Foods in Sucre, Bolivia

During my three days in Sucre, the other capital of Bolivia, I had the chance to try some traditional foods. It seems that the diversity of foods in Sucre is higher than in La Paz, unfortunately, I travel during a long weekend, so it was not possible for me to try all the culinary options available.

Nevertheless, I was suggested not to miss the markets foods. I went to the downtown market and ate at the famous food court called Siete Lunas, very popular for its pork-based sandwiches (Chorizo).

It seems that the place is very popular as most
people were recommending it.

If you are ok eating oily meat and be standing while you eat, then this may be the place to go. Chorizo and other types or meats are the specialty of the small food court.

Another traditional food in Sucre is called Mondongo. A dish based on corn with pork and some chili sauce at the top. As one of the four Sucre's name is Chuquisaca, foods usually are called Chuquisaqueño(a)s.






Finally, another famous food from Bolivia, and in particular a specialty of Sucre is the traditional Salteñas, with quail eggs and olives. Salteñas in Bolivia are usually eaten for breakfast, and/or as a snack before noon. The most famous places open between 8 am to 12 am., it would also be a good choice for breakfast.

Salteñas are a type of traditional Bolivian pastries, made of juicy chicken or beef. Depending on the place, it has diverse ingredients such as potato, onions, garlic, peas, among many others. It is still a type of artisan home-made food, as usually they have to be cooked and eaten the same day, without conservatives. The pastry taste changes if you eat a day-old salteña.

I was told that the name of Salteña comes from a woman from Salta Argentina, who started selling this pastries back on the 19th century, and people started refering to her place as going to buy from the Salteña - a woman from Salta