Gastronomic traditions of home cooking in Paraguay, as well as in most other countries of South America, represent a motley mixture of local Indian recipes and the dishes, which European conquerors and settlers brought with them.

The types of dishes in Paraguay differ from each other, depending on the territoriality and climate that exists in the region of the country. Thus, traditional Indian dishes predominate in the arid regions of Chaco. Such dishes contain grains, legumes, as well as local farm products - poultry and beef. In the southern regions, there can be seen the influence of European culinary traditions. So, greens, dairy products, vegetables, which are grown in local farms, are used in home dishes.

Manioc is an indispensable element for all regions of the country.

The traditional local dishes include stewed corn, hot maize pudding with pieces of meat, meatballs from rice and meat, grilled meat of parrillade, soyo soup, meat soup with cheese dumplings, and fish dishes from local surubi rivers and Chip cakes with eggs and cheese.

Milanesa's homemade snacks are popular here, they are divided into many species that include both fried meat, and pancakes with various fillings, salads, etc.

The most popular dessert is a sweet porridge of cereals and milk. Also, at home local housewives bake many kinds of cookies, rolls, etc. Here you can also meet a unique dessert, not like other desserts - it's a sweet palm core.

Among the drinks tea mate, which is made from dried leaves of local plants, is popular here. It replaces tea, coffee, and other drinks to the locals.