Have you ever wanted to try South American street food but have been a bit reluctant to travel by…read moreplane the +50 hours to get to the heart of South America? Now you don't have to thanks to Arepa, the ultimate restaurant for South American street food. This cozy little place isn't much to look at on the inside. It keeps things simple and minimalist. Posters stuck up with black tape, neon logo sign, black and white menu board. The dining areas are one large wooden table to share inside and three small tables outside. The menu is simple. Four different mains to choose from, each a corn dough pouch filled with wholesome and flavourful fillings. There is a vegetarian option, vegan option, chicken option and pork option, with four chooses for extra fillings. Four dollars extra will give you a generous side of fries. Easy, tasty, satisfying. Each table has its own napkin dispenser and bottle of chilli mayo and garlic aioli. Having the two greatest dipping sauces within arms reach truly defines heaven. We only made one of our corn pockets a combo, as one side of fries was enough for me and the wife. Was there an all out sauce war between the chilli mayo and garlic aioli? You bet. The chips were cooked right on point. A delightful crunch outside with hot fluffy... cassava! Not potato but cassava, which looks like white sweet potato but tastes and feels just like potato. I honestly thought it was potato chips but no... cassava. Our corn pockets came out in good time. They might look like something you'd have as a snack but believe me these hand held corn pockets will fill you up. My black beans and feta with guasacaca (mushy avocado) was amazing. The corn pocket held the filling firmly in place. The sharpness of the feta was subdued by the smoothness of the black beens. An absolute perfect balance of flavours. This place also offers a selection of canned beers and cider. I'm not much of a tinnies fan myself but at the end of the day beer is beer, be it in a bottle or a bucket. Got to try my first watermelon pilsner. It's just what you'd expect, beer with an undercutting watermelon flavour. I had no idea it could be done. Not sure I'd order it again but it was well worth the try. $42.50 for two corn pockets, one being a combo and two beers. At first I thought it was a bit steep but realised that the beers were $7 each. Would we come back? Try and stop us.

The arepas are amazing. Just like home. I've tried all the fillings combination and they are all…read moreamazing. A beautiful reminder of the traditional flavors of home.

Flying all the way from Los Angeles, California to try authentic Uruguay and Argentine's Asado and…read moreChorizo. We were treated by the owner lady. She was very friendly and informative explaining the menus. The asado bbq meat was all prepared with wooden charcoals, the traditional way! They were so tender and delicious. We ordered some olive and bread which comes with chimichurri. The chimuchurri was spiced up with red chilies which was great. We enjoyed the dinner here and will come back for mo

Ask for some of the South American specialties! Even though the first things you see in the…read moredisplay case are standard Australian food, they have a lot of very special Columbian food. They have the traditional Tamal - they come wrapped in a plantain leaf and inside are potatoes and masa (a corn paste). Delicious. Another interesting item is their bread with cheese - 'pandequeso' - wow. There are some great fruit juices and some exotic fruits that are pretty rare in Sydney - my favorite is the Guanabana. They are not the same as guavas. The guanabanas taste a little like strawberries but sour if that makes any sense. The locale opened about a year and a half ago and now has four tables on George Street. Not exactly the most peaceful area. With all the excellent Columbian specialties it is no surprise that it attracts a Spanish speaking clientele so it feels a little like South America. And of course the most important thing is the coffee (using organic Columbian arabica beans) is excellent and the sizes are generous.

The owner assures me, 'Best coffee in the world, Colombian!'…read more It's certainly up there, and STRONG. Whew. This tiny place looks brand spanking new and appeared magically before me as I wandered out of Haymarket desperate for caffeine. The coffee machine has a 'bank notes hall of fame' stuck all over it, and I was intrigued to find they sell a bunch of Colombian pastries and juices. Never had a Feijoa juice. Only a matter of time now. The coffee serves are generous and great value, and they've got snack and lunch options to eat at the tiny tables outside and the counter inside. Best coffee in the world? Hard to say. I think I need to try it again...

Located at the North end of Bondi Beach, El Indio is a true gem. The view of the beach is…read morespectacular. The food was the most flavorful I've had while visiting Sydney, and the beer I ordered was actually chilled. We ordered the arepas with prongs and the chorizo one. We had a side of sweet plantains and coleslaw. Everything was finger licking good. I 100% recommend this place. The service was friendly!

Absolutely blown away by this South American cuisine!! Came here with zero expectations on food,…read moreand I enjoyed every single thing. The margarita was unique with the mint flavor and it was more like a martini since there was no ice. We ordered the Bondi Pavillion which had shredded beef brisket, sweet plantain, black beans, cheese + chimmichurri. The beef brisket was cooked to perfection and the chimmichurri added amazing flavor to an already flavorful dish. Next up was the Chicken Bowl which had shredded chicken breast mixed with guacamole, rice, black beans, feta, sweet plantain, slaw, baby arepa and hogao. The shredded chicken and guacamole was cold which threw me off for a second, but it was incredible!! Don't even know what arepa or hogao is but I liked it lol. If you are ever in Bondi I highly HIGHLY recommend stopping by for dinner or lunch. This places makes me want to visit more of South America to experience even more amazing food.

