Another of the very typical foods in Honduras is the baleada, and while some claim it is native to San Pedro Sula, it is certainly native to the north coast of Honduras and is one of the very traditional foods to be found in Atlantida. A baleada is a large wheat flour tortilla that is stuffed with beans, cream and a bit of cheese. You can find a more “gourmet” baleada with avocado, chicken or beef, or just about anything you might want to put into it. Many restaurants in Atlantida offer baleadas, and this is one of the meals you will easily find throughout the street vendors that offer food in both
Tela and
La Ceiba. If you want to spice up your baleada, try adding a little dab of “Chile Cabro” sauce, but be careful, as it is tasty, but very, very spicy and hot! The chile cabro is actually a habanero pepper, the spiciest of all peppers!