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Latin Manna

56 Mollison St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia

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56 Mollison St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia

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+61 414 769 609
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Latin Manna

Tucked into an old Queenslander in South Brisbane, Latin Manna delivers generous Colombian comfort food and Latin pantry staples. Diners gather on the back veranda for slow-cooked home cooking, from massive plates of bandeja paisa to banana-leaf-steamed tamales stuffed with tender chicken. Crisp empanadas give way to steaming bowls of caldo de costilla and Ecuadorian encebollado, rounded out with cold jugs of tart lulo juice. Up front, shelves stocked with arepas and imported sweets let you take the kitchen’s pantry back home.

  • Hearty Regional Specialties: House-made bandeja paisa, steamed chicken tamales, and rich bowls of Ecuadorian encebollado.
  • Veranda Setting: A breezy back deck tucked behind a converted timber house with a relaxed neighborhood feel.
  • In-House Latin Market: An on-site retail shop carrying imported Latin American grocery staples, arepas, and treats.
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Why Choose Latin Manna

Why diners visit Latin Manna for authentic home-style Colombian cuisine, nostalgic comfort, and Latin groceries.

  • Generous, Authentic South American Comfort Dishes

    From generous bandeja paisa to hearty caldo de costilla and banana-leaf tamales, plates are prepared with generous home-style care and deep traditional flavor.

    The food was incredibly tasty, full of authentic flavor, and the serving sizes were extremely generous.

    Paola Andrea Gonzalez

  • Integrated Colombian & Latin American Grocery Market

    An on-site retail pantry lets visitors take home Colombian arepas, pantry essentials, and South American treats after finishing their meal.

    Including a small shop with some specialities from South America you’re able to buy to take home and cook later

    Hugh

  • A Nostalgic Taste That Reconnects Diners to Their Roots

    Diners far from South America experience powerful nostalgic comfort through recipes that faithfully recreate childhood home cooking.

    eating here took us right back to our roots and our childhoods, reminding us of what real, comforting, delicious traditional food is supposed to taste like.

    Paola Andrea Gonzalez

  • Hospitality That Feels Like Being Embraced by Family

    Guests are welcomed and looked after with heartfelt warmth, leaving customers thoroughly nourished and cared for like extended family.

    Luz, the owner, sweetest woman, checks in on her customers like family.

    Silvana Moreno

  • Characterful Queenslander House & Veranda Atmosphere

    Tucked inside a classic converted Queenslander in West End, diners step past the coffee cart to relax on a vibrant veranda with music and festoon lights.

    tucked away in an old queenslander is a colourful celebration of Colombian culture — a joyful atmospheric experience.

    Fiona

  • An Approachable Gateway to Colombian Culinary Culture

    Warm hospitality and clear menu staples make the restaurant an inviting, flavorful first step for newcomers exploring Colombian food.

    the food was so yummy and it was a good introduction to south american food 🫶

    jas w

Hearty, traditional Colombian and regional specialties prepared with home-style care

  • Bandeja Paisa

    One of the best bandeja paisa I’ve ever had the privilege of eating.

    Lina Salamanca

  • Encebollado

    The flavor is rich, comforting, and very close to authentic.

    Sasha Salguero

  • Tamale

    Filled with so much meat and a whole chicken leg.

    Leah Talipeau

  • Caldo de Costilla

    The rich beef rib broth felt like it was being absorbed into every part of my body.

    BB

Other favorites

Sides, sweets, drinks, and Latin pantry essentials to complete your visit

  • Empanadas

    Super crunchy outside with a soft filling inside.

    Lynn

  • Tres Leches

    the tres leches dessert was the perfect sweet finish.

    Amanda O

  • Lulo Juice

    The lulo juice was a refreshing standout

    Amanda O

  • Colombian Groceries

    They have Colombian groceries to purchase, as well.

    Leah Talipeau

Beyond the menu

Personal hospitality and cultural details that make dining at Latin Manna memorable

  • Personal Greetings From Chef Doña Luz

    Owner and chef Doña Luz personally comes out to greet diners and check in on tables like family, sharing the stories and care behind her home-style Colombian recipes.

  • Spontaneous Birthday Song and Cake

    When staff learn a guest is celebrating a birthday, they seat the table and bring out a complimentary chocolate cake with a lit candle while singing happy birthday.

  • On-Site Pantry and Souvenir Shop

    Beyond the dining area, the venue maintains an integrated shop counter filled with regional South American pantry staples, arepas, and cultural souvenirs to take home.

  • Veranda Dining with Colombian Games and Music

    Diners walk past a dedicated Colombian coffee cart and grocery shelves before heading out to a rear Queenslander veranda equipped with ambient festoon lights, traditional music, and tabletop games.

Before you head over

Practical advice for enjoying Colombian comfort food and backyard hospitality at Latin Manna.

  • Share generous mains

    Portions are notably generous, with hearty mains like bandeja paisa and rich soups often substantial enough to share across your group.

  • Allow extra dining time

    Courses and drinks are made fresh to order and can take extra time during quiet or busy stretches, so plan for an unhurried, relaxed meal.

  • Note your table number

    You can order via table QR codes or counter service; if ordering at the counter, make sure you note your table number beforehand.

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