Chancho con Yuca

Fried, seasoned pork (rib meat) with boiled yuca, topped with ensalada - mildly brined shredded cabbage and tomato, with minced pickled onions as a garnish in the background.

Refresco naturale - zannahoria con naranja - carrot and orange.

at Selva Negra, 3820 S. Gessner @ Westpark.

1/2 Fried Chicken

4 pieces, scored, rice with almonds, Middle Eastern chopped salad

at Al Aseel, 8619 Richmond @ Dunlavy

Nacatamal

Traditional Nicaraguan tamale with pork, olives and raisins, steamed in banana leaves.

Tajadas,

and Maracuya (passion fruit drink),

at Selva Negra, 3820 S. Gessner @ Westpark.

3 Piece Mixed Combo

with a side of fried okra and a coconut empanada,

from Broaster Chicken, 2601 Cartwright, Missouri City CLOSED

Lamb and Rice

Lamb (gyro meat) over spicy rice with vegetables and special white sauce, large order,

at Jones (New York Style Halal) Fried Chicken, 6633 Fondren.