Stretching out to the southeastern part of Mexico, the Yucatan Peninsula is the jewel of the Caribbean sea. It’s home to the ancient Mayan empire, whose landmarks still stand proud and whose tongue is still spoken.

The dense rainforest closely guards underground sacred rivers, jade-colored lagoons, and elusive jaguars. But Yucatan is not only famous for its beautiful white beaches and fascinating ruins, but also for its unique cuisine. Dishes of Yucatán are a masterful balance between smokiness, earthiness, acidity, and freshness. Its unique endemic ingredients and flavours make its gastronomy distinctly regional and instantly recognizable anywhere in Mexico.

For all the things worth unearthing from Yucatan, its cuisine should be the first. Dig in.