Central American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Leicester

7 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Tgi Fridays - Leicester Highcross
Tgi Fridays - Leicester Highcross
95/100 (3163 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
American
Central American
Bar
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Wings
Duck
Ribs
Fajitas
Nachos
Waffles
Burger
Pesto
Pork
Shrimp
Pasta
Salad
American
Bar
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Typical burger bar food ... loaded fried brioche buns etc. Good vegan options. Nice gesture of a cake for the birthday boy. A bit pricey if choosing..."
Helen Randall
"We had a great time at TGI Friday’s Leicester, staff was so friendly and extremely welcoming ( thanks kira s ) food tasted amazing!!! Great place..."
Ally Ward
"I visited this evening with my friend for some after work grub and we were really impressed with how delicious the food was! I had the vegan burger..."
Louise E
"Second visit. Really liked my first one however I think because it wasn’t as busy there wasn’t as much attention. The table we were sat at..."
The Throwback Guy
"We came here for a meal on a quiet weekday night. Amy was so incredibly accommodating and polite. She helped us out with recommendations and any..."
Ellie Coles
"I recently visited this Thursday just gone. The food and service was phenomenal, I will absolutely be going back soon. I had a burger and chips, the..."
Alicia Carchedi
"Just came from dinner with a friend. Food came quickly and was delicious. For starters we tried the corndogs, mozzarella dippers and sesame chicken..."
carol
"Popped in on Saturday 16th March for some lunch with my partner and a friend. The waitress we had was great, she said she was only new but she came..."
Amy Simpson
"Food was amazing. Got starters mains and dessert and it was spectacular. The staff really knew their stuff and gave excellent recommendations for our..."
Max Rudd
"Lovely restaurant, went there for my mums birthday. Our waitress was lovely and had great customer skills. Fantastic good and drinks. Would highly..."
Jenala Simwanza
"The food was really good. Amy was an excellent waitress. She was very respectful and polite when serving us. Would definitely come back..."
Herv
Let's Burrito
Let's Burrito
94/100 (657 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Mexican
Mexican
South American
South American
Central American
Central American
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
Burrito
Sit down
American
South American
Mexican
Central American
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Cheap Eats
"Delicious food and very generous portions for a very fair price. Only place in Leicester with anything close to authentic Mexican food. A million..."
Luke Bradley
"I really enjoyed everything I ordered from this place. The food was very tasty. A free nachos box was thrown in (maybe because the order was..."
Olubukola Ayodele
"The best Mexican food that I tried in Leicester. I just had the beef burritos and the nachos and they are amazing!! Go check it out! And very..."
alfonso patacho
"Went down for some lunch today,tried the pulled pork burrito and my friend had the chilli beef burrito, and we shared some loaded fries, wow the..."
Manoj Kumar
"Some banging authentic mexican grub! Can't go wrong at all! Best authentic mexican take away in Leicester! Burritos, nachos, enchiladas and tacos..."
Neten Goswami
"Generous portions, friendly customer service and authentic food. Would definitely recommend a..."
MJ
"Didnt know what to expect was very impressed with the food We ordered Defgo worth a visit..."
DAVE JACKSON
"Visited here after hearing from colleagues how good the food is, on my lunch break with my colleague from work. I ordered the Mexican chicken burger..."
Axena Xo
"We have been ordering from Let’s Burrito for several weeks now and it’s safe to say that this is the best place bar non for this style of..."
Lee
"Fresh tasting really great food. I have had the chicken and the bbq pulled pork burritos and some of the extras. Its nice to get an authentic feel..."
cameron lalor
Bodega Cantina Leicester
Bodega Cantina Leicester
89/100 (4123 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Latin
Latin
Central American
Central American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Quesadilla
House Nachos
Halloumi
Quesadillas
Beef Pulled Pork Nachos
Fish
Sweet Potato Fries
Tapas
Mexican Chicken with Spicy Rice
Pork
Fish Taco
Baja Fish Tacos
Burritos
Tacos
Beef Natchos
Cocktails
Swordfish
Chicken Mole Nachos Grande
cerveza
Prawns
Lemon Juice
Burger
Mojito
Flaming Z Zombies
Quesadilla
Tapas
Churros
Burritos
Beef
Passion fruit
Burrito
Shrimp and Grits
Beers
Tortillas
chicken burrito
Nachos
Mole
Salad
Guacamole
Fried
Wings
Brisket
Chili
Lemonade
Shrimp and Grits
Sit down
Latin
Mexican
Central American
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Table Service
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts American Express
American Express
Buffet
Mastercard
Visa
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"We’ve been a few times as we love the Mexican style of food; nachos, quesadillas and burritos are all excellent. Food is freshly cooked and always..."
Stuart Williams
"Amazing! Really nice bright restaurant that was busy with a good atmosphere. The service was excellent and the food .... wow loved it! Lots of..."
