# Pan-Latin American Eateries Super Mega Bien Draws Influence From Across South America and Dim Sum By Justin Lam | Published 2018-05-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mega-bien References: [eater](https://www.eater.com/2018/5/15/17351874/super-mega-bien-dana-rodriguez-opening-denver) & [westword](http://www.westword.com/restaurants/dan-landes-is-leaving-denver-and-readers-have-a-lot-to-say-10303947) Chef Dana Rodriguez has been involved in the Denver culinary scene for almost two decades and her newest restaurant, [Super Mega Bien](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bark-x-guy-fieri), hopes to encompass all her experiences as a Mexican immigrant with a passion for Latin American food. This new eatery will be Rodriguez's second after opening Work & Class in 2014. While Work & Class served up American food with Mexican influences, Super Mega Bien draws inspiration from Brazil, Peru and all across Latin America while also incorporating [elements of dim sum service](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akin-1). The majority of dishes at Super Mega Bien arrive at tables on brightly colored carts and include dishes like [shrimp and octopus tostadas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pancheros-chile-lime-shrimp), delicate molotes and black-bean pupusas topped with quail eggs. These small pan-Latin American plates are bolstered with large format dishes, like mofongo and mixiote, all of which are meant to be shared. Image Credit: [Ryan Dearth](https://www.ryandearth.com/), [Mark Antonation](https://twitter.com/mantonat?lang=en) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pan-latin American Cuisine:** The trend of Pan-Latin American cuisine offers an opportunity for innovative fusion dishes that combine flavors and techniques from across South America. - **Dim Sum Influenced Service:** Incorporating elements of dim sum service into Latin American eateries creates a unique dining experience and opens up possibilities for interactive and communal dining. - **Sharing Plates:** The rise of small plates and sharing-style dining provides an opportunity for creating diverse and interactive menus that encourage communal dining experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Restaurant and Food Service:** The restaurant and food service industry can tap into the trend of Pan-Latin American cuisine by offering innovative fusion dishes and incorporating elements of dim sum service. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can benefit from the trend of Pan-Latin American eateries by creating unique dining experiences that attract customers looking for communal and interactive dining. - **Food and Beverage Suppliers:** Food and beverage suppliers can capitalize on the rise of sharing plates by providing a diverse range of ingredients and products to cater to the demand for communal dining experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pop-Up Taco Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popup-taco-restaurant.md) - [Easy Latin Cuisine Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buena-mesa.md) - [Dim Sum-Inspired Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dim-sum-sip.md) - [Multicultural Pop-Up Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opentables-dine-london.md) - [Immersive Cultural Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfresh.md) - [African Fusion Food Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/african-fusion-food-truck.md) - [Crafted Miami Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelborne-by-proper.md) - [Plant-Based Latin Entrees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latin-entrees.md) - [Vegetarian-Friendly Crispy Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dorado-tacos.md)