Latin & Spanish Food Buying Guides

From Argentina to Uruguay, not all yerba mate is created equal — our roundup of the 18 best brands to try.

From Colombian arabica to Brazilian espresso — our pick of the Latin coffee brands worth brewing.

Brazil produces more coffee than any country on earth — here are the 6 brands that prove why.

Dulce de leche-filled sandwich cookies from Argentina and beyond — our 8 favorite alfajor brands to order.

So many jars, so little time — we ranked the 11 dulce de leche brands worth keeping in your pantry.

Spain's classic holiday almond nougat — our 7 favorite turrón brands to bring to your next celebration.

From Inca Kola to Jarritos — 15 Latin American soda brands worth tracking down.

A great paella starts with the right pan — wide, shallow, and built for even heat. Here's how to pick the best one.

The right tools make all the difference — 22 essential gadgets and gear for cooking authentic Latin American dishes at home.

Molcajetes, tortilla presses, calderos, and more — 21 tools that belong in every Latin kitchen.

From comals to molcajetes — 18 traditional tools that make authentic Mexican cooking easier.

The flours, chiles, seasonings, sweets and cookware worth stocking, with the recipes to use each one in.

The pantry staples every Latin kitchen relies on — our 10 favorite Goya products and how to put them to use.

Green or black? Firm or soft? Our 7-point checklist for picking the perfect plantain every time.

Seventeen chiles from Mexico, Peru, Brazil and Spain ranked by heat — and how to tell which one your recipe actually wants.

Sixteen hams and sausages, and the one distinction that decides whether you slice it or cook it.

Twelve roots and starchy fruits, from yuca to chuño, and why a green plantain and a ripe one make different dishes.

What's in each Latin seasoning, which dishes use which, the best brands to buy, and a homemade sazón recipe.