Flavor Fiesta: A Taste of Latin America in Prince George’s

When you’re in Prince George’s, you’re in a space filled with excellent Latin American food. Since nearly a quarter of the people who live in the region are Hispanic or Latino, there are plenty of fantastic restaurants serving up genuine, delicious cuisine. Whether you’re looking for street tacos with handmade tortillas, charbroiled Peruvian chicken plates, classic pupusas with traditional fillings, or something else entirely, you’ll be able to find it in Prince George’s

Order up authentic Latin American cuisine at one of these 11 spots:

  1. The authentic dishes at Sardi’s Peruvian Chicken pack a punch, including the charbroiled Peruvian chicken, chuletas de cerdo, arroz chaufa, and fried yuca. Head over to their spots in Beltsville, Bowie, Capitol Heights, Clinton, Langley Park, Laurel, Oxon Hill, and Temple Hills to enjoy these delicious plates.

  2. Don’t miss the tasty empanadas, tostones, and tacos at Cocineros in Hyattsville. This trendy, modern Latin eatery serves up a combination of flavors from South, Central, and North American dishes.

  3. The Laurel location of Taqueria Los Perez serves up tacos, alambres, carne asada, chilaquiles, and more — all alongside traditional drinks like horchata, aqua de tamarindo, and agua de Jamaica. Bring the kids to enjoy a menu just for them.

  4. Order the street tacos, tortas, sopes, burritos, quesadillas, taquitos, nachos, or pupusas from Tacos 5 de Mayo in Hyattsville, and you definitely won’t be disappointed. Make it a meal with the taco platter or an enchilada plate.

  5. Visit Pollo Tipico in Lanham to get delicious beans and rice, fried yuca, enchiladas, nachos, sopes, tortas, carne asada, and more. You’ll find large portions and reasonable prices on classic dishes.

  6. Lunch and dinner aren’t the only options when it comes to Latin American cuisine in Prince George’s. Taqueria la Placita opens early for huevos con jamón or chorizo, or eggs with ham or sausage. Visit the little shop later in the day for even more lunch and dinner options.

  7. Four sisters founded La Pupuseria La Familiar to share their love of traditional Salvadoran cuisine. This classic pupuseria honors the dish — and the palates of the community with added burritos, quesadillas, and taquitos.

  8. Add some spice to your evening dinner plans by heading to El Mexireno Restaurant, an Oxon Hill spot with bar vibes. You’ll love the fried chicken tacos, enchiladas, seafood soup, and grilled shrimp.

  9. Boost your takeaway game by adding Silvestre Rotisserie & Grille in Suitland to your list. Add coleslaw, rice, yuca, black beans, or fried plantains to your chicken — or choose the red snapper, tilapia, or steak.

  10. Indulge in filling taco plates and packed burritos at La Fondita in Hyattsville. The handmade tortillas add an extra layer of flavor and authenticity to the already delicious meal.

  11. The District Taco spots in Hyattsville and Riverdale Park serve the dishes that visitors have grown to know and love, including the California burrito, nachos borrachos, and the vegan vida bowl. Build a meal that works for you.

For a mouthwatering meal on the go, try one of these food trucks when they’re in Prince George’s.