cuisine: the best places to taste it in Winnipeg

Bmc Market

94/100 (1617 ratings)

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"This place has the most delicious, moist and authentic tacos hands down. My favourite options for the 3/$5 deal are the Pastor (pork) and Tinga..."

Hilary Forgie

"I absolutely adore this place. The tacos are fantastic and as authentic as I have had. The quesadillas are a solid meal along with their potato salad..."

Rye Guy

"I walk in and before I even get to place my order Betty has it written down, she asks how my Family is, and that you cannot get from any chain..."

James Willison

"Not your run of the mill taco store. It serves authentic Mexican tacos bursting with flavor and unbeatable value for money to boot! Staff are..."

Enrique A. Tan II

"One of favourite places to eat tacos. Handmade corn tortillas with delicious salsas. The pork and beef tacos are personally my favourite but the..."

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"a place to eat authentic mexican foods and drinks... small neat place and highly recommended... will definitely come back for..."

Mark Penafiel

"Took my friend there for lunch. Handmade Authentic white corn tortillas, so good, not that doughy wheat wrap crap. Tried the chicken and the..."

Foodiegurly

"This place is amazing as well as the one on Henderson hwy. the people who say it had no taste and stuff are the people who enjoy their tacos from..."

Jfoodie

"What can I say about this authentic and quaint little place. You are greeted by the owner Betty, who incidentally remembers your order from last..."

Farm2Table

"As somebody who is partially Mexican, I was always looking for a place in this city that could offer food close to what I have had in Mexico. Somehow..."

Fernando Symbiotix Chorney

"Excelente! The BMC Market is very close to becoming a weekly stop of mine. During numerous trips to Mexico i've ate at many restaurants where the..."

Winnipeg Foodie

"I'm personally not a fan of Tex-mex, so I was pleasantly surprised that that was not what BMC market offered. Not only is the 3 tacos for five..."

Spectacledeater

"Great lunch spot. Cannot beat the price and food always tastes fresh. Good selection of sodas as well. If you're in a pinch for time, but don't want..."

Meowzer

"Been to Mercadito Latino and other places but this place is the best! Nothing else in the city comes close to the street vendors in Mexico...."

Jmclouts

"Excellent food. Authentic and amazing. Great price! Loved the simple atmosphere and the excellent staff. Must tip well to keep places like this open..."

Conrad Berube

"Authentic Mexican treat. The kind of stuff you get from the taco trucks in Mexico. Don't expect to see shredded lettuce, sour cream, flour tortillas..."

The Heavy Hitters

"Good homemade tacos. I've been here a couple times and this time I tried the 3 for $5 such a great price for what you get. I ordered the chorizo,..."

Yer Lil' Cannoli

"Great authentic Mexican food. Ordered three tacos: chicken, barbacoa, and pulled pork and also ordered some pico de gallo with chips. All were great..."

Melissa Nelson

"If it were possible to give BMC Market a higher score I would. This place is simply wonderful!!! It's a charming family run business offering..."

Kathryn B

"Simple review for a simple spot: tasty, authentic, and big bang for your buck.In order of personal preference, I tried the al pastor,..."

Omnomnivore

"We've wanted to try this place out for years, but finally got around to it last night. Awesome Mexican food! This is not a fancy place by any means,..."

Brian

"Homemade food, from people who definitely grew up with similar cuisine. I have to imagine that when traveling in Mexico, you couldn't taste the..."

Belloty Kabamba-Braun

"Fantastic flavours! Super cheap! I love food here. The menu is small but has variety in flavour. The food comes out fast and there is plenty of..."

Carol

"Great authentic tacos for an amazing price. Even when the restaurant is busy, service is very quick & friendly and food is served hot. The restaurant..."

Spacemegaforce

"I'm not a huge Fan of Mexican food unless it's homemade. I tried bmc and I really loved it! It's simple and fresh, homemade, and can't argue with..."

Lara

"I'm not really a huge fan of tacos but I decided to give this place a try and I'm so happy I did! Best tacos I have ever had! This place is..."

Kathleen Joei Famisan

"Delicious tacos! Very reasonably priced as well. You actually can watch the owner (I'm assuming she's the owner) rolling handmade soft tortilla..."

Kiki

"Delicious Tacos!!! Authentic and affordable, a must try! I am a huge taco lover, and this is hands down some of the best tacos I have..."

Melody

"This place is the best. It's a small place, so sometimes I just grab tacos Togo and eat in the car, totally worth it. Where else can you go for..."

Lingeatsywg

"I gave this place a try out of curiosity, and I am more than glad I did. I've tried different taco place around the city over the years, and can..."

