Color and Flavor in Valladolid
Valladolid is full of color with its colonial façades in a variety of shades that you will encounter on its streets, especially on the Calzada de Los Frailes. It is…
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Valladolid is full of color with its colonial façades in a variety of shades that you will encounter on its streets, especially on the Calzada de Los Frailes. It is…
Continue readingDear reader, we know you like food. We also know you like to experiment and try new things. Sometimes we too feel bougie and want to strut around town trying…
Continue readingIf you’ve been in Mérida even just for a few days, you’ve probably visited the Barrio de Santa Lucía. You’ll find the Plaza (a beautiful place to dine) and many…
Continue readingEach year, we celebrate México’s independence, and what better way to do this than getting the whole family together to eat delicious Chiles en Nogada – a traditional meal during…
Continue readingThere are certain streets in Yucatán where you can spend hours walking, exploring, discovering, and of course, eating and savoring. Calle 47 is one of them. This street is home…
Continue readingThere are very few things a good Yucatecan breakfast can’t fix. We’re talking Huevos Motuleños, Panuchos, Tortas de Cochinita – the whole shebang. When I first arrived in Mérida, I…
Continue readingHow about a quick trip around the world? Mérida has a wide array of restaurants with mind-blowing cuisines that can transport your taste buds elsewhere. We rounded up some of…
Continue readingLet’s not pretend. This isn’t how any of us imagined 2020 was going to play out. We never expected to be stuck on our sofas for the protection of society….
Continue readingI know that spending time away from your cutest best friend can be a challenging – if not a downright painful – experience. I also know that you need to…
Continue readingMérida’s food scene can be overwhelming precisely because it’s so varied and fabulous. There’s so much going on that it can be difficult to know what to try and where…
Continue readingSometimes you really strike lucky. Being asked to review patisseries and boulangeries is definitely one of those times, because now, when I’m eating cake, I can loftily inform people that…
Continue readingMérida is a foodie city. I think we can all agree that this is true. You can believe me when I tell you that Christmas time is no exception. If…
Continue readingAh, Chilaquiles, the breakfast food of the gods. It’s more than merely fried tortilla, the sauce of your choice, chicken, eggs, cheese, cream, and possibly onion, this meal is a…
Continue readingDid you know that in Mérida you can find “pizza with personality?” It’s true. Sort of. When I say “personality” I guess I really mean “pizzality”. The pizza restaurants I’m…
Continue readingOne of the most eagerly awaited traditions by Yucatecans are the “pibes” (or “mucbipollos”) that are prepared for Hanal Pixán (Day of the Dead). This very special chicken dish is…
Continue readingFood is a matter of regional pride in Yucatán, and a big indicator of quality is when a dish is cooked Pibil-style (in Maya: Pib = buried). This means that…
Continue readingYou absolutely don’t have to be vegan to enjoy vegan food. Personally, I’m always excited to find new and interesting dining options in Mérida and have loved exploring the city’s…
Continue readingYou may have noticed that Yucatán is hot and that keeping cool is something of an art form for residents. Whether we’re skulking along in the shade, or resting during…
Continue readingMérida is constantly evolving and changing. Each day, more people from all over México come to live in our city and bring with them their traditions and customs (and their…
Continue readingIf you need a break from tacos or Cochinta Pibil, never fear…for the local restaurant scene is as diverse as it is delicious. It’s easy to find TexMex, Italian, and…
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