Traditional Street Foods From Around the World

Anticuchos are grilled meat skewers found throughout Peru, especially popular in Lima’s street food scene. Traditionally made with beef heart (though other cuts are common), the meat is marinated in vinegar, garlic, and Peruvian spices like aji panca, then grilled over charcoal.

Often served with boiled potatoes or corn, anticuchos reflect Peru’s indigenous and colonial culinary fusion. They’re smoky, tender, and bursting with bold flavor, and enjoying them on a cold night from a street vendor is part of the local dining culture.