El Sabor Latino

Food was fresh and nicely seasoned. Most importantly, it was authentic Colombian. Felt like I left…read moreMemphis and entered a family home in Colombia. Staff was super nice. I'd come back here again for sure.

Friendly waiters, fast service, delicious/authentic food, and tasty drinks. I would come back 100%…read more to explore more from the menu! The ceviche and pastelitos I tried were fantastic.

Canastas de Plátano / Plantain Baskets

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Pupuseria Anita

3.3(9 reviews)

0.2 mi•Berclair

Stopped by to try their pupusas. It's about the only game in town apart from 1-2 other options for…read morea sit down restaurant with Salvadoran food, so I appreciate their presence. Their chicharrón con queso and loroco pupusas were spot on. The curtido and salsas were done right, a must when enjoying the perfect pupusa plate. Service was good. The restaurant is very family-like, so don't expect the latest trendy notes inside. Also the Salvadoran horchata was tasty, and the agua de jamaica was on par with most other places. I'll be back.

Located just off Summer Avenue in a strip mall that has definitely seen better days, Papuseria…read moreAnita is a hidden gem located on the east side of Memphis. I am infatuated with the Salvadoran culinary delight known as the papusa. Pillowy pockets of meat and cheese hidden in what can best be described as a pancake like package, this is a food that someone should be passionate about. I ordered two papusas, an asada taco and a chorizo taco (total was $9.50). The food arrived rather quickly and I waited in a storefront that they converted into a dining room of sorts. Oh, I think it bears mentioning that the food truck is in a converted Winnebago (it just adds to the "cool" factor). I have had better papusas, but these were solid. They should be proud of their papusas. I am just a papusa snob. The tacos, particularly the chorizo one, were very good. All in all a very good dining experience.

Pupusas de chicharrón con curtido

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Pupusas curdito

Mi Tierra Restaurante

3.5(50 reviews)

2.6 mi

Sony was a great server and he made our night super fun. Can't wait to visit again!…read more The food was excellent and it came out quicker than I anticipated and once Sunny explained the menu to me it was clear that we were in a Colombian restaurant.

Not very typical Colombian restaurant. Just recently moved from south FL and I can tell you this…read moreplace was not good at all. The food was bad I didn't even finish half my plate of food. I had "pollo a la parrilla" the chicken was dry the rice bland the French fried dried up like they where made 30-45 mins before just reheated. The only thing I enjoyed was my Guanabana shake. I was also eating there with my family and half of us just stopped eating half of our lunch. My kids also did not eat and enjoy their food as well. The arepas where hard and bland as well. There where other items on the menu that the restaurant didn't offer to eat that most Colombian spots offer. Hopefully other Colombian spots in the Memphis area can live up to authenticity.

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El Pollo Latino

4.8(5 reviews)

2.0 mi•Highland Heights

Great food! Columbian style restaurant that specializes in…read morewhole chicken. I think it's grilled and roasted. Great flavor. The dining room was clean, well lit and comfortable. Our waitress, Dianna, was very helpful and knew how to explain the menus items to us. Not very busy for a Friday night, but it was a very cold night for Memphis. Price was very good! Not sure what the cilantro based sauce they served is but it was quite delicious!! We will be going back again. They had a special with two whole chickens and potatoes with 10 empanadas and a two liter drink for $39.99 A feat for a family at a budget price! Try this place if you're looking for something a little different than your average Mexican restaurant!

I went there friday night with a friend. The place was clean and bright and welcoming. We tried…read morelots of dishes on the menu but the ones I like the the most were the chicken soup and the rotisserie chicken. We finished it off with la Leche cake. This was a nice little restaurant, reasonably priced that you should try!

