Sazón in Every Bite. Tumbao in Every Kitchen.

Caribbean and Latin American food — explored through real cooking, real markets, and real stories from someone who grew up eating this way.

Sazón y Tumbao is where Caribbean flavor meets Latin American soul. José Luis Villalobos writes about the food of the islands and the continent — from mofongo to bandeja paisa, from sorrel drink to lomo saltado — with the curiosity of someone who has eaten his way through Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Cuba, and beyond.

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Caribbean Food

Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Trinidad — the flavors of the islands.

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South American Food

Colombian bandeja paisa, Peruvian ceviche, Argentine asado — the full South American table.

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Central American Food

Pupusas, gallo pinto, tamales — authentic food from El Salvador, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and beyond.

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Mexican Food

Tacos, mole, salsa, birria — authentic Mexican street food and regional recipes.

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About José

I grew up in Valparaíso, Chile, and have eaten my way through Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean. Today I am based in Sacramento, where I visit Latino and Caribbean markets every week and cook these dishes at home daily.

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