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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

Good Mexican is always hard to find and this spot is well hidden on level 6 of Westfield building…read more This level reminded me of an airport terminal. We started with corn chips with a bean dip. The corn chips were clearly fresh and that made a big difference. Really yum and the dip was perfect to match. Next up was grilled corn with a creamy butter coriander sauce. This was nothing special. Was more looking for something a little bit spicer considering its a Mexican. The ancient grain salad was served. This salad contained quinoa, broccoli, pumpkin, chia and pomegranate seeds with a tequila sauce. This was a great choice on the menu and definitely would choose this one again. For the mains we selected Beef enchiladas and Cod. The beef enchiladas was pretty good but not exceptional and was a little light in the meat department. The cod was not what you would traditionally expect from a Mexican so figured it was a good choice to go with. It turned out to be a stellar one. The cod was beautiful and had a nice smoky sauce to go with it. Amazingly there was room for dessert and decided to opt for the Chilli Brownie. The brownie was made with dark chocolate and didn't have that overly heavy after feeling that you get from some desserts. Just didn't really notice the chilli in it though but still nice. The experience was really good in this place. The atmosphere was very relaxed and would certainly come back again.

Tried a variety off the menu today and really enjoyed ourselves. The beef and pork tacos were yum…read moreand juicy. Guac and corn chips were tasty and zesty. Crab croquette were good and well worth the price ($20 for 4). Wasn't a huge fan of the oysters, and the chicken wings were good but not as good as the tacos and croquettes. We tried the corn semolina for dessert and I think I was craving something sweet and this wasn't! Otherwise we really enjoyed our meal and we'll be back for sure with friends.

Food is great, great view of the ocean and staff are nice. I've been dying to try the Bottomless…read morebrunch, but have been unsuccessful. Panama House is just a few blocks away from me and I've always wanted to try it. I found them online and saw they do a bottomless brunch. The first time I went, they wouldn't allow me to do the bottomless brunch because we were a party of "2" and it needed to be 3 or more. This is not stated anywhere in the restaurant, online or on the menu. So we left out of frustration. The second time we came with 4 people and asked for the bottomless brunch and we were told we were to make a booking ahead of time if we want the bottomless brunch. Again, very annoyed. We ended up ordering off the regular menu and everything was delicious. We ordered the *Huevos rancheros -flour and corn tortillas, scrambled eggs, cheese, veracruz beans, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo. *Smoked corn fritters bourbon-smoked corn, avocado, poached egg, tomato relish, ranch dressing *Chicken 'n waffles -crispy fried chicken, belgian waffles, bacon-jalapeno maple syrup, cilantro, *A Quesadilla, *Crispy prawn tacos -coriander crema, jalapeno, radish, brunt avocado. Overall food is great, but a little displeased with the experience. Still wanting to try that bottomless brunch.

Great food, fabulous location, with a fun vibe. Loving the DJ playing some nice beats as you eat…read moresome of the best tacos in town. We've been a few times and have to say the customer service can let this place down a little. Twice our food has come late and the bill can escalate quickly. But overall it's a fun place and we recommend a visit.