Plenty of foods bring back memories of my childhood in Mexico, but nothing makes me miss Mexico more than the thought of the country’s delicious street foods. I long for the day when I will be able to visit those street carts and food trucks full of delicious things to eat. When I’m feeling really homesick, I make versions of the foods I grew up with; here is a round-up of my favorites.
Mexican-Style Street Corn
Mexican-style grilled corn is flavored with a decadent mixture of butter, cream, chile powder, and lime. It's impossible to resist!
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Helado de Aguacate (Avocado Ice Cream)
This sweet and creamy avocado ice cream is super easy -- and always a surprise to dinner guests.
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Bacon Choripan with Chimichurri Sauce
This hot dog-like treat is topped with bacon and a mouthwatering herb-and-pepper sauce.
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Chalupas
This popular Mexican food has a fried corn-flour base that you can top with refried beans, pork or chicken, lettuce, and tomato.
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Chimichurri Domincan Burger
This burger is topped with a zesty Dominican chimichurri sauce.
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Chocobananos
These chocolate-covered bananas are topped with peanuts, and they make a delicious alternative to popsicles.
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Cholados Colombianos (Colombian Cholados)
This Columbian frozen fruit drink is made with crushed ice, fresh fruit, and blackberry syrup. Yum!
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Cinnamon Churros
These warm Mexican pastries are covered in cinnamon and sugar.
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Coffee Cream Empanadas
These coffee cream-filled empanadas are irresistible and easy to make.
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Gorditas de Azucar (Sweet Gorditas)
Top these sweet cinnamon mini tortilla delights with dulce de leche, honey, marmalade, or chocolate.
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Sopes De Hongos (Mushroom Sopes)
These flat, corn flour patties can be topped with just about anything. This tasty version has refried beens, onions, and mushrooms.
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Pastelillos de Carne (Puerto Rican Meat Turnovers)
Pastelillos, a fried Puerto Rican version of empanadas, are usually stuffed with savory meat fillings; this version adds a little more pizzazz with potatoes, olives, and raisins.
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Quesadillas de Flor de Calabaza (Squash Blossom Quesadillas)
These quesadillas are fresh and delicious.
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Salchipapas (French fries with hot dog sausages)
This savory snack is usually topped with spicy tomato-lime sauce, pickled tomato, and onions.
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Wheat Berry Chilean Drink
Found in many street carts in Chile, this drink is similar to Mexican aguas frescas, but it's made with wheat berry, peaches, and cinnamon.
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Pan con lechón (Vero’s Cuban Pulled Pork Sandwich)
This pulled pork sandwich is smothered in jam, cheese, and onions.
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Granadas con Chile y Limón (Pomegranates with Lime and Chile Salt)
Pomegranates are known as the fruit of prosperity. Street vendors throughout Mexico sell the seeds with fresh lime juice and chile salt.
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