Visit Uruguay - 5 Things You Have to Eat in Uruguay

From amazing asado (grilled meat like steaks and chorizo) to Dulce de Leche and Tannat Wine, Uruguay has so much local cuisine for locals and tourists to enjoy. Here is our list of the five most important Uruguayan dishes that travelers should have when they visit Uruguay. And yes, Chivito is #1 on that list!
Filmed in Colonia, Uruguay
Copyright Mark Wolters 2018

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[woltersworld]

Yes, you will see a lot of similarities between Uruguayan food & Argentine food, but they do do things just a bit different in Uruguay... And Chivito is something really Uruguayan and tasty (though there is a tasty steak sandwich in Argentina too).

[CX-nsft]

I'm Uruguayan and I have to say that this video is very well done. Great job!

[nyxawesome]

Ah Uruguay!!
I have really fond memories of this little slice of heaven tucked in another hemisphere...

[FunCook]

Also Pascualina! Devine spinach pie. And a hotdog from La Pasiva🤤 with their signature mustard.

[WisdomQuest-vh]

Living and working in Uruguay for 2 years was fantastic and the food was soooo good! Dulce de Leche is one of a kind and you have to try this when you visit Uruguay! Thank you Mark and Joseyln for all these amazing travel videos and tips you give! Thank you!

[juliegoodwin]

Another truly informative video, Uruguay is on my ever growing list of places to visit ! Thanks to you both for all you do!!

[josemmontes]

"Tortas fritas" on a rainy day to go with the mate...
Thanks for the great review of my birthplace.

[sofiamochon-ciniglio]

Honestly, you seem to have found a true food gem in uruguay...

[heidimarchant]

Kid steals a fry as mom's backs turned, kid softly wispers...hahahaha she didn't see anything😂classic!

[eduato_yt]

Another food you really need to try is "Torta Frita", you can find them in places on the street

[magelamassarino]

My whole family is Uruguayan and we love chivato!!!

[abiscan]

Gracias for visiting our simple country 🙌😁

[monica]

Have you ever had what is called a "Chajá desert" or "Postre Chajá"? I grew up in Paysandú. So tasty. Also, I would recommend a "Choripán". It's a sausage in a small French roll with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, mustard, peppers. I had them with Italian dressing. Omg!

[jr]

This looks amazing. Great video as always. South and Central America is a dream destination of mine and I really want to study abroad there. The food looks amazing, the buildings are beautiful, and the people seem wonderful.

[arindamsengupta]

Possibly, gambas al ajillo at the Mercado del Puerto in Montevideo could be the 6th :)) ....it is outstanding!

[janainaschierholt]

About the "alfajores": if you want more "dulce de leche" than cookie, look for the "Bocadito" - it's a cookie with lots of dulce de leche covered in chocolate.

[dieterbohm]

Im Argentinian, but i hope you eated the "Ricardito" is imo the best candy ever!

[angusorvid]

As a meat eater I love this kind of food. I'm much more familiar with Argentine and Brazilian food, although I do have a friend here in L.A. who grew up in Uruguay and he makes some wonderful stuff when he has dinner parties, including the best chimichurri I've ever had. I've never been to South American, but it's on my list. Great video, as always.

[jruizayala]

Excellent video Mark. Your recommendations are on point. I would add to your recommendations the “medilunas” which are usually sweet croissants (sometimes savory) and they go great with dulce de leche. You were right about the mate. The first time I visited Uruguay it seemed almost everyone on the street carried a thermos and a mate. Uruguay is a great place to visit and Uruguayans are very cordial.

[darky]

im from Uruguay an you're right 👍