Hispanic Philadelphia
Feel the pulse of Latino Philadelphia
Feel the vibrant pulse of Latino Philadelphia. Take a shopping trip to Philly’s Centro de Oro (Golden Center) and pick up Spanish literature, art, contemporary books and gifts or take home some Latin rock, Batchata or Merengue music. Treat your mind to a veritable outdoor gallery of vibrant wall paintings that tell the story of Hispanic Filadelfia as you travel through our vecindarios (neighborhoods).
When the sun sets, hang out at Noches de Arte en el Barrio (Nights of the Arts) for a real glimpse of local Puerto Rican music and culture on Second Fridays in el Barrio. Or any night of the week, you can sip a mojito and dance the hours away to the intoxicating beat of salsa, rumba and mambo in one of Philly’s hottest dance clubs.
Yearning for a taste of comida Latina (Latin food)? Satisfy your urge for succulent arroz con pollo, carne a al parrilla and ceviche with a visit to one of the region’s many renowned Latin restaurants. El sabor (the flavor) of Puerto Rico, Mexico, Cuba, Columbia, Spain, Portugal, etc. has saturated neighborhoods throughout the region. From trendy Nuevo Latino restaurants in Center City to neighborhood stalwarts that have been serving up traditional delicacies for generations, you won’t have any trouble finding a wonderful Hispanic meal in Philadelphia.
And you don’t have to cross an ocean or span a continent just to enjoy a jamming Hispanic fiesta, concert or celebration. You can do it all right here! Come be a “Philatino”…Philly Te Ama!