The flavors, rhythms and traditions of Latin America and the Caribbean will come alive in the heart of Key West Saturday and Sunday, March 22 and 23 for the Florida Keys Latin Festival at Bayview Park.
Savor the Latin flavors of roast pork, carne asada, ropa vieja, picadillo, empanadas, Cuban sandwiches, sweet plantains, shrimp and more, while sipping on mojitos and dancing the salsa, merengue, bachata and more.
Participating restaurants include El Siboney, Frita’s Cuban Burger Cafe, El Mocho, Cafés de Cuba, Pescado, El Habanero, Vasacaca, Mima’s Flan and more.


The Florida Keys Latin Festival will feature more than a dozen Latin food trucks, top Latin bands and DJs to kick off the dancing, plus a full bar featuring Hatuey beer, mojitos and plenty of rum.
The family-friendly event also includes vendor booths lining Bayview Park. The festival takes place Saturday, March 22 from 11 a.m to 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 23 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 total for both days and a portion of all proceeds will benefit the San Carlos Institute in Key West. Tickets are available at the door. More information is at floridakeyslatinfestival.com or on Facebook.
— Contributed