The ULTIMATE Mérida, Mexico FOOD tour! (Trying 10+ traditional Yucatán dishes)
Mérida and the Yucatán Peninsula are known for having some unique food items, many of which have Mayan influences. So we spent a few days going on the ultimate Mérida food tour, with the goal of trying as many Yucatán dishes as possible (12 to be exact)!
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00:00 Introduction
00:45 Trying Salbutes, Panuchos, and Relleno Negro at Taqueria la Lupita
04:30 Exploring Mercado Lucas de Galvez
07:07 Trying Kibis
08:35 Trying Sopa de Lima, Queso Relleno, and Cochinita Pibil at Manjar Blanco
13:00 Trying Castacan at Wayan’e
15:28 Trying Papadzules and Poc Chuc at La Chaya Maya
18:28 Trying Huevos Motuleños at Maiz, Canela y Cilantro
20:53 Mérida on a Saturday night!
21:22 Trying Marquesitas
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Taqueria La Lupita (Salbutes, Panuchos, and Relleno Negro): They also have amazing cochinita pibil tacos!
Mercado Lucas de Galvez (Kibis):
Manjar Blanco (Sopa de Lima, Queso Relleno, and Cochinita Pibil):
Wayan’e (Castacan tacos + tortas):
La Chaya Maya Casona (Papadzules and Poc Chuc):
Maiz, Canela y Cilantro (Huevos Motuleños):
Marquesitas: you can find these around town! We tried them at two spots and this one was our favorite (which is a different one than we showed)
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Ancient MAYAN FOOD - Jungle Cooking in MAYA VILLAGE in Quintana Roo, Mexico!
Ancient Mayan food in Quintana Roo, Mexico!
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One of the experiences I really wanted to have when I visit the Quintana Roo state of Mexico, was to learn about, cook, and eat authentic ancient Mayan food. So we rented a van, and drove over to the small jungle Mayan village of Chunhuhub, to meet up with Kíichpam K'áax ( who are aiming to preserve their Mayan culture.
It was about a 3.5 hour drive to get to Chunhuhub from Playa Del Carmen, so by the time we arrived we were all pretty hungry. We walked through the milpa (Mesoamerican crop growing system), and finally to the kitchen within the jungle of the property.
They were already busy cooking, preparing a few traditional Mayan foods, like a variety of tamales and cochinita pibil. They prepared everything to be cooked in the pib, the ancient Mayan traditional way of cooking - an underground hot rock oven (there are many cultures around the world who have used or still use a similar underground cooking technique).
Tok-sel - One of the most fascinating dishes they cooked was white beans, and they took a hot rock out of the fire, stuck it into the pan with the beans, and roasted them with the rock. It was incredible to see, and the beans had an incredible ummai flavor to them. They were delicious especially when paired with freshly made corn tortillas.
Achiote (annatto) - An interesting ingredients, used commonly in Mayan food and cooking, is achiote, a pod filled with red / orange fruit. It has a slight pepper and lemony taste, and also makes everything that uses it, bright orange.
Cochinita pibil - One of the main ingredients in cochinita pibil is achiote. They had pre-marinated it, and it cooked underground as well. The flavor of the pork was amazing, and with tortillas, onions, and salsa, it was truly support.
We had a number of different tamales as well, all of which were totally different from any tamales I’ve ever had. They were hearty and packed full of corn and beans, and very filling. They were a little on the dry side, but I fully enjoyed learning about them, and watching them being made. The different leaves, including the hoja santa, was great to learn about.
Special thanks to Centro Ecoturistico Kíichpam K'áax ( for putting everything together. They have an eco lodge and offer various off the beaten path activities like this.
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Thank you for watching this food in Mexico - ancient Mayan food video. It was an incredible experience to learn, cook, and eat, traditional Mayan food!
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Eating like a LOCAL in Mérida, Mexico - 13 Yucatán Dishes to Try ????????????
Welcome to Merida, Mexico, the vibrant capital of the Yucatan Peninsula - a region renowned for its rich culinary traditions and one of the most influential Mexican street food capitals. In this video, we take you on a Yucatan food tour, showcasing the 13 must-try Yucatan dishes that every foodie should taste when visiting Merida.
From the tangy sopa de lima to the savory salbutes, we'll show you where to eat in Merida and uncover the cultural significance behind each dish. Whether you're looking for bustling food markets or sit-down restaurants, we've got you covered with insider tips on where to find the best Yucatan food.
So come with us as we explore the flavors and ingredients that make Yucatan cuisine so unique and celebrated. This Yucatan food tour is the perfect guide for discovering the diverse and delicious cuisine of the region. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or simply curious about trying new flavors, get ready to taste the best of Yucatan cuisine in the heart of Merida.
