16 Delicious Latin-Owned Restaurants in Philadelphia to Try ASAP

Looking for Latin-owned restaurants in Philadelphia with delicious Latin food? This guide will help! The Latin community is an integral part of the spirit of Philadelphia and vital to the city’s thriving culture.

I lived in Philly for years and have been able to support diverse Latin-owned and -inspired businesses across every industry—especially in the arts, culture, and food scene of Philadelphia.

While you can enjoy Latin cuisine at events like National Latin Heritage Month, celebrating Latinidad at La Feria del Barrio, as a Boricua it is important to me to seek out Latin-owned businesses year-round.

Latin-owned Philadelphia restaurants can expose you to new flavors; they’re influenced by Spanish, African, Indian, and Indigenous cuisine, and that’s just naming a few!

Below you’ll find a list of a few of the tastiest Latin-owned restaurants in Philadelphia.

1. Parada Maimon

📍 345 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123

If you’re looking for no-frills, authentic Dominican food, check out Parada Maimon. This is a quaint restaurant with a great vibe. Inside you’ll sit at tables and booths with checkered tablecloths, a wood-paneled interior, and cute décor. They have outdoor dining as well.

A local staple of the Latin-owned restaurants in Philadelphia, Parada Maimon serves up huge portions for an affordable price, especially when you consider the location!

Come here for delicious homemade Dominican classics like mofongo, pastelitos, and quality seafood. The tostones are made fresh and they also serve freshly squeezed juices.

2. Amada

📍 217-219 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Visit Amada, a Spanish restaurant and tapas bar owned by Celebrity Chef Jose Garces. 

If you don’t know the name, he’s a James Beard Award winner and official Iron Chef. You can see how he was inspired by his roots with jamón hanging above the bar.

You’ll love the romantic feel here with rustic wooden tables and candlelight. Come after dark and stare out the large windows onto Philadelphia’s Old City neighborhood. Amada has 2 separate dining rooms and a vast collection of Spanish wines. The food is simple yet elegant and speaks for itself!

• note: This spot is Hispanic-owned but not Latin-owned (there is a difference since Spain is not in Latin America)

For dinner, you can piece together a 3-course meal or come on Sundays and peruse the separate Tapas y Vino menu. Dinner is from 5 to 10 PM Monday through Friday and 4 to 10 PM on the weekends. They are also open for brunch on the weekends from 11:30 AM to 3 PM. You can reserve a table on their website.

3. Bar Bombón

📍 133 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Bar Bombón is a beautiful, light-filled restaurant and bar downtown that’s one of the best Latin-owned restaurants in Philly. It’s also woman-owned, a work of love for Nicole Marquis.

Through her food, Marquis honors her roots, serving up Latin-inspired recipes, all vegan! You can enjoy tostones, tacos, empanadas, and excellent cocktails. Watch my video on the experience here.

At Bar Bombón you can expect the highest quality ingredients, largely organic and locally sourced. Come for brunch at 10 AM on Saturday and Sunday. The restaurant is also open until either 9 or 10 PM throughout the week.

4. Puyero Venezuelan Flavor

📍 524 S 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Located on the edge of Center City and South Philly is Puyero. If you’re looking for more casual Latin-owned restaurants in Philadelphia, try them out.

The owners say they brought food from home in Venezuela that they love and you can tell! It’s in the details, like the Venezuelan canned soda and the yummy tequeños.

You can’t miss the bright blue exterior. Inside, everything is light and sunny yellow. Enjoy affordable street food in large portions, including arepas, patacones (green plantain sandwiches), and cachapas.

For those with gluten sensitivity, this is a great place to come with 98% of the menu being naturally gluten-free.

• note: They’re only open from noon to 8 PM Thursday through Sunday — and if you prefer outdoor dining, it’s only available on the weekends

5. Jezabel’s

📍 206-208 S 45th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Enjoy a morning at Jezabel’s, an Argentinian café and bakery by owner and chef Jezabel Careaga. Another special one of the Latin-owned restaurants in Philadelphia, she focuses on creating authentic Northwestern Argentinian foods like she grew up with.

