i'd never go beyond my country, Venezuela, but im quite amazed by ur opinion of latin american food... Make me wonder if the food I'v been eating my whole life is even considered worldwide.. Maybe that's why when u see for example typical venezuelan food at europe, or USA are most often visited by their own countryman... Different case Asian Food, Japanese, Chinesse, even Korean are very popular here at Venezuela, but famously the Chinese food rest, are cataloged low health care one and of course more "food poisoner" ones.

I think is all related to the food u are used to, for example my case, every time I tried (starting time) korean food (too much spiced) I knew it ill meet the place's WC after.. But now over 2 years having korean food often in my diet, problem solved.

Have u ever tried venezuelan food? or chilean?

Nevertheless, good and interesting post mate. Saludos.