The best restaurants in southeastern Mexico in the MB100 guide 2026

Arca – Tulum Amid Tulum’s explosive growth, Arca has remained the restaurant with the best offerings on the entire beachfront. From the mind of renowned chef José Luis Hinostroza, it presents creative and aesthetically pleasing cuisine, with bursts of flavor in a relaxed atmosphere amidst the Mayan jungle. Arca is the only restaurant to have […]

Swiss enchiladas, why is this Mexican dish called that?

Swiss enchiladas are one of those dishes that many consider quintessentially Mexican, but their history has an unexpected twist: they were born in Mexico, yes, but inspired by European ingredients and cooking techniques, particularly from Swiss tradition. Their origin is linked to an iconic restaurant in the capital and to the era when international cuisine […]

Panuchos, pizzas and pizzanuchos

Jardines Miraflores Subdivision 1974 At eight years old, no one is aware of the socio-anthropological importance of what they eat. Dishes are enjoyed naturally. In my case, the family’s evening outings often ended at the Santiago market with some good panuchos and a hearty turkey broth from “La Reina Itzalana,” or at the “Lechería San […]

Taquerias hit your wallet hard: Tacos cost more, according to Inegi

We’ve all been craving some tacos, only to find they’ve already gone up again. The National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) reported an increase. Loncherias, fondas, sandwich shops, and taquerias reported a biweekly increase of 0.38 percent during the first half of August, according to INEGI data. But other products found in taco shops […]

What are the healing properties of prickly pears?

Prickly pear, the fruit of the nopal (cactus), is one of Mexico’s most representative natural gems and, at the same time, one of the foods with the greatest healing and nutritional properties. This fruit, which grows in arid and semi-arid areas of the country, is not only refreshing and tasty but also offers a series […]