Babalu - Overton Square

4.2(905 reviews)

5.1 mi•Midtown

Babalu continues to be one of my favorite spots in Memphis. Every visit reminds me why I keep…read morecoming back. Great food, creative cocktails, and a staff that goes the extra mile. The lamb sliders remain my go-to. They're consistently juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly every time. Paired with the crispy fries, it's a meal that never disappoints. This visit, I ordered a Sidecar, but the bartender didn't have every ingredient needed for the traditional recipe. Instead of saying no, they created their own twist--and it was absolutely delicious. Sometimes improvisation pays off, and this cocktail was proof. The salmon was also excellent. I ordered it prepared the original way instead of the new menu version that includes Brussels sprouts, and it was exactly what I was craving. One of the highlights of the visit was an unexpected surprise from our waiter, who brought us a sample of their avocado ice cream. I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was creamy, smooth, and surprisingly delicious. It was a thoughtful gesture that added to an already great dining experience. The only disappointment? They no longer offer the flight sampler. I was genuinely sad to see it gone because it was one of my favorite ways to experience several menu items in one visit. Overall, Babalu continues to deliver excellent food, attentive service, and outstanding drinks. Even with the flight no longer available, it's still one of my top recommendations in Memphis. 5/5 Stars - Consistent quality, excellent hospitality, and a place I'll gladly keep returning to.

Babalu was the first place I took my now husband on a Memphis date while in dental school, so it…read moreholds a special place in my heart. I've seen a few different iterations of the menu which are all great. I highly recommend the tableside guacamole if it's your first time, so good. We're visiting for our anniversary and had tuna carpaccio, a first time try. It was spicy and so flavorful. I had a selection of tacos and my husband had the birria rolls. They were a little fatty for his taste, but I love that haha. Service is always quick and friendly. Overton Square is such a neat place, and I always tell people to stop by.

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Hype Man and Old Fashioned cocktails

Rincon Catracho Restaurant

5.0(1 review)

1.7 mi•Berclair

This was my first time trying a Honduras restaurant and I looked at the menu and it was hard to…read morechoose cause the food looked so good. The price might seem a little overpriced but you get a lot of food.

New Amigos Restaurant

4.7(3 reviews)

2.5 mi

Simply delicious! The food is authentic and true to its native flavors, and it's a great value for…read morethe price compared to competitors. Service is friendly. While the to-go portions are on the smaller side, they're still packed with flavor. The restaurant itself is clean and colorful, though parking can sometimes be limited.

I ordered from Amigo's Restaurant through DoorDash, and it did not disappoint! I was craving menudo…read moresoup, and it was absolutely delicious. I also got the street tacos--both the steak and lengua--and they were fantastic. The rice was so flavorful and really tied everything together. I can't wait to order from them again in the future! Highly recommend.

Carne Asada

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Menudo soup

Baleadas Express "Almas"

3.3(6 reviews)

4.1 mi•Sherwood Forest

The nice woman behind the counter ran the register, waited on us and cooked our food. Her English…read morewas not great and she didn't bring me the black beans I ordered but I think she just didn't understand my order. I REALLY wanted to love this place as I love the Honduran cuisine. My friend ordered the steak and egg Baleandas and really loved it. My baked chicken with fried plantains and shredded cabbage was not bad but not worth $12.00. Neither dish was too special but not bad either. The place was clean enough but It sits on a dirty little stretch of Getwell. There is a chance I may end up there for breakfast sometime in the future but not too likely.

TERRIBLE SERVICE. we had a very young girl, probably age 12…read moreor 13, as our server. she clearly had no idea what she was doing and was as lost as who knows what. she messed up on our order and didn't write down one of our meals! After serving us our food she asked 10 minutes later if she could get us anything else and we told her we were missing the rest & she said "my mom isn't cooking no more food." Yes the restaurant was "closed" at this time but we had ordered this meal with the rest of our food. We just arrived to Memphis and as we found out they had baleadas express, we drove to eat here... biggest regret. the cashier was a bit older than our server and very unprofessional. This is clearly a family owned restaurant with terrible qualities. do not recommend what's so ever. the 12 year old is not put up to be a server. nothing was done by any of the staff to make our visit better.

This was the baked chicken with fried plantains and shredded cabbage.

