Besides Mexican, which Latin American country has the best food?

[Anonymous]

My neighbor is from Peru, and he moved to here back in the early 90s. His family is full of Peruvian blood and lots of them immigrated here back in the 90s, but I will say this. The recent influence of Peruvian culture and restaurants where I live in MD (Aspen Hill/Rockville) is huge, especially since we have a higher concentration of Peruvians (and the most out of any South America country I believe)

I have tried many other Hispanic foods before trying Peruvian. But after years or so, I think it’s safe to say Peru has my vote, lol. Most people I’ve seen only know Peru because of the chicken, but c’mon, that’s simple. Peruvian food is very diverse because of other foods like chaufa or lomo saltado which are Asian influence and both are amazing. There’s also ceviche which I actually tried last week and it isn’t my favorite, but it’s solid.

My wife and I have been planning to visit Peru some day, but my neighbor does not recommend it for a while especially with the amount of political unrest, violence, and corruption in the country.

[Anonymous]

Peru!!! Best food I’ve had on an entire vacation. Every meal was incredible and pretty inexpensive.

[Anonymous]

Along with Mexico, I would add Brazil and Peru to this list.

[Anonymous]

Another vote for Peru. But echoing that there are great dishes in every Latin American country. Pupusas in El Salvador. Churrasco in Nicaragua. Pastel de choclo in Chile. Ropa vieja in Cuba.

Also, Mexico has a variety of cuisines, as does any geographically diverse or large place! Sonoran food has always seemed underappreciated to me!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My neighbor is from Peru, and he moved to here back in the early 90s. His family is full of Peruvian blood and lots of them immigrated here back in the 90s, but I will say this. The recent influence of Peruvian culture and restaurants where I live in MD (Aspen Hill/Rockville) is huge, especially since we have a higher concentration of Peruvians (and the most out of any South America country I believe)

I have tried many other Hispanic foods before trying Peruvian. But after years or so, I think it’s safe to say Peru has my vote, lol. Most people I’ve seen only know Peru because of the chicken, but c’mon, that’s simple. Peruvian food is very diverse because of other foods like chaufa or lomo saltado which are Asian influence and both are amazing. There’s also ceviche which I actually tried last week and it isn’t my favorite, but it’s solid.

My wife and I have been planning to visit Peru some day, but my neighbor does not recommend it for a while especially with the amount of political unrest, violence, and corruption in the country.

Theres a higher concentration of Peruvians in the Rockville-Aspen Hill-Wheaton area in MoCo, maybe that’s why so many people who I know are from Peru (and Bolivia) live around that area, there’s many nice restaurants aside from just the rotisserie chicken.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Thanks all who gave examples of non-chicken Peruvian food! I am ready to leave my ignorance behind re: this cuisine.

People didn’t mention ceviche. That’s also big in Peru. I think most people say Peru and Mexico. But obviously lots of countries have good stuff. Chilean is sort of boring (sorry Chile), as is Belize. Argentina and Uruguay are heavily Italian influenced. Ecuador has some interesting stuff.

I got a chuckle out of your use of interesting. My husband is from Ecuador and generally I dislike most of the foods he loves. 🫣

We just got back from Ecuador and some of the things I liked best were:
Ceviche
Potato soup with chunks of a soft salty cheese and avocado
Empanadas
Paiche (an Amazonian fish)
The pacific fish including tuna and sea bass, often with delicious sauces
The local chocolate and stuff like chocolate mousse or ganache

I would not ever eat cuy so didn’t try it.

[Anonymous]

Falklands have pretty good food

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Title says it. I have always had a soft spot for Colombian food.

There is really very little difference between most. Some of the islands and Brasil are a tad different, due to French and Portuguese influence.

That's basically like asking what states in the USA have the best food. The same food can be found in many areas, not just where it originated.

Good luck finding a true New York slice , or true bagels, in North Dakota

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Falklands have pretty good food

NP

I remember stopping there on a cruise and enjoyed some British fish and chips!

[Anonymous]

None.

[Anonymous]

Peru

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I’m no expert, but I love Brazilian churrascarias and their feijoada is great, too.

Brazilian foods go far beyond this and it is fantastic. Acaraje, moqueca, the rads and cheeses, vatapa, and on and on

Brazilian here. The Brazilian food scene in this area is so sad. Nothing but churrascarias besides Grille from Ipanema in DC. But yes, Brazilian food is so much more than meats and feijoada. Boston and NYC have a lot more Brazilian places.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:None.

Expand your taste buds.

[Anonymous]

El Salvador followed by Peru.

[Anonymous]

Peru, followed by Honduras/El Salvador, and then Morocco