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/Sounds like "boo" (as in "boot") + "NYWEH" + "loh" (as in "loan")/

Meaning

A fried dough made from corn or yuca, dusted with sugar. In Bolivia it is eaten with hot api (a purple corn drink), while in Colombia the dough is stuffed with cheese. A beloved street food and holiday treat across the region.

Examples

A hot buñuelo with api is the classic breakfast of La Paz.

Colombian Christmas buñuelos are absolutely addictive.

Regional synonyms

A neighborhood shop or general store in Costa Rica and Venezuela where you buy essentials and catch up on gossip. It's a lifelong community meeting point, more than a business, it's a social institution.