Martyn Stillman
"We were in Leicester for our Son's graduation ceremony & Visited this place only after his recommendation. Food was Great .. delicious, good in..."
ACE Jalandhar
"I was looking forward to trying this restaurant as I've seen good reviews about it. I loved the ambience walking into it. Very Mexican. The staff..."
Olubukola Ayodele
"I have been going to Bodega for a while now, however my visit yesterday was probably the best in terms of service. Love Bodega for its amazing vibe ,..."
Gina George Zaleski
"If you in the center of town and need a Mexican hit this is your first choice. All the dishes are tasty and the food comes out fast. Prices are fair..."
Aj V
"One of my favourite food places in Leicester. It is has amazing prices and the food taste amazing. The staff are honestly so great and really help..."
Sameer Quazi
"I love this place! It has such a relaxed and fun vibe, the food and drinks are spot on and service is good too :). Bodega does some lovely reasonable..."
Regina George
"Nice staff, had a server who was on their second shift and they were really polite. Food was great, nicely stuffed wrap, lots of filling and sweet..."
Katie Hall
"Great service by Lianne (she also speaks Spanish). As a Mexican I can tell the birria really tastes as the traditional Mexican dish although it is..."
L353
Rockin Diner
Rockin Diner
87/100 (1874 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Diner
American
Halal
Fast Food
Central American
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Chicago Classic with Nacho Cheese Sideliner
Kids Jr Beef Burger
Mario Mashroom
Mario Mushrooms Burger and Fries
Nacho Fries with Cheese and Chicken
Jerk Chicken Burger Meal
Mississippi Burger Meal
Louisiana Fireball
Cheesy chips
Cheeseburger
Chicago Classic Burger and Nacho Fries with Cheese
Crinkle Fries
Burger
Philly Cheese Sub
Chili Dog
Cheese Fries
Mushroom Chicken Fries
Large Fries
Beef
Crispy M&M Milkshake
Brownies and Ice Cream
Cheeseburger
Wings
Fast food
American
Diner
Central American
Fast food
Seating
Delivery
Takeout
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"TASTE AND FLAVOUR ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ PRESENTATION ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ OPTIONS AND CHOICES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ PORTION SIZE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ TAKE AWAY OR PACKED..."
Halal Encounter
"It was a quiet Friday. Going in, the staff was decent. As soon as ordering we got our food within 10 to 15 minutes, So it was good service. The..."
Ahmd M
"This is the perfect little spot to visit in the winter weather, warm food and warm staff. I had the Louisiana burger meal with cheese fries and it..."
damii
"Awesome food served in a great 50’s American diner setting (albeit on the small side as there are only 4 booths) I recommend the Sweet Alabama..."
Naveed Rahman
"Rockin Diner serves really great American food and the decor has got a slick American retro feel to it!. There's around 4 booths and there's stools..."
Shahzada Choudhury
"Really enjoyed the meal here. The burger was cooked well and tasted great. The fireball fries were spicy enough to make your lips tingle but not a..."
Ian Splatty
"Excellent place to eat in Leicester, food was hot and fresh. Burgers were combined nicely so like for instance I had a deep south burger...bbq sauce,..."
Toby Ali
"Went down to the joint on a thursday but it was busy which meant that the food was going amazing. Was met at the till by Bobby who is the most..."
Aamir Alaracu
"One of the best fast food shops I've been to, great service they're all so friendly and we were served very quickly. Food was amazing and filled me..."
Maeva Khalil
"The best American Style food in the city and those milkshakes are truly delicious better than MC DONALD'S have try and you won't be..."
Sebastian Nowak
"Yummy! I definitely recommend getting BBQ Ranch or Sweet Alabama, both were amazing! (And cheddar fries). It's a place with really nice atmosphere,..."
Agata Bińczak
"Excellent service friendly staff. no cold burgers or fries in this place, unlike the big..."
Timothy Pimlott
"Burgers are big and the amount of chips is a lot! So worth the money and the food is amazing! Lovely..."
Nour El Hoda
"Decent burger and fries combo. If I'm going to be critical given my love of mushrooms some more of those in the burger would have been..."
Husein Rasul
"Great food and great service. They not only gave us free wings because of the wait, they chased after us up the road because we forgot some of our..."
Joe Grisley
"Tasty food, often better than any McDonalds. Definetely recommend to try it out. Pleasant staff, high hygene level, high..."
Albina Avizen
"It's the first time I've been here considering it 7 minutes away from where I live, been past it a few times and I went in Saturday evening... Wow!!!..."
Jason Warner
"This place is a hidden gem! Didn't notice it until recently and I'm so glad I did! They've got some of the best burgers in leicester hands down!..."
