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Best South American Dining

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Soko Rooftop interior with patrons sitting at tables

Updated: Aug 24, 2026

From Colombian and Chilean to Peruvian, Argentinian and Brazilian, your guide to the best South American restaurants, cafes and bars in and around Brisbane:

La Arepa Brava

A secret slice of Colombia, serving traditional dishes and drinks on a budget, tucked away in a European-style piazza

San Telmo

San Telmo boasts Argentine steaks, incredible cocktails and one unforgettable dining experience.

Pampero Argentinian Grill & Steakhouse

Pampero Argentinian Grill and Steakhouse brings the rugged spirit of Argentina's Pampas region to Woolloongabba

Casa Sabores

Authentic Colombian flavours and warm hospitality come together at Casa Sabores

Navala Churrascaria

Navala Churrascaria is Brisbane city’s go-to for authentic Brazilian BBQ, located in a prime waterfront spot

Azteca

A stunning restaurant and bar where Latin America meets South East Asia on the Terrace (Level 4) of The Star Brisbane

Soko Rooftop

The Amazonian jungle-inspired rooftop bar and Peruvian-Japanese restaurant is perched atop the Jubilee Hotel

Latin Manna

This quirky colourful Colombian restaurant is located in an old West End cottage

Buenisimo - The Chilean Way

Buenismo - The Chilean Way Stones Corner

Buenisimo brings the authentic and bold flavours of Chilean street food to Stones Corner

O Brasileiro

O Brasileiro is a little slice of Brazil found in Brisbane's CBD dishing up authentic Brazilian fare for breakfast and lunch

La Parrilla

The authentic taste of South America can be found on a corner on the outskirts of Ipswich

The colourful little Latin American cafe serves up delicious authentic dishes for breakfast and lunch daily and dinner Friday & Saturday

The Latin Shack

A colourful, rustic Latin-flavoured cafe nestled in an idyllic spot in Samford Valley

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