3 Best Restaurants in Canada

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Café Aroma Latino

$ | North End

Come to this fab spot to grab breakfast where they serve authentic Central and South American dishes in a cozy location.

5780 North St., Halifax, NS, B3K 1N7, Canada
902-444–8393
Known For
  • Delicious arepas and empanadas
  • Tiny attached Latin grocery store
  • Churros and ice-cream dessert
Restaurant Details
Closed Mon.

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Restaurant Maïs

$$ | Mile End

A beautiful young crowd, tasty cocktails, and delicious tacos are what this dynamic restaurant and bar is all about. The menu is a mix of some of the best Latin fare in Montréal—with toppings like marinated chilis, homemade jalapeño crema, and cumin-roasted walnuts, or the more carnivore-friendly veal tongue with red peanut salsa—as well as other great "Latin-inspired fare." For something festive, order a Paloma (a savvy mix of tequila, lime, hibiscus syrup, and fresh grapefruit juice).

5439 boul. St-Laurent, Montréal, H2T 1S5, Canada
514-507–7740
Known For
  • Latin and Latin-inspired cuisine
  • Vegan-friendly and gluten-free
  • Paloma cocktail
Restaurant Details
Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Sat.

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Taco Pica

$$ | Downtown

This modest restaurant with a colorful atmosphere—ornamental parrots rule in the dining room—is a slice of home for the former Guatemalan refugees, now proud Canadian citizens, who run it as a worker's co-op. On a menu that ranges from vegetarian quesadillas to Tequila Cactus Pork to Paella, Guatemalan, Mexican, and Spanish recipes are authentically seasoned with garlic, mint, coriander, and cilantro; the pepian (beef stew) and the garlic shrimp are standout options.

96 Germain St., Saint John, NB, E2L 2E7, Canada
506-633–8492
Known For
  • <PRO>live entertainment, including salsa every Friday night</PRO>
  • <PRO>authentic Latin American vibe</PRO>
  • <PRO>colorful decor—the bright green bathrooms have become a selfie phenomenon</PRO>
Restaurant Details
Credit cards accepted
Closed Sun.

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