The 20 Best Street Foods in the World

From smoky grills to fried-to-order classics, a globe-spanning tour of the handheld bites people cross whole cities for. Which would you queue for?

1. 1
   Tacos al Pastor

   Mexican corn tortillas filled with spit-roasted marinated pork, pineapple, and cilantro.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Poutine

   Canada's fries smothered in cheese curds and gravy.
   789pts
3. 3
   Crepe

   France's thin folded pancake filled with sweet or savory toppings.
   710pts
4. 4
   Banh Mi

   A Vietnamese baguette sandwich layered with pate, pickled vegetables, and herbs.
   663pts
5. 5
   Samosa

   A crisp South Asian pastry triangle filled with spiced potatoes and peas.
   473pts
6. 6
   Gyro

   Greek pita wrapped around spit-roasted meat, tomato, onion, and tzatziki.
   473pts
7. 7
   Empanada

   A baked or fried Latin American pastry pocket filled with meat or cheese.
   473pts
8. 8
   Falafel

   Deep-fried chickpea fritters served in pita across the Middle East.
   387pts
9. 9
   Currywurst

   Germany's sliced sausage doused in curried ketchup, a Berlin staple.
   387pts
10. 10
    Arepa

    A grilled or fried corn cake split and stuffed, beloved in Venezuela and Colombia.
    387pts
11. 11
    Ceviche

    Peruvian raw fish cured in citrus with onion, chili, and cilantro.
    387pts
12. 12
    Baozi

    Fluffy Chinese steamed buns stuffed with pork or vegetables.
    387pts
13. 13
    Pad Thai

    Thailand's stir-fried rice noodles with tamarind, peanuts, egg, and shrimp.
    387pts
14. 14
    Churros

    Fried dough sticks dusted in sugar, often dipped in thick chocolate.
    387pts
15. 15
    Hot Dog

    A grilled or steamed sausage in a soft bun, an American street classic.
    387pts
16. 16
    Shawarma

    Middle Eastern spit-roasted meat sliced into flatbread with garlic sauce.
    284pts
17. 17
    Takoyaki

    Japanese batter balls filled with octopus, topped with bonito flakes and sauce.
    158pts
18. 18
    Satay

    Skewered, grilled marinated meat served with peanut sauce across Southeast Asia.
    158pts
19. 19
    Pani Puri

    Hollow fried shells filled with spiced water, potato, and chickpeas in India.
    158pts
20. 20
    Elote

    Mexican grilled corn on the cob slathered in mayo, cheese, chili, and lime.
    158pts