Honduran food is typically neither hot nor spicy, although the people there use lots of spices and fresh herbs such as oregano, coriander, cumin, and lime juice, as they wish their food to be full of flavor. That is also true of plato típico (typical dish), a national dish including a variety of foods prepared separately, but forming a complete meal in the end.

The dish consists of marinated and grilled beef, pork sausages and cracklings, fried plantain (a starchy, banana-like vegetable), stewed or refried beans, and rice. Traditionally, the dish is accompanied by sour cream, fresh white cheese, avocado slices, marinated cabbage, lime juice and lots of small tortillas.

Additionally, chimol can also be served on the plate - a tomato-based salsa with corn, finely chopped green onions, and jalapeños.