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Mila’s Popusas

5.0(8 reviews)

3.9 mi

First time trying this spot. I'm a sucker for popusas and birria. This is what we ordered:…read more 2 mixed, and 1 jalapeño with cheese Quesa Birria tacos Alpastor Tacos The food was great, all had great flavor alone. When adding the salsas provided, it just bursted with even more flavor. The service was great both ladies were very nice and welcoming. The spot is a grab and go, but they have a picnic style table there if you prefer to eat there. That being said, the food is amazing and I will definitely come back for some more . The food brings back memories of my godmother's cooking. Go try it out!

The food was hot and amazing. I liked both flavors we got the Beria was good the vegetarian was…read moregood and the dipping sauce's was excellent. Nice staff. Made to order and didn't take very long. My family was visiting from DC and wanted authentic Mexican Pupusas that can't be found from where they are from. This was the place!

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Beria pupusa

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Global Café

4.3(157 reviews)

6.3 mi•Med District

My 2nd time getting global cafe and it always hit just like it needs to. Went on a Wednesday…read moreevening around 6:30 on a nice cool afternoon/evening. Met with great customer & a small line (3 ppl max). The cashier was making drinks and taking orders while being prompt and charismatic. The wait staff on point as well. Cleaned our table off with quickness so we could sit outside. I ordered Esquites, Dama with Rous, Sandwich Venezolano (not pictured) with a Juan Famous margarita & a mangorita. My bf enjoyed his chicken sandwich and gave it a 8.5/10. Next time will try the pulled pork one. The Dama is super delicious. It's like a lighter version of beef stew in my opinion. The fresh cilantro has a refreshing taste to the dish - 10/10. The Esquites was oddly enjoyable. The tajin made it a little tart but it's basically just as the cream corn I grew up eating - 8/10. Now the star of the show is them RITAS. 20oz of pure goodness. If you come on certain days - the Juan marg is only 3.95 with your meal. That's a good steal in my book. We were able to get a regular and a mango marg. The mango was super juicy and packed with flavor. I dropped a couple pieces into my drink to make it fruiter and it works. Kinda strong drinks but no one is going to that as a compliant from me lol. Please give this place a try. It's located in crosstown and they help support international cuisine. #MemphisEats

One of my fav places in the city. You can't beat the 20 oz. $4 margaritas but I also recommend the…read moresangria and strawberry colada. My food recs are the fried chicken, chicken asado bowl or the pollo guisado. Great service and great patio.

Global Café - Somali Spaghetti is tossed in tomato sauce with bell peppers, onion, and sweet fried plantains, with the option to add chicken or shrimp.

Somali Spaghetti is tossed in tomato sauce with bell peppers, onion, and sweet fried plantains, with the option to add chicken or shrimp.

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Sangria made with hibiscus tea

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Ed C.

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10 years ago

I grew up in New York (where there are several good Colombian restaurants) being in the mid-south for several years i have wished for a place where I could go and taste the flavors of my roots. My wish has come true!!! El Sabor Latino has brought that back, I can finally taste the authentic Colombian flavors I've been craving for years! The food is great, the soups are very good, the salad is always fresh, I love the aborrajados!!! And you have to try the Colombia burger The service is fast, the staff very nice and the establishment very clean. I can't wait to go back. The only down side: is that is somewhat far from My home, lol... read more

Aaron B.

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10 years ago

Great place for some authentic Colombian food. My Colombian wife loves it and as an American, I can say definitely recommend giving this place a try! read more

Cristina R.

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9 years ago

Excellent food especially for the price. I usually pick up my food to go and the place is always clean. Very good lunch portions. Staff is friendly read more

Carolina O.

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10 years ago

Excellent service, excellent food, friendly staff. Bandeja paisa, empanadas, chicken rice are delicious. I would highly recommend it.

Hugo R.

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10 years ago

Great food and service!!! I live in Denver but whenever I come to Memphis, El Sabor Latino is a must! Highly recommended! read more

Skylar S.

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3 months ago

ts sucks butt wrd to my muvva if this restaurant was in newyork it would be demolished by jalen brunson

Carmenza P.

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10 years ago

Excellent food!!! Great service by the owners!!! Very clean restaurant! Family friendly! read more

Ortiz C.

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3 years ago

very friendly, excellent customer service very attentibe! I definitely will be back.

Angel R.

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4 years ago

Super friendly! Amazing service and even better food!

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