Efecto Latino

Liven up your evening at this vibrant Latin bar and restaurant! Inspired and influenced by traditional Latin, Italian and Spanish cuisine, Efecto Latino serves up a medley of sizzling dishes from around the world.

Efecto Latino is a hidden gastronomical gem in the heart of Taupo. Well-known for its creative cuisine and traditional recipes, be sure to try their much-recommended crumbed chicken milanesa, shallow-fried and served with green salad. Their chefs have perfected authentic Italian pasta, serving up fresh and handmade dishes, like the toasted gnocchi with mushroom and bacon, kumara and ricotta tortellini and seafood ravioli. If you’re feeling adventurous, try the chivito, a traditional Uruguayan dish of tender grilled beef, wrapped in ham and mozzarella. Guaranteed to satisfy a heart appetite and discerning palate, Efecto Latino serves up a cosmopolitan range of dishes that keep diners coming back again and again.

Famous for its buzzing atmosphere, friendly staff and lively music (look forward to salsa and reggae at 8.30pm on Fridays and Saturdays), Efecto Latino promises a night of great food and entertainment.