The
Food In Montevideo
& The Rest Of Uruguay
 Like
Argentina, Uruguay produces a lot of beef. Therefore it should
come as no surprise the Uruguayan cuisine uses a lot of beef.
Uruguayan are some of the largest consumers of beef in the world.
If there were to be a national dish it would have to be churrasco
(a tasty grilled steak). Another popular dish is the parrillada,
which is a platter of succulent grilled beef. If you are looking
for something a little different don't pass up chivitos. Chivitos
are essentially a steak sandwhich which will then be topped by
eggs, cheese, bacon (sometimes), and lettuce and tomato. As you
can see...beef is popular. Check out a open pit barbeque if you
have a chance. You are sure to enjoy the experience.
Please note
that additional info (prices, activities, etc) are found to the
right of this pages. 
Due to a large amount of immigrants from Spain
and Italy , Uruguayans also serve a variety of traditional Spanish
and Italian dishes. dishes. So you will have a chance to eat some
great Spanish and Italian food while hanging out in Uruguay!
 If
you like seafood, you will not be dissapointed. Uruguayans have
some great dishes made from both saltwater and freshwater fish!
Uruguayan wines tend to be of good quality. Check
out a common drink called medio medio (half white wine and half
champagne). If you like beers you will not be dissappointed at
all. Local spirits are caña, grappa and locally distilled
whisky and gin.
Final note: Unlike North America, in Uruguay
the biggest meal of the day is lunch. Many business shut down
for a couple of hours so that everyone can go out to eat or even
better, head home for a great meal.
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