Food of Uruguay

3 traditional dishes · South America

Cities & regions of Uruguay

Uruguay

Chajá

Layered Uruguayan sponge and meringue cake filled with whipped cream and peaches, invented in 1927 in Paysandú and named after the chajá bird of the southern wetlands.

Uruguay · Uruguay (Paysandú, Montevideo, Punta del Este)

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Street Food

Chivito

A loaded steak sandwich piled high with the works.

Uruguay · Nationwide

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Breads & Pastries

Torta Frita

Fried dough discs eaten on rainy days with mate.

Uruguay · Nationwide

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