In American Street food knows no bounds. From New York to Los Angeles, San Francisco to New Orleans, each city dishes out gourmet street food that is distinct to their own history and culinary flair. For most city dwellers, eating on the go has become a way of life in large part due to the fast pace of living. It suits them well to have their meals on wheels. Some of the street food found in America have their origins abroad but have been custom made with an American twist to it while others are authentic delicacies.

Top 9 Famous & Traditional American Street Food Recipes:

Let’s have a look at some of the best south and north American Street food top list.

1. Hot Dog:

This grilled or steamed sausage in pork, beef or chicken served in a sliced bun with garnishes like mustard, mayonnaise, ketchup, cheese, chilli, relish and onions is the country’s famous and favourite of all street foods. Even though the sausage or Franks is a German invention, it became all American when it was sandwiched inside a bun.

2. Cheese Steak:

A sandwich made from thinly sliced pieces of steak and melted cheese in a long crusty roll, the Philly cheesesteak as it is known is an authentic Philadelphia delicacy. The flavour of a cheesesteak lies in the type of cheese used of which Cheese Whiz, provolone and American street food cheese are the most common while toppings like fried onions, sautéed mushrooms, ketchup and hot or sweet peppers may be included for added flavour.

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3. Gyros:

This Greek delicacy was introduced to America from 1965 onward in Chicago. The American touch includes meat that’s made from lamb or beef or a combination of both and wrapped in bread resembling a plain Greek pita. The wrap is garnished with the traditional tomato, onion, and tzatziki sauce making it a hit on the streets.