Pairing Empanadas correctly — a note on mote con huesillo peach drink

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Empanadas. I ordered it with mote con huesillo peach drink and the smoky and herbal elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. merkén smoked chilli in particular became more prominent in a good way.

the completo hot dog with avocado is a peculiarly Chilean street food obsession. The a Santiago picada local restaurant is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Empanadas with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.