Variedad Latina Restaurant in Kitchener

197 King St E, Kitchener, ON N2G 2K8, Canada

★★★★★
(236 reviews)
Categories: Salvadoran restaurant Mexican grocery store

About

Latin, Mexican, El Salvador, latino, Latina, tacos, quesadilla, burrito, seafood, fish,

Website
variedadlatinastore.com
Address
197 King St E, Kitchener, ON N2G 2K8, Canada
Plus Code
CGX7+8J Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
11 AM–8 PM
Tuesday
11 AM–8 PM
Wednesday
11 AM–8 PM
Thursday
11 AM–8 PM
Friday
11 AM–8 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM–8 PM
Sunday
11 AM–8 PM

Services

Service options
No-contact delivery Delivery On-site services Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Coffee Healthy options Small plates
Dining options
Breakfast Lunch Dinner Dessert
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards NFC mobile payments
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Paid street parking

Photos

Reviews

4.6
★★★★★
236 reviews

Most Mentioned

pupusas (28) groceries (11) price (11) soup (7) tamales (7) latin food (6) mexican (6) fish tacos (5) enchiladas (5) products (5)
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★★★
December 15, 2024

Great place to buy Latin products and the staff are always friendly. However, whenever I come by it’s dark and the “open sign” is off, which makes its look closed. I turn back around and go home. This has happened on multiple occasions. So I rarely shop here.

★★★★★
December 3, 2024

Definitely a hidden gem. Great service and the seafood soup tasted amazing!! I would highly recommend people to try it out. The INDIANS will always complain, so I would not take their review seriously.

★★★
April 15, 2024

We went there 3 weeks ago, service needs a huge improvement. The man that was serving seemed to be the owner, not friendly at all. Tacos were good, steak and rice was not good at all. To drink we had was Jamaica and it was ok.

★★
March 31, 2024

Very average food. We tried the chicken tamales, papasas, fish tacos and rice and fosh. The tamales and papasas were very bland. Tacos were good. Rice and fish needs more seasoning.

★★★★
March 14, 2024

Nice little spot for authentic Mexican cuisine. Atmosphere is nice. You can grab groceries while you are here. I'm going to guess our server was either a manager or an owner. They could def use someone better suited for the role. It wasn't bad per se, but also wasn't great.

★★★★★
December 16, 2021

Amazing place to go have authentic Latin food. Tried their fish tacos and their vegetarian Pupusas were delicious. I went with a friend who was visiting from Mexico and he was amazed to see the grocery items they carried at the store for sale. Lots of authentic Mexican products available there.

★★★★★
May 23, 2021

First time customer and had an excellent experience. Staff was friendly and very helpful, ordered Papusas,tacos and horchata. The best horchata I've had to date! 4 tacos for $12 fantastic pricing.

★★★★★
September 6, 2019

Out of all the Latin stores I've grown up seeing and going to, can I just saw how much I appreciate the esthetic of this place? Thank you for making nice booths that look fresh and clean! Love the location and historic store it's in. You can shop for authentic Latin food here and also eat authentic Salvadoran food. The pupusas, tamales and appetizer were delicious! Kind service. Nice and chill atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

Great food & Latin products to buy.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Hidden gem of an experience, can be expensive if you get some groceries but the food is very affordable

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Good food

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Lovely quiet spot witb parking next door just up from the square- order some delicious food and bring it over to hear some free music or relax in their quiet and welcoming atmosphere - we ordered the birria and pupusas - they were sooo good! Nice to find a spot that has traditional Loroco and cheese They have Horchata and Tamarind juice Platanos and small store in the side that has specialty snacks and imported foods. Fresh traditional crema that paired fantastically with the plantains I also picked up while there. Would love to see if they make traditional plate of Tortilla de Harina con carne asada

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Parking: Nice little place. We enjoyed it Parking space

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

I did not go there for the dining but for their store. They had what I was looking for and I was pleased. I do plan on returning one day to have lunch or dinner. The smells coming from the kitchen was heavenly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

I loved the birria poutine!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

The food was really good the customer service was ok and the atmosphere was decent.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Excellent service and very tasty food

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Good traditional food i

★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Havent tried the restaurant, but the goods were too expensive. I bought a chilli salt for 20$, while it was only 14 on Amazon.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Delicious birria tacos!!

