When I first moved to Merida, Mexico, I thought I knew what to expect from the food. I mean, we've all had Mexican food, and we love it, right? But I quickly learned that Yucatan food is very different from the food you find in the rest of Mexico. Yucatecan, or modern-day Mayan food, has several core ingredients: habanero peppers, citrus, achiote (a spice used for flavor and … [Read more...]
The Best Restaurants In Merida, Mexico | My 15 Favorite Merida Restaurants
There are so many great places to eat in Merida that I had a bit of a difficult time coming up with this list of the best Merida restaurants. I've spent the last six months living here and eating my way through the city to develop this list for you. Merida truly does have something for everyone. Besides all the obvious and amazing Mexican classics, you can also enjoy … [Read more...]
A Gourmet Walking Tour of Mercado de San Juan with Eat Mexico
Mercado de San Juan in Mexico City is unlike any food market I've ever toured. Like most fresh markets, it offers a variety of fruits, vegetables and fresh meats. But Mercado de San Juan sets itself apart in that nearly, if not all their offerings are exotic. When I say exotic, I mean you can find everything from semi-exotic mangoes from the Philippines or European meats and … [Read more...]
Top Things to Do In Mexico City, Mexico: the Best Mexico City Attractions
Deciding on what things to do in Mexico City can be overwhelming. Fortunately for you, I've teamed up with a group of travel blogger friends to bring you the best in Mexico City attractions. From cooking classes, to exotic markets, funky neighborhoods, museums and so much more -- there's something of interest for everyone visiting Mexico City! Top Things to Do in Mexico … [Read more...]
Best Guadalajara Restaurants: A Foodie Guide to Guadalajara, Mexico
Guadalajara's food scene blew me away! Guadalajara restaurants served some of the best food I've had since I moved to Mexico. I was seriously impressed with nearly every place I tried during my visit. From street food to fine dining -- all of it was as good or better than many of the Mexico City restaurants I sampled. However, I must say that at many of the Guadalajara … [Read more...]
