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Latin Love Kitchen

4.9 (29 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Updated a few days ago

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Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Exterior of Latin Love Kitchen in Downtown Kingsport!
Cyndi K.

A family owned restaurant, owners Leroy and his wife have an obvious love for the community and are proud to share and to serve El Salvadorian / Costa Rican dishes in downtown Kingsport, TN. I've visited here a couple of times and have been so pleased and happy with the selections! From what I learned pupusas are handmade corn cakes (kinda looks like a thick tortilla) but filled with a selection of various filling offered from their menu. Because the pupusas are made from corn, they are gluten-free. I've tried the mixed combo filling (cheese, beans and fried pork), chicken, and chicharron. All have NOT disappoint! The pupusas are served with a side of Curtido, which is a tangy topping for your pupusas made of pickled cabbage, carrots, non-hot peppers. It is SOOO delicious!! I recommend asking for an extra one!! Yes, it's THAT good! The scenery inside is colorful and spacious between parties. They also have outdoor seating if you prefer to people watch while dining. Everyone at the restaurant is so friendly and helpful if you aren't familiar with the cuisine. They are happy to explain the dishes. And because it's family owned, members of the family are part of the hospitality and operations. They are an amazing part of the community! Can't recommend this location enough!

Papusas and Tamale!
P.J. A.

Absolutely Amazing food. Had the Papusas and Tamale. Many many more things I will be trying. Price is great, food is great, service is excellent, and the owners are extremely friendly. Highly recommend!

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Michael W.

Went for the three papusa platter: got cheese, bean and a chicken. A papusa is such a unique experience: like a tortilla and a Arepa combined. The cheese one is super good (I think that one is my constant). I got bean this time and chicken and next time I will expand out, with cheese as my constant. Service is always wonderful: the owner is a gem to talk to. And the Latin ambiance makes it fun (even though all the music is about Latin Love Kitchen), which is cute. The Latin slaw they make is addictive: I may buy a pint to go next time.

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Christina W.

Welcome to a little taste of Costa Rica and Salvador in downtown Kingsport. From the moment we walked in, the owner talked with us. Seat yourself, order from the menu. We tried their Papusa's, empanadas, and tamal. Ordered some with chicken and some with beef. All is delicious. Next time I will get just papusa's. They are the most delicious and unique food. The walls are decorated with colorful Latin American photos and objects. Very welcoming environment.

Colombian Empanadas.

We ordered too much food eating here the first time but it was very good for lunch the next day. After eating the chicken Papusa i was told the slaw is put on top. These Colombian empanadas were good too. We also had Tostones and Chicharron. The service was excellent. It's a nice restaurant in downtown Kingsport.

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The owners are so nice and came several time to make us welcome. Food was freshly made and as wonderful as. Highly recommended

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9 months ago

Great food friendly staff. Pupusas are wonderful recommend trying. Staff will guide you if unfamiliar.

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From the papusa to the tamales, this place is awesome. Good service, great food and intimate setting.

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This place is excellent!! If you want some authentic Central American food this is the place to go

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Amazing food and fun atmosphere. Try some of everything and you won't be disappointed. The pappusas were incredible!

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Always good. Service has gone down hill since they opened by the food is excellent. Get the tacos…read moredorados; they are like flauntas topped with slaw and a sauce. The papusas are huge!

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