Central American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Winnipeg

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..."

Jordan Fisher

La Fiesta Cafecito

84/100 (652 ratings)

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"La Fiesta is a family owed restaurant that serves El Salvadorian food. I was here on a Sunday a few weeks ago. I was rather disappointed with how..."

FLee

"I am not one to write a review because everyone's experiences are so different. That being said I HAD TO SAY SOMETHING ...... food was AMAZING. Best..."

Emma McKenzie

"We got the signature dinner for 2 and it was fantastic! The variety given to us was perfect. If you want to try a whole bunch of things and can't..."

Carol

"Pros: great food, the service is super friendly, and I love that they cater to vegans. They offer two different vegan combo platters and they're..."

Daphne

"Amazing food, service and people! Great menu choices! To put it simply.....you are missing out if you haven't been here! You will forever crave it!..."

Megan Gyles

"food was good and authentic, service friendly and accomodating, they made a great subsititute to accomodate my allergies during dessert,have been..."

Decent Consumer

"Earlier this week we had the latest installment of our Why Cook Wednesday supper club. Our last gathering was at the Noodle Express for Dim Sum...."

Donald McKenzie

"The ambience and service were solid. Very friendly, clearly a family/community run business with plenty of love and passion to go around. The pupusas..."

Sarapeno

"My New Favorite Place to Eat in Winnipeg. Holy sh_t! this place is awesome! I haven't had good Latin food in a couple of years since I move to..."

Michael Buchanan

"A mini vacation. With the music and atmosphere along with the food it felt like we were away for the night. Highly recommend for a chill night..."

Facebook User

"In this world of instant food that comes from a 5 gallon pail it's nice to wait a few extra minutes for something made from scratch. Fresh, filling,..."

Johnny V

"Great Food and Amazing Service. I've always liked La Fiesta, from way back when it was at its former location.Thank goodness we went early..."

Papillion

"Good Food, Slightly Lacking in Flavor. Happened to be in the area a couple weeks ago and decided to try La Fiesta out, especially since I heard they..."

Stephanie Behl

"How can't you love this place!. I keep coming back to this place! They treat everyone like a friend, and once they get to know you, you are family! I..."

Billy

"Excellent!. LOVE the food here and the atmosphere. It's always full so reservations are highly recommended. And when I say full I don't mean busy and..."

Manitoban

"Amazing Food, Amazing Time. This restaurant is tiny and when you first walk in it feels a little squished but if you get in early you can get a good..."

Casper.N.Clover

"Excellente!. I have had the pleasure of eating here twice. Each time is a sensory extravaganza. The food is impeccably prepared in true, real life..."

One Of The 2 Fat Guys

"Absolutely fabulous!. Finally got there and was so pleased. The food is spectacularly delicious but the first impression comes from the friendliest..."

Phil Daley

"This is a cozy little restaurant that makes authentic El Salvadorean food. The wait staff are very friendly and accommodating. I had ordered the..."

Sandy Pereira

"Very Authentic. This place is adorable! As soon as you walk in your mouth waters.I had heard very little about it but my husband had wanted..."

Intl.Foodie

"What a fantastic meal! Two pork papusas and two burritos, one chicken one beef, both HUGE! Slightly different flavors from Mexican versions...."

Babcha Dawn

"The food is amazing. The best service I have had in a really long..."

Jay Bland

"Just ate at this tiny establishment. Never thought to make reservations, obviously a miss step on my part. We showed up as a party of 4 at 6:30 and..."

Tracy

"Had an amazing first meal here tonight. Never had El Salvadorian food before so we ordered a combination platter. The Papusas were our favorite. We..."

Andrea Moffatt

"Everything fantastic!. Heard about La Fiesta Cafecito from a friend, so I decided to take a friend out for a birthday dinner. We made reservations..."

I M

"Very good food. The server was very friendly. Just be prepared to wait and wait and wait and wait for your food. I would go again it was worth it..."

