Yucatán tells its story not only through pyramids and beaches but also through its irresistible street foods. Each bite is a blend of Mayan and Spanish heritage, where maize, achiote, and tradition come together.
At Homlunch, we believe that enjoying these classics in the home of someone who learned the recipe from their grandmother is a completely different experience. Here are the top antojitos that crunch, smell, and conquer hearts.
1. Panuchos
A fried tortilla stuffed with refried beans, topped with cochinita pibil, pickled red onions, and avocado. Anthony Bourdain once said: “This is what makes traveling worth it” (2008).
2. Salbutes
Softer than panuchos, topped with lettuce, tomato, turkey, or cochinita. Each bite feels like a celebration.
3. Marquesitas
Crunchy rolled wafers filled with Dutch Edam cheese or Nutella. Diego Luna admitted in an interview (2021): “Every time I go to Yucatán, I can’t leave without having a marquesita.”
4. Kibis
Lebanese-inspired fried snacks, golden brown and filled with Edam cheese or minced meat with cabbage.
5. Chaya or Cazón Empanadas
Green-hued empanadas made with chaya leaves or fish, fried until golden and stuffed with cheese or cazón.
6. Tamales Colados
Made with strained corn masa, wrapped in banana leaves, and served with chicken in tomato sauce.
7. Polcanes
Crispy masa balls filled with ibes (local white beans), crunchy and traditional.
8. Dzotobichay
Tamales wrapped in chaya leaves, stuffed with boiled egg and served with tomato sauce.
9. Roast Pork Tacos (Lechón al Horno)
Juicy, fatty, and smoky — a must-have from Yucatán’s markets and street stalls.
10. Champolas & Artisan Ice Cream
Refreshing drinks and desserts made with guanábana, coconut, or mamey. The perfect ending to a Yucatecan feast.
Why Homlunch Makes It Different
Because at Homlunch, these are not just “snacks”… they’re heirloom recipes kept alive by home cooks:
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Cooked at home with family traditions.
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Fresh, authentic ingredients.
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An experience that connects people through food.
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The real taste of Yucatán at your table.
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