{"id":142054,"date":"2024-08-07T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-07T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=142054"},"modified":"2025-02-28T17:58:39","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T16:58:39","slug":"best-food-to-try-latin-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/best-food-to-try-latin-america\/","title":{"rendered":"9 best foods to try in Latin America"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>From grilled street food snacks and the world\u2019s best steak to a\u00e7ai bowls by the beach, these are the Latin American dishes to seek out and try on your next trip through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/destinations\/south-america\">South America<\/a>. Pack your sense of curiosity and an open mind so you&#8217;re ready to try the best local snacks and dishes the continent serves up.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are some of the best foods to try on your next trip to Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\nTour not found.\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-ceviche-in-peru\">1. Ceviche in Peru<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/travel\/article\/ceviche-surprising-history-behind-perus-raw-fish-dish\">Ceviche<\/a> is one of the most popular Latin American dishes that you can find across the coastal areas of South and Central America. Each country has its own take on the raw fish dish, but none do it quite like Peru, where this dish got its start. Peruvian ceviche is usually made of fresh, raw seafood (usually a white fish) that is cured in citrus juice. The fish is usually mixed with chili for kick and garnished with onion and coriander or cilantro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/02\/alexandra-tran-oOjPv9szvkc-unsplash-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"bowl of ceviche\" class=\"wp-image-880848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/alexandra-tran-oOjPv9szvkc-unsplash-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/alexandra-tran-oOjPv9szvkc-unsplash-edited-330x186.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/alexandra-tran-oOjPv9szvkc-unsplash-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/alexandra-tran-oOjPv9szvkc-unsplash-edited-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/alexandra-tran-oOjPv9szvkc-unsplash-edited-2048x1151.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\nTour not found.\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-empanadas-in-argentina\">2. Empanadas in Argentina<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A pocket of pastry filled with tasty savoury fillings \u2013 what\u2019s not to love about the humble <a href=\"https:\/\/elsursf.com\/blogs\/news\/a-brief-history-of-empanadas?srsltid=AfmBOoq1Wz5nUUWD8oS7jCsdnxlf1RLnLIUzrmOgCEYELmWrd2yh62R6\">empanada<\/a>? The crunchy half-moon pastry is common in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/destinations\/south-america\/argentina\">Argentina<\/a> where you can find them filled with cheese, meat or vegetables. Each region has its own signature flavour and this South American street food snack makes for a great afternoon pick-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/02\/patryk-pastewski-kKzKFWA2Wig-unsplash-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"empanadas on a table\" class=\"wp-image-880842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/patryk-pastewski-kKzKFWA2Wig-unsplash-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/patryk-pastewski-kKzKFWA2Wig-unsplash-edited-330x186.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/patryk-pastewski-kKzKFWA2Wig-unsplash-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/patryk-pastewski-kKzKFWA2Wig-unsplash-edited-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/patryk-pastewski-kKzKFWA2Wig-unsplash-edited-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Coxinhas in Brazil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When hunger strikes in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/destinations\/south-america\/brazil\">Brazil<\/a>, look for <em>coxinhas<\/em> to cure your hunger pangs. This tear-drop-shaped fried snack has pulled chicken at the very centre, wrapped in a layer of dough and dusted with bread crumbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Read more: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/argentinian-steak-best-world\/\">What makes Argentinian steak the best in the world?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Steak in Argentina, Uruguay or Brazil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>South American beef is so highly regarded that the meat is frequently shipped across the globe and found in supermarkets and restaurants in Europe, Asia and Australia. While exploring South American cuisine, treat yourself to a meal out and try a <em>bife de lomo<\/em> with chimichurri in Argentina or salty <em>picanha<\/em> in Brazil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/02\/jose-ignacio-pompe-s-Z-h0fEiBM-unsplash-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"argentinian steak\" class=\"wp-image-880844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/jose-ignacio-pompe-s-Z-h0fEiBM-unsplash-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/jose-ignacio-pompe-s-Z-h0fEiBM-unsplash-edited-330x186.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/jose-ignacio-pompe-s-Z-h0fEiBM-unsplash-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/jose-ignacio-pompe-s-Z-h0fEiBM-unsplash-edited-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/jose-ignacio-pompe-s-Z-h0fEiBM-unsplash-edited-2048x1151.