South american restaurant guide

The Marais' 300-square-meter rooftop, the Terraza Mikuna 2026

Terraza Mikuna, the 300-square-meter rooftop perched atop the BHV Marais building in Paris's 4th arrondissement, reopens for the 2026 season with a revamped menu, a new lunch offering, and some great cocktails.

Paris-Buenos Aires, Fernando de Tomaso's top Argentine restaurant in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Chef Fernando de Tomaso is your captain at the helm on the Paris–Buenos Aires flight, steering you toward the fiery delights of Argentine cuisine. A globe-trotting, generous table.

Trigo, Paris’s Brazilian-inspired eatery, serving homemade sandwiches packed with addictive flavors

In the 9th arrondissement, Trigo is a lively street-food spot blending French and Brazilian flavors, brought to life by chef Ághata Le Lay. She combines the culinary heritage of São Paulo with French influences in sandwiches that keep everyone coming back for more.

Vesper, the Japanese restaurant in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, is reinventing itself as an izakaya-inspired spot

Just a stone's throw from the École Militaire, in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, Vesper transforms into a contemporary Japanese izakaya under the guidance of chef Roudy Petersen. This stylish spot from the Fitz Group offers a menu featuring sushi, caramelized black cod with miso, and refined cocktails—all served in an elegant setting where Tokyo meets Paris. Open now for both lunch and dinner.

Azteca, a trip to the heart of Mexico without leaving Paris

Fancy a one-way ticket to Mexico without leaving Paris? Head to Azteca, an iconic Mexican restaurant in the 1st arrondissement, nestled a stone's throw from the Louvre and Châtelet-Les-Halles since 1986. This colorful restaurant treats Parisians to generous tacos, steaming fajitas, and homemade cocktails in a festive and warm atmosphere. At Azteca, you come for the authentic cuisine, stay for the good vibes, and leave feeling like you've traveled... without a passport.

Shuzo, an izakaya with Japanese and Colombian flavors, a real favorite

Fly to Japan via Colombia at Shuzo, the new izakaya in the 11th arrondissement, which was a real coup de coeur for us, both in human and culinary terms.

Finka (formerly Datsha), South American cuisine by famed Colombian chef Esteban Salazar

Formerly known as Datsha, this experimental restaurant with a hidden bar has become Finka, under the leadership of renowned Colombian chef Esteban Salazar.

Tanguera, the South American restaurant between Paris and Buenos Aires

Born from the team behind the famous Santa Carne near Bastille, Tanguera is the new South American nugget in the 11ᵉ arrondissement. This restaurant takes you on a gustatory journey where the generous soul of Argentina flirts with the refined, colorful accents of Peru, for a resolutely exotic culinary experience.

Le Café A: the hidden terrace restaurant near the Canal Saint-Martin

A terrace restaurant in Paris, Café A, located in the former Récollets convent a stone's throw from the Canal Saint-Martin, unveils a vast hidden terrace in the 10th arrondissement. Open every day until 11pm, it's the ideal place to enjoy the warm weather in a peaceful setting, right in the heart of Paris.

Jamrock, generous Jamaican cuisine comes to Paris!

How about diving headlong into Jamaican cuisine? Just in time, it arrives in Paris at Jamrock, a generous and spicy address.

Papalito, the generous address for Latino specialities, in the Montparnasse district

Just a stone's throw from the huge Montparnasse Tower, Papalito is one of those places where people come all day long: for lunch with colleagues, in the evening with friends and family, and even for breakfast!

Casa Azul, the right Mexican street food restaurant in Fontainebleau

We'd like to take you on a tour of Casa Azul, a gourmet restaurant in Fontainebleau offering a new take on Mexican cuisine. A restaurant that fuses Mexican flavors with French techniques, where everything is homemade to order, all in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Distrito Francés, 10 years of Mexican cuisine in Strasbourg Saint-Denis

Distrito Francés has been delighting Strasbourg Saint-Denis for 10 years now. A remarkable lifespan, and with good reason: Mexican specialties are prepared with generosity and passion.

Cuba Compagnie: a vintage restaurant and bar in the 11th arrondissement that takes you on a trip to Havana

Just a stone's throw from the Bastille, Cuba Compagnie invites you to take a trip to the heart of Cuban culture, in its vintage-style restaurant, where you can sample Havana-style specialities, enjoy cocktails and typical rums, or even smoke a cigar!

Compadre, a little corner of South America on the Grands Boulevards

A breeze of South America is blowing in from the Grands Boulevards with Compadre, a South American street-food restaurant that's sure to please.

Santa Carne, the place to be for lovers of Argentine-style grilled meat at Bastille

In Argentinian, Santa Carne literally translates as "sacred meat", "holy meat", and it's no coincidence that this address is so named. Here, meat is more than sacred, it's a religion: cooked, prepared or roasted according to the principles of Argentine parilladas, Santa Carne takes you back to Latin America for a meal to share.

Terraza Mikuna: the South American tapas bar on the rooftop terrace of BHV Marais

La Terraza Mikuna, the new festive summer terrace orchestrated by the specialist in South American cuisine in Paris, is set to set the BHV Marais alight! From the end of May 2024, head to the 6th floor of the Parisian store to discover this hot spot combining tapas, original cocktails and breathtaking panoramas!

Mayli's Resto & Co: a typical little restaurant serving empanadas and Chilean specialities

For a gourmet break with a change of scenery, head to Chile for delicious homemade empanadas and Latin American specialties at Maylin, in Paris's 2nd arrondissement.

Biondi, authentic Argentine cuisine by chef Fernando de Tomaso

Biondi invites you to discover the tasty Argentine dishes created by chef Fernando de Tomaso. A change of scenery at an affordable price!

Taco Mesa, chef Beatriz Gonzalez's authentic taco restaurant

Chef Beatriz Gonzalez has opened Taco Mesa, her taco restaurant in Paris. A long-awaited success story!