Bolivian Street Foods

Humitas is a dish popular throughout South America, especially in Chile, Argentina, Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. The dish consists of corn cakes that are cooked in corn husks. In Argentina, humitas are usually made with corn, onions, and spices, an... READ MORE

Crispy on the outside and filled with tender melted cheese on the inside, cuñape is a tasty Bolivian snack consisting of yam flour, white cheese, and eggs. These snacks are especially popular in Santa Cruz and in the northeastern regions of... READ MORE

Plato paceño is a traditional dish consisting of a combination of lima beans, potatoes, corn, and fried cheese. In La Paz, it is typically consumed for lunch or dinner. Although the dish typically does not contain meat, there are many Boliv... READ MORE

Sanduíche de chola is a Bolivian sandwich filled with roasted pork, salsa, llajua sauce, and vegetables such as carrots and onions. The ingredients are usually tucked inside large sandwich buns. This sandwich is mostly eaten in the afternoo... READ MORE

Sonso de yuca is a traditional dish originating from Bolivia. The dish is usually made with a combination of cassava, mozzarella and gouda cheese, butter, milk, eggs, and salt. The cassava is peeled, cut into cubes, boiled, and puréed or ma... READ MORE