The Best Street Food Around the World—One Bite at a Time

The Best Street Food Around the World—One Bite at a Time

Great food isn’t always found under crystal chandeliers or after weeks of waiting for a reservation. Sometimes, the most unforgettable flavors come from a sizzling griddle at a bustling market stall, a vendor’s cart on a cobblestone street, or a tiny, hole-in-the-wall eatery where locals gather for a quick, delicious bite.

From the golden, crispy torta fritta of Parma to the sweet, sticky picarones of Lima, every city has its own street food treasures waiting to be devoured.

As your curator of taste, I spend countless hours exploring local markets, taking cooking classes, and sampling dishes on food tours to uncover authentic flavors and bring you the best street food experiences. Whether it’s a back-alley falafel stand in Paris or the perfect plate of churros con chocolate in Seville, I’m here to share the ultimate street food finds.

When traveling, one of the best services you can do for yourself is to take part in a food tour, cooking class, or other tasting. But even if you can’t, my foodie traveler’s tip to you is to ask a local about some of the great places to try local specialties. I can’t say that I have ever been disappointed by their recommendations time and time again.

And here’s something to chew on—if the Michelin Guide sees fit to award stars to humble taco stands like Taquería El Califa de León in Mexico City, you have to think that maybe we, the humble eaters, have always been up to something.

We’ve rounded up some of the best street food spots in Parma, Paris, Lima, and Seville—so you know exactly where to go when hunger strikes. And this is just the beginning! We’re already mapping out the street food delights of Cartagena, Medellín, and Tbilisi—stay tuned for more!

🌍 Where to Find the Best Street Food

🇮🇹 Parma, Italy – A city famous for its rich culinary heritage, where street eats shine just as bright as fine dining. Sink your teeth into stuffed focaccia or the airy, golden torta fritta, the perfect pairing for silky prosciutto.

🇫🇷 Paris, France – While Michelin stars abound, the real gems are in the streets. Think crispy jambon-beurre sandwiches, warm, buttery crêpes, and the legendary falafel from Rue des Rosiers.

🇵🇪 Lima, Peru – A street food paradise where every bite tells a story. Don’t miss the butifarra sandwich, succulent chicharrón, and picarones, deep-fried Peruvian doughnuts dripping in sweet chancaca syrup.

🇪🇸 Seville, Spain – The city where every snack is a fiesta. From crispy fried fish to melt-in-your-mouth churros con chocolate, and juicy pinchos de pollo, Seville’s street food scene is packed with flavor.

And this is just the beginning! If you want to go beyond the street stalls and truly immerse yourself in these cities’ food cultures, join us on a Let’s Eat The World culinary holiday. You’ll cook, taste, and eat your way through Italy, France, Spain, Peru, and beyond.

🔜 Coming soon: The street food scene in Tbilisi, Cartagena, and Medellín—because the best way to experience a city is always through its food!

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🌍 Street food today, fine dining tomorrow? Some of these beloved bites have made their way from food carts to the menus of high-end restaurants. But no matter where they’re served, they remain street food classics—delicious, affordable, and always a joy to find.