URUGUAY
In Uruguay, South America’s smallest country the culinary scene is diverse. The influence of European immigrants and the traditions of the indigenous people create a rich food tapestry.
Explore unique dishes, share mate and drink Tannat, the national wine of Uruguay. Discover more, below.
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Montevideo Food Guide: 10 Best Restaurants And What To Eat There
Montevideo food in South America’s smallest country is big on tastes, flavors, and diversity. In a land with more cows than people (yes, 1 person for every 4 cows), Uruguayan food has more than beef to offer culinary travelers. The influence of European immigrants and the traditions of the indigenous people create a rich Uruguayan…
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10 Authentic South American Dishes You’ll Want To Try (With Recipes)
Authentic South American dishes will delight you as you travel to see sights like Machu Picchu, Iguazu Falls, Patagonia, or the beautiful Andes Mountain range. We spent almost six months traveling around and exploring the authentic dishes and local specialties of Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, and Peru. The South American kitchen is vast and consists of…
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Bodega Bouza Winery Review: One of The Best Winery Tour in Uruguay
Tannat wine is the most famous Uruguay wines. Bodega Bouza winery outside of Montevideo, offers a unique wine tour and tasting experience. On our travels exploring the authentic food specialties in Uruguay, we couldn’t miss Tannat, Uruguay’s national wine. Fascinated, curious, and intrigued, we visited Bodega Bouza to discover the vineyard, cellars, and wines. Get…
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Your Guide To An Uruguay Parrilla: Best Asado and Uruguay Beef In Montevideo
Beef consumption in Uruguay is part of the country’s national identity. The country has the highest per capita meat consumption in the world. Uruguay Parrillas, asados, and Uruguay beef were high on our list while exploring the country’s local specialties. If your travels take you to the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, this is your guide…
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Best Chivito Sandwich: How To Make Uruguay National Dish
The Chivito sandwich is a steak sandwich from Uruguay and is considered the country’s national dish. It’s a generous, unbelievably flavorful sandwich you will want to try. Picture sinking your teeth into tender steak slices, bacon, ham, eggs, cheese, tomatoes, onions, and lettuce, all packed between lightly toasted buns. Just one bite and this mighty…
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Yerba Mate Uruguay Way: How To Prepare Mate and Its Cultural Significance
One of the things that has been fascinating to observe in Montevideo, Uruguay, is how obsessive Uruguayans are about mate. Popular in Latin America, the caffeine-rich beverage is especially ubiquitous in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. We had heard about mate when we were in Argentina, but when we arrived in Uruguay’s capital, Montevideo, we were…