Without a doubt, one of the charms of Latin America is its immense gastronomic wealth, as the region is known for having a wide variety of ancestral preparations, multiple memorable recipes, and countless traditional dishes that are a source of pride for all Latino Americans. Today, there are more than a dozen Latin American dishes that are firmly rooted in international cuisine, but today we will limit ourselves to exploring those dishes that have conquered the United States.

Tacos

Tacos are one of the most famous dishes from Mexico and today are one of the most consumed Latin American dishes in the United States, whether as hardshell tacos, their Tex-Mex version, or soft tacos, which are the quintessential tacos. Regarding taco varieties, tacos al pastor take the crown, followed by birria tacos, shrimp tacos, and fish tacos.

Arepas

Arepas are to Colombians what tortillas are to Mexicans and are also a very popular Latin American specialty in the northern country. The huevo arepa is the queen of arepas, followed by the cheese arepa and the paisa arepa according to the preferences of our northern neighbors.

Ceviche

It is not surprising that ceviche is a classic seafood preparation throughout Latin America, but in Peru, the birthplace of ceviche, it is proudly considered the national dish. The mixed ceviche, octopus ceviche, and black shell ceviche are the most popular variations of this delicious dish in the United States.

Pupusas

Pupusas are a favorite of Salvadoran cuisine that has conquered the United States. The most popular varieties in the northern country are revueltas pupusas, followed by bean pupusas and cheese pupusas.

Flan

Light, creamy, and very delicious, flan is one of the most popular desserts in the United States, with napolitano flan, cheese flan, and dulce de leche flan being the most acclaimed flan varieties among Americans.

Three Milk Cake

Moist, fluffy, and very delicious, three milk cake is one of the most popular cakes in Mexico, and its unparalleled texture and rich flavor quickly crossed borders to become a favorite in the United States. Undoubtedly, three milk cake takes the crown, but four milk cake and five milk cake are also highly praised variations.