Carla Hernandez

"Best tacos hands down. The women there are so friendly and nice and $5 for three tacos?! Especially when the taco shell itself is made in house, it's..."

Ambrioo

"The price and quality of these tacos cannot be beat. I have tried all 4 variations - pork, beef, chicken and mushroom and they're all fantastic. Do..."

Hungry Hungry Hippo

"Fast, delicious, authentic and great value! The Mexican pop and beers are a nice touch. I went there with some friends because it was..."

Curtis George

"Best and most authentic Mexican tacos in the city. She also does catering where you would pay the same amount for tacos (3 for $5)Sometimes..."

HonestEater

"Everything here is super traditional. The wraps are home made and the meats are prepared daily. When you purchase the tacos you also get some salsa..."

Winnipeg Food

"Authentic and humble Mexican family business. You can order three tacos for as little as $5.00! Best value in town for true Mexican flavour (on a..."

Jackie Wild

"Absolutely obsessed. After a friend recommended this place, I visit now almost once a week. I thought after a while I would get sick of it. But nope...."

Krystle

"Can't beat the 3/$5 tacos. Chorizo is my favourite but the chicken is also very good! Pasole (not sure that's spelled right) is incredible!! ..."

Amanda

"My restauranteur friend brought me to this place and I have been back 3 times. Soon I will go again.Walk in and immediately get aroma of fresh..."

Johnny V

"This place is great. Tiny little menu but super authentic Mexican. 3 tacos for $5 is a steal and quite filling. It's becoming more popular as..."

Amycosten

"I've been coming here for months now and am absolutely obsessed, lol. I think obsessed is an understatement actually considering I'm here at least..."

Bba

"If you want authentic tacos, this is the place to go. Have not tried them all yet, but both the chicken and pork tacos are excellent. Quesadillas..."

Serial Diner

"Best Tacos in Winnipeg. You can also get yummy posole. The prices are awesome too. A must if you want real tacos. They also have goo desserts...."

Arturo Javier Diaz

"Best tacos in town and this place is great! 5$ for 3 tacos great price! My personal favorite is chorizo or chicken!Great place to enjoy..."

Enchiladalover

"I tried all 4 taco selections today for the first time and overall they were all very good. The meat was plentiful and I found it was a good value at..."

ELF

"Tacos are great and cheap . Hand made tortillas , big fan of the tongue tacos , pretty sure there is a way to refer to them in Spanish but I'm..."

David Chipperson

"Very very Good! This is my favourite place to eat. Everything is very fresh and delicious. They have a vegetarian taco and it is the absolute best...."

UniCorn On The Cob

"Hands down best Mexican food in the..."

Jeremy

"Fantastic been 4or 5 times very tasty very reasonable quick and..."

Ken

"Fabulous eats. Last night 11 of us took over the back portion of this place and had a great time eating till we were stuffed. the staff are so..."

Tracy

"My favourite place to eat in Winnipeg. Such amazing food for an even more amazing price. Customer service is..."

Natasha Buhler

"Easily the best tacos in winnipeg. They make the tortillas on the spot when you orderits $5 for 3 tacosthey serve beerthey make "real"..."

Tyunderscorerules

"Considering I'm Mexican.. I have to say these tacos are defiantly authentic. Love that they're made of fresh corn tortillas on the spot. 3 tacos for..."

Fabgirl87

"Wonderful, Plentiful, Delicious Mexican Food!!. We enjoyed our first meal at the BMC Market yesterday. Family friendly service and delicious..."

Free2fly

"Just came back from my first visit here. Love it, love it love it. !!! Service was a little slow , but considering they are making the shells fresh..."

Todd Koga

"The best. Incredible. we eat here once or twice a week. so fresh and tasty. the pork and pineapple quesadilla with the green salsa the potato salad..."

Flatcapclaptrap

"Amazing. Great, authentic, tacos. Everything is so fresh, even the cilantro. There's nothing quite like it in Winnipeg. A family restaurant that..."

Fruitsaladyummyyummy

"Really Really great food!!!. I love everything about this place. The owners, the food and the ambience. The prices are almost too..."

Vinay II

"Love the tacos here!. My girlfriend lives in the area, and at first we came in because we heard it was a Mexican market that had some products we..."

Culinaryn00b

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Food Cloud

"Best in the city. Period.. This is the place for flavourful, authentic tacos, complete with handmade tortillas. The prices are an absolute bargain at..."

Green_bay

"Good and cheap tacos. There's not much more I can add that differs from previous glowing reviews. I tried the barbacoa, tinja, chorizo and the veggie..."

T.Ly

"Amazing authentic Mexican tacos! Delicious lunch..."

