1. Boizao Steakhouse

   Editor's pick

   International Plaza District : 4606 W Boy Scout Boulevard, Tampa, 33607

   Boizao (pronounced "boy-zoun") opened a couple years ago along Boy Scout Boulevard to capture some of the Tampa International Airport/Westshore business crowd. It's a vast, slick space (they may serve 1,000 diners a day) with a festive, all-you-can-eat party vibe. The waft of rotisseri …

2. Canta Rana Peruvian Fusion Cuisine

   Sarasota : 1813 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, 34236

   Lunch and dinner, with brunch on Sundays.

3. Chifa Gino's

   Seminole Heights : 7803 N Armenia Ave., Suite D, Tampa, 33604

   Peruvian, Latin American and Chinese dishes.Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thur., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sun.

4. Darwin's on 4th Peruvian Cuisine & Brewery

   Sarasota : 1525 Fourth St., Sarasota, 34236

   Darwin Santa Maria first introduced his stylish Peruvian vision to locals at Selva Grill, which he sold some time back. He now has inherited a fabulous Rosemary District restaurant space formerly occupied briefly by Mad Crow Brewery and Rustic Grill before that. He has lightened up the space but …

5. El Puerto Argentinean Grill

   Ybor City : 1623 E Fifth Ave., Tampa, 33605

6. Floribbean Restaurant and Lounge

   Sarasota : 1400 Main St., Sarasota, 34236

   Lunch and dinner specials, brunch on Sunday.

7. Habana Cafe

   Gulfport : 5404 Gulfport Blvd. S, Gulfport, 33701

8. Juan's Black Bean Cafe

   West Pasco : 5706 Main St, New Port Richey, 34652

9. Kon Tiki

   South Tampa : 601 South Dale Mabry, Tampa, 33609

   After 5 p.m., the cafe at the Tahitian Inn Resort turns into a slick spot for dinner. Dinner only, Monday-Saturday.

10. Latin American Grill Argentine

    Oldsmar : 3780 Tampa Road # D2, Oldsmar, 34677

    Steaks, sweetbreads and barbecue from the range and the big cities of Brazil and Argentina are carefully fire-cooked and served in big quantities.

11. Latin Quarter at CityWalk

    Orlando : 6000 Universal Blvd., Orlando, 32819

12. Lulu's Portuguese & Brazilian Steakhouse

    Safety Harbor : 122 Third Ave. N, Safety Harbor, 34695

    Tucked into a bungalow a block off Safety Harbor's Main Street is an upstart churrascaria serving meat off skewers. The vibe is relaxed and the six meat options don't go on the fire until your table is ready for them. It's fun and different. Lunch and dinner, closed Mondays.Read a review here.

13. Mojito Restaurant & Lounge at Crowne Plaza Westshore

    Westshore : 5303 W Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, 33609

    Latin-inspired restaurant and bar.

14. Monserrate Restaurant Bar

    Seminole Heights : 2311 W Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, 33603

15. Pollo Campero

    Stadium Area : 4060 N Armenia Ave., Tampa, 33607

    This chicken chain originated in Guatemala and now has about 300 locations around the globe. This is the fourth in Florida, and first in the bay area. The menu has grilled and fried chicken, and beans and rice. Hours: 10:30 a.m.- 10 p.m. daily.

16. Prana Restaurant and Lounge

    Sarasota : 1118 N Washington Blvd., Sarasota, 34236

17. Red Mesa Cantina

    Editor's pick

    Downtown St. Petersburg : 128 Third St. S, St. Petersburg, 33701

    Red Mesa Cantina is fulfilling the promise that De Santo Latin American Bistro intimated at during its brief life in the reinvented McNulty Station. For downtown office workers and the revelers at Push Ultra Lounge upstairs, the cantina is a boon: The menu is divided into ceviches, a raft of sof …

18. Samba Room

    South Tampa : 1502 S Howard Ave., Tampa, 33606

19. San Juan Cafe

    Largo : 13260 66th St., Largo, 33773

20. Selina's Latin Cafe

    Westchase : 11961 Sheldon Road, Tampa, 33626

    Cuban sandwiches, cafe con leche and more at this Westchase cafe serving breakfast and lunch.Hours: Mon.-Thur. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

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