Cities Where Street Food is Better Than Any Michelin Restaurant

35. Bogotá, Colombia: High-Altitude Heat and Hearty Street Eats

At over 8,600 feet above sea level, Bogotá’s street food hits differently—literally and figuratively. The city’s cool climate makes its hot snacks especially comforting. Start with arepas de choclo, a sweet corn cake stuffed with melted cheese, seared till golden. For protein-packed fuel, try tamales tolimenses—banana leaf-wrapped parcels of meat, rice, and vegetables slow-cooked to perfection. Craving something crispy? Go for empanadas with spicy ají dipping sauce. Street vendors also hawk piping hot salchipapas (sliced sausage and fries) smothered in salsa rosada. Wash it all down with aguapanela con limón, a cane sugar brew with citrus bite. Bogotá serves comfort in every corner.