Los Guerreros Latin Foods — Restaurant in Vancouver

Los Guerrerros Latin American Heritage Month (Granville Island)

During this visit, the venue was notably busy due to the seasonal market, contributing to a lively and energetic environment.

Pupusas A thick corn masa tortilla filled with cheese, beans, and pork, served with curtido (pickled cabbage slaw) and salsa. The flavor profile is warm and savory, and the filling is well-balanced. However, the salsa was a bit runny, which slightly compromised the texture and presentation of the dish. 7/10

Christmas Hot Chocolate with Tamal and Concha This trio is the highlight of the menu. The hot chocolate is rich, lightly spiced, and comforting — perfect for the winter setting. The tamal is tender and flavorful, while the concha has a pleasant sweetness and soft crumb. Together, they create a cohesive and satisfying holiday treat. 9/10

Christmas Chicken Tamales The chicken tamales are well-executed, with moist masa and a savory filling that has depth and warmth. A simple dish done with care. 9/10

Michelaguas Horchata A festive twist on traditional horchata creamy ground rice milk infused with cinnamon and topped playfully with cookies and candies. The presentation can be a bit messy, but the flavor is indulgent and nostalgic. 8/10

Churros with Chocolate While enjoyable, the churros lacked the warmth and crispness that typically elevate this dessert. The chocolate sauce was mild and did not contribute much richness. 6/10

Service

Despite the long queues and high volume of customers, service was warm and polite. The staff remained friendly and efficient, which added positively to the experience. 8/10

Price

Pricing leans on the higher end, particularly for beverages such as the horchata. However, given the location and seasonal event setting, the cost is understandable.

Overall Verdict

Los Guerreros delivers a selection of festive Latin comfort dishes with a few standout offerings, particularly the hot chocolate and tamales, which are both flavorful and satisfying. While some items fell slightly short in execution, the overall experience...

Good variety of Latin products, but super overpriced. I'm Mexican, I know the real price of these products. I understand importing them costs money but I'm not willing to pay 4x the price for these products. For example, a salsa herdez in Mexico is around 30 mexican pesos (2 CAD). The same salsa in this store is 7.75 CAD. Almost 4 times the real price!!!

Also, while doing the check out during my last visit the cashier couldn't remember the price of a product, and the product itself had no tag price so he asked another worker suggesting a price of 10.95, but the other worker corrected the cashier that the price was actually 9.95. Yes, 1 dollar difference but made me feel like these guys can really charge you whatever they want. My recommendation: do your research and pay attention upon check out.

Lastly, employees inside the store don't wear masks properly. The nose goes inside...

It is not easy to find latin foods around vancouver, but I know I can almost always find what I need here. Ive come here for Inka Cola, aji amarillo pastes, dried chilis, and other things that are difficult to find elsewhere. The prices may be a bit steep but I understand because import prices aren't cheap and neither is rent here in Vancouver. The employees are very kind, especially once they realize you can speak spanish and are able to have a more detailed conversation with you that way. This will always be my top spot for Latin...