Latino-Owned Businesses in Atlanta You Should Know
Published December 16, 2024
Last Updated January 7, 2025
Atlanta is known for cultural diversity, and one of the most colorful influences comes from Latin America. Here’s a guide to the best Latin-inspired and Latin-owned boutiques and artisan stores in Atlanta where you can shop for one-of-a-kind gifts, home décor, colorful flavors and more.
Shops
Create Dunwoody
Create Dunwoody is a Latin-owned co-working space focused on empowering entrepreneurs and creatives. Alongside collaborative workspaces, it offers access to local artisan markets, pop-up events and workshops designed to support Latin start-ups. You’ll often find unique pop-ups featuring handmade jewelry, fashion and art.
Where: 301 Perimeter Center, Dunwoody
Hilo Música
Hilo Música is a go-to for music enthusiasts looking for Latin American instruments like guitars, cajón drums and maracas, as well as music lessons tailored to Latin genres. This shop doubles as a cultural gathering spot, hosting small events where local musicians perform.
Where: 604 West College Ave., Decatur
La Tiendita at El Ponce
La Tiendita at El Ponce is a market located inside the El Ponce de Leon Market, offering a selection of handpicked Latin American goods, including gourmet foods, artisanal products and decorations. From salsas and sauces to unique snacks, there’s something for everyone in this vibrant marketplace.
Where: 619 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE
No Mas! Hacienda
No Mas! Hacienda combines art, design and culture into a unique shopping experience. The store offers a broad selection of Latin-inspired home décor, jewelry, clothing and art sourced from artisans and designers across Latin America. No Mas! Hacienda also features a restaurant and bar, making it a perfect place for a full cultural experience.
Where: 180 Walker St. SW
Plaza Fiesta
Plaza Fiesta is a shopping center featuring more than 50 Latin-owned businesses, offering everything from clothing and jewelry to food and handcrafted goods. Here are some of the standout stores inside Plaza Fiesta.
Where: 4166 Buford Highway NE
El Rosario
El Rosario specializes in religious and cultural goods, offering a wide range of Latin American religious artifacts and devotional items. It is the perfect destination for finding rosaries, crosses, candles and statues of saints.
El Mundo del Regalo
Find gifts and home decor at El Mundo del Regalo. There are handwoven baskets, textiles and handcrafted wooden items. Also available are scarves, hats and handbags that showcase Latin American designers.
Where: 4166 Buford Highway NE
La Tiendita de Frida
La Tiendita de Frida sells a wide range of Mexican crafts, including Talavera pottery, textiles, art prints and works inspired by Frida Kahlo.
Sandlux Apparel
Sandlux Apparel combines Latin elegance with contemporary flair, showcasing stylish pieces, including dresses, tops and loungewear. Owner Daniela Londono curates each item with an eye for comfort and chic style, creating wardrobes that celebrate culture through fashion.
Sweet Stuff
Aroma Desserts
Aroma Desserts brings Latin American flavors to Atlanta. Here, you’ll find alfajores, tres leches cakes and unique flavors such as guava and dulce de leche. The shop specializes in custom cakes.
Where: 1081 Hacknee Court, Lawrenceville
Belén de la Cruz, Empanadas and Pastries
A taste of Argentina awaits at Belén de la Cruz, where empanadas take center stage. From beef and chicken to vegetarian options, each empanada is freshly baked, stuffed with traditional fillings and often paired with chimichurri. The shop also offers Argentinian pastries such as alfajores.
Where: 1235 Chattahoochee Ave. NW inside Chattahoochee Food Works and at various locations around the metro area.
Bolivar Coffee
Bolivar Coffee celebrates the richness of Latin American coffee, from Columbian beans to specialty blends.
Where: 4480 South Cobb Drive SE, Smyrna
Restaurants
Arepa Grill
Arepa Grill offers a selection of Venezuelan arepas, with grilled meats, cheese and avocado fillings. Order tequeños, empanadas or churros to end your visit with something sweet. This restaurant is known for its quick service and flavorful dishes.
Where: 5302 Buford Highway NE, Doraville
Arepa Mia
Awarded The Michelin Guide’s Bib Gourmand, Arepa Mia is celebrated for its authentic Venezuelan arepas, each made with fresh cornmeal and filled with a variety of savory options.
Where: 10 North Clarendon Ave., Avondale Estates
CT Reforma
Inspired by the historic boulevard Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City, CT Reforma brings Mexico to Buckhead. Known for its endless skyline and buzzing energy, Paseo de la Reforma is where the famous “Angel de la Independencia” sits, and it’s considered the heart of Mexico. It is that energy that CT Reforma brings to Atlanta, celebrating Mexican cuisine and its roots. With that in mind, it is no surprise that you can get an Al Pastor Trompo at your table to make your own tacos al pastor or choose from dishes that incorporate Mexican flavors into more familiar proteins like braised beef short rib, chicken, salmon and more.
Where: 3699 Lenox Rd NE
Don Arepacho
Don Arepacho brings authentic Venezuelan flavors to Atlanta with a menu centered around traditional arepas—crispy cornmeal pockets filled with a variety of savory ingredients. Known for its casual and welcoming atmosphere, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy hearty Venezuelan comfort food like cachapas, tequeños and empanadas.
