comida callejera
/komida kaʝexeɾa/from spelling rulesfeminine
The English phrase street food is comida callejera in Spanish. Wiktionary also lists comida calleje.
Meaning: food obtainable from a streetside vendor (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| comida callejera | /komida kaʝexeɾa/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| comida calleje | /komida kaʝexe/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
comida callejera is used to describe food that is obtainable from a streetside vendor.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of comida (food) and callejera (street-related/from the street).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and some Central American countries, you may use Antojitos to refer to small, affordable and often portable food items found in the streets. In some Latin American countries, such as Argentina and Chile, the term Puestos de Comida is used to refer to the food stalls or stands where this food is found.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective callejera must be feminine to agree with the feminine noun comida.
Did you know?
- The word antojitos comes from antojo, which means 'craving' or 'whim'. Literally, street food in Mexico is described as 'little cravings'.
- While comida callejera describes the food itself, the word callejera is also used in a derogatory way to describe something or someone that is 'low-class' or 'disreputable'.
- The word comida can refer to a specific meal, such as 'lunch', rather than just the general concept of food. In many countries, if you ask for la comida, people will think you are asking for the midday meal.
Examples in context
- Me encanta disfrutar de la comida callejera cuando visito México.I love indulging in street food when I visit Mexico.
- Hoy pienso deleitarme con un poco de comida de la calle.Today, I plan to treat myself to some street food.
- ¡Vamos a probar los deliciosos antojitos que venden afuera del mercado!Let's try the delicious street food sold outside the market!
- Los puestos de comida en esta feria son famosos por su excelencia culinaria.The food stalls in this fair are famous for their culinary excellence.
- Hoy probé una delicia en uno de los carritos de comida cerca del parque.Today, I tried a delicious treat from one of the food carts near the park.
- Me encanta la comida callejera de este barrio.I love the street food in this neighborhood.
- La comida callejera puede ser muy barata.Street food can be very cheap.
- ¿Buscas alguna comida callejera deliciosa?Are you looking for some delicious street food?
Example conversation
Two friends are walking through a night market.
- JavierElena, la comida callejera aquí huele increíble.Elena, the street food here smells incredible.
- ElenaSí, Javier, yo quiero probar algo nuevo.Yes, Javier, I want to try something new.
- Javier¿Quieres comer tacos de un puesto?Do you want to eat tacos from a stall?
- Elena¡Claro! Me encanta este tipo de comida.Of course! I love this kind of food.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “street food” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
