You've probably heard of empanadas before -- they're essentially dough pockets filled with sweet or savory fillings, and they're a staple of Latin American cuisine.
"A popular snack in Latin American cuisine, an empanada (pastel in Brazilian Portuguese and salteña in Bolivia) is a baked or fried bread or pastry which is stuffed with meat, cheese, huitlacoche (“corn smut”, a delicacy in Mexico), vegetables or fruits, among other fillings. Both savory and sweet versions are available," writes Hasna Haidar on Top Universities.
A churrasco, which is a Spanish and Portugese term for grilled meat or beef, can be found in Latin American restaurants everywhere. They're particularly popular in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Bolivia, Nicaragua, Uruguay, Colombia, and Guatemala. Appropriately, a restaurant that serves churrascos is referred to as a churrascaria, which means 'steakhouse.' Traditionally, these restaurants feature all-you-can-eat buffets filled with various types of churrascos. In these places, it's authentic for waiters to slice meat directly on to customers' plates.
If you're a fan of beans, you'll love this traditional Brazilian dish, which is essentially a black bean stew with pork or beef. It's typically served with vegetables, rice, assorted sausages, or a wide variety of side dishes. When enjoying feijoada, pair it with caipirinha, which is Brazil's national cocktail. It's made from brandy, lime, sugar, and ice. What a great flavor combination!
One out of every 10 restaurants in the U.S. sells Mexican food, making it the most popular style of international cuisine in the country. That being said, understanding the best foods to try at these restaurants can make your experience more traditional and authentic. Visit our restaurants today to give these staples a try.
Posted on 11/27/2018 at 05:00 AM