Just in Time For Hispanic Heritage Month, Dine Latino Restaurant Week is Back Featuring Over 25 Restaurants

Hispanic Heritage Month kicks-off mid September and as with every year The Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GPHCC) will host its annual Dine Latino Restaurant Week which run September 18th -22nd.

For those that have been dying to try a local Latino-owned and operated restaurant in Philly, now’s a better time than ever to explore the wide variety of offerings.  Dine Latino Restaurant Week is a celebration of culture that includes an expansive list of new and returning participating restaurants in and around the city of Philadelphia. The five-day culinary event will offer patrons one (1) complimentary appetizer or dessert with the purchase of two (2) dinner entrees.

“Marking our seventh installment of Dine Latino Restaurant Week in Philadelphia, we are elated to continue the tradition of celebrating our vibrant Latino culinary community. This year’s event is a testament to the unwavering dedication of our Latino-owned and operated restaurants that have become essential contributors to our city’s rich gastronomic tapestry,” stated Jennifer Rodriquez, President & CEO of the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. “With each passing year, we witness the growing enthusiasm from both participants and patrons, further igniting our commitment to nurturing and showcasing these remarkable establishments.”

Dine Latino Restaurant Week was initially designed to support Latino-owned businesses during the pandemic and is now become a permanent feature of GPHCC’s calendar of events. The GPHCC’s mission through Dine Latino is to cultivate new opportunities for Latino restaurant owners through driving new and regular patrons to explore their offerings and celebrating the region’s Latino culture.

Sponsored by Aramark and AAA Insurance, Dine Latino Restaurant Week creates the opportunity for enhanced patronage of some of the city’s most beloved Latino-owned restaurants at no cost to participating restaurants. The promotion will take place during dinner service only, with options for takeout, delivery, and select indoor dining at various participating restaurants, which include:

• Alma Del Mar
• Alta Cocina Restaurant
• Adelita Taqueria and Restaurant
• Arepa Grub Spot
• Amigos Restaurant & Pizza
• Buena Vista
• Cafe Con Leche
• Taqueria Morales
• El Merkury
• El Sarape Blue Bell
• Frida Cantina
• H&B Peruvian Ford New York Style Deli
• Izlas
• Kocinao Restaurant
• La Ingrata
• La Roma restaurant
• Los Sarapes Horsham
• Margie’s Cuisine LLC
• Mole Poblano Restaurante
• Plaza Garibaldi
• Puyero Venezuelan Flavor
• Si Taqueria
• South Street Souvlaki
• Taqueria Morales
• Tortas and Pizza El Sabor
• Juana Tamale

In addition to Dine Latino Restaurant Week the GPHCC will be hosting a vibrant Dine Latino Chef’s Tasting event with author, Ronit Treatman and Liliana Friesel Elkouss on September 21, 6:00-8:00PM, at La Cucina at the Market. The event will highlight the rich flavors of Latin American dishes infused with the traditional elements of Kosher cooking, expertly bringing together two seemingly distinct culinary worlds for an extraordinary dining experience.

Ronit, a multilingual, multicultural individual with a diverse background spanning Israel, Ethiopia, Venezuela, and the US, is a prolific writer, engaging speaker, and administrator of social networks, focusing on Jewish identity, cuisine, and engagement, while also sharing her culinary expertise through ABC cooking segments. While Elkouss, known for her prolific artistic career, has encompassed solo exhibitions worldwide, gaining recognition from Argentina’s Ministry of Culture for her impactful contributions to art, education, and curation. Tickets are available for purchase here.