They look pretty similar to me, but I’m not sure if they’re actually the same thing. Can anyone clear this up for me? Thanks! 
Good to know! I think fideo is more commonly used in Spanish and Mexican dishes, while vermicelli is more popular in Asian cuisines, though they can sometimes be swapped!I’ve been wondering, is vermicelli the same as fideo?
Vermicelli and fideo are super similar but not exactly the same. Both are thin pasta, but fideo is often a bit shorter and used in Latin dishes like sopa de fideo, while vermicelli is more commonly used in Italian and Asian cuisines. Still, they can be swapped in many recipes!