Jezabel’s is all about good coffee, savory empanadas, and sweet pastries. They also offer soups and salads. This community-centered bakery has a focus on sustainability, using eco-friendly packaging and local fresh ingredients.

Come by Thursday through Monday from 9 AM to 4 PM. You’ll also find that the bakery offers different community-centered events around the holidays. Or you can support the business by stopping by their booth at the Fitler Square Farmers Market on Saturdays and the Headhouse Farmers Market on Sundays.

6. Freddy & Tony’s

📍 201 W Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19133

Freddy & Tony’s is so welcoming and authentic that locals can’t resist coming back for more. The family-owned business serves up delicious Puerto Rican classics like arroz con gandules and flavorful, savory pastelillos.

There’s no missing Freddy & Tony’s with their large sign out front on W Allegheny Avenue. Come inside and enjoy the Puerto Rican pride as well as new interior decor that make you feel like you’re in Old San Juan! They’re open 10 AM to 8 PM, except for on Mondays and Thursdays when they open at 10:30 AM.

7. El Bochinche Restaurant & Bar

📍 4940 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19120

Stop by El Bochinche for delicious food paired with red, yellow, and blue décor and a fun, inviting atmosphere. On the weekends they function largely as a sports bar where you can come watch the big game and enjoy a pint of beer.

Not a fan of the bar? El Bochinche has a few different dining rooms that include both indoor and outdoor seating. You can dine on Colombian classics, as well as other Latin American dishes. They’re open every day from 9 AM all the way to midnight.

8. Izlas Latin Cuisine

📍 2725 N American St, Philadelphia, PA 19133

Latin-owned restaurants in Philadelphia that fuse a diaspora of flavors are *chef’s kiss*. Izlas Latin Cuisine is known for its Puerto Rican and Cuban dishes with a Mexican twist. Come by for their amazing yucca fries, fish tacos, shrimp cocktail, chimichurri skirt steak, and more. Or stop by after 10 PM when the tables are pushed aside and you can dance the night away!

They have beautiful, open interiors in a clean, modern style with tons of space. You can sit at the bar or in the dining room. There’s also a huge space in the back that turns into a lounge at night with booths and a stage for live music.

A big draw is Izlas’ Latin Saturdays with live DJs after 10 PM. On the weekends it’s hopping here with live Latin American music groups. The restaurant is open from 3 PM to midnight, Monday through Saturday.

9. La Caribeña Bakery

📍 3447 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19140

For Latin-owned restaurants in Philadelphia that fulfill your sweet tooth, support a humble family-owned business in North Philly at La Caribeña Bakery. They make a variety of baked goods from across Latin America but mostly from Puerto Rico. 

Stop by for warm Cuban bread, Puerto Rican donuts, and more. Or grab some hot coffee and guava and cheese empanadas. They are open Monday through Saturday from 7 AM to 7 PM.

10. Porky’s Point Restaurant

📍 3824 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19140

Serving North Philly since 1974, Porky’s Point has many loyal customers who come back year after year. Try this Puerto Rican dive and you’ll understand why. It’s a no-frills walk-up with a menu that looks like it has been there the entire 40 years!

This place is as authentic as they come with pernil, morcillas (Puerto Rican blood sausage), and pig ears. The pork sandwiches are what steal the show — though I also love their Alcapurria and Bacalaitos too!

Porky’s is easy to find with its corner location and large signage. They’re open every day from 9 AM to 5 PM.

11. El Coqui Panaderia y Reposteria

📍 3528 I St, Philadelphia, PA 19134

El Coqui is a simple, airy bakery with a warm vibe. The employees are like family and the bakery makes a wide range of pastries, bread, and cakes. But this is the kind of place that does a little bit of everything!

