The 2026 World Cup is a chance to experience the culinary traditions of three different countries. From Texas barbecue to Mexican street food, the 16 host cities offer some of the best food in North America. Here's a guide to the must-try dishes in each city.

## United States

**Atlanta** — Try the famous fried chicken at the Busy Bee Cafe or Paschal's. The city is also known for its soul food and its thriving international food scene.

**Boston** — Sample the famous clam chowder at the Union Oyster House or Legal Sea Foods. The city is also known for its Italian cuisine in the North End and its historic pubs.

**Dallas** — Texas barbecue is a must, with Pecan Lodge and Cattle Ack Bar-B-Q among the best. The city is also known for its Tex-Mex cuisine, with Mia's and El Fenix as classics.

**Houston** — The city is a culinary melting pot, with Vietnamese, Indian, Mexican, and Tex-Mex cuisines all well represented. Try the Viet-Cajun crawfish at Cajun Kitchen or Crawfish & Noodles.

**Inglewood / Los Angeles** — The city offers a wide range of cuisines, from Korean BBQ in Koreatown to Mexican food in East LA. Try Guelaguetza for Oaxacan cuisine or Park's BBQ for Korean.

**Kansas City** — The city is famous for its barbecue, with Joe's Kansas City, Arthur Bryant's, and Gates all considered essential. The city is also known for its jazz heritage and its fountains.

**Miami** — The city is famous for its Cuban cuisine, with Versailles in Little Havana a classic. The city also offers excellent seafood, with Joe's Stone Crabs and Garcia's as favorites.

**New York / New Jersey** — The city offers every cuisine imaginable, from pizza at Joe's to bagels at Russ & Daughters to pastrami at Katz's. The diversity of the food scene is unmatched.

**Philadelphia** — The city is famous for its cheesesteaks (Pat's and Geno's), its soft pretzels, and its Italian Market. Reading Terminal Market is a must-visit for the local food scene.

**San Francisco Bay Area** — The city is known for its sourdough bread, its dim sum in Chinatown, and its Mission-style burritos. Tartine Bakery and Swan Oyster Depot are classics.

**Seattle** — The city is famous for its seafood, with Pike Place Chowder and Taylor Shellfish Farms as must-try spots. The city is also the birthplace of Starbucks, and the original store is a tourist attraction.

## Canada

**Toronto** — The city is one of the most multicultural in the world, with Chinatown, Little Italy, Greektown, and Koreatown all offering authentic cuisine. Try dim sum at Dynasty or peameal bacon at St. Lawrence Market.

**Vancouver** — The city is known for its sushi (especially at Tojo's), its Chinese cuisine in Richmond, and its seafood. Granville Island Public Market is a must-visit for the local food scene.

## Mexico

**Guadalajara** — The city is famous for its birria, tortas ahogadas, and pozole. Try Karne Garibaldi for the birria or La Fonda de la Noche for traditional cuisine.

**Mexico City** — The city is a culinary capital, with tacos al pastor (El Huequito), tamales (El Risco), and churros (El Moro) as must-tries. The city is also known for its high-end restaurants, including Pujol.

**Monterrey** — The city is famous for its cabrito (roasted goat) at El Rey del Cabrito, and its carne asada at La Catarina. The city also offers a thriving contemporary food scene.