Latin & Spanish Appetizers & Starters

Latin American & Spanish Appetizers & Starters

From Colombia's crispy empanadas to Peru's smoky anticuchos, discover the bites, dips, and small plates that start every great meal across Latin America and Spain.

Anticuchos, Peruvian Beef Hearts Colombian empanadas with golden, crispy corn dough served in a circle around a bowl of traditional ají dipping sauce on a rustic wooden surface. Gambas al Ajillo, Spanish Garlic Shrimp Dish

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Anticuchos, Peruvian Beef Hearts
Anticuchos
Peru
A plate of freshly fried Brazilian coxinhas with a golden, crispy exterior, served alongside refreshing tropical drinks, perfect for showcasing Brazil’s favorite street food snack.
Coxinha
Brazil
Colombian empanadas with golden, crispy corn dough served in a circle around a bowl of traditional ají dipping sauce on a rustic wooden surface.
Colombian Empanadas
Colombia
Homemade Guacamole
Guacamole
Mexico
tostón relleno packed with savory, seasoned beef, nestled in a crispy, golden plantain cup
Tostones Rellenos
Cuba
Gambas al Ajillo, Spanish Garlic Shrimp Dish
Gambas al Ajillo
Spain

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Fried & Savory Bites

Colombian empanadas with golden, crispy corn dough served in a circle around a bowl of traditional ají dipping sauce on a rustic wooden surface.

From Colombia's crispy empanadas to Brazil's golden coxinha, discover the fried and baked hand-held bites that start every great meal across Latin America and Spain.

Colombian empanadas with golden, crispy corn dough served in a circle around a bowl of traditional ají dipping sauce on a rustic wooden surface.
Colombian Empanadas
A plate of freshly fried Brazilian coxinhas with a golden, crispy exterior, served alongside refreshing tropical drinks, perfect for showcasing Brazil’s favorite street food snack.
Coxinha
tostón relleno packed with savory, seasoned beef, nestled in a crispy, golden plantain cup
Tostones Rellenos
Alcapurrias, Puerto Rican Appetizers
Alcapurrias
Croquetas de Bacalao
Croquetas de Bacalao

Ceviche, Dips & Fresh Starters

Homemade Guacamole

From Mexico's classic guacamole to Peru's citrus-kissed seafood and Spain's garlicky shrimp, explore the fresh, briny starters that open a meal across Latin America and Spain.

Homemade Guacamole
Guacamole
Choros a la Chalaca Peruvian Seafood Dish
Choros a la Chalaca
Gambas al Ajillo, Spanish Garlic Shrimp Dish
Gambas al Ajillo
Mexican Food Pico de Gallo
Pico de Gallo
Causa, Peruvian Potato Layered Dish
Causa

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Causa, Peruvian Potato Layered Dish
Causa
Peru
Alcapurrias, Puerto Rican Appetizers
Alcapurrias
Puerto Rico
Croquetas de Bacalao
Croquetas de Bacalao
Spain
Crispy fried patacones stacked on a wooden plate with a green plantain and salsa in the background.
Patacones
Colombia
Close-up of a cup of Mexican esquites topped with mayonnaise, chili powder, cheese, and corn kernels, with a plastic spoon, limes, and chili powder in the background.
Esquites
Mexico
Choros a la Chalaca Peruvian Seafood Dish
Choros a la Chalaca
Peru
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