Lady Yumo

"Holy this food is amazing!! .... Holy this food is amazing!!Sometimes there is a bit of a wait, but I just avoid weekends now. If anyone has had..."

Lover Of All Things Food

"Worth the wait. Best restaurant in the..."

Sarah

"I've been there twice now and it's been a good experience. The dining area is small, but warm, clean and bright. We had the same server both times..."

T.Ly

"Great customer service!. My fiancee and I visited this restaurant on a recent stop in Winnipeg. The customer service was fantastic! The staff was..."

TanyaMN

"Great restaurant! Authentic Latin American food. Service was fantastic. Food is absolutely fantastic! To top it off they had a gentleman singing..."

Lapp3r30

"Awesome people and food!. The owners are very accomodating and friendly. Had reservations for a large group and they were able to accomodate us with..."

K M

"The food was awesome. Everything was prepared fresh. Staff was wonderful. Surroundings quaint. We will definitely be going back. Seating is limited..."

Lea

"If you seek a well rounded restaurant, you must try la fiesta. Amazing staff make you feel at home, enjoying the quaint and cozy atmosphere. Their..."

Bre

"Fabulous. By far my favorite place for this type of food. Fresh, original food that tastes amazing. The owners/employees are extremely friendly. You..."

Anythingonce

"NOMNOMNOM. The food is great. The owners are the sweetest. You wait a bit for your food, but dudes, everything is made fresh. So come on now. The..."

Mariver Gapusan

"Wow! Amazing!!! Everything is fresh and delicious! Friendly service..."

John

"Excellent! Love the owners and the food is amazing. I'm not sure what people are thinking when they say the portions are small. They have more than..."

ChrisJames

"This family is adorable. The food is always delicious. My favourites include vegan burrito, their soup and of course bean & cheese papusas. For those..."

Dineout_wpg

"This place is killer....periode !!. I am sorry who ever does not like this place is crazy, the food is super authentic, tasty, large portions and..."

D

"Muy Rico. I've read previous reviews saying this food lacked flavour and heat....also as previously mentioned... this is NOT Mexican ! If you have..."

AoTT

"What a gem!. This has singlehandedly in two hours become our favourite restaurant! The charm and the quaintness of the restaurant itself was..."

Hungryfella

"Fantastic!. Love this place. hands down awesome service, GREAT tamales, pupusas, and drinks. Even though it can be a bit slow for service, everything..."

Twisted

"Loved the whole experience!. I loved it. The service was friendly (the place was hoppin' on a Friday night, so it wasn't super fast though), the..."

GondolaQueen

"Yum!!!. I've enjoyed every meal I've had at La Fiesta. The service has always been top notch, very friendly servers. You WILL wait a while for your..."

Gigi

"Awesome!. Very awesome. Very friendly owners, pretty fast service and the divine dinner for two was a good way to check out the menu. The beef..."

Mrs Bates

"Great family-run restaurant. Authentic Salvadorian food. Must-haves include papusas and the corn tomales. Friendly and helpful..."

Poppy

"Insanely good. Just at the restaurant with a full tummy but want to eat more because it is just simply too good. Ordered combination and a cerveza!..."

Leere Park

"Delicious pupusas just like you'd get back home! Only downside is that they're often very busy and it may take some time to get your order as..."

Julio Saravia

"These are the best pupusas in the city without a doubt! My wife and I make it a thing to come frequently. You will not be..."

Joe Torres

"Always enjoyed their papusas and tamales. One of best! This place never disappoints. Orchatas drink is a must..."

Andre Mulgada

"This is a lovely place with good food and good prices. It gets a little busy at times, so reservations are..."

Daniel Flores Orozco

"Beautiful food at this El Salvadoran restaurant. We have eaten there many times in the last few years. The food is authentic - my travels have..."

Michelle

"The food and service is always fabulous. They are so appreciative that you have..."

Leslie Schaan

"This gem in the South End is a must try! I can eat their Pupusas every day! Reasonable prices and the portions are..."

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