If you come by for breakfast, there are hot pastries, oatmeal, farina, and coffee. For lunch, El Coqui offers different hot foods, including rice and peas, sausage, tostones, alcapurrias, and more. Or you can try one of their amazing pork sandwiches.

They are open Monday through Thursday from 7 AM to 4 PM, Friday from 7 AM to 5 PM, and Saturday from 8 AM to 5 PM. 

12. Adelita Mexican Taqueria and Restaurant

📍 1108 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

If you miss authentic, homemade Mexican food, plan a visit to Adelita’s. What makes it one of the best Latin-owned restaurants in Philadelphia is the variety and quality of the food.

Adelita’s also has huge plates of chicken, steak, enchiladas, fish, and more. Choose from a long list of different tacos or order a burrito or torta.

For drinks, they have Aguas Frescas, horchata, and soda, for anything else they’re BYOB.

They are open Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11 AM to 8 PM, Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 8:30 PM, and Monday from 11 AM to 7 PM.

13. Café y Chocolate

📍 1532 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145

Café y Chocolate is the kind of place where you go when you want to enjoy really good food! A Mexican café, its claim to fame is its Oaxacan hot chocolate–making it rank our list of top Latin-owned restaurants in Philadelphia.

But that’s just the start of their specialties. Guests also love their creative mix of Mexican and American coffee drinks.

Peruse their all-day menu for Mexican classics like chilaquiles and chicken mole. Or you can dive into decadent waffles, freshly squeezed juice, or mimosas in a glass while you dine at one of their indoor or outdoor spaces.

They are open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 9 PM, Saturday from 8:30 AM to 9 PM, and Sunday from 8 AM to 5 PM. 

14. South Philly Barbacoa

📍 1140 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

This is one of the Latin-owned restaurants in Philadelphia everyone talks about, and it has had an inspiring rise to fame. South Philly Barbacoa was Chef Cristina Martinez’s first labor of love. While Casa México serves a variety of Mexican delicacies, this shop focuses on barbacoa and handmade tortillas.

There’s always a line out front, but don’t worry! There’s seating inside where you can enjoy artwork by South Philadelphia artists, or you can sit outdoors as well.

They are only open on Saturday and Sunday from 5 AM until they run out of food. 

15. Casa México

📍 1134 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Another on of the Latin-owned restaurants in Philadelphia comes from the aforementioned South Philly Barbacoa. Casa México is the creation of renowned chef Cristina Martinez from its sister restaurant.

Today, Martinez has been recognized for her talent over and over again. She is a James Beard Award winner and a featured chef on the Netflix series Chef’s Table.

You can’t miss this classic bright and colorful Mexican spot. Casa México serves up Mexican comfort foods like classic tacos, moles, and more. You can stop by every day from 10 AM.

16. Queen & Rook Game Café

📍 607 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Yes, this is literally what it sounds like! Queen & Rook Game Café is a fully equipped restaurant and café with shelves of board games and card games lining the walls. Edward Garcia co-owns Queen & Rook with Jeannie Wong, and it is one of the super laid-back Latin-owned restaurants in Philadelphia.

I’ve sat in their outdoor seating and ordered vegan dishes while playing games with friends. Such a fun concept and delicious food and drinks! Queen & Rook is open 7 days a week from 5 PM to 10 PM with extended hours Friday through Sunday.

Latin Restaurant Week in Philadelphia is called Dine Latino Restaurant Week.

Dine Latino Restaurant Week was launched by the Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce a few years ago and usually takes place in the Fall during Hispanic Heritage Month and the Spring.

Which Latin-owned Restaurants in Philadelphia will you visit?

You’ve read about just a handful of the best Latin-owned restaurants in Philadelphia, but there are so many more to explore and enjoy.

The Latino/x/e community is an immensely influential part of Philadelphia. Honor the amazing work they do in the city by supporting a local restaurant during Latin Heritage Month and all year round.

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