Food

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cenote
Reviews
El Cenote: Mexican Food Done Incredibly Well

Calling all Mexican food enthuisaists! Think deliciously fresh guacamole paired perfectly with the crunchiest nachos. Enchiladas stuffed with…

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omar1
Reviews
Spanish Chef Masterclass: Omar Allibhoy Makes Spanish Food Look Easy

Join me as I uncover the secrets of traditional Spanish cuisine from Omar Allibhoy: the Madrid-born chef who has been trying to convince Brits to…

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Street Food Guides
London's Top Latin Food Stalls

FOODIE ALERT!!! From Ceviche, bandeja paisa, empandas and churros to tacos, paella, pan de bono and…

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The space at Doña
Reviews
Doña

Hackney’s pink and red Mezcal heaven, Doña, has recently branched out from their basement cocktail…

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Cavita Interior
Reviews
El Bar de Cavita

In the dark, incense-filled basement of Cavita Restaurant is El Bar de Cavita. The room is…

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maria marte
In-depth Interviews
Spices Seeped in Determination and Resilience:…

In the heart of Madrid’s bustling culinary scene, where flavours from around the world converge,…

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Reviews
Decimo

Located on the top floor of the Standard Hotel in King’s Cross, Decimo is a show stopper from start…

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Tuna Tartare
Reviews
Bar Esteban

As a local to the area, Bar Esteban is my go-to for tapas. Deceptively spacious and simply but…

Recipes

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Oscar's Mexican stew, or pozole.
Mexican
Home Recipe #1: Oscar’s Mexican Pozole

In this Latino Life series, we showcase Latin home chefs who are spicing up the culinary scene here…

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Mexican
Cristina's Stuffed Poblano Peppers

We all know that chillies are a staple of Mexican cuisine, but they’re normally an ingredient to…

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Spanish
Omar's 'Huevos a la Flamenca'

This traditional Andalusian dish can be prepared in a snip and is ideal for chucking in whatever…

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Brazilian
Luciana Berry's Picanha Assada

Are you ready for barbecue days? We are! (despite the freezing this spring). This video recipe is…

Reviews

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cenote
Mexican
El Cenote: Mexican Food Done Incredibly Well

Calling all Mexican food enthuisaists! Think deliciously fresh guacamole paired perfectly with the…

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omar1
Spanish
Spanish Chef Masterclass: Omar Allibhoy Makes Spanish Food Look Easy

Join me as I uncover the secrets of traditional Spanish cuisine from Omar Allibhoy: the Madrid-born…

Interviews

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maria marte
Latin Caribbean
Spices Seeped in Determination and Resilience: How Maria Marte Became…

In the heart of Madrid’s bustling culinary scene, where flavours from around the world converge, one Dominican chef stands out with her remarkable…

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Mexican
From Mexico to Marylebone: An Interview with Culinary Wunderkind…

Adriana Cavita, the prodigious Mexican chef who previously worked at El Bulli and Pujol, is bringing the authentic flavours of Mexico to London at…

Features

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Ñoquis con tuco (gnocchi with tomato sauce)
Gnocchi Day: A South American Story

Why do people eat gnocchis on 29th of each month in Argentina, Paraguay, and…

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Cupuaçu: Brazil's Alternative to Chocolate

Forget cocoa, meet cupuaçu, a brand new contender in the arena of chocolate…

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In Praise of The Bandeja Paisa

Latinolife’s Latina Cook basks in the glory of a full Colombian Breakfast

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LATIN FLAVA – The bloom and burst of London’s…

From Peruvian and Mexican haute cuisine to Colombian and Venezuelan street food…

Critics' choice
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A table full of food at Chicama
Reviews
Chicama: Peruvian dining with a modern twist

Stepping off the bustling King’s Road into beautiful Chicama, you are met with a soft pink interior and bouncy background music. With innovative cuisine and attentive service, Chicama is a wonderful dining experience.

