these are the best latin american restaurants in amsterdam!
A big piece of meat, chicken marinated in chili, ceviche with fresh fish, stuffed potatoes, tacos, burritos. The list with delicious dishes from the Latin-American cuisine just doesn’t stop! And the best thing: it’s a well represented cuisine in Amsterdam! That’s why we collected 10 x the best Latin American restaurants in Amsterdam for you!
salmuera >> latin american restaurants in amsterdam >>
It’s not only the beautiful courtyard that we love at Salmuera. Also the way they cook is finger licking good. They serve the traditional Argentinian cuisine in a modern wat. That means quesadillas and empanadas, but of course also steaks and ceviches!
Check the pictures of Salmuera here >>
calle ocho >> latin american restaurants in amsterdam >>
Calle Ocho in De Pijp is named after the main street of Little Havana in Miami. The place where immigrants from Cuba, Central- and South America melt together. And Calle Ocho brings all the good from Cuba to Argentina together in one place. With tequilla, ceviche and lots of spicy salsas!
Get to know the world of Calle Ocho>>
castell >> latin american restaurants in amsterdam >>
At Castell they made an exact copy of an Argentinian ranch. In this bbq restaurabt you eat meat, meat and more meat. But they way as they grill here, you won’t fine anywhere else in Amsterdam. For that reason their spare-ribs are one of the best in town!
Castell, Lijnbaansgracht 252, www.castellamsterdam.nl
huis van lopez >> latin american restaurants in amsterdam >>
The door is always open for you at the Huis of Lopez on the De Clercqstraat. Not just for tacos and quesadilla’s, but for drinks, shots and fiestas as well. The great atmosphere from South-America is something you feel right away;-)
Read all about the Huis van Lopez >>
MASHUA >> latin american restaurants in amsterdam >>
Mashua is a Peruvian fushion restaurant on a great location at the Prinsengracht. You can taste the most amazing dishes from Peru here and of course they serve ceviche! Do you also know what’s good here? Pisco Sour! This Peruvian cocktail is something you should try at least once in your life. Try it with your ceviche and you’ll have a great dinner :-)
Mashua, Prinsengracht 703, www.facebook.com/mashua
CASA PERU >> latin american restaurants in amsterdam >>
Casa Peru is the little sister of Mashua and that means more delicious Peruvian food. The ceviche de pescado on the menu is a must try. It’s made with fresh sea bass and a sauce of lemon and unions, red pepper, fresh coriander and roasted Peruvian Corn. Heaven on a plate!
Casa Peru. Leidsegracht 68. www.casaperu.nl
roses cantina >> latin american restaurants in amsterdam
In one of the most bubbling streets of Amsterdam, the Reguliersdwarsstraat, you’ll find Roses Cantina. A restaurant and cocktailbar with a Mexcian cuisine. Gazpachos, tacos, quesadillas, empanadas and steaks, its all on the menu. Our favourite is the ceviche acapulco goes tokyo!
Rose’s Cantina is waiting for you >>
louie louie >> latin american restaurants in amsterdam >>
Louie Louie in Amsterdam East is all about the relaxed vibes from Latin-Ameirca. You can come here at every time of the day for drinks & bites. The plates are beautiful, and the interior is as well! Although they have tostadas, ceviches and quesadillas on the menu our absolute favourite choice is the sangria and the bbq pulled mushroom!
Meet Louie Louie >>
TAQUERÍA TACOBAR >> latin american restaurants in amsterdam >>
Of course we cannot skip the taquerias in this list. And starts your mouth watering as well if I say avocado fries, tortilla chips and guacamole on the side of your fish, pork, beef, chicken or vegan tacos? At Taqueria Tacobar it’s all about tacos. Huge plus: it’s very affordable here!
Read here all about Taqueria Tacobar >>
CHIAPAS TACO CARTEL >> latin american restaurants in amsterdam >>
And there’s another taqueria that has to be included: Chiapas Taco Cartel. On the menu you find delicious tacos, but also other Mexican streetfood like burritos. And make sure you check out that purple wall inside ;-)
Check all about Chiapas Taco Cartel >>
Amsterdam Bucketlist
THINGS TO DO:
⋙ Canal Cruise by day or in the evening
⋙ A bike tour through Amsterdam OR Rent a bike by yourself
⋙ The best view over Amsterdam from the A’DAM Lookout
⋙ Visit Artis Royal Zoo
FAVOURITE MUSEUMS:
⋙ Rijksmuseum with the Dutch masters
⋙ Van Gogh Museum, a staple in Amsterdam
⋙ Stedelijk Museum for modern art lovers
⋙ MOCO Museum for street art
⋙ Photography museum FOAM
SEASONAL:
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival (during winter months)
⋙ Cruise like a local with your own boat (great with good weather!)
ONE OF A KIND:
⋙ Discover the Instagrammable experience WONDR
⋙ Red Light District tour
⋙ Get out of town and into the Dutch country side of Giethoorn
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Our favourite hotels:
AFFORDABLE // €
☾ Generator Hostel: the best poshtel of the city located in a park.
☾ The Student Hotel: budget proof in trendy East.
☾ Het Volkshotel: affordable and with a cool rooftop bar.
☾ CitizenM: all you need is that XL bed (location near Amstel is great).
☾ Motel One: budget design hotel with locations at
VERY VERY NICE // €€
☾ Hotel V: with two locations and a great restaurant, in the city center and East.
☾ Sir Adam: with the coolest view over Amsterdam.
☾ Sweets: a unique stay in former bridge houses.
☾ Park Plaza Vondelpark: located next to Vondelpark and beautifully renovated.
☾ Hotel Dwars: small scale around the corner of the trendy Utrechtsestraat.
☾ Pillows Anna van den Vondel: great hotel close to Vondelpark.
☾ Hotel Mercier: new hotel in the cosy and historic Jordaan district.
☾ INK Hotel: lifestyle hotel in the heart of the city.
☾ The Hoxton: favourite lifestyle hotel right on the canals.
☾ Morgan & Mees: boutique hotel in Amsterdam West.
☾ Conscious Hotel Westerpark: in a beautiful building at the industrial Westergas area.
☾ QO Amsterdam: eco design hotel with a great skybar.
TOP LUXURY // €€€
☾ Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam: if you have something to celebrate this is the one.
☾ Pulitzer Amsterdam: on the canals at the border of the Nine Streets and the Jordaan.
☾ L’Europe: this hotel has the best spa with a view in Amsterdam.
☾ Conservatorium Hotel: located in one of the most beautiful buildings in town.
☾ W Amsterdam: with great restaurants and a rooftop bar with swimming pool.
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I really hope you enjoy your time in Amsterdam! On my Instagram account @yourlbb you can find more recommendations and new hotspots in town.
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