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Vancouver Latin and Caribbean Food
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1. Don Guacamole's
Vancouver, BC V6E 1C6
(604) 569-2295
Categories:
Mexican,
Latin American
Neighbourhood: West End
* Quick photo update *
I did a taco throwdown a while back between Don Guacamole and La Taqueria. Since Don Guacamole was the winner, I thought it would be nice to update with some photos from today's lunchtime visit.
Keep in mind the 4 star rating…More »
2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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10/14/2009
* Taco throwdown *
"Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the Vancouver Taco Championship Fight.
In the… Read more »
2. Cobre
Vancouver, BC V6A 1E7
(604) 669-2396
Category:
Latin American
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
* Consistent *
Went back for another dinner here to check out the consistency.
Had some of the same dishes as last time, and some new ones as well.
The highlight of the new dishes I tried was the scallop dish. These were very large scallops which…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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7/2/2010
* Nouveau Latin with excellent service *
Have you ever had an incredibly good server that was truly… Read more »
3. Mis Trucos
Vancouver, BC V6E
(604) 566-3960
Categories:
Mediterranean,
Tapas/Small Plates
Neighbourhood: West End
* Solid reasonably priced tapas bar *
I love small neighbourhood places like this. The kind that you can easily miss if you don't climb the stairs that look like a private staircase, and walk through the door that hides this little restaurant from…More »
4. Panaderia Latina Bakery
Vancouver, BC V5R 4G6
(604) 439-1414
Categories:
Bakeries,
Latin American
Neighbourhood: Renfrew-Collingwood
* Chilean bakery, sandwiches, and grocery *
I'm a big fan of this place. It is primarily a bakery, but also offers sandwiches and has a small grocery section offering Latin products. The operators are Chilean, and they offer Chilean sandwiches as…More »
5. Delicias de Alicia
* A welcome Cuban offering *
This little spot has apparently gone through a lot of changes over the past few years, and the latest is a casual Cuban restaurant.
We were greeted warmly by Alicia, who just bubbles enthusiasm. Her husband, whom was also…More »
6. Panaderia Sabor Latino Bakery
Vancouver, BC V5L 5C5
(604) 568-3320
Categories:
Latin American,
Bakeries
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, Hastings-Sunrise
* Latin bakery *
I passed by and noticed this little bakery which for some reason I've never noticed before. I don't think they are new. But I just never noticed. Shame on me!
I did a quick u-turn and popped in to see what they had on offer.
I…More »
7. House of Empanadas
* Empanadaria Fusion *
Combine some traditional recipes with some West Coast ones, throw in some classic West Coast food norms like grass-fed meats grown on organic land, cane sugar and fresh organic greens and you have this fusiony empanadaria.
…More »
8. Eh! Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6E 2A3
(604) 568-9915
Category:
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhoods: West End, Downtown
* My beef *
This student oriented restaurant is hidden away on the second floor of a non-descript building that houses an ESL school. The bulk of the menu is not terribly exciting, and from reading over the other Yelp reviews is fairly subpar.
I…More »
9. Mochikas Peruvian Cafe
Vancouver, BC V6J 1N5
(604) 739-7378
Category:
Peruvian
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
* Peruvian hole in the car wash *
I love hole in the walls.
This goes beyond hole in the wall. It is in a car wash. Enter the door that gives various car wash prices and then there is a second little door entering this hidden Peruvian cafe. Go…More »
10. The Patty Shop
Vancouver, BC V6L 2N8
(604) 738-2144
* Unexpectedly good *
I had heard about this little spot selling Jamaican Patties, and I was skeptical.
Let's face it, Vancouver is not a hotbed of Caribbean cuisine. And this part of Vancouver West wouldn't jump to mind immediately if thinking of…More »
11. El Sureno Market
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A3
(604) 253-5017
Categories:
Grocery,
Latin American
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
* Latin-Indian fusion?!?!?! Only in Vancouver! *
I'm not sure what the story is behind the selection in this store, but I'm sure it is an interesting one.
They have a large selection of groceries from many parts of Latin America which a heavy focus on…More »
12. Café Barcelona - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L4
(604) 909-2223
Categories:
Spanish,
Tapas Bars
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
* Casual tapas spot *
This is a very casual spot which makes for a nice place to grab a drink and some snacks, or perhaps even more than just snacks (shhhh....don't tell!).
We had a pitcher of white sangria, which had a pleasant seasonal twist with…More »
13. Fiesta Mexico Independence
Vancouver, BC V6C
(604) 684-1859
Categories:
Mexican,
Performing Arts,
Local Flavour
Neighbourhoods: Coal Harbour, Downtown
* I love Vancouver *
This annual free event put on by the Mexican Consulate celebrates Mexican Independence as well as the contribution of Mexicans to Canada. It is one of the wonderful series of cultural events that make me love Vancovuer!
Several…More »
14. La Taqueria
* Classic taqueria for downtown office workers *
Stopped by to try Vancouver's latest addition to the Mexican food offerings today.
First impression: Highest number of people dressed in fancy schmancy downtown work clothing I have seen this far east…More »
15. Coma Food Truck
Vancouver, BC V6A 2E5
(604) 842-3676
Categories:
Food Stands,
Street Vendors
Neighbourhood: Downtown
* Fusion that works *
So often fusion fails miserably. After a recent Korean-Mexican fusion fail at Roaming Dragon (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...) I needed to let the Korean Mexican fusion redeem itself. Enter Coma.