RESTAURANT GUIDE
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CENOTE
CENOTE

Authentic Mexican restaurant & bar in Camden Town.  Experience…

EDITOR'S PICK
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In-depth Interviews
COVID STORIES: Fabian, a London Survivor

Fabian Cataño is a London surviver. In 2005 Fabian was badly injured in the 7/7 bombings, but came back from 2 years of rehabilitation to build his cafe in Seven Sisters indoor market. In March 2020 Fabian spent 30 days in ICU with COVID, after which doctors, with little hope, told the family they had to switch off the machines; he would breathe or die. He breathed. When Fabian emerged from hospital he found the developers dismantling his extractors and, without consultation, closing down the market and his business. But Fabian carried on, and now runs his highstreet restaurant El Botellón Latino, which exudes as much life as he does!

STREET FOOD GUIDE
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Nopalitos 

We are Mexicans selling proper Mexican food. We have traditional tacos and…

BAR GUIDE
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MADE IN BRASIL

Located in the heart of Camden Town, Made in Brasil aims to bring the best…

By Cuisine

ARGENTINE
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Top 10s...
Top 10 Argentine Eateries in London

Brits have been importing Argentine beef since the early-twentieth century and the UK is now the second-largest import market for Argentine wine. From fine-dining to street food venues, delis to takeaways, we picks our favourite establishments dedicated to Argentina’s culinary diversity.

PERUVIAN
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chakana
Reviews
Chakana - Michelin Standard Peruvian in London Fields

Could Chakana be London's best Peruvian restaurant? More than just another on-trend eating house in the capital, Amaranta Wright finds world class cuisine from the Inca nation in the heart of Hackney

MEXICAN
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Recipes
Cristina's Stuffed Poblano Peppers

We all know that chillies are a staple of Mexican cuisine, but they’re normally an ingredient to spice up the main dish. But in this recipe, the chillies are the star of the show! This recipe is as delicious as it is easy to make, and as they are stuffed chillies, they are literally filled will flavour

LATIN CARIBBEAN
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First Person
For the Love of Plantain

Pioneering Pan-Latin chef and restauranteur, Esnayder Cuartas, declares his love for this over-sized banana.

BRAZILIAN
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Recipes
Luciana Berry's Picanha Assada

Are you ready for barbecue days? We are! (despite the freezing this spring). This video recipe is from Brazilian Chef Luciana Berry is a delicious tweak to cook up Brazilian’s favourite beef cut. Luciana Berry is a Le Cordon Bleu London trained Brazilian chef who as a semi-finalist on MasterChef Professionals UK and a recent winner of a Brazilian culinary TV Show. She has cooked for the Prime Minister and the Royal Family and has a successful catering company. Here, Luciana reveals the secrets of making perfect Picanha ao Forno (Roasted Picanha). She shows how to cook up this cut using only a hob and the oven. You’ll also find valuable tips, such as what’s the perfect weight of the picanha and what you have to take it off.

COLOMBIAN
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Recipes
Coconut Passion Brulee

We at LatinoLife are embracing Veganuary or 'Veganenero' as we say in Spanish. Come on its only one month! But, as we've hit the half-way wall of mid January we could do with a bit of inspiration, so we asked our favourite Colombian chef Marlon, and he gave us this version of Creme Brulée, not only full of tropical Latin flavour but dairy-free too!

Guides

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London's Top Latin Food Stalls

FOODIE ALERT!!! From Ceviche, bandeja paisa, empandas and churros to tacos, paella, pan de bono and…

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Yerba Mate: A Gringa’s Guide

A gringa living in Argentina describes the joys of discovering Yerba Mate, and the social hurdles…

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London’s Best Brazilian Street Food

The street food scene in London is booming and Brazilian vendors have been busy showing that…

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WHERE TO EAT LATIN IN LONDON - The Ultimate Guide

Latin Culture has hit the high street in a big way, but how do you tell the quality from the crass…

Top 10s

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10 Latino Places to Take your Valentine

For us Latinos, having a great Valentine's Day date is a must - a chance to impress your date…

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Top 10 Argentine Eateries in London

Brits have been importing Argentine beef since the early-twentieth century and the UK is now the…

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Calabaza rellena or stuffed butternut squash. Photo credits Okdiario.
Top 10 Savoury Latin Dishes on a Budget

Many of us are feeling the squeeze but this doesn’t mean we need to give up on tasty and nutritious…

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Top Ten Traditional Latin American Dishes

The ComidaFest team give us a tasting journey through the most popular and delicious culinary…