Pinolillo is a traditional beverage popular in Nicaragua and Honduras. It is a sweet and creamy drink made from toasted cornmeal, cocoa, spices, and sweeteners like honey or sugar. Pinolillo has several synonyms in different regions of Central America, including "pinol," "tascalate," "atolillo," and "arroz con cacao." Pinol or pinole is a similar drink made with roasted maize, which is popular in Mexico and the southwestern United States. Tascalate is a similar beverage made from maize or wheat, cocoa, cinnamon, and sugar, and is popular in the state of Chiapas in Mexico. Atolillo is a sweet and creamy drink made from cornstarch, milk, and sweeteners, which is popular in the Philippines.