Discover Latino Businesses in Australia
Explore Latino businesses in Australia and support your community.
By Latinhood newsroom4 Nov 20262 min read
If you live in Australia and want a taste of Latin America close to home, Latino-owned and Latin-run businesses are the easiest place to start. Many of them double as meeting points where you hear Spanish or Portuguese, find the snacks you grew up with and hear about what's on. Here are some Melbourne spots listed on Latinhood, plus a few ways to find more.
Food
- Asado in Southbank serves Latin American dishes and grilled specialties in a cosy dining room that works well for groups.
- La Bohemia in Noble Park is known for Chilean food and attentive service, and you can order online.
- Dan's Empanadas in Preston makes Argentine empanadas with traditional methods. You can take them away or eat in.
Coffee
Cafecito con Chisme in Melbourne pairs specialty Latin American coffee with nostalgic snacks and pastries. It has comfortable seating, so it is a good place to meet a friend or sit down for a long chat.
Drinks and live music
Bar La Esquina in Footscray serves Latin cocktails and food from different Latin cuisines, and hosts live music and cultural events. It is a good pick for a night out with friends.
If you want to dance, Melbourne has plenty of options. Alegria Dance Co in Cheltenham runs dance classes, and on Friday nights Oye Latino at The Albion Rooftop in South Melbourne has free entry. For a bigger party, Arepatón Fest at The Third Day in North Melbourne on 7 November 2026 brings Colombian food, cumbia and vallenato.
Why it matters
When you buy your empanadas, coffee or dinner from a Latin business, the money stays with people who are building something here, often after migrating themselves. These places also keep traditions alive for kids who grew up in Australia, and give Australian friends an easy first contact with Latin culture.
Networks beyond food
Latin businesses in Australia also connect through professional networks. The Australia-Latin America Business Council (ALABC) keeps a members directory with organisations that work between Australia and Latin America. Not all of them are small shops. One example is the University of Newcastle, whose ALABC profile describes a university established in 1965 with campuses in New South Wales and Singapore. For founders and exporters, groups like this can open doors that a restaurant review can't.
How to find more
- Browse the Latinhood directory by city and category.
- Check deals from Latin businesses.
- See what's happening this week on Latinhood events.
- If you own a Latin business, add it to Latinhood so more people can find you.
Next time you need a meal, a coffee or a night out, try one of these places, and tell them you found them on Latinhood.
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Cover photo: La Bohemia, Noble Park.