What to try when visiting downtown Mérida?

Panuchos and Salbutes.

Panuchos are a typical food from Yucatán, which has been implemented throughout the country thanks to its flavor and easy preparation; it contains a puffed corn tortilla filled with beans, covered with other foods such as lettuce, shredded chicken, tomato, onion, boiled egg, and avocado to taste. As for the salbutes, they have similar ingredients, except that they are not stuffed inside.

Cochinita.

Another of the most recognized preparations is the Cochinita, which needs to be tasted by the guests of the hotels in Mérida; it is a type of stew with pork meat marinated with achiote; you can also squeeze lemon juice and add other ingredients to taste.

They are so famous that it is common to find them at the airport so foreigners can take this delicious preparation. It is also possible to make cochinita tacos according to the individual's preferences.

Kibis.

Although it is not a dish that originated in Mexico, it is highly acclaimed by tourists and residents of the country; it is a kind of mixture of the Lebanese recipe with the Yucatecan one, made from a wheat flour dough, which contains beef inside. For their preparation, they are fried until they have a crunchy coating.

Combining them with cheese or other ingredients and accompanying them with lettuce salad topped with sour orange, onion, or lemon is possible. So if you are looking for boutique hotels in Mérida, verify that they are in the city's center and it is easy to find these preparations in the streets or restaurants.

Stuffed cheese.

It is common in other places to use cheese as a filling in meals, but this time it is not like that; it is the opposite; it is a recipe where the cheese ball has ground meat inside with tomato sauce or vegetables to taste. It is an exquisite and complex dish, highly recommended for tourists.

Poc Chuc.

This is a typical dish of Yucatán; pork marinated with salt and sour orange, its flavor is exceptional, and it is possible to accompany it with avocado, tomato sauce, tortillas, onion, pepper, or chili. These traditional foods are in great demand in downtown Mérida, so it is one of the gastronomic options for people who wish to visit this beautiful city.

Black stuffing.

It Originates from the Mayans and involves mixing sauces or ingredients that give the black color to the dish. It contains meat and boiled eggs, giving the preparation a unique flavor. It is recommended to eat a few portions if the person is not used to it or it is the first time they have tried it because, in some establishments or restaurants, it is prepared with peppers and other spicy foods.

Lime soup.

Lime soup is another traditional meal in Mérida. It contains chicken broth and one of Mexico's favorite citrus fruits, lime; you can add onion, tomato, cilantro and accompany it with tortillas. In many homes in Yucatán, this exquisite dish is prepared for its recognized flavor and complement, so don't hesitate to try it when you are in the historical center hotels in Mérida.