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a white plate topped with tacos covered in meat and veggies on top of a table

It is located in Southeastern Mexico, on the north part of the Yucatán Peninsula. Yucatecan food is its own unique style and is very different from what most people would consider Mexican food. It includes influences from the local Mayan culture, as well as Caribbean, European (Spanish), (North) African, and Middle Eastern cultures, as well as from the […]

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top eats in riviera mava and yuctan

During my trip to Riviera Maya & Yucatan, I got to experience a wide variety of Mexican and Yucatan cuisine. The food was one of the many things I enjoyed during my time in Mexico. In this list, I will share you my top 5 eats in Riviera Maya & Yucatan!

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The must-try Yucatan foods

A local's guide to the best Yucatecan food you must try when visiting the Yucatan Peninsula! The authentic spices and flavors used in traditional Yucatan foods and Yucatecan cuisine. Don’t miss these 10 traditional Yucatan dishes! Click for local recommended Yucatan food list!

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two plates with chicken and rice on them

Marinated in colorful achiote and citrus marinade and served with pickled onions, this chicken dish is one of the most popular dishes all over the Yucatán. Quick and easy recipe to prepared and so delicious. #pibil #pollopibil #chickenpibil

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a plate with eggs, potatoes and meat on it next to a blue napkin that has a fork in it

Soulful food from the Yucatán — for the soul. Huevos Motuleños is an iconic dish from the city of Motul that has fried eggs on top of a crispy tortilla spread with seasoned refried beans and is topped with a decadent tomato salsa and caramelized plantains on the side. This is the best version I've ever tried...

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a bowl of chicken noodle soup with lemons and cilantro

My wife, Adri, and I just got back from a week spent eating our way around Mérida and the rest of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. Sopa de lima, the Mayan poultry and lime soup that's popular up and down the Yucatán, is one of the simplest and most crowd-pleasingly delicious dishes we had.

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the fish is ready to be served with rice, beans and limes on the side

Yucatecan fare differs from other Mexican food. It is a cuisine rooted in the cooking of the native Maya people, crossed with that of the many conquerors who passed through. The ingredients there are rather particular; among them is achiote, also called annatto, a hard seed that imparts a delicious musky flavor and bright color to many marinades. Achiote is at its best in the company of garlic and hot chiles, along with an assortment of pungent spices, ground to a paste. The thick red sauce…

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a bowl of soup with avocado, chicken and cilantro on the side

Lime soup is a traditional soup from the Yucatan region of Mexico. I gave this soup my own little spin and I think you'll really like it. If you've prepped your food for the week, this soup will come together in about 10 minutes. It's flavor is similar to a brothy tortilla soup. It's warm, comforting and delicious. Yucatan ​Chicken and Lime SoupServes 5-6 • 6 cups unsalted broth *see notes • 8 tsp. RealTaste Vida seasoning • 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice • 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken

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two bowls of soup with tofu, chicken and cilantro garnishes

Ingredients 2 tablespoons grapeseed or other neutral oil 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, trimmed and patted dry 2 large white onions, halved and thinly sliced Kosher salt and ground black pepper 8 medium garlic cloves, finely grated 1 J alapeño chili, stemmed and finely chopped 2 teaspoons dried oregano1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon…

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a burrito filled with meat and vegetables on top of a plate

Food from Mexico is enjoyed across the world. Mexican dishes smell and taste amazing. A colourful array of fresh ingredients combine to provide just the right amount of freshness, sourness and heat. Below is a list of Mexican food which includes 21 popular Mexican food dishes.

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