Best Latin American Restaurant in Raleigh

Brenda

A must-visit if you’re looking for a unique spot! The vibe inside and outside is super chill, and they play a great mix of upbeat Spanish and English music. The food was phenomenal, and the drinks were just as good! We ordered the pork belly plantains and birria quesadillas, which came with a seriously tantalizing ... pineapple salsa. Everything was delicious! The staff was also very attentive, friendly, and welcoming. We had a great experience and will definitely be back! Read More

Timothy Heinle

We had an absolutely great first time here tonight. Drinks were refreshing (and I am so grateful for the mojito mocktail). Food was delicious, all of it. Great meat and vegetarian options. The Caribbean bread pudding dessert was fabulous. But. But. Best part of the night? Maria and Coral. Genuinely perfect service. ... Kind, fun, and great recs. We can’t wait to come back and try brunch. Read More

May J.

Food and drinks were amazing! My friend and I stopped for lunch and it exceeded my expectations. I’m pretty picky on my matcha but the matcha tonic was really high quality. 9/10 The chicken torta was also done super well. The chicken was well seasoned and the avocados were nice and ripe. The area is also super ... cute. The owner came up to us and made sure everything was good. The upgrade of their matcha powder was a good investment to say the least. Would come back to try their dinner menu! Read More

Liam O.

Okay, this spot deserves more hype. Perfect for a romantic date night, the vibes are immaculate. I frequent this location a great deal and have always been beyond satisfied. I know the majority of the waitstaff by becoming a regular at Cuya and I have to say that everything here is amazing. My girlfriend loves ... chatting with the servers, they treat her like an old friend. They’re always on top of their game and the bartenders can make a mean mocktail while being hilarious. It’s awesome that we can stop in for breakfast too now. We get espresso drinks and the maduras and bring a donut home for our neighbor(he’s crazy about them). The coffee is amazing, and the patio area looks like it’s out of an exotic vacation. I am vegan and the kitchen staff/Chef Kevin always accommodates that with ease. The food makes me feel like it was made for family. The crispy potato flautas are my favorite, and my girl could eat the spicy papaya salad everyday. I don’t even like gnocchi normally, but finding out it’s made of plantains blew my mind. My girlfriend and I share it but really we should each get our own so we don’t fight. Please, do yourself a favor and come here. They will be conscious of allergies and preferences. If you’re vegan, gluten free, or both you will have something delicious to eat, just let them know. This place is stylish, welcoming, and of course delicious; everything I look for. Read More