Mister V
Las Iguanas
Las Iguanas
82/100 (3373 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Latin
Brazilian
Vegan Options
Central American
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Latin
Brazilian
Gluten Free Options
Central American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Cuban Sandwich
Fish
Cheesecake
Enchiladas
Steak
Tapas
Cake
Mojito
Tacos
Fried
Goat curry
Curry
Quesadilla
Prawns
Empanadas
Burger
Enchilada
mocktail
Mimosa
Blue Lagoon
prosecco
Burrito
Beef
Chicken Fajitas
Juice
Fajitas
Long Island Ice Tea
Vegetarian Fajitas
Beef burger
Nachos
Truffle Bar
Cheesecakes
Salad
Tapas
Chili
Nachos
Chicken Wings
Sit down
Mexican
Central American
Latin
Brazilian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"A leisurely lunch or dinner featuring mind-blowing Pina Colada served in coconut shells, squids, gambas, curly fries, blazing bird, mixed seafood..."
Sunando Mukhopadhyay
"I recently went to Las Iguanas and despite having been before I wasn't really sure what to expect. It was a large group of us so we decided to get..."
Preeti Z
"Not Bad. Very friendly service, food not bad but could do with some more fish dishes. Also Las Iguanas is Brazilian not..."
Daniel Holbrook
"Really good!. Seated quickly, service was friendly although speed was average.Environment is OK. Lively but repetitive Latin music in the..."
Chris
"Great value for money. Lovely food. Our server Eljo was amazing. Had a laugh with him. Really kind and well-mannered. Speedy service with the..."
Naomi Knox
"Always guaranteed to have great service and food. The cocktails were flavourful and the dishes were definitely mouth watering and filling. Waiting..."
Thinasha Mendis
"Ate as a family of five. Service is great here, Alistair, isabella and Jay are a great team. Cocktails are excellent highly recommend, food was good,..."
Panda H
"The evening began with us being greeted by Rhia, who set the pace for the night with her helpful and enthusiastic reception. and sat us down at a..."
Lyndell “blacksamuraii” Alex stj
"Me and my boyfriend came for bottomless brunch- Firdous and David were amazing!! they were always on top of our orders and constantly asking if we..."
Faith Adams
"Yummy food, service was excellent, kudos to David who served us.. ambience is amazing as well. Overall, it's a great..."
Aryatsuki Nft
"Las Iguanas offers a delightful dining experience with their Chicken Burrito, featuring tender, well-seasoned chicken wrapped in a warm tortilla. The..."
Binu Prasad
"Bottomless brunch. Server lovely and kept drinks flowing done whole cocktail..."
Gareth Aram
"While the staff and atmosphere of the restaurant were commendable, unfortunately, the culinary experience fell short of expectations. Despite the..."
Darshan Pagarani
"The food and ambiance was amazing! Allistar was so nice and he took really good care of us. Must..."
siddhi pagarani
Five Guys Leicester Meridian
Five Guys Leicester Meridian
81/100 (2262 ratings)
Quick Bites
American
Central American
American
Fast Food
Diner
Central American
Fast food
Diner
Dinner
Lunch
milk shake
steak burger
Ask for Hot Sauce
Patty Melt
Cheese Burger and Fries and Bottomless Drink
Medium Fries
Bacon Cheeseburger Deluxe Calzone
Bacon Cheeseburger and Fries
Double Hamburger with Ketchup Tomato and Lettuce
Fried
Five Guys Shake
Burger and Fries
Little Bacon Cheeseburger
Bacon Cheeseburger
Five Guys Burgers Fries & Shakes
Cheeseburger
Carne Asada
Burger
French Fries
Hot Dog
Beef
Hotdogs & Burgers
Regular Cajun Fries
Pulled Pork
Fast food
Fast food
American
Diner
Central American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I thought this would be like another famous fast food place I could mention, so I wasn't expecting much, boy was I wrong. Food is delicious. You..."
Alison McPhie
"Best burger ever they never disappoint, service was fast and friendly with plenty of seating. Love that the drinks are free to refill. Music was..."
Jo Vaughan
"Hooked on the double bacon extra cheese burger and strawberry malts. The best ground beef money can..."
Bruce Heidelk
"The best burger you will eat! Great staff.... loved this place in the USA and wasn't sure if the UK would be able to equal the experience, they..."
Mel Pippy Woodley
"Excellent service and food!!! And cherry milk shakes are the..."
Аминина-Васюнкина Татиана
"Was really good.. service excellent on this visit, quite a wait, but this is normal and just eat peanuts while you wait, the food was outstanding on..."
Christopher Moseley
"I loved every bit of it! Was a bit puzzled by the peanuts but didn't take away from it! Fries were delicious and plentiful and the cheeseburger,..."
Chrissie Hayward
"It's an odd place, but I must say they steam a good..."
