Discover London's Latino Spots with Desta French
Discover London's Latino Spots with Desta French
Singer, Desta French, was born and raised in a London where there is still no box but “other” to check for Latina/Latino/Hispanic members. The half-Colombian and half-Italian is now on a mission to find a voice for the UK's Latin population. She shares some of her favourite Latino spots across London with us.
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Costa Azul
102A Rockingham StreetLondonSE1 6PGUnited Kingdom
+44 20 7403 5388
“Whenever I’m in the mood for Ecuadorian food, this is the spot. You have to try the ceviche there.”
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Pueblito Paisa
231-243 High RoadLondonN15 5BTUnited Kingdom
+44 20 8809 2369
“Latin village is like stepping into an actual indoor market in Colombia. I love it. It's filled with small local Latin businesses currently In litigations with the council who are trying to close it down so they build flats there. What’s new. ”
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Stephanie's Multicentre
63-65 Old Kent RoadLondonSE1 4RFUnited Kingdom
“Where I go for hair/nails. Really good empanadas and gossip. Run by my friend, STEPHANIE SANTIAGO, who is also a very talented Colombian, London-based Soul Artist.”
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Latin Groove
630 Holloway RoadLondonN19 3NUUnited Kingdom
+44 20 7281 3020
“Nice cocktails, food and a place to pick up a @LATINOLIFE magazine with all the latest news on Latin culture in the city.”
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La Caleñita
Eagle Yard Arch Maldonado WalkLondonSE1 6SPUnited Kingdom
+44 20 7703 7003
“Every Latino In London knows La Caleñita. It's a famous bakery where you can find all kinds of cheesy breads and yumminess.”
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Brixton Village
Brixton Village Coldharbour LaneLondonSW9 8PSUnited Kingdom
“There are a bunch of places to eat here and really feel the culture living alongside other ethnic communities which is so nice to see. You have to have a cholada from Brixton Village. It's tropical fruity icey buffness, you have to try it to understand.”
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La Vida Loca
1 Elephant RoadLondonSE17 1AYUnited Kingdom
+44 20 7701 6916
“La Vida Loca is another mini Latin Mall consisting of hairdressers, barber shop, nail parlour and masseuse on one floor and a Colombian bakery/restaurant along with other multi services for the community.”
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