Brooke Zelcer

"So cool. Stopped by this place during the week for a quick 'to go' lunch. Lovely staff- and delicious pork (with a bit of pinapple), chorizo and..."

Jennyfromtheblock

"Best quesadillas!! Everything tastes so fresh and you can't beat the price. Friendly service. Perfect..."

Super400

"Pound for Pound, The Best Tacos in Winnipeg. 3 tacos of your choice for $5. They have barbacoa, chicken tinga, pastor, chorizo, veggie. You get..."

WeHungry

"The "best" tacos in the..."

David S

"Best deal in town! Delicious! Fast!..."

Sanher

"A little taste of home. As a Mexican transplant to winnipeg, I've found BMC to be the closest to the tacos I could find at a mercado back in my small..."

Ivan A. Lubiano

"Bar none - the best!. I think when you're willing to drive across the city to go somewhere for a meal, that's usually an indication of the quality of..."

Food_snob

"3 amazing tacos, super authentic flavours. Takes you to Mexico as soon as you enter. $5.00! What else do you..."

Eatoleen

"No denying.... This is the place if you want to taste the real deal! I mean, come on...hand made tortillas! Al Pastor, Barbacoa, this is what Mexican..."

Beachboots

"Promising; but maybe a bad day?. I was very much looking forward to trying this place out, as I am still waiting for something in Winnipeg that..."

Impaler

"Authentic.. Go there for REAL mexican food. Inexpensive fresh eats. A small dine in area but the food quality makes up for it. Try one of the sodas..."

Rich M.

"She makes the tortillas by hand, to order. The 3/$5 taco deal is incredible value. Small appetites will be satisfied with the three small tacos, but..."

Sarapeno

"Small Spot with a Big Tasty Punch. Best Latin food I've ever tried!!!! Lady was making shells by hand as I ordered. 3 tacos for $5. Tried the beef,..."

Brizzy Hungry

"Incredible!. Finally a Mexican restaurant that isn't covered in cheese and filler. The tacos are full of flavour but yet taste so clean. Loved..."

Siobhan

"Amazing!. A co-worker was raving about this place -- and I only live a block away, so I took the family there, and we're in love.Super..."

Kerrri

"Authentic and amazing. Loved the chicken and chorizo tacos. Beef was good as well just not as good as the other two! Try the hot sauce the flavour is..."

Sarah

"Irving makes the best..."

JasleenP

"Authentic and delicious. As some one who has lived in Guadalajara Mexico and have spent a lot of time at taco stands there, I can definitely say..."

Burger

"Was at Bistro 7 1/4 and saw this place through the window. We picked up tamales to take home, lets just say that we went there the next day to eat in..."

Prepared To Eat

"Finally we got to enjoy the tacos in this local restaurant/Mexican market. At our table of four we tried all flavours and all were worth it. Price..."

Laurie Sodomlak

"I love this place.Nice atmosphere and tasty simple menu that always hits the spot. Do your self a favor and try this place out. A wonderful..."

DJ L

"Pretty tasty tacos! You also can’t go wrong when you are paying five dollars for three tacos. They have sides, the guacamole is more like a sauce..."

Elle Ash

"This review is for the Kildonan location! But I adore both the locations, it is straight up authentic Mexican tacos and their freshly made tortillas..."

Kendra

"Great place for authentic Mexican Tacos and other treats (or so I'm told, I'm not an authority on the authenticity of Mexican food). Tacos are indeed..."

David Thomas

"A superb taco place, with authentic food and drinks, and delicious carnitas tacos! The staff were very friendly, helpful and patient with our larger..."

Kris Engel

"A great little spot with authentic tacos. Excellent prices. It's no frills great food with a variety of vegetarian and meat based offerings. It also..."

Richard Wieler

Mercadito Latino

89/100 (722 ratings)

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"Our family loves ethnic cuisine from all over the world. We were pleased to discover this gem and will be back the next time we are in town! The..."

Mike Turner

"Stopped in on a Thursday evening. We had the ceviche camaron to start. The flavour was excellent! Only criticism here is there maybe could have been..."

Anthony Carvalho

"Excellent food. We had the Pupusas and chicken tacos. Authentic atmosphere and friendly service. Will definitely be back to this great find...."

Brad Ewankiw

"Dropped in for lunch a couple weeks ago and it was my first visit. Outstanding!! Had the papusas and tortilla soup. I'm a soup fanatic and the..."

Miles.filbert

"I’m no expert on authentic regional cuisine, but when I hear about a place that has a reputation for such, I like to give it a try. One such place..."

