Latin American or South American restaurant(s) are present in Irvine. These are restaurants that serve ethnic food of the South American continent. They may serve brunch, lunch and dinner. Happy hour services may also be present. The restaurant may feature food from Peru, Argentina, Colombia and Venezuela, or a fusion menu combining them all. Typical South American dishes have maize-based tortillas, tamales, pupusas that is had with various sauces and fillings, like salsa, guacamole, pico de gallo, mole, chimichurri, and pebre. Some popular beverages include mate, pisco, horchata, chicha, atole, cacao and aguas frescas. South American food is spicy and aromatic, and filling, using various meats, vegetables and condiments.