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Arepas in Venezuela or Colombia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Arepas is one of the best foods to try in Latin America. A flatbread-like sandwich made from corn maize dough, you\u2019ll find them filled with everything from cheese to meat to eggs. Simple arepas from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/destinations\/south-america\/colombia\">Colombia<\/a> make for a great snack, while heartier ones like those from Venezuela often come filled with meat, beans, avocado, egg and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2021\/07\/arepas-latin-american-food-to-try-unsplash-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Person holding an Arepa, one of the best South American foods\" class=\"wp-image-142168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/arepas-latin-american-food-to-try-unsplash-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/arepas-latin-american-food-to-try-unsplash-330x186.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/arepas-latin-american-food-to-try-unsplash.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-acai-bowl-in-brazil\">6. A\u00e7ai bowl in Brazil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On a hot humid day in Brazil, nothing is better than an icy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.org\/en-us\/about-us\/where-we-work\/latin-america\/brazil\/stories-in-brazil\/acai-the-roots-of-a-super-fruit\/\">a\u00e7ai bowl<\/a>. This popular and healthy Latin American dish combines rich, deep-purple a\u00e7a\u00ed berry pulp with banana and fruits. The frozen mixture tastes like dark berries mixed with cacao. The bowls are topped usually with some sliced fruit and sometimes a sprinkle of granola, shaved coconut, seeds and nuts. Low in calories and highly refreshing, it\u2019s the ultimate summer seaside treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/02\/alexis-chloe-pH5iJPNf6zA-unsplash-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"woman holding acai bowl\" class=\"wp-image-880846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/alexis-chloe-pH5iJPNf6zA-unsplash-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/alexis-chloe-pH5iJPNf6zA-unsplash-edited-330x186.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/alexis-chloe-pH5iJPNf6zA-unsplash-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/alexis-chloe-pH5iJPNf6zA-unsplash-edited-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/alexis-chloe-pH5iJPNf6zA-unsplash-edited-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>BE INSPIRED: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/10-essential-brazilian-dishes\/\"><em><strong>10 essential Brazilian dishes you need to try<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-anticuchos-in-bolivia\">7. Anticuchos in Bolivia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Eating street food is the best way to get to know South American cuisine. Anticuchos is a food to try in Latin America that is native to Bolivia and Peru. Typically you\u2019ll receive a bowl with strips of grilled beef heart or beef heart kebabs cooked over the grill and served with potatoes and aji sauce. The meat will have been marinated in a mix of chili, garlic, cumin, vinegar, salt and pepper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\nTour not found.\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-gallo-pinto-in-costa-rica\">8. Gallo pinto in Costa Rica<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beans are a big staple in South American cuisine and in Costa Rica you\u2019ll enjoy them in a common dish called <em>gallo pinto.<\/em> This hearty combination of rice, beans and a traditional seasoning called <em>lizano<\/em> will fill you up and give you the energy to explore stunning Costa Rica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/02\/sargent-seal-gXhg_1NRWjE-unsplash-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"beans and rice with herbs\" class=\"wp-image-880847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sargent-seal-gXhg_1NRWjE-unsplash-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sargent-seal-gXhg_1NRWjE-unsplash-edited-330x186.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sargent-seal-gXhg_1NRWjE-unsplash-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sargent-seal-gXhg_1NRWjE-unsplash-edited-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sargent-seal-gXhg_1NRWjE-unsplash-edited-2048x1151.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY:<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/costa-rica-eco-adventure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Costa Rica Eco Adventure<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-pastel-de-choclo-in-chile\">9. Pastel de choclo in Chile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The name means \u201ccorn cake\u201d but this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/destinations\/south-america\/chile\">Chilean<\/a> dish isn\u2019t cake. This food to try in Latin American is actually more like a tasty, rich meat casserole. It&#8217;s always topped with a corn crust and sometimes finished with sliced boiled eggs and a light topping of sugar. Comfort food at its best!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>What&#8217;s your top food to try in Latin America? Tell us which South American food excites you the most in the comments below&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From grilled street food snacks and the world\u2019s best steak to a\u00e7ai bowls by the beach, these are the Latin American dishes to seek out and try on your next trip through South America. 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