Spanish food is known for its robust flavors and excellent use of a broad range ingredients. Mamajuana Cafe Queens in Woodside, NY, serves an array of delicious items from Spanish and Latino cuisine, treating customers to an authentic taste of these regions. Although their menu is eclectic, it’s designed around classic dishes people familiar with Spanish food know and love.

4 Popular Spanish Foods In America

1. Paella

This Valencian dish consists of several ingredients from one food type — whether seafood, meat, or vegetables — that are cooked with rice and often a garlic or tomato broth. Mamajuana Cafe Queens opts for a savory seafood paella that features calamari, shrimp, clams, mussels, and lobster. It’s served with chorizo sausage over saffron rice for a hearty meal that satisfies a big appetite.

2. Empanadas

This stuffed pastry is common throughout Spain and Latin American countries. Empanadas typically are filled with meat and cheese and can be enjoyed as a snack or part of a meal.

3. Chicharrones

A staple of Spanish and Latino cuisine, chicharrones are fried chunks of pork belly or chicken that often are served as an appetizer. They also can be a tasty snack, and some people even choose to eat them in a tortilla like a taco.

4. Tabla de Quesos

This is a Spanish cheese plate served with a selection of meats and olives. It gives Spanish food enthusiasts an opportunity to enjoy and compare a variety of cheese flavors.

To enjoy these and many other enticing dishes, head to Mamajuana Cafe Queens in Woodside, NY. You will find a delicious assortment of Spanish food as well as meals from Brazil, Colombia, and other Latin American countries. Visit them online to see their full menu and call (718) 565-6454 to make a reservation or discuss catering options. Like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter to receive updates from the restaurant and news about upcoming performances at their nightclub.