Where: 5964 South Norcross Tucker Road, Norcross
Delicias de la Abuela
Delicias de la Abuela brings the flavors of traditional Latin home cooking to Atlanta, with a special focus on dishes like tamales and empanadas.
Where: 5600 Buford Highway NE, Doraville
El Ponce
A casual, family-friendly spot, El Ponce offers a relaxed space for enjoying classic Mexican comfort foods and refreshing margaritas.
Where: 939 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE
El Santo Gallo
Known for its relaxed vibe and delicious tacos, El Santo Gallo is a go-to for classic Mexican street food.
Where: 950 West Marietta St. NW
El Super Pan & La Metro
Both owned by Chef Hector Santiago and sitting right across from each other inside Ponce City Market, La Metro and El Super Pan are two different experiences worth a trip.
Grab a Medioa Dia pressed sandwich at El Super Pan with a side of maduros, tostones or yuca frita, and order an empanada de carne and a mojito to enjoy while you wait. At its other location, The Battery, you can enjoy dishes like paella and occasionally stay late for a Boricua party.
La Metro is Chef Hector’s newest restaurant, which takes us to Spain, where pintxos, tapas, and cocktails set the tone. Grab and go, or stay and enjoy at the beautiful, charming corner restaurant. Share a few tapas and let the experience evolve to full meals like paella and steak. La Metro will want to make you “Ole” in the middle of Ponce City Market.
Where: Ponce City Market
Where: 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE
El Valle
El Valle brings the flavors of central Mexico to Atlanta. It’s one of the few restaurants in Atlanta that offers a variety of Mexican wines.
Where: 800 Peachtree St NE
La Semilla
This plant-based Latin eatery offers a fresh take on traditional dishes, using locally sourced ingredients to create vegan-friendly Latin American classics.
Where: 780 Memorial Drive SE
Madre Selva
Francisco Puerta and Juan Segura opened Madre Selva at the end of 2024, with Chef Carols Enriquez creating Peruvian dishes with Japanese inspiration and Alexander Holender bringing an extraordinary list of cocktails that offer more than a sip, an experience. Start with the mussels, don’t miss out on the ceviches, share the traditional lomo saltado and leave room for delightful desserts. The environment is a breath of fresh air for Atlanta. Take it all in.
Where: 570 Main St.
Oaxaca
Oaxaca offers authentic Oaxacan cuisine, showcasing regional Mexican dishes like mole and mezcal cocktails.
Where: 5255 Peachtree Blvd., Chamblee
Palo Santo
Palo Santo combines upscale Mexican cuisine with a rooftop experience. The restaurant offers inventive, flavorful dishes that pair perfectly with its cocktail menu. As evening falls, the rooftop transforms into a bar scene where patrons can enjoy sets from some of Atlanta’s top DJs while taking in stunning views of the city.
Where: 955 West Marietta St.
Papi’s Cuban Grill
Before takeoff, or as soon as you land in Atlanta, head over to Papi’s Cuban Grill for Latin flavors. Papi’s Cuban Grill has been around Atlanta for over 20 years, becoming essential to Atlanta’s Latin food culture. If you missed them at the airport, stop by one of their five locations around Atlanta, including the one on Ponce de Leon near Ponce City Market.
Where: Hartfield-Jackson Airport and 216 Ponce de Leon Ave.
Patria Cocina
For over ten years, Chef Octavio has been serving traditional Mexican dishes that reflect family recipes at Patria Cocina. Growing up in Jalisco on a tequila farm, it’s no surprise that Chef Octavio has selected only the best tequilas for the bar. Be ready to be introduced to small-batch tequilas that no other restaurant offers in the city, and try some of the best Mexican salsas. Warning: the chilaquiles during brunch are addictive. Don’t miss out on them; always get them with carne asada. You’re welcome.
Where: 1039 Grant St SE
Polanco
Named after one of Mexico City’s most famous neighborhoods, Polanco Taqueria offers fresh Mexican food that will make your mouth water. Traditional dishes like esquites, sopes, and tostadas are great for starting the experience and diving into their offering of tacos in black corn tortillas. Try a tamales for brunch or a traditional Torta Puebla for lunch. Check out their social media for special events when the lights dim and the music gets louder.
Where: 4920 Roswell Rd
Tio Lucho’s
Grab a friend or five and head to Tio Lucho’s to indulge in sharable Peruvian dishes. Inspired by his father, Luis, Chef Arnaldo Castillo creates dishes that transport us to Lima and Piura, where he grew up. He has given traditional dishes his spin with flavors of comfort and adventure that can be enjoyed in this relaxing and welcoming restaurant. Don’t be afraid to sip the Leche de Tigre from the ceviche bowl; always leave room for dessert.
Where: 675 N. Highland Ave.
Nightlife
El Malo
El Malo combines Colombian and Latin influences with inventive small bites and amazing cocktails, creating a lively nightlife experience with a Latin vibe.
Where: 777 Memorial Drive SE
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Sofia Espina is a bilingual Emmy Award-winning journalist who believes that everyone has a story to tell. She’s a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion, working to create a more equitable world.
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