We know how hard it is for us Latin American people to find authentic Latino food when we’re halfway around the world. Therefore, I made the task easier for you and I am going to show you 5 places you must go because I guarantee you’ll find authenticity in the ingredients and dishes. From Mexico all the way to Argentina and everything in between, so you have the experience of feeling right at home.
Tacos Ville Guerrero
As a native Mexican I can assure you these tacos are the real thing. All the tacos are pork based so you can find carnitas, pancita and chorizo with authentic salsa to go with it. Aside from tacos, you can also find menudo de pancita and even shrimp cocktails. Here, you can also get local beer from Mexico like Tecate and Dos Equis and if you want a non-alcoholic option, they serve delicious horchata. This place is a must for every Mexican and person who want to try real Mexican food.
Quick Info:
- Address: 118-21, Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 101호. 서울특별시 강남구 봉은사로78길 12 101호.
- Instagram: @vgtacos
- Location: Gangnam (samseong-dong)
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- Price: KRW 4,000-7,000
Casa Latina
Casa Latina is one of the best restaurants to find Latin America in Seoul. They have from empanadas to tamales and that flavor that makes you feel right at home. The variety of food also exists in drinks having caipirinhas, margaritas and more. This restaurant does not limit itself to just one country’s flavor but explores the whole continent and has weekly events to focus on a specific country from Latin America. With this you can try everything and have a different experience every time!
Quick Info:
- Address: 337-10, Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul. 서울특별시 마포구 와우산로29가길 13.
- Instagram: @casalatina.corea
- Location: Mapo-gu
- Hours:
- Price: KRW 5,000-10,000
Lima in Korea
Even though the name implies Peruvian food, this restaurant has so much more than just amazing ceviche. It has a little bit of everything, from Spanish paella to yucas, fried plantain and empanadas. Something to highlight about this place is that they specialize also in cocktails and drinks. Their bar counts with passion fruit drinks,famous Machu Pichu cocktails, chicha morada and Peruvian wine. If you want to have a good time in Seoul, this is the right place since they have good drinks and even sometimes, they have live bands to play Latino music.
Quick Info:
- Address: 332-1, Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul 4F. 서울특별시 마포구 와우산로29길 69 4F.
- Instagram: @limainkorea
- Location: Hongdae
- Hours:
- Price: KRW 5,000-10,000
La Cruda
If you’re looking for a real Mexican restaurant that serves more than just tacos this is the right place to go. They have authentic cactus, horchata and every flavor you miss from Mexico. This restaurant adventures in different flavors and dishes that you won’t find elsewhere in Korea, like birria tacos, chilaquiles, tortas ahogadas, pozole and more! This place is a must for your Seoul visit.
Quick Info:
- Address: 638-68, Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 2F. 서울특별시 용산구 이태원로42길 36 2F.
- Instagram: @lacruda_corea
- Location: Hannamdong
- Hours:
- Price: KRW 5,000-20,000
Ipanema Grill
Authentic Brazilian churrascaria in Seoul. With different meat in every knife you can find a great variety of food accompanied with a delicious Guaraná. This restaurant is famous for their unlimited Brazilian Churrasco and you can also try other type of meat if you prefer. And of course, have a dessert of Iguacu and Abacaxi.
Quick Info:
- Address: 18-11, Changcheon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 2F. 서울특별시 서대문구 연세로4길 6 2F.
- Instagram: @ipanemagrillseoul
- Location: Sinchon
- Hours:
- Price: KRW20,000- 40,000