Discover the main dishes of the Triple Border gastronomy
Are you planning a trip to the Triple Border of Foz do Iguaçu? So you need to know the typical foods from Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay that predominate in the region!
This way, you can make your trip much more enjoyable by getting to know the local culture through its flavors!
In this article, we have separated 3 typical foods from each country, most consumed in the trinational region and easy to find in our restaurants and hotels.
Check out the full article!
- About gastronomy in the Triple Border
- Discover 3 typical Brazilian foods
- Main typical Argentine foods
- Discover the typical foods of Paraguay
- Bonuses: Tereré, Chimarrão and Mate
- Excited to get to know Foz do Iguaçu and the region?
About gastronomy in the Triple Border
Prominent attractions in Latin America and the world are some of the main reasons why thousands of tourists choose triple border of Foz do Iguaçu as a year-round destination.
However, another interesting aspect of the city is the fact that it is multicultural due to the approximately 80 ethnicities present here.
This means that the Land of Falls has a wide gastronomic variety, that is, the cuisine here comes from various parts of the world.
Therefore, you will find all types of restaurants that vary between regional and international cuisine and mainly from the 3 countries that border here.
All this with the advantage of finding good restaurants with affordable prices and great quality.
And for you to taste the best of the region's cuisine and get to know what is typical, here we have separated the main typical foods from Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay.
Let's go? 😉
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Discover 3 typical Brazilian foods
As many know, Brazil is huge and each region of the country has different eating habits and a wide variety of dishes.
Therefore, we will focus on the trinational region and mention 3 typical Brazilian foods from the southern region and much loved by the region's residents!
Top Loin
Barbecue is by far the most loved dish by us southerners, even though it is a tradition coming from Rio Grande do Sul, the 3 states in the region really value roast meat.
Not only in the south of Brazil, but also in Argentina and Uruguay, the tradition of a good barbecue is strong.
Some families have a barbecue practically every weekend or it becomes the perfect occasion to get together with friends.
Despite having gained space throughout Brazil, each place can be prepared and consumed with different accompaniments.
In Foz, for example, we locals usually eat a good barbecue accompanied by cooked cassava, garlic bread, farofa, mayonnaise and vinaigrette.
One of these components will certainly be present.
Carreteiro Rice
Another typical southern dish is arroz carreteiro, which is originally made with rice, dried meat or beef jerky and various seasonings.
It can also be accompanied by vinaigrette or pepper.
Colonial coffe
Finally, we could choose several other typical dishes that are around here such as polenta, barreado, pirá de Foz, Arabic shawarma, but we decided to highlight here the Café Colonial.
This is because several hotels in the city of Foz do Iguaçu, traditional farms and bakeries in the region offer colonial coffee that fills the eyes of residents and those who pass by.
This is a plentiful café, with breads, cakes, cookies, but one that cannot be missed. colonial productss, such as cheeses and sausages.
In some places you will still find chimia and cream to spread on bread, with emphasis also on the cuca (stuffed sweet bread) and turned underwear.
All served with good coffee, and just to highlight, all these items are very typical of the southern region.
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Main typical Argentine foods
Visiting Puerto Iguazú is already a rule for anyone coming to the triple border, especially to go to a good restaurant and taste some of Argentina's typical food.
There are several bistros, cafes, as well as traditional Argentine steakhouses.
From there, one thing is certain: you will return satisfied and with the great feeling of having eaten well for great value for money.
Stay on top of the main typical Argentine foods that you can find in Puerto Iguazú.
Empanadas
A quick snack loved throughout the country, the empanada is easily found in almost every establishment in Puerto Iguazú.
They resemble our pastries in Brazil, being fried or baked in the oven in the same way, but their dough is more consistent.
The best-known and traditional flavor is meat, but they can also be made with other types of filling.
In Puerto Iguazú, almost all restaurants serve empanadas as a starter, accompanied by a delicious chimichurri sauce.
The Chopped
The famous La Picada is a very diverse cold cuts board.
There you can find a wide variety of hams and cheeses, as well as olives, eggs and pickles.
Enjoy this typical Argentine dish accompanied by a good wine.
Chorizo steak
Argentina is recognized for the quality of its meat, with cuts that are different from those found in Brazil.
One of the most sought after and served in the region is the chorizo steak, which is without a doubt one of the best-known typical Argentine foods.
And there is no shortage of reasons: chorizo is one of the noblest cuts of Argentine beef, which is considered by many experts to be one of the best meats on the planet.
In short, the piece is two fingers tall and can be served without being seasoned, as one of the traditions is to let the customer control the saltiness of their meat.
But don't be surprised, even though restaurants don't use much salt, the meat is well seasoned with Argentine delicacies.
Discover the typical foods of Paraguay
Most South American countries are known for having rich and very tasty food, but not everyone knows what Paraguay's typical foods are.
There, the rich cuisine is made up of dishes of indigenous origin, which are always mixed with a type of meat, and are generally based on cassava, corn, potatoes or pumpkin.
Some of the main typical foods of Paraguay are:
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chipa
Around here, we usually compare them with our cheese bread, however Paraguayan chipas are more consistent, made from tapioca starch, eggs, butter, milk and cheese.
There are 2 types of chipas: the so'o chipa, usually filled with meat; and chipa pirú, the most commonly found on the border, sold in supermarkets and in small packages.
Paraguayan soup
Paraguayan soup is not really a soup, but rather a type of savory pie that is very popular throughout the Triple Border region.
Everything is made with lots of ground corn, cheese, eggs and milk. And the interesting thing is that it is a dish frequently served at lunch and dinner in Paraguayan homes.
Pira Caldo
A dish known for increasing the mood and energy of those who consume it, in fact, they say in Ciudad del Este that this typical food is a strong male aphrodisiac.
Pira Caldo is, as the name suggests, a fish broth, where milk, cheese, onion, tomato and sunflower oil are mixed.
Bonuses: Tereré, Chimarrão and Mate
Among the typical drinks, chimarrão, tereré and mate stand out here. And so, we will comment on each of them.
O Mate, is one of the typical Argentine drinks well known throughout the southern region of the continent, as it is called by the gauchos of Chimarrão.
Already terere, a typical Paraguayan drink arose from mate. The story goes that during the Chaco War, the combatants didn't want to heat the drink over the fire to avoid attracting attention and started consuming the drink cold.
The drink not only won over Paraguayans but also Iguaçu residents, as it became a great choice among friends and in the heat of the region.
Excited to get to know Foz do Iguaçu and the region?
Now it's time to plan your trip and enjoy the tastiest typical foods of the triple border.
A good idea for those interested in learning more about the typical foods of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay is to stay in Foz do Iguaçu.
The Tarobá Hotel, for example, is located in a privileged area in city center, where you can visit different restaurants, bars and cafes.
Getting around the city and neighboring countries is very easy, whether on your own, by bus or by hiring the Combo Iguassu transport service.
Make your reservation at Tarobá Hotel and be enchanted by the local cuisine and the natural beauty of the region.
*Updated: 16/01/2023 | Joelma Oliveira
