When scoping out a travel itinerary, it all comes down to what a city offers. Some visitors designate an entire day to exploring a historical site or hiking up a mountain to a stunning overlook.

But others have their eyes set on one thing: menus. Exploring a city through its food gives you a taste — literally — of that place. And deciding where to go to follow your cravings this year just got a little easier. Publishing giant Time Out has released a ranked list of the world’s best food cities.

The Peruvian city of Lima came out on top. Widely considered Latin America’s culinary capital, this coastal metropolis is known for seafood delicacies like ceviche and causa Limeña, an elegant cold layered potato dish. For those who want to eat well without making a dent in their wallets, the city was also rated the most affordable for eating out among the 20 food cities on the list.

Virigina Gil, USA Editor at Time Out, says a food city is more than just a great place to eat.

“The cities on this list are known for their ingredients, iconic cuisines and deep-rooted food histories that have influenced how people eat around the world,” Gil said in an email to CNN Travel. “They’re not just where food lovers are flocking today; they’re places that have drawn travelers in search of great meals for decades.”

Why Lima is Now the World's Ultimate Food Capital