Latin American

Restaurant	Rating	Type of Food	Style	Description	Information
El Sombrero Restaurante Mexicano		Latin American	Informal	The helpings of Mexican food are freshly-cooked and generous and the occasional serenade of Latin music gives this small second floor eatery a pleasant cosy ambiance. But there was a certain sameness in the dishes, and the mañana service was a little too laid-back. Reservations recommended.	520 - 17 Ave. SW 228-0332	Su 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. M 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Tu to F 11:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Sa 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Juan's Mexican Restaurante		Mexican	Informal	There are no maracas or sombreros nailed to the wall or burros painted on the door, but with friendly right-from-Mexico staff and good food, the atmosphere is far more authentic here than in many places that put more emphasis on the decor than the dishes. Good vegetarian selection.	In the basement of Scotia Centre Entrance off Stephen Avenue 266-0051 www	Su closed M to F 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Sa 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Salt and Pepper Mexican Restaurant		Latin American: Mexican	Informal	The setting is pleasantly Mexican, which in itself can warm you up on a blustery Calgary day. The service was good, and so was the food. But it still tended to be a little bland. Perhaps the name is a hint that you need to add the salt and pepper yourself. Good vegetarian selection.	6515 Bowness Road NW 247-4402	420 16 Ave. NE 230-7370	4351 MacLeod Tr. S. (on the west side) 243-3173