Uruguays` gastronomic pride

The Uruguayan "chivito" is a dish that no meat lover should miss when visiting Uruguay.
The recipe is simple. Very simple. A tenderloin. Lettuce, tomato, ham, cheese, bacon and egg.
Served as a sandwich or on a plate, as you prefer.

For decades now, in the most renowned restaurants or on the streets, in any café or small bar, all over the country it`s possible to enjoy this traditional dish that provokes absolute enthusiasm.

Many claim to have invented it and there were even local and regional competitions in "who prepares the most Uruguayan chivito", in which hundreds of people participated.

As a central icon on postcards of the country, the chivito together with other dishes of the Uruguayan cuisine incorporates a philosophy of life.
There are metal cars, some smaller, some bigger, that function as take away restaurants which also offer the possibility of having a break for anyone who wants to know how their team will score or just chat a bit with a colleague.
Uruguay has this time and offers itself the luxury of enjoying its favorite dish. The chivito is part of Uruguays` national culture. You have to try it and it`s pretty sure that you´ll become a fan.

 
Some recommendations where to eat chivito in Montevideo:

El Tinkal: Dr Emilio Frugoni 853 (near the corner with Rambla)
Chivitos Marcos: Luis Alberto de Herrera 1186 (near the corner with 26 de Marzo)
Bulebar: Bvar. España 2231 (near the corner with Edil Hugo Prato)
Casitanno: Maldonado 2051 (near the corner with Pablo de María)