More than Salsa in the City

Have you had a sudden urge for Latin food and were tired of your local joint? Then it is time to take a trip to San Francisco.  San Francisco is home to a large community of Latin food restaurants with cuisines from South, Central Latin America, Spain and Mexico.  Choices range from simple street foods like tacos and burritos, to high end, trendy and fusion interpretations of classic dishes.

Although Latin food can be found everywhere in San Francisco, one can take the simplest approach and walk down Mission Street.  Mission Street is the home of a large Latino community in San Francisco but also the home to hundreds of Latin food restaurants and Latin food stores. A variety of Latin food cuisines can be found at Mission Street restaurants but the most predominant is Mexican cuisine. 

Mexican cuisine is diverse as its people. Mexican food represents its people, their region and the influences by the settlers; one example is the national dish of Mexico “Mole Poblano”.  There are different varieties of Mole in Mexico but Mole Poblano stands outs due to the complexity its flavor. Mole Poblano ingredients list includes a variety of dry and fresh chiles, spices, day-old bread, nuts, a little chocolate and approximately 20 other ingredients.

Thus when in San Francisco be inspired to embark on a new and exciting Latin food journey through South, Central Latin America and Mexico.  Taste the flavors of Peru at Fresca restaurant and their take on traditional Peruvian cuisine.  Taste traditional Brazilian rodizio Churrasco at Spetus an endless carnivore feast and many other Latin food fares. 

Some of the most popular dishes

- Carnitas from Mexico- Slow cook pork. 
- Arepas from Venezuela and Colombia- White corn sandwich.
- Paella from Spain- Seafood mix with rice. 
- Ceviche from Peru- Usually shrimp or fish cook with lemon juice 
-Rodizio from Brazil- Various kinds of meats served with knives and a skewer

Carnitas

Ceviche

Paella

Rodizio

Arepa