Sydney is starved for South American food. Good on the folks @ La Puerta for bringing authentic…read moreLaTam flavours using Aussie ingredients. The King fish over coconut rice was a standout. The Yuca fries were the best I've had in all of Oz Nice beverage list and a funky covered outdoor patio for all weather festivities. Service was kind and explained the ingredients and importance of each dish. Nice corner location off military road with metered parking to boot. Suerte amigos!

Excellent South American food restaurant. Had a chance to visit earlier this year. Really liked…read moretheir ceviche and tiradito. Great service and wine selections.

Owned by a British guy. All the girls speak very good English, food is very good. All day breakfast…read moreand lots of other options. Good drinks, right on the beach. Reasonable prices. A must check out spot.

From the owner: Aluna is a live entertainment bar and restaurant that provides live funk / electronic / Latin music…read moreand a Colombian inspired fine dining menu.

Meant to take a photo when the dishes came out but instead just dug straight in. Sorry…read more.. The Breakfast Burrito had the perfect amount of beans to egg and chorizo. Spanish Chorizo and egg brioche bun with tomato relish and some caramelized onion....yum... Oh and the coffee definitely hit the spot.

The barrister/owner always has a smile for you. Very good…read morecreamy coffee and the food looks delish. He opens for all the important soccer games, mostly South American and games from Real Madrid. You find some Peruvian icons there such as Inka Cola. Anyone who walked the long Inka trail, will be send on a journey to memory lane. Some outdoor seats on Marrickville road.

Chimi churi cafè in Chatswood is the most instagrammable cafès we have come across. The owners,…read morepreviously of Local Embassy in Pyrmont have brought their game to the north. The cafè is hidden in the back streets but despite this, the cafe is very popular, which shows their food is bringing in a crowd. The cafe has a cool set up, with a number of indoor and outdoor tables, there are also a couple of communal tables. As you walk in there is a large mural painted on the wall of an interesting character, with a tweaked moustache which is a reflection of the interesting and quirky menu on offer. Then, a range of visually appealing plates started to arrive at the table for us to photograph and share. The signature being the black benedict which is a soft shell crab burger with squid ink hollandaise. The bun, a black brioche which gets its colour from charcoal. This dish is not only visually appealing, but also very tasty and unlike any burger we have tried before. For bacon lovers the 'lick my bacon' is right up your alley. A thick cut bacon steak, cue Homer Simpson drooling mmmmm bacon. This served on a freshly baked red striped croissant with a has brown and haloumi and a side 100% Canadian Maple Syrup. Need I say more? Other notable breakfast options were the Chimi Churi eggs. Poached eggs, labneh, chilli oil, Chimichuri dukkah sauce and freshly baked artisan bread. Keep an eye out for the Cola Bowl which will be a new addition to the menu. A tasty yogurt bowl served with toasted granola, fruit and for a bit of a twist a cola syrup drizzled on top. The lunch menu may not be as grammable, but tasty and had some healthy options available. The stuffed calamari with a bit of South American flair. This dish with a nice flavour combination of chicken mince, chorizo, chimichuri salsa with a tasty parsnip and beetroot cream. The seared tuna, another healthy option served with a pineapple salsa and nicely plated too. The lunch menu is not at all healthy, with Chimi Churi doing a decent mac and cheese with triple cheese pork and bacon. The fried chicken bites were also very more-ish and the seasoned chips that came with the chicken, unbelievably tasty. They also have some great options for those with a sweet tooth. The nutella french toast, nice and fluffy with fairy floss a mini jar of nutella and served with some fresh fruit. The pannacotta another beautifully plated dish, very photogenic. A nice sweet finish a textural dish with the smoothness of the pannacotta, the macadamia crumb, a airy sponge, sauced with the berry coulis. As mentioned one of the most grammable cafes we have been to. The owners are perfectionists and the menu is well balanced with something for everyone. The food is not only very photogenic, the food is also tasty. Worth travelling to Chatswood to try some cool dishes and to get some great shots for your instagram feed.

I really like this place. Out of the way from the main part of Chatswood, it is a nice cafe…read more Problem is it is in the middle of a business area - so some people don't like the surrounding area. However, ignoring that, this cafe is awesome. Firstly, the coffee here is good. Not the best cafe you'll get but good enough to get a second cup. Which I did. It is a little bit lighter, so if you like a darker brew, might want to order a double shot - just a warning. The finest thing about this cafe is the food. Now, it is slightly on the 'smaller' portion side. But it is quite good. Everything we order was extremely tasty. And the staff here are extremely helpful and friendly.

Came here on Cinco de Mayo and was let down by the deals promised by Eat Drink Play but that is not…read moreEl Loco's fault. I swear I was the first one in who did not get a table, which is always a sad realization (should have walked faster!) Margaritas were good, the spicy one was a bit too spicy for my liking but it was still fine. I wish we could have gotten some food.

Awesome energy, fast service, can dine inside or out. If there were no tables avail can sit next to…read moreother diners on their table. Love the rustic pub like feel. Real Latin feel and full bar serving sangria and all other alcohol. Awesome range of cocktails. Def recommend the Nachos. Was perfect for me and my partner who was starving at the time