Latin American Cuisine
Latin America is composed of 33 countries including South America, Central America and the Caribbean. Latin America or in short LATAM is expansive and diverse, but one thing is for sure; its food is robust, flavorful and always inventive. It embodies traditions of its many peoples and ancestors where cultures are influenced from Native America, Africa, Europe and Asia.
LATAM is so rich in food, colors, culture, music, typography, dialects and so much more dating back centuries to old civilizations. Recipes and techniques vary from region to region. From coast to amazons to flatlands and highlands (the Sierra) the vast diversity of cuisines is endless. Sign up and follow our blog coming very soon to learn more about LATAM, its cuisine and how Latin Fresh takes a little from different parts and brings it in a fast casual setting.
LIST OF COUNTRIES IN LATAM:
CARIBBEAN
Haiti
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Jamaica
Trinidad & Tobago
Bahamas
Barbados
Saint Lucia
Grenada
St. Vincent & Grenadines
Antigua and Barbuda
Dominica
Saint Kitts & Nevis
CENTRAL AMERICA
Mexico
Guatemala
Honduras
Nicaragua
El Salvador
Costa Rica
Panama
Belize
SOUTH AMERICA
Brazil
Colombia
Argentina
Peru
Venezuela
Chile
Ecuador
Bolivia
Paraguay
Uruguay
Guyana
Suriname
DEPENDENT
Puerto Rico
Guadeloupe
Martinique
French Guiana
Curaçao
Aruba
U.S. Virgin Islands
Cayman Islands
Sint Maarten
Turks and Caicos
Britis Virgin Islands
Caribbean Netherlands
Anguilla
Montserrat
Falkland Islands
MOST POPULAR LATAN AMERICAN DISHES:
Arepa
Pão de Queijo
Anticuchos
Tamales
Patacones
Tacos
Cuban Sandwich
Emapanadas Argentinas
Churros
Alfajores
Galinhada
Guacamole
Ropa Vieja
Brazilian Rice
Chaufa
Cafe Con Leche
Carne Guisada
Brigadeiros
Arroz con Leche
Queso y Bocadillo
Tres Leches
Paçoca