Rob Davison
"It was amazing. Fab fresh food generous sized meals and amazing service. And The staff were so nice to my little boy it was his first time going and..."
Verity Parkes
"One of the best burgers ! All the ingridiens are fresh , i love the chips and milkshake and the staff is great. I will definetly go there more often..."
Rami Dehen
"There's not much to say about 5 guys except no matter what branch you're in, the food is high class-fast..."
Lewis Holt
"A bit expensive though. It Was my first time had the double patty ham burger and The milkshake I had added the straberry cheese cake with salted..."
Subin Sajan
"Visited 4th December 11:30am, the place was empty which was nice. Served by a European Guy with a short beard (Didn't get his name) the most..."
Ian Chiverton
"Love 5 Guys great Burgers as well as staff who are extremely helpful and friendly and always happy to help!!! Also it's a Great Place if you're..."
Scott Freiherr von Memerty-Thomas
"First visit and I'm absolutely impressed. Food was delicious. Fries portions are big so think carefully before choosing them. I'll definitely go..."
Lisa McClean
"Lovely fast food definitely get more than what you paid for it's like bottomless drinks meets MacDonalds without the annoying paper..."
Miss Mistry
"The best five guys I’ve had.. I’ve tried it a couple of times in other city’s and have never really been blown away by it, until today, truly..."
jamie hill
"Burgers are pricey but worth it. Juicy, tasty and customizable. Tip: get the small fries, they always dump a whole load extra in the..."
Salman Raza
"Five guys is always great but I think this one is the best I've been..."
Christian Clark
"Love the burger always makes me so stuff, staff is great so is the dinning..."
Aisha Vanterpool Hodge
"Amazing cheesy bacon cheeseburger. Burger is big and tasty, has different toppings available for you to choose. Fries are big (we got a large for 2..."
Cristina Goncalves
"As always, brilliant!! Attentive staff, clean environment and super great hotdog with salted caramel & peanut butter shake. And today a free tiny..."
Paul D Does
Coast To Coast
Coast To Coast
78/100 (1890 ratings)
Restaurants
Central American
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Pasta
Cakes
Salad
Wings
Pesto
Calamari
Fish
Calamares
Pork
Cheesecake
Cheeseburger
Burger
Ribs
Prawns
Fajitas
Pancakes
Nachos
Cheesecakes
"Coast to Coast offers a fabulous range of American dining on its menu and the portions are really large. The Back Ribs in Buffalo Sauce was falling..."
Sunando Mukhopadhyay
"Good, went in on my own and didn't feel like a Billy-no-mates. Staff were friendly, food was good, I had the American BBQ and a pint of cider with..."
Derek Maynard
"Coast to Coast is an American Diner in the heart of Highcross shopping Centre with lots of trendy eateries wine bars and restaurants near by..."
Fabandfunkyfee.
"Friendly service with great food and atmosphere! A ton of drink and food choices with plenty of seating upstairs and down but you can expect to wait..."
Callum Moyes
"I attended as a meal for 1, which alot of busy restaurants normally frown at. But instead, was greeted by a lovely member of staff. The venue had..."
Alex Holling-Dodds
"I've always loved Coast to Coast and visited as often as I could while I was at university in Leicester. Even though I've now moved out of Leicester..."
Natasha Lane
"The breakfast here was amazing one of my best ever breakfast serving i've had. The sweet potatoe fritter along with three american pancakes maple..."
Tariq Ibrahim
"Tasty food, great service it's a shame they dont do food challenges (said the hubby) all round great..."
Carys Senior
"Great breakfast, great staff, still doing two breakfast meals for £10 (excluding the feast..."
Jamie Evans
"Food and drinks have been great both times I have been here. However, on my second visit the service was very slow where we waited a long while for..."
Hannah Lewis
"Went for breakfast 2 for £10 bargain! Portion size bigger than expected (literally couldn't get my mouth over the breakfast stack) lovely staff,..."
Mercedes Bennett
"Good food friendly staff, crayons and colouring paper for the kids, good selection of drinks and desserts (if you still have room) If you have a..."
Anand Patel
"The food here is amazing & the staff are friendly & patient. I had the rump steak here with sweet potato fries instead of ordinary fries & they are..."
Hannah Katerina-Yelena Jessen
"A chilled and enjoyable experience, the only thing that let the night down was getting the bill - we sat patiently for ~30 minutes before asking for..."
D McDonagh
"First time in here while shopping with some friends. Very warm waitress and barmaid :) about the food, went for a Chicken Melt Wrap as I didn't want..."
Poliana Araujo de Lacerda
"My partner and I booked in for a meal with our 2 boys before watching a film at the cinema. We were greeted by our waitress Terri who was so very..."
Viesal
"Been here for breakfast before and Loved it, the £10 for 2 Breakfast is gooood. So this time I took my babies here to have a late lunch! The..."
carol chow