Must-try street food for travelers

Tacos (Mexico) – Soft corn tortillas filled with meats, salsas, and toppings, a street food staple. – 

Banh Mi (Vietnam) – A French-Vietnamese baguette sandwich filled with pork, pâté, and fresh herbs. – 

Samosa (India) – A crispy, fried pastry filled with spiced potatoes, peas, and sometimes meat. – 

Takoyaki (Japan) – Fried octopus balls topped with bonito flakes, mayonnaise, and sauce. – 

Empanadas (Argentina) – Flaky pastry pockets filled with meats, cheese, or vegetables. – 

Churros (Spain) – Fried dough sticks, often dusted with sugar and cinnamon, served with hot chocolate for dipping. – 

Arepas (Colombia/Venezuela) – Corn cakes filled with cheese, meats, or avocado, grilled or fried. – 

Pad Thai (Thailand) – Stir-fried rice noodles with eggs, tofu, shrimp, and peanuts, served from street stalls. – 

Falafel (Middle East) – Deep-fried chickpea balls served in pita bread with salad and tahini sauce. – 

Poffertjes (Netherlands) – Mini Dutch pancakes served hot with powdered sugar and butter.

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