PHOTOS: Check out the first Latin American festival in Zagreb

(Photo: Ante Dvoranić)

Fiesta Latina has opened at Josip Juraj Strossmayer Square in Zagreb, transforming the city centre into a celebration of Latin American cuisine, music and dance.

The festival runs until 31 August with free entry.

Visitors are able to sample food and drinks from Central and South America across ten food stalls.

Highlights include tacos by Taquería Cato and Tres Tacos by Mario Mihelj, Venezuelan arepas from Arepera Maracay, and street food specialities by Noel* Street Food.

Arepera Maracay – Arepa Pabellón (Photo: Ante Dvoranić)

Tres Tacos by Mario Mihelj (Photo: Ante Dvoranić)

Noel* Street Food by Ivan Temšić – Empanade (Photo: Ante Dvoranić)

Chef Ivan Temšić (Photo: Ante Dvoranić)

Nachurros offers nachos, burritos and churros, while pastry chef Juraj Klepić presents a version of Tres Leches cake.

(Photo: Ante Dvoranić)

Taqueria Cato (Photo: Ante Dvoranić)

Exotic fruit plates are also available from Croatian grower Ivan Šulog.

Exotic King – Pitahaya (Photo: Ante Dvoranić)

Cocktails are prepared by mixologist Filip Lipnik, who will also hold a cocktail workshop this Friday.

Filip Lipnik (Photo: Ante Dvoranić)

Food and drink can be accompanied by beers, soft drinks and refreshments from La Casa Central.

Nachurros – Loaded Nachos (Photo: Ante Dvoranić)

Gdje je Jura by Juraj Klepić – Tres Leches (Photo: Ante Dvoranić)

The programme also features free daily dance workshops, including salsa sessions led by Plesni Centar Zagreb by Nicolas.

(Photo: Ante Dvoranić)

DJ Kanca provides evening music, while additional entertainment is available in interactive areas such as the Samsung zone.

(Photo: Ante Dvoranić)

(Photo: Ante Dvoranić)

Fiesta Latina combines gastronomy with live workshops and cultural activities, offering visitors a chance to explore Latin American traditions in the heart of Zagreb.

(Photo: Ante Dvoranić)

(Photo: Ante Dvoranić)

Event details:

• Location: Josip Juraj Strossmayer Square, Zagreb
• Dates: 25–31 August 2025
• Opening hours: Mon–Fri 12:00–00:00, Sat–Sun 11:00–00:00
• Admission: Free