Street food is a normal and often inexpensive way to eat in Burkina Faso, especially in markets and along busy roads, so it is common to buy grilled meat, rice dishes, or snacks from small stalls and eat them standing nearby or take them away. Hygiene can vary by vendor, so locals usually choose stalls with a steady flow of customers and freshly cooked food, and in the evening you may also see people gathering around charcoal grills for
brochettes and other quick bites.