Earlier this month, 3 Things About Money described how to eat on the cheap in Central American countries and find some of the best food on offer. On our trip we did try many goodies off tiny charcoal grills on busy streets, little alleys, and outside local venues. Of course - eat it only if it’s hot off the fire! We found little rolls of things, egg things, noodle things, meat things, sweet things, and lots of fresh fruit!
The best food seemed to be where the locals were eating. Find many of them sitting near the grills at picnic benches under fluorescent lights and the stars. The vendors would typically steer us toward their specialty or if some of the dishes were spicy hot, toward something on the mild side. Dinner for 40 cents. Fresh pineapple and very sweet mango for 20 cents. I’m sure they saw us coming and doubled their prices, because no price was ever listed.
We didn’t get to Central America, but this worked best for us in Asia, especially Southeast Asia. Oh, I miss it already - but I have to remember that I don’t miss the heat!
Hey, thanks for the shout out! I really like your blog…I’ll be back around cause I am a glutton for Big Adventure.