Donald McKenzie

"Mercadito Latino is a small family owned restaurant. Since it's a small family restaurant, it's never well-staffed, hence, the service is relatively..."

FLee

"Everything is amazing: tortilla soup, papusas, tamales. Best coleslaw ever. Be prepared to wait for your food, but it sure is worth it. Admittedly I..."

M.R.

"Quite the place! A tiny restaurant inside a tiny market that makes exceptional food. When the tacos de pollo were served to me, I could smell the..."

Dale Essar

"Took my son for dinner there as we decided to walk the neighborhood and see what we could find. We walked past it without noticing it but as we were..."

Yer Lil' Cannoli

"I think there is no place in the city like Mercadito Latino. I mean that in the best way possible. The horchata, pupusas and quesadillas are..."

KANA

"I LOVE this place! Cute little El Salvadorean diner with a menu that is sure to please anyone. I am vegetarian, and the tacos vegetarianos and..."

Hypatia Fulla Wonder

"Best food ever. Everything on the menu is fantastic, but the tortilla soup is especially delicious, comforting, fresh, and authentic. Friendly..."

Claire Templin

"This Latin supermarket doubling as a restaurant (and tripling as a Spanish school) is unassuming and easily looked over. But like all other reviewers..."

Omnomnivore

"I've come here a few times. Their food is AMAZING and they sell a whole bunch of cool snacks from South America. I always try one of each instead of..."

Sweet Tooth

"My first time here. I sat myself after standing in the door way for a few minutes. There were 2 tables of people, their food was coming out slowly,..."

Reb JMP

"Their salsa soup is what keeps us coming back. There is a perfect balance between sourness and sweetness in the soup. Service is fast and friendly as..."

Foodee

"This place is amazing , Winnipeg has no good Mexican places at all till I ate here ! It's a little hole in the wall , a little hidden jem , I go to..."

Ryann Barr

"Real casual environment in a small Latin American grocery store. Service was great. Tortilla Soup was excellent, as was all of the food. We'll..."

Jason Klassen

"The Pros: Yummy, authentic Latin American food for good prices. Super cute interior.The Cons: We waited 20 min to be acknowledged and to..."

Breanne S

"First off, don't expect that this is a place where you are getting fast food. Their food is made fresh in the back with a truck load of TLC and you..."

Intl.Foodie

"Small place restaurant/grocery store. Other than the colorful decor I notice the great selection of hot sauces available on the table to add to our..."

BB

"The food here is excellent every single time we go. The tortilla soup is filling and satisfying and when accompanied by a pupusa is the perfect..."

Debbi Chodyniecki

"This is my new favorite Latin restaurant in Winnipeg & another great restaurant here I have been saying it for a while "Winnipeg is a great food..."

Michael Buchanan

"Absolutely DIVINE meal! It seems like everything is made from scratch, which would explain the long wait time, but trust me when I say it is worth..."

1911818

"West End Latin Lover. I went to Mercadito Latino for lunch with a friend. We ordered the papusas revueltas (pork, cheese and bean), tamal pollo and a..."

T.Ly

"Go for the food, not the service!. We loved the food and we will definitely be back but don't expect much from the service. Our order was forgotten..."

C Kehler

"First time today will not be our last. The food was great. Had the soup, wonderful,husband had the bean & cheese buritto also great. Small but..."

Debbie Steeves

"A new fave! - Pupusas and tacos. I ordered some take out and tried the chicken tacos and mixed pupusas and they were delicious. I still haven't had..."

Veronica D-R

"Latino food rocks!. This is the first time I've ever tried Latino food, and I am quiet impressed! The Papusas were small, but packed a lot of..."

Joey Hunter

"Best Tacos in Winnipeg. Had the beef Tacos and I must say they were..."

Bothryan

"Hidden gem. We were at a weekend conference downtown and decided to check this place out for lunch. We were a group of 6, with three teens. Once we..."

Jonathan Doer

"Excellent lunch!. Having just gotten back from Mexico a couple weeks ago, I was really craving some authentic tasting central American style food...."

Sarapeno

"Quaint atmosphere and great food - can't go wrong. Three of us went on Sat. Feb 8th, 2014 and had a great time. This was my first time but not for my..."

Jacqueline

"The shrimp tacos and quesadillas are excellent. Nice soft corn tortillas for the tacos. Really good cheese in the..."

Ha Rushu

"Best el Salvadorean food in town!. I've never been to el salvador but i have co-workers who have brought us pupusas before which are like corn..."

FillitUpWinnipeg

"Best Guacamole Around. The food is FRESH! Come with an empty stomach and order a few dishes to share because the flavours are amazing! You can tell..."

R.K.

