Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in The Palm Beaches

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, but there are plenty of ways to experience the flavors, creativity and culture of The Palm Beaches all year long. From Colombian coffee and Cuban cuisine to art, fitness and sweet treats, discover 10 Hispanic-owned businesses worth
adding to your list.

1. Salento Coffee

Founded by husband-and-wife team Jaime and Johana Lara, Salento Coffee brings the rich traditions of Colombian coffee culture to downtown West Palm Beach. Stop by the Clematis Street café for authentic Colombian coffee, arepas, empanadas, tropical juices and more.

Adresse : 407 Clematis St., West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Galerie The Box

Owned and operated by artist and curator Rolando Chang Barrero, Galerie The Box showcases contemporary art and thought-provoking exhibitions in West Palm Beach. Barrero, who is of Latin descent, is also a longtime advocate for the local arts community and a recipient of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s MUSE Award for Outstanding Cultural Leadership.

Adresse : 811 Belvedere Rd., West Palm Beach

3. La Cabana Latin Grill

La Cabana Latin Grill is a family-owned restaurant bringing Mexican and Cuban flavors to West Palm Beach. From classic Cuban sandwiches to crave-worthy birria quesa tacos, the menu is packed with flavorful dishes worth discovering.

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Cielito Artisan Pops

Colombian-owned Cielito Artisan Pops brings a colorful twist to frozen treats in Boca Raton’s Mizner Park. Choose from handcrafted fruity, creamy and vegan pops, then customize your pick with chocolate coatings and toppings. There are even special PUPsicles for four-legged visitors.

5. Loibels Fitness Dance Center

Venezuelan-born founder Loibel Lottermann brings her passion for dance and fitness to Loibels Fitness Dance Center in Boca Raton. The studio offers an energetic mix of dance and fitness classes designed to help participants move, connect and have fun while staying active.

Updated Address: 7400 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, FL 33487

6. Havana Restaurant

Family-owned Restaurant Havana has become a West Palm Beach destination for authentic Cuban cuisine. Today, the Reyes family continues the restaurant’s tradition with Cuban favorites ranging from sandwiches and ropa vieja to traditional specialties, desserts and Cuban coffee.

Adresse : 6801 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach, FL 33405

7. Lara House of Beauty

Colombian mother-daughter duo Marisol and Valentina Lara bring beauty and self-care together at Lara House of Beauty in West Palm Beach. The family-owned business offers personalized beauty services, including facials, lashes and more, in a relaxing setting.

8. Mestizo Fusion Cuisine

Mestizo Fusion Cuisine brings Cuban and Peruvian influences together in West Palm Beach’s Northwood district. Owners Misleidy Amores and Pedro Rivera combine their respective Cuban and Peruvian roots in dishes ranging from seafood ceviche and lomo saltado to creative vegan options.

Adresse : 511 A Northwood Rd., West Palm Beach, FL 3340

9. Sabor Latino Restaurant

Restaurant Sabor Latino celebrates Latin American flavors with a menu that travels from Colombian arepas and Cuban ropa vieja to Mexican favorites and Peruvian ceviche. Led by owner Edgar Perez, the restaurant has grown to three Palm Beach County locations.

Emplacements :
Palm Beach Gardens — 4391 Northlake Blvd.
Greenacres — 2202 Jog Rd.
Boynton Beach — 1500 Gateway Blvd., Suite 100

10. Tropical Bakery & Restaurant

Family-owned Tropical Bakery & Restaurant has been serving Cuban favorites since 1989. Stop by this Palm Springs spot for Cuban coffee, freshly baked pastries, croquettes, empanadas and other traditional specialties.

Celebrate Local in The Palm Beaches

From food and art to fitness and more, Hispanic-owned businesses add to the vibrant culture of The Palm Beaches. Keep exploring, supporting local and discovering the people and places that make our destination special.

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