There are julie , vere , rose and calabash mangoes. And for those of you who love spicy and peppery tastes, we recommend that you add a little locally made pepper sauce to you food. For the main meals, such as lunch and dinner, there are many choices of appetizing foods. Fast foods such as fried chicken, hamburgers, pizzas and lasagnas are available at local and international fast food outlets. Special potato or aloo pies are also local favorites that can be consumed on the run.
Chinese food is a local favorite.
When it comes to seafood you will find yourself feasting on our many varieties of flying fish, king fish, carite, red fish and bonito. These are best-enjoyed stewed, barbequed or curried with coconut milk. If you are ever near to Maracas beach on the north coast of Trinidad, make sure to try this delicacy. If you love crab, you must try our seasoned crab backs as an appetizer or some curried crab and dumplings as a main meal. A rare delicacy is cascadura , a small fresh water fish.