11 Fast Food Items You Can Find In Latin America But Not Here
If you ever travel down south — way south — you’ll find that Latin America has a lot to offer. Culture, beauty, adventure… and a bunch of junk food your friends didn’t know existed. McDonald’s, Pizza Hut and Dunkin’ Donuts usually feature their traditional menus with a few items featuring traditional flavors. And no matter how hard you look, you won’t find them here.
McMolletes
CREDIT: MCDONALDS.COM.MX
Where it’s available: McDonalds in México.
Molletes usually consist of a slice of bread (bolillo), beans, cheese and whatever else you feel like adding to the top. They’re great for hangovers. The McMolletes are just like your abuela’s… except made by teenagers in hairnets.
Tres Leches Cake
CREDIT: FOODSPOTTING.COM
Where it’s available: Starbucks in Perú
Why aren’t these available in the states?! Everyone knows tres leches cake is sweeter than your ex, and it’ll never leave you.
Chicha Fruit Coolatta
CREDIT: DUNKIN’ DONUTS
Where it’s available: Dunkin’ Donuts in Perú
Besides sounding close enough to chichis to make you giggle, chicha is chock full of good stuff! It’s said to prevent colon cancer, reduce cholesterol and improves joints. Dunkin’ Donuts’ version, which is inspired by chicha morada, probably contains lots of sugar, too.
Churrasquito Patagónico
CREDIT: BURGERKING.COM.AR
Where it’s available: Burger King in Argentina
Just look at it. If you’re mouth’s not watering right now, you’re either dead or a vegetarian. Meat lovers that they are, Argentinians decided to take the wimpy Double Whopper, and made it BIGGER.
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Corn & Philly
CREDIT: KFC.BRASIL.COM.BR
Where it’s available: Kentucky Fried Chicken in Brazil
You may not know this, but Philadelphia cream cheese is HUGE in Latin America. In fact, most people use “queso philadelphia” to describe all cream cheese. Why somebody decided to mix it with corn and put it in a fried chicken sandwich is beyond me, but aren’t you at least a bit curious?
Mexicana Lovers Pizza
CREDIT: PIZZAHUT.COM.MX
Where it’s available: Pizza Hut in Mexico
This is not for the faint of heart… or stomach. Unless you’re Mexican, which means you can totally handle a pizza covered in chorizo, pico de gallo, jalapeños, and bacon.
Chicha Donut
CREDIT: Dunkindonuts.com
Where it’s available: Dunkin’ Donuts in Perú
Dunkin’ Donuts doesn’t sell a chicha drink, they’ve got a beautiful cake donut with a lavender-colored, chicha-flavored icing. Who is starting the online petition to get these in the US?
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Huevos con Jamón
CREDIT: mcdonalds.com.mx
Where it’s available: McDonald’s in Mexico
If McMolletes aren’t your thing, McDonald’s in Mexico also offers huevos con jamón, just the way your mom makes it. Well, only if your mom includes a hash brown and an english muffin in your breakfast.
Exotic Fruit Ice Cream
CREDIT: Baskin Robbins / AKRODIGITAL.EC
Where it’s available: Baskin Robbins in Perú
Limón may not seem exotic to you, but how about mora, maracuyá, or guanábana? They’re not just fun to say, they’re also super fruits, and they’re as delicious as they are weird-looking. Bonus points if you’ve noticed that Peruvians have all the best fruits!
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Chocolate Pizza
CREDIT: BRANDEATING.COM
Where it’s available: Domino’s Pizza in Brazil
The name says it all. IT’S A CHOCOLATE PIZZA! Also, Brazilians are crazy attractive so being in a Brazilian Domino’s surrounded by models and chocolate sounds like a dream come true.
Lucuma Delight
CREDIT: Travelchannel.com
Where it’s available: McDonalds in Perú
This flan-like dessert comes from a fruit that looks like an avocado and a mango had a baby! And yes, it’s also a superfood! I hear the taste is indescribable so I’ll take that as a personal challenge.
