Must-try South American restaurants in Montreal

Montreal is often referred to as the food capital in Canada and offers food from all over the world. If you’re in the mood for some Latin spice, these South American restaurants are for you.

Must-try South American restaurants in Montreal
Stephanie Boucher By

Restaurant Le Milsa

1
1445A rue Bishop, Montréal, QC H3G 2E4

If you are a meat lover, then Le Milsa is the place for you. Meat is cooked on a charcoal grilled and served on skewers. You can choose from turkey wrapped in bacon, chicken and filet mignon, to name a few, and you can keep ‘em coming until you’re full. Be sure to leave a little room because their grilled pineapple dessert is delicious.

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L'Atelier d'Argentine (Vieux-Port)

2
355 rue Marguerite-d'Youville, Montréal, QC H2Y 2C4

L’Atelier d’Argentine is a trendy restaurant in the Old Port offering a meat-centered menu, inspired by the South American cuisine in Argentina. They are famous for their beef empanadas and their array of grilled steaks served with chimichurri. Be sure to order their garlic fries on the side and their crêpe stuffed with dulce de leche and served with semmifredo.

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La B del M

3
7481, rue Saint-Hubert, Montréal, QC H2R 2N5

La B del M is a traditional Cuban restaurant serving homemade dishes with fresh ingredients. Their specialty is the Ropa Vieja, which is a beef and smoked pork dish. Wash your meal down with one of their classic mojitos – this is a Cuban restaurant, after all.

Restaurant Arepera

4
73 Rue Prince-Arthur E, Montréal, QC H2X 1B4

at the casual restaurant in the Plateau. The arepera, a classic Venezuelan sandwich, can be filled with different types of meat such as chicken, chorizo, ground beef and fish. The restaurant also offers a few vegetarian options. The arepera is made with corn flour, so it’s 100 per cent gluten free.

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Stephanie is a twenty-something Montreal native, and YP's Montreal City Editor. She loves coming across the city’s many hidden gems while on her never-ending hunt for the perfect burger and/or nautical accessories for her wardrobe and her home. In her spare time, Steph can often be found on a sailboat, cooking up a storm, or attempting to stay fit.
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