Los Angeles is poised to become the site of the Latino Restaurant Association’s inaugural Dine Latino Restaurant Week, a fresh initiative designed to showcase the breadth of Latin American cuisine.
A Celebration of Diverse Flavors
The Latino Restaurant Association will host a media preview on Thursday, May 7, from 9 a.m. To 11 a.m. At Maydan Market. This event will offer a first look at a citywide celebration of more than 20 Latin American culinary traditions. The goal, according to organizers, is to elevate Latino-owned restaurants and highlight the diverse flavors that characterize Los Angeles’ dining scene.
Featured participants include Lugyá’h, presenting Zapotec live-fire cooking from the Oaxacan highlands, and Maléna, highlighting Afro-Mexican dishes from the Guerrerense tradition. Fuegos LA will offer Argentine-style empanadas from Exposition Park, while Casa Chaskis will bring Peruvian cuisine from West Long Beach. VCHOS Pupusería Moderna will present a modern take on Salvadoran classics, Amara Cafe & Restaurant will showcase Venezuelan café fare from Old Pasadena, and M Grill represents a longstanding Brazilian churrascaria.
The preview will include plated tastings, visual displays of Restaurant Week dishes, and opportunities for interviews with chefs and organizers. Executive Director Lilly Rocha is expected to discuss the initiative and its potential impact.
A Platform for Latino Restaurateurs
Dine Latino Restaurant Week is designed to create a unified platform for Latino chefs and restaurateurs, encouraging diners to explore cuisines often underrepresented in traditional restaurant weeks. The Latino Restaurant Association, a national nonprofit, supports these businesses through grants, business education, and bilingual marketing programs. The Los Angeles launch is intended to be the organization’s flagship program, with plans for future expansion.
The launch of Dine Latino Restaurant Week is expected later in 2026, featuring special menus, promotions, and cultural programming across participating restaurants throughout Los Angeles.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Dine Latino Restaurant Week launch?
Dine Latino Restaurant Week is expected to launch later in 2026.
Where will the media preview be held?
The media preview will be held on Thursday, May 7, from 9 a.m. To 11 a.m. At Maydan Market.
What types of cuisine will be represented?
The event will feature cuisine from Indigenous Zapotec and Afro-Mexican traditions, as well as Argentine, Brazilian, Peruvian, Salvadoran, and Venezuelan culinary traditions.
Will initiatives like Dine Latino Restaurant Week help to broaden the culinary experiences available to Los Angeles diners?
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