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0:00 Intro
0:50 Lechón
2:29 Castacán
5:19 Chilibul
6:16 Agua de Chaya
7:02 Cochinita Pibil and Panuchos
7:29 Relleno Negro and Salbutes
8:25 Caballero Pobre
9:01 Papadzules
10:24 Sopa de Lima
10:59 Queso Relleno
12:39 Marquesitas
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Mexican Food in Tulum! - PARADISE CEVICHE and Tacos! | Riviera Maya, Mexico
On this Mexican Food trip, we started in Tulum, Mexico! Stay tuned for the full video series.
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My wife Ying and I, and our baby Micah, traveled to Mexico with my friend Carlos and his family. I met Carlos many years ago in University in Phoenix, Arizona, and he’s originally from Sonora, in Northern Mexico. Throughout University, Carlos and I would eat Mexican food non-stop, and we dreamed of traveling in Mexico to experience more. Finally we made this trip happen!
We actually flew into Cancun, and then immediately drove down to Playa Del Carmen where we based ourselves. On our first day we decided to take a day trip to Tulum, a small town on the Riviera Maya coast, and one of the official historical port cities of the Maya.
Taquería Honorio - First things first, we started off with some breakfast tacos at a well known Mexican street food spot in Tulum. I had a mix of four different types of tacos, all of which were extraordinary, but probably the best was the lechon, the roast suckling pig. This is a must eat tacos restaurant when you’re in Tulum.
Price for my plate - 64 MXN ($3.45)
Ruins of Tulum - 70 MXN ($3.77) - One of the main attractions in Tulum are the ancient Mayan ruins. It’s a beautiful place, and what makes it so incredible are not only the ruins, but the fact that they are right up along the gorgeous turquoise Caribbean coast. It was great to walk around, even though it was packed with visitors.
Playa Paraiso - Next we drove over to Playa Paraiso, just down the beach from the Ruins of Tulum, which crystal sparkling water.
Chamico’s - By lunchtime we were all very hungry, so we drove over to a place called Chamico’s a spot I had searched out on Google maps. Just from the photos it looked like a place I needed to go, from the relaxing atmosphere to the amazing fresh seafood. It was just as good as I had imagined. The restaurant was right along the beach, breezy, and the Mexican food was amazing. We had a few plates of ceviche, fried fish, and a shrimp cocktail.
Total price (for 4) - 1,180 MXN ($63.53)
Tulum, Mexico, is a true beach paradise, and it’s an amazing place to visit in Mexico. Thank you for watching!
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Cochinita pibil I Mexikanische Küche
Cochinita pibil ist ein traditionelles mexikanisches, langsam geröstetes Schweinefleischgericht, welches von der Halbinsel Yucatán stammt.
Bei der Zubereitung der traditionellen Cochinita wird das Fleisch in stark saurem Zitrussaft mariniert, mit Annatto-Samen gewürzt, die dem Fleisch die rote Farbe geben und das Fleisch in Bananenblättern gewickelt und langsam unter der Erde gegart.
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Cochinita Pibil, a slow-cooked pork dish marinated in citrus and achiote. Transport your guests on a culinary journey with this authentic Mexican delight. For full recipe, visit
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THIS is the Most Delicious Mexican Dish ???? Cochinita Pibil ???????? Culinary Travels & Adventures ????️
Hey there, ramblers & rovers! Hey ramblers and rovers! THIS is cochinita pibil, one of the most delicious dishes of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.
Cochinita is pulled pork marinated in orange and achiote spice and slow cooked in a traditional Mayan underground oven called a pib.
After cooking overnight, the cochinita is extracted and is put on our plates, ready for eating in a taco.
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Platicar con Samuel Chim es una delicia, su acento yucateco se mezcla con la calidez de sus palabras y la pasión que siente hacia su trabajo como chef en el Hotel Xixim desde hace cinco años, hoy nos comparte un poco sobre uno de los platillos estrella que nos distinguen: la Cochinita Pibil estilo Xixim, ¡va más allá de lo que piensas!
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???????????????? REAL Mexican Cuisine in Costa Rica: Aki Mis Tacos Restaurant
???????????????? REAL Mexican Cuisine in Costa Rica: Aki Mis Tacos Restaurant
If you're looking for a great Mexican dinner, and an authentic experience, you gotta check out Aki Mis Tacos in Puntarenas, Costa Rica!
????We got to witness the making of the famous Cochinita Pibil Enterrado (meaning pork, cooked in a specific method, buried under real earth!
????We ate Esquites and Elote
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COLEGA! Hoy descubrirás una buena cochinita en CANCÚN! aquí te muestro uno de esos lugarcitos ricos y escondidos pa que conozcamos como es nuestra comida en esta parte del mundo y puedas comer RICO .
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