When it comes to food, San Antonio has flavors as eclectic, bountiful and absolutely mouth-watering as the most seasoned spice collector. Here are fifteen restaurants that showcase how Central and South America represent in the Alamo City.

Rocotos Grill 10555 Culebra Rd, (210) 521-4367, rocotosgrill.com For refreshing Inca Kola, some pollo a la brasa and alfajores cookies, head on over to this Peruvian joint. Photo via Facebook / Rocotos Grill
Gloria Latin Cuisine 17623 La Cantera Pkwy, #103, (210) 451-5412, gloriascuisine.com For cuisine “born out of the traditions of El Salvador” like fresh pupusas, then Gloria and Jose Fuentes’ Latin fusion restaurant might be the place to go. They even serve Tex-Mex, so there’s something for even the strongest crispy taco fanatics in your dinner party. Photo via Trip Advisor / OmniEpicurean
Dorrego’s 150 E Houston St, Valencia Hotel, (210) 227-9700, dorregos.com This upscale restaurant off the riverwalk boasts the only exclusively Argentinian-inspired menu in the city. Photo via Instagram / dorregos
Festejo Peruvian Grill 7007 Bandera Rd, (210) 701-5883, facebook.com Festejo delivers all the Peruvian food staples including yummy Lomo Saltado and Milanesa. Photo via Instagram / hungrytravelingmama
El Ceviche de Waldito 5526 Evers Rd, (210) 681-8100, facebook.com This traditional mom and pop Peruvian restaurant is known for friendly customer service as well as the yuca and tostones by Chef Waldo Castro. Photo via Instagram / s.a.foodie
Azuca Nuevo Latino 3915 San Pedro Ave, (210) 343-1129, azuca.net This sweet Southtown spot delivers Central and South American eats with Caribbean flair. Go for the arepas, fried plantains, Peruvian ceviche, their many dance lessons, art and live music. Photo via Instagram / healthy_sat
Fonda Latina 6714 San Pedro Ave, (210) 824-2544, facebook.com If you love fried plantains then you should take note of this place specializing in Colombian food. After lunch, you can also swing by a tango lesson. Photo via Facebook / Fonda Latina Restaurant
Cafe Martinez 7302 Louis Pasteur Drive, (210) 231-0095, cafemartinez.com This cute cafe is based in Argentina with locations all over the world. Treat yourself to speciality coffee drinks and beef empanadas. Photo via Instagram / cafemartinezsanantonio
La Playa Seafood 3343 West Ave, (210) 340-2762, laplayseafood.com You don’t have to drive to the coast for seafood, head over to La Playa for tasty fish peppered with Central American flavor. Photo via Yelp /
Sabor Latino Restaurant 5506 San Pedro Ave, (210) 832-8220, facebook.com This San Pedro Ave stop cooks up traditional Honduran food like this Chuleta con casamiento y tajadas verdes (and fresh pupusas, of course). Photo via Instagram / muertapaz
Brasa Chicken 8523 Blanco Rd, (210) 896-4719, brasachickentx.com You can add this rotisserie to the many Peruvian cuisine options in the Alamo City. Photo via Yelp / Tim S.
El Gaucho Pancho 1141 E. Commerce St, (512) 387-1141, facebook.com If you’re looking for your street-food fix, this Argentinian food stop will serve up everything from mouth-watering empanadas to choripan. Photo via Facebook / El Gaucho Poncho
Tienda Centro America 3915 San Pedro ave, (210) 343-1129, tiendacentroamericarestaurante.com Tienda Centro America is probably the place with the most authentic marriage of Guatemalan, El Salvadorian and Honduran flavors. The restaurant also has a market on site with a variety of Central American signatures. Go for the aqua fracases, pupusas and baleadas (which are basically Honduran gorditas) and much more. Before experiencing it for yourself,you might want to brush up on your Spanish because you won’t find a single English menu in sight. Photo via Twitter / tiendacentroUSA
Nao 312 Pearl Pkwy, (210)554-6484 naorestaurant.com The Culinary Institute of America’s high-end Pearl restaurant serves contemporary dishes inspired by Central and South American flavors. The restaurant is serviced by soon to be graduates of the Culinary Institute under the tutelage of Chef-Instructor Vincent Carvalho. Be sure to stop by before Nao closes its doors in September. Photo via Instagram / naorestaurant
Gus’ Empanadas 14530 Roadrunner Way, (210) 449-0919, instagram.comAt this tiny stand, you’ll discover freshly made gourmet empanadas, cold beer, and other Columbian dishes by Chef Gustavo Guete. Photo via Instagram / gusempanadas