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Viva La Cali

Viva La Cali brings a taste of Latin American street food and killer cocktails to an historic Brisbane laneway

From Brazilian to Colombian and Peruvian, where to find the best South American restaurants in Brisbane. Independent reviews by Must do Brisbane.

Fortitude Valley

La Arepa Brava

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

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in Brisbane

Best South American Dining

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

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Fortitude Valley

Soko Rooftop

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

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Brisbane City

Azteca

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

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North Ipswich

La Parrilla

The authentic taste of South America has come to a corner of North Ipswich

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West End

Latin Manna

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

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