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Trending South American restaurant in the United States

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69.1
#1

Paradise Nevada

Pampas Las Vegas

trending_up+18.4pts
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68.7
#2

Orlando Florida

La Granja Lake Nona

trending_up+13.3pts
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73.9
#3

Safety Harbor Florida

Pico Rojo Rotisserie

trending_up+12.4pts
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#4

Empanada Stop

place Gresham, Oregon

trending_up+10.1pts
79.8
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#5

Mr Pollo

place Chicago, Illinois

trending_up+8.8pts
63.0
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#6

Chimichurri's South American Grill

place Houston, Texas

trending_up+8.7pts
78.8
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#7

LuzMary's Bolivian Restaurant

place West Falls Church, Virginia

trending_up+8.4pts
75.8
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#8

Essentials by Chef Martinez

place Houston, Texas

trending_up+8.3pts
71.7
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#9

Salteñas Deli | Empanadas

place Wheaton, Maryland

trending_up+7.3pts
57.8
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#10

Qué Bárbaro

place Los Angeles, California

trending_up+7.2pts
65.6
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#11

Luna Rotisserie and Empanadas

place Durham, North Carolina

trending_up+6.6pts
75.2
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#12

Beba's Restaurant

place Anaheim, California

trending_up+6.4pts
56.2
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#13

Que Sazon South American Cuisine & Ceviche Bar

place Phoenix, Arizona

trending_up+6.3pts
80.1
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#14

Gala Restaurant & Muse Bar

place Aventura, Florida

trending_up+6.3pts
69.2
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#15

Copacabana Restaurant

place Seattle, Washington

trending_up+6.3pts
62.9
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#16

Selva

place Long Beach, California

trending_up+6.2pts
73.8
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#17

Palmar Latin Kitchen

place Asheville, North Carolina

trending_up+5.9pts
77.3
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#18

Lechon

place Portland, Oregon

trending_up+5.8pts
75.0
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#19

Calle Sol Latin Café & Cevicheria

place Charlotte, North Carolina

trending_up+5.2pts
72.2
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#20

Empanola

place New Orleans, Louisiana

trending_up+5.2pts
71.7
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#21

El Viñedo Local

place Atlanta, Georgia

trending_up+5.1pts
84.6
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#22

Sabores Del Plata

place Norcross, Georgia

trending_up+4.7pts
73.6
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#23

La Food Marketa

place Pikesville, Maryland

trending_up+4.6pts
73.2
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#24

Pollos Mario

place New York City, New York

trending_up+4.3pts
77.5
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#25

El Rancho Latin Grill - Alexandria

place Huntington, Virginia

trending_up+4.0pts
75.1
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Trending follows the largest positive changes in Restaurant Score over a monthly comparison. The current scores are dated October 9, 2026; the comparison target is September 9, 2026. The nearest earlier weekly observation, up to 14 days before that target, supplies each restaurant's starting score.

Changes are measured in points. Explore the scoring methodology for more context.

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