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Best South American Dining

in Brisbane

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Updated: Aug 24, 2025

From Colombian and Peruvian to Brazilian, your guide to 10 of the best South American restaurants, cafes and bars in and around Brisbane:

La Arepa Brava

A secret slice of Colombia, serving traditional dishes and drinks on a budget, tucked away in a European-style piazza

Navala Churrascaria

Navala Churrascaria is Brisbane city’s go-to for authentic Brazilian BBQ, located in a prime waterfront spot

Azteca

A stunning restaurant and bar where Latin America meets South East Asia on the Terrace (Level 4) of The Star Brisbane

Soko Rooftop

The Amazonian jungle-inspired rooftop bar and Peruvian-Japanese restaurant is perched atop the Jubilee Hotel

Latin Manna

This quirky colourful Colombian restaurant is located in an old West End cottage

Buenisimo - The Chilean Way

Buenismo - The Chilean Way Stones Corner

Buenisimo brings the authentic and bold flavours of Chilean street food to Stones Corner

O Brasileiro

O Brasileiro is a little slice of Brazil found in Brisbane's CBD dishing up authentic Brazilian fare for breakfast and lunch

La Parrilla

The authentic taste of South America can be found on a corner on the outskirts of Ipswich

The colourful little Latin American cafe serves up delicious authentic dishes for breakfast and lunch daily and dinner Friday & Saturday

The Latin Shack

A colourful, rustic drive-thru and Latin-flavoured cafe nestled in an idyllic spot with a view over the Samford Valley

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