"Glad to find the location. Food is excellent as always. Tortilla soup was the best. Sad to see them move glad to find the food is still..."

Martin Landy

"Moving. I went to this place on a whim and they had the best home-made Latin American food i have had in a while. I was going to go the other day but..."

Ryo

"Went based on 94% like & reviews. A little hard to find & maybe 5 table but wonderful homemade food more than made up for it!!! Great "hole in the..."

Lori S

"Hidden Gem. Wow. Not much for decor but who cares with food that fresh and tasty?! Everything is made with love and you can taste it. What a great..."

Dharma

"Best South American Cuisine in the city.. Everything here is just so damn good. All the ingredients taste high quality and fresh, and most..."

Kim Basinger

"Sweet lil place. My daughter and I are always on the hunt for interesting places to eat (she is celiac so must have gluton free selections). We gave..."

Rick

"Amazing! Run by a little family and it is truly delicious food. Very very inexpensive too. I recommend the Papusas and quesadillas they are amazing!..."

P MGJ

"Food Worth the Wait!. Tried this restaurant recently for lunch for the first time with my dad. At 12:15 we were the only ones in the restaurant and..."

Stephanie Behl

"Now my favorite restaurant. My family and I first went to this restaurant in the summer of 2012, and it has since become my favorite restaurant in..."

Cheri Wright Kaguah

"Best Salvadorian food in Winnipeg. I am from El Salvador and this place takes me back home to the amazing flavors of my country. The pupusas are..."

Amature_Chef

"Loved it! A must..."

Jon Adaskin

"New Menu. Cafe Mercadito has a new menu and new combos. Try the enchilada, quesadilla & burrito plate. My uncle liked..."

Elle

"Another great little place in Elmwood. Authentic friendly atmosphere, great food even better prices! Off the beaten path and definitely worth..."

Annaliese

"Great food, very flavorful. And priced incredibly reasonably. The staff was very friendly. In the past, at other smaller family owned places we have..."

Veldryne Drakx

"I've been here twice! Very fresh and delicious. I'll be back for a third. I can almost eat 2 meals here, they are all around the $10 mark. I..."

Cup Of Tea

"Exellent. We really enjoyed our frequent visits and the Central American food is authentic and amazing. The service is excellent and family..."

Tim Enns

"Friendly atmosphere (if not slightly small, fewer tables than a bigger restaurant as it is located at the back of a grocery store, but don't let that..."

Shelby Wagemakers

"The place is certainly tiny and not something you'd notice when driving by but if your lucky enough to go inside you want be disappointed. The family..."

Tracy

"So good. The food here is amazing. I am from El Salvador and it's home cooked food at its best. The prices are reasonable and the people are really..."

Evelyn GoatCheese

"Little Latino Gem in Elmwood??. A friend of mine expressed interest in trying out Café Mercadito Latino. I had driven by many,many times but never..."

Steve

"Just had lunch here and loved it. Food was fantastic and the staff really friendly. I'll be eating here..."

Harvey

"Very satisfying. The food and prices were both good. There is a nice market in the store. Service was good and friendly. The eating area seemed small..."

Killerwhaletank

"GREAT FOOD. I was reluctant to dine at this place even after reading the good reviews.My daughter was in town and I wanted to take her to one of..."

LoveFood

"Great Latin Food. My next stop in my search for Latin cuisine in the city was Mercadito Latino on Henderson Highway. It doubles as a small Latin..."

DineoutGal

"¡Fabuloso. I have tried to come here a few times before but either came on a day they were closed or too late as they only stay open until 7pm...."

AoTT

"Very good, the restaurant has a little store up front, selling everything from chilean soft drinks, hot sauces and even laundry soap. The restaurant..."

RickW

"Hidden Gem. OK, this is by no means a fine-dining kind of place, but Wow - is the food ever good! Tiny, homey, quaint, but with awesome food!..."

My2Cents

"Wow the food is..."

Joseph Heyward

"One of the best meals I've had in a very long time. Purchased a variety of items from the menu as we wanted to try a bit if everything. Outstanding..."

Suzanne MacPherson

"Tried the pupusas from this restaurant. I got one order of chicharron (ground pork) and another order of revuelta (mix of beans and cheese). They..."

Jaime Hernandez

"I love this place! This is a cute little Latino spot serving a wide variety of dishes from all over Latin America with a Salvadoreño twist. The..."

João V.

"This small restaurant has made te top of my list. People saying it takes long to get your food? Hello!! This isn't McDonald's! Price is high? Best..."

Randy Brian

"Amazing restaurant owned by very nice folks who make, which might be, the best Latino food in Winnipeg. 10/10 highly..."

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