Every region, city or town has a story to tell around its table. Dining or having lunch can be an experience in which we recognize the idiosyncrasy of a country.
Gastronomy is not only a pleasure enjoyed with taste, it is one of the best ways to generate conversation, to celebrate friendship, to unite family or to share a moment that can become unforgettable.
of its tradition and its cultural origins. Its cuisine is nothing more than the result of the history of its peoples: a fusion of ethnic, cultural and social elements that make its gastronomic style a mixture of flavors, products, recipes and styles.
We invite you to discover Latin America through your palate. The history and culture of flavor sit at the table.
Peru
Peruvian cuisine has a bit of Spanish, Indian, African, Creole, Mulatto, Mestizo, and Zambo influence.
So, if you want to experience how a cultural fusion is possible, Peru is the place your palate needs. The must-tries: Ceviche, Pollo a la brasa, Chijaukay con frijolitos, Pachamanca, Tacacho con cecina y chorizo, and Suspiro de limeña.
Peru is one of the places you cannot miss if you are interested in culture and good cooking, an exact fusion in Peruvian cuisine.
Mexico
Valuable, tasty, and legendary are some of the qualities of Mexican cuisine. Its pre-Hispanic and Spanish heritage brings together the flavors of two continents in dishes of great color and taste.
In addition to the weight of its history, Mexican gastronomy preserves its spirit through the women of the family who are responsible for transmitting the legacy to their descendants.
I am Alex, Venezuelan in Amsterdam and founder of CoCo Mercado Latino. I bring to the Netherlands the products we grew up with.
I cook at @alexcooks.ams and bring the product at @cocomercadolatino.