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

The tacos are very delicious and the service is super friendly. Very flexible hours, even extended to be able to serve us!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

The service is very good as well as the food, drinks and establishment, everything is very clean and the atmosphere is very peaceful!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing food and friendly service, highly recommend

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This was my first time here and I loved it! To get a taste of the menu I tried chicken, and bean pupusas. Both delicious, my favourite was the beans and cheese. Enchiladas were top notch. A good amount of slaw on top to balance the flavours! Both the chicken and pork enchiladas were great. Friendly, timely service and you can t beat the price. Will come back!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent service, their fish tacos and pupusa are delicious!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Small little corner store, one will find vegetable chips, among other things, is mostly Latin America goodies.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Charming, delicious, great value

★★
December 22, 2023

The tripe is quite tasteless compared to the traditional Colombian tripe. The meat has good flavor.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food and service! Definitely come back for more pupusas

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Whatch out the bill, they charge extra , shady! Not coming back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Small, simple menu. Good food. Licensed. Waiter was super-chill. Ill be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great Latin restaurant, however having tried this place, Guanaquita, and Pupuseria Latinos, Pupuseria Latinos is probably my favourite. That being said, they are all great and deserve a try

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very cute restaurant/store. Food was delicious. I tried the steak enchiladas and the steak was super tender and delicious. Would definitely recommend.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The people it s so kind and everything on there it s fantastic

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Pupusas, tacos, and tamales were pretty good. I also tried the mondonga soup, and unfortunately that was dreadful and that is not how its made back in El Salvador according to my mom who is from there.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

First time customers, life time customers now! Your food was absolutely amazing! The wife and I have never tried Latina food, we are absolutely hooked! Great presentation, food was nice and hot when it arrived, your delivery man was such a nice polite, friendly.guy!. We cant wait to order again! Thank you so much for an amazing experience!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I got the birria tacos which is something Ive seen on various food shows and always wanted to try. They were fantastic, I will definitely be coming back!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Delicious food. Called to place an order for pickup. It was ready on time, with kind people inside the store, and such good value for money. And compostable packaging! Thank you! Order some food, pick up some specialty groceries while youre there, and enjoy!

★★★
December 22, 2023

This is our go-to spot for Latin ingredients/products but they are inconsistent with business hours listed online. I suggest calling ahead to confirm whether they are open before visiting. Also because sometimes they dont turn on the window open sign

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Delicious, authentic Hispanic food, I like their meats and their breakfasts are my favorite. Everything is tasty. 100% recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place. Delicious food. Very clean. Nice staff. Traditional latin food made with quality ingredients. I will definitely go back. Five stars!!! Parking: Free parking behind de restaurant

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best tacos Ive had in the KW area.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent service and delicious food.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Wonderful spot! Cute set-up with tables in a grocery store. Food is AMAZING, staff super friendly and amenable to our loud toddler!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Order chicharron pupusas with cheese. They tasted like something was already going bad. The pupusa dough is also very dry. The Curtido and the sauce are good. Good service.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food is ok, tastes very homemade. The portion is a bit small for the price.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very rich!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Really enjoyed the authentic fish tacos!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A clean place with a beautiful atmosphere. Unfortunately the pupusas were made with Arepa flour and not pupusa. Probably for a Canadian it would be the same but for a Salvadoran not the Arepa has its own flour and flavor and the pupusas too. They were dry and with little filling and the price was more expensive than Toronto

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

One of the best empanadas i ever test. I went back to my country whit the empanadas we test the burritos too. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This is a hidden gem. The owners are very friendly and happy to help or answer your questions

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I order pupusas, they were pretty good. Good flavor.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

One of those quiet little combo store cafes found throughout the city. Some are cleaner and better laid out than others. Variedad is on the way, but not quite there.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The Best of since inflation on food. Great people.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The enchiladas and tamales were so good. This was a completely random order online and we were so surprised how good it was!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

