From Salvadoran pupusas to Ethiopian chacha, Brandon has several local eateries that serve up foods from their homelands with authentic flare and style. You getting hungry? Here are just a few popular dishes that will surely please your taste buds:
Pupusa
A pupusa is known for being a beloved Salvadoran dish made of a thick corn tortilla and stuffed with a savory filling. (They’re so darn yummy.) Typical filling options include beef, beans, cheese and pork.
Where you can find pupusas in Brandon:
Sabor Latino – According to their online menu, their pupusas are filled with loroco filling. (Loroco is an exotic vine flower found in Central America with a distinctive flavour similar to squash or zucchini.)
Falafel
Falafel are popular Middle Eastern/Mediterranean deep-fried balls or patties made from chickpeas or fava beans, sometimes both, and include fresh herbs and spices. The fried balls/patties are either served on mezze platters or stuffed into a pita. Mmmmmm!!!
Where you can find falafels in Brandon:
Shawarma Queen – One of the choices on the menu: four pieces of falafel served with homemade chickpeas-based dip. Sounds tasty!
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