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Take your palate south: 6 restaurants serving Central American, South American or Caribbean food in ABQ

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Pupusas at Salvadoran restaurant El Papaturro in Los Ranchos, N.M., on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

Elizabeth Tucker Elizabeth Tucker Elizabeth Tucker Journal Digital Producer
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Central American, South American and Caribbean foods all have distinct flavor profiles, but they have one thing in common: They are delicious.

Ranging from pupusas to jerk chicken, here's a list of six restaurants serving food from these three regions.

Central, South American and Caribbean food in ABQ

A Taste of the Caribbean

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A Taste of the Caribbean
A Taste of the Caribbean located at 2720 Central Ave. SE

Pupuseria Restaurant El Salvadoreño

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Pupuseria Restaurant El Salvadoreño
Restaurant El Salvadoreño located at 1701 Bridge Blvd. SW

Restaurant El Salvadoreño

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Restaurant El Salvadoreño
Restaurant El Salvadoreño located at 1701 Bridge Blvd. SW, June 14, 2023.

Buen Provecho ABQ

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Buen Provecho ABQ
A Carnitas Bowl from Buen Provecho ABQ located at 2500 Central Ave. SW.

Buen Provecho ABQ

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Buen Provecho ABQ
Customers enjoy the shaded seating on a warm day on the patio at El Vado Motel as a server walks back into Buen Provecho ABQ at 2500 Central Ave. SW, June 14, 2023.

Guava Tree Cafe

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Guava Tree Cafe
Arepa Machillon, a corn cake sandwich filled with sauteed mushrooms and peppers.

Guava Tree Café

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Guava Tree Café

Guava Tree Café

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Guava Tree Café

El Papaturro Restaurant Salvadorian food

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El Papaturro Restaurant Salvadorian food
Pupusas at Salvadoran restaurant El Papaturro in Los Ranchos, N.M., on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

El Papaturro

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El Papaturro
Pupusas at Salvadoran restaurant El Papaturro in Los Ranchos, N.M., on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

El Papaturro

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El Papaturro
Pupusas at Salvadoran restaurant El Papaturro in Los Ranchos, N.M., on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

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