I wish I had photos to share but I ve ordered from this place 3 times now and I feel like it s gotten better each time! I originally ordered from here on a day I was craving pupusas but had been disappointed with the flavour in my usual go to Salvadoran place. Ordered The pupusas from here on a whim and it was a decision I will never regret. Definitely will be a place we can will frequent often going forward.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Delicious food!!! Friendly service. Authentic cuisine and plenty of Mexican grocery items. Will definitely be going back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Everything is very delicious and the staff is very friendly.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Amazing place and amazing food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Incredible food, I tried the Colombian beef empanadas with chili and it was spectacular, my partner tried fried yuca with chicharrones and was fascinated. Super attentive and friendly! Many options to buy Latin products.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent customer service, the gentleman who helped me was very helpful and served magnificent delicious food, the food was authentic cuisine and so delicious. Definitely a to go recommended place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good food, great price.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I had their papusas and birria tacos and it was very delicious and very filling. Awesome price for the quality and quantity of food. Will definitely be coming back again!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Nice little place. Its a restaurant and little store at the same time. Service was very Friendly and the food was pretty good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Went here to look for Mexican items and glad to found many items here! Also we ordered birria and it was good. Will definitely come back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Friendly service. Amazing food and fairly priced.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Fresh Empanadas. Very tasty. A little oily in our opinion. Good place to eat something that tastes homemade and fresh. Good place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very good authentic Latin food. I ordered four beef tacos and a glass bottle of imported Mexican Coke. Friendly shopkeeper as well. Vegetarian options: Its Latin food so you can get refried beans and other things rather than meat. Kid-friendliness: Kids would love it

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great pupusas and awesome for latin grocery shopping. Highly recommend the Semita. Pineapple filled coffee cake essentially, enjoy!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very good pupusas - we ordered one each of the 6 kinds. Fast, friendly service and very reasonable prices

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Lovely little spot set inside a grocery store. Every single thing we tried was amazing. We tried tacos, papusas, enchiladas and plantains and everything we had came out fast and was super yummy!!! The staff were very kind and friendly. Even brought the good hot sauce!!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Dont be fooled by the unassuming facade, the food here is top notch! My favorite is the fish tacos, rare to find a place that does them without the deep fry

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Had a pork pupusa, a zucchini pupusa and a chicken tamale. The tamale was silky and generous but the pork pupusa was the highlight!! SO good.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Amazing soups, tacos popusas!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

We love the beef soup and tacos.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The food is tasty. The service is acceptable. The variety is excellent. Prices are acceptable. Not even a parking space. It doesnt have one.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Nothing really special 40 bucks for 3 servings of the beef and chicken

December 22, 2021

I dont know if its because of covid or what but I paid 12$ for 2 week old microwaved beef was probably the worst food I have ever eaten, lots of good reviews so maybe this was an off day but man Im probably never gonna order from here again

December 22, 2021

Building is over 100 years old, rats in the place, I renovated it 10 years ago

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Very good food and you can have 1 or 2 beers, excellent service

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Delicious Pupusas and especially when the Latin music comes in it makes you feel in your country!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Nice place and staff the foid we order was amazing.. muchas gracias

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Good place for Latin American bites....

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Their online website was easy to navigate and order from. Portions are a good size for takeout. The order was made quick and was super hot. Still hot when I got home and hours after too. Came here for the pupusas cuz I was craving and they delivered big time! Their beef steak was just right too. Nicely seasoned. Will be back for more.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Amazing service, amazing food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Wow! Incredible everything. Best churros I ve ever had

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

I just tried this restaurant for the 1st time. I came across it on Skipthedishes. I am impressed. Everything was delicious. The steak was very tender even well done. Chicken tacos amazing, the tamales were supple and generously filled. I will continue to order.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Warm, friendly staff, excellent tacos!! Cant wait to try the rest of the menu

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Came looking for the elusive KW empanadas and had their 3 empanada special. It was so delicious and I d been travelling on an empty stomach. Gave me life. Empanadas we re crispy and had some kinda potato mixture inside, simple yet delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Cool little Bodega Cafe, great food. Owner is really helpful

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

First time to try authentic Mexican food and we enjoyed it. The guy serving us was so nice and accommodating. We stayed at crown plaza hotel it just 1 min walk. So convenient. They always have some Mexican goodies.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

It is a small but delicious place to eat. I have tried the Central American Menudo that has a piece of meat and vegetables. The beef broth is very good. The strange thing for me is that they give you 2 tortillas but for me as a Mexican they are more like sopes. It is a small but delicious place to eat. I have tried the Menudo Centroamericano that has a piece of meat and vegetables. The beef broth is very good. The strange thing for me is that they give you 2 tortillas but for me as a Mexican they are more like soups.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Typical Central American food well made and tasty

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

The attention is great and the food is the best that it is private.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great price. Food tasted amazing. Guy serving us was super nice! Music had a good vibe too!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Excellent place. Nice staff. They have a very good variety of latino food. As well some popular latino groceries. Recommend 100%

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Would been 5....women knew customers service, man didnt. I even dropped just over a bill there.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