These guys do fusion right!
I…More »
16. El Comal
* Thanks, Peter! *
Ok, Peter S. reviewed this spot and I had to run right over to check it out.
Basically they are a tortilla maker that also has a small lunch counter with a few tables.
I ordered a taco plate to sample the tortillas in their purest…More »
17. Chronic Tacos
* California Mexican fast food *
Popped by to try this chain's first location in Vancouver.
Their menu offering is similar to many of the California style Mexican fast food spots down in the States. Usual suspects like burritos, tacos, flautas, etc.…More »
18. The Beverage Lounge Coffee House
Vancouver, BC V5T 1R9
(604) 566-9997
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
* BLCH *
I somehow just can't keep myself from thinking about burping when I see the sign of this place passing by - BLCH?!?!?! Really??? Ok.....It drew me in as I had to see if I would belch after trying it out.
For some reason in this stretch of…More »
19. Doña Cata Mexican Foods
Vancouver, BC V5P 3V8
(604) 436-2232
Category:
Mexican
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
* Decent tacos for Vancouver *
This spot specializes in stewed meat tacos.
I ordered the barbacoa, carnitas and bistek tacos. On the plus side, they do grill the tortillas a bit before applying the stewed meats so they are nice and warm. The meats…More »
20. La Hacienda Mexican Grill - CLOSED
* Promising - have to try it some more *
Ok, I passed by this place a few weeks ago and made a mental note to try it. But for some reason I kept forgetting to until today.
I'm pretty pessimistic about Mexican food in Vancouver overall, but with…More »
21. TacoFino
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H7
(778) 870-6436
Categories:
Mexican,
Food Stands
Neighbourhood: Downtown
* Two tacos for $10, and you can't even give a full lime wedge?!?!?! *
This truck (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...) has been getting a lot of positive reviews, so I had to check it out myself.
My impressions?
1) Severely overpriced. $5.50 for a flank…More »
22. Salsa & Agave Mexican Grill
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2R6
(604) 408-4228
Category:
Mexican
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
Ok, I should start off by saying I've generally been disappointed with the Mexican food offerings in Vancouver. That said, for Vancouver, Salsa & Agave provides a decent rendition of Tex-Mex favourites. The dishes are definitely tuned down for…More »
23. La Cantina Mexican Grill - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6Z
(604) 899-4554
Category:
Mexican
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
* Persian Mexican food? *
In the never ending quest for Mexican food in Vancouver I stopped in to try out La Cantina.
I have to say this place amuses me on several levels.
The very crowded Salsa & Agave (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...) is just a few doors…More »
24. Taco Con Chile - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6Z
(778) 371-3508
Categories:
Latin American,
Mexican
Neighbourhood: Downtown
* The quest continues *
On my continuing quest for excellent Mexican food in Vancouver (I don't give up easily!) I tried Taco Con Chile today. Very friendly Spanish speaking staff behind the counter, but my guess is that he is not from Mexico - call…More »
25. Tequila Kitchen - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6B 5P9
(604) 681-2120
Category:
Mexican
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
******Cue Mexican Soap Opera Music******
In a very interesting turn of events, Tequila Kitchen is now open again. The owner has announced online, "So what I am trying to do is to relocate in a more reasonable area, probably Cambie, Main or anywhere…More »
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1/5/2009
RIP. Apparently they have closed down and are looking for a location with lower rent. Hopefully… Read more »
26. Red Burrito
Rule #1 in Vancouver: Lower your expectations about Mexican food
Rule #2 in Vancouver: Lower your expectations about Cal-mex food
Rule #3 in Vancouver: Lower your expectations about Tex-mex food
Rule #4: Repeat 1-3 until you have proper level of…More »
27. El Barrio Restaurante Latino
Vancouver, BC V5L 1V4
(604) 569-2220
Categories:
Mexican,
Latin American
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
* Right idea - but not firing on all cylinders *
I was happy to see a variety of a la plancha offered on the menu. I was even happier when the very friendly server asked how I would like my carne a la plancha cooked. +1
The steak arrived on a…More »
28. Arturo's 2 Go
* This isn't carne asada! *
Menu option: Burrito.
Choices listed: Meat or veggie. Whole wheat or white.
The dialogue:
Me: Do you have carne asada?
Him: Yes.
Me: Ok, I'll have a carne asada burrito.
Him: Yes.
Me: (Waiting patiently - no questions…More »
29. The Taco Shack
I really really really want to like this place. Really!
Vancouver is not a city for Mexican food. So you might think opening a really good Mexican place would be a sure thing. But Taco Shack doesn't try to make Mexican food. They aim to replicate…More »
31. Mucho Burrito
* Assembly line fast food "Mexican" *
Oy......I'm not even sure why I bothered trying this place. I could tell from the outside it wasn't going to be satisfying. But I'm a sucker for trying new spots.
I ordered the barbacoa burrito and wandered…More »
32. Casa Verde Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5N 4E9
(604) 876-7647
Category:
Portuguese
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
* Portuguese petri dish *
Positives:
- Real Portuguese feel to the staff. Everything from the Portuguese language TV station playing on the large TV to the Portuguese being spoken between servers and kitchen.
- The piri piri chicken was well…More »
33. El Rinconcito 2
* One last attempt before crossing the border *
On the way back from my recent trip Stateside I had to try to grab one last good Mexican meal before getting back to Vancouver.
Sadly, I failed.
The carne asada taco plate. Oy......
- The beef was…More »
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