If there were any doubt about the popularity of Philadelphia’s Dine Latino Restaurant Week, social media analytics should clear that up. Last year, the event inspired 940,000 social media impressions. Dine Latino Restaurant Week – which returns starting Sept. 15, as part of Hispanic Heritage Month – celebrates Latino-owned restaurants, allowing them to showcase their authentic flavors and traditions.
The week-long event, now in its ninth iteration, celebrates some of the most creative of the United States’ 101,009 restaurants that serve Latino or similar food (per pewresearch.org).
“Dine Latino Restaurant Week not only showcases the culinary brilliance and cultural diversity of Latino-owned establishments, but also provides crucial support and recognition for these businesses,” said Jennifer Rodriguez, president and CEO of the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
“Consumers are increasingly curious and eager to explore international flavors, and we provide the perfect opportunity to indulge their curiosity,” Rodriguez told The Food Institute.
The week features an expansive list of Latino-operated restaurants, highlighting a broad array of culinary styles. There’s no cost to the participating restaurants, which will offer free appetizers or dessert (with the purchase of a pair of dinner entrees).
Additionally, the GPHCC will host a Dine Latino Chef’s Tasting event with Nicole Marquis, founder of Hip City Veg, Bar Bombon, and Charlie Was a Sinner. Attendees can indulge in a plant-based culinary journey crafted by the creative minds behind some of Philadelphia’s favorite vegan establishments. The intimate gathering offers an opportunity for foodies to interact with a featured chef while gaining insight into the stories behind the creators.
“We’re thrilled to partner with restaurants both within and beyond Philadelphia,” Rodriguez said, “celebrating a diverse range of culinary offerings.”
Participating restaurants include the likes of:
- Adelita
- Arepa Grub Spot
- Casa Mexico
- Café con Leche
- El Merkury
- El Mezcal Cantina
- El Mictian
- El Vago
- Frida Cantina
- Izlas Latin Cuisine
- Los Cuatro Soles
- Mamajuana Café
- Mixto
- Mole Poblano
- Plaza Garibaldi
- San Lucas
- Tamalex Bar & Grill
- Tierra Colombiana
“Dine Latino Restaurant Week has garnered significant interest because it taps into the growing demand for authentic, culturally rich dining experiences,” Rodriguez told FI. “Latino cuisine offers a vibrant and diverse range of flavors that reflect the heritage and stories of our community, and this resonates with a broad audience.”