I brought my grandfather here when he came to visit. He is 92, Chilean and usually does not eat very much when we go out. He ordered papusas, plantains, tamales and tacos from here. He ate every bite and loved it. Ive never seen him enjoy food so much. We made jokes that he was acting like it was his last supper. The food here is delicious and the prices are terrific.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great service, wonderful food and friendly staff. Owners are very friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Lovely shop. Picked up lots of groceries, and take out.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

They serve food which is very delicious in Spanish food the carne asada Come and try the food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Like most Latino grocery stores, its not very big. Delicious hot food to order. The Caldo de Res is the BEST Ive had in town so far!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Amazing food and service! Very authentic and delicious.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Pupusas and soups too small Ill stick to my other location still.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Wow! Amazing food here! Very friendly service,fast and clean. Highly recommend everyone to try this place.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Very good.

★★★
December 22, 2020

To that mahe, who said that the portions of the pupusas and the soup are (small). It seems to me that they pay him for leaving a bad reputation because all the reviews he has are only bad.....it seems to me that he doesnt like to pay...CULERAZZOOÒO lmao

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Food was great!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Excellent food Attention and quality

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Tasty!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Very good attention.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Super very good food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

It is delicious and good service

★★★★
December 22, 2019

One of the best places in kw to eat pupusas

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

I love their food and horchata... they should have something for the mosquitos though.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Very clean, tasty food and quick service. Loads of options for vegetarians. Do ask them for their hot salsa. I will definitely recommend this place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great pupusas!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Best Latin food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Our server Brian was amazing. There were 15 of us and every person was happy. He had extensive knowledge of the menu, his service was fast and attentive, and he was friendly and in a great mood. The manager could be seen on the floor checking on tables as well. Even though the place seemed packed service was wonderful. Were still talking about how awesome everything was. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for any occasion. Make sure you ask for Brian!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

La comida sabrosa!! The food is so delicious. Home made. Just like eating back home.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

The food and the variety are very good. But what really sets it apart and turns it into my favourite Latino place in KW, is the quality of service and how sparklingly clean everything is . Im not sure of why, but a lot of Latino places tend to be dirty and owners or employees dont seem to be enjoying themselves at all. This place is the opposite: everything shines and smells like clean, and every time Ive been there Im greeted with a smile and courtesy. Its really refreshing. Keep on the good work!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

I love this place that owners are very friendly

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Excellent and authentic food. Great place to shop for staples and treats as well.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Great food and friendly staff

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

I usually order from this place with JustEat and get delivery but yesterday on my way home I went in to pick up my order after pre ordering, and I was very impressed with the store and restaurant eating area. Once home about 2 hours had passed before being able to eat the pupusas we got. Wow! I was amazed to see that they were still hot after sitting on the counter all this time. I was figuring I would have to do a quick re heat in the toaster oven, but no. I didnt need too. The packaging is great. Great food Great service Great packaging

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Great location. A variety of latin products...Goya, Doña Maria, Jarritos, beans, semita, chiles, spices, etc. Also have great pupusas! Did not try the tacos but they look great too. Lovely service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Very kind owner who took the time to explain the menu to me. Food was great, really loved the pupusas. I really enjoyed our meal here and hope to come back soon.

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Very good and clean environment. Fresh food and so yummy. Pupusas of Cheese & Loroco so tasty.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Great delicious Salvadorian food!!! I live in Toronto and this place is by far the best Salvadorian restaurant I have been to! Incredible service and a variety of latin products.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Delicious authentic

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Wow the service. Super legit

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Ok, this place is amazing, the food is better than the pictures on the menu by a huge mile. See my photos of our breakfast. Had scrambled eggs with fried plantain. Photo did not show the sour cream, chocolaty bean dip, or the cheese square and bun which all came with the meal. The owner even put a wonderful red tomato sauce dispenser that complemented the food without being spicy. Meal for the 3 of us with coffee and glasses of milk was just under $35 before tip. The place is not fancy and reminds me of the corner stores in San Salvador... But its romantic in that bare bones way that is simple and clean. We loved our meal and the owners were kind and attentive without hovering. Try the enchiladas... See photo. My 11 year old daughter relished them. Yummy!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Dont expect much variety, but the few items on the menu are beyond tasty and heartwarming. Very friendly and helpful hosts, made us feel we had brunch at our long time latino friends house. Very high chance to revisit. Added the pics of what we had: Beef and chicken tacos (no ground meat, but delicious bitesize pieces of meat) and yummy tripe and vegetables soup.