Ancient MAYAN FOOD - Jungle Cooking in MAYA VILLAGE in Quintana Roo, Mexico!

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  • Ancient Mayan food in Quintana Roo, Mexico!
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    One of the experiences I really wanted to have when I visit the Quintana Roo state of Mexico, was to learn about, cook, and eat authentic ancient Mayan food. So we rented a van, and drove over to the small jungle Mayan village of Chunhuhub, to meet up with Kíichpam K'áax (selvabonita.co..., who are aiming to preserve their Mayan culture.
    It was about a 3.5 hour drive to get to Chunhuhub from Playa Del Carmen, so by the time we arrived we were all pretty hungry. We walked through the milpa (Mesoamerican crop growing system), and finally to the kitchen within the jungle of the property.
    They were already busy cooking, preparing a few traditional Mayan foods, like a variety of tamales and cochinita pibil. They prepared everything to be cooked in the pib, the ancient Mayan traditional way of cooking - an underground hot rock oven (there are many cultures around the world who have used or still use a similar underground cooking technique).
    Tok-sel - One of the most fascinating dishes they cooked was white beans, and they took a hot rock out of the fire, stuck it into the pan with the beans, and roasted them with the rock. It was incredible to see, and the beans had an incredible ummai flavor to them. They were delicious especially when paired with freshly made corn tortillas.
    Achiote (annatto) - An interesting ingredients, used commonly in Mayan food and cooking, is achiote, a pod filled with red / orange fruit. It has a slight pepper and lemony taste, and also makes everything that uses it, bright orange.
    Cochinita pibil - One of the main ingredients in cochinita pibil is achiote. They had pre-marinated it, and it cooked underground as well. The flavor of the pork was amazing, and with tortillas, onions, and salsa, it was truly support.
    We had a number of different tamales as well, all of which were totally different from any tamales I’ve ever had. They were hearty and packed full of corn and beans, and very filling. They were a little on the dry side, but I fully enjoyed learning about them, and watching them being made. The different leaves, including the hoja santa, was great to learn about.
    Special thanks to Centro Ecoturistico Kíichpam K'áax (selvabonita.co...) for putting everything together. They have an eco lodge and offer various off the beaten path activities like this.
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  • @giantgrowth4204
    @giantgrowth4204 4 ปีที่แล้ว +195

    May mexico live forever. Love our neighbors to the south of the border. Much respect from America! Love your rich culture food and respect for family values

  • @mango9255
    @mango9255 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I’m Mayan and Oaxaca and it’s so nice to see this representation of indigenous Mexican cultures. Thank you!

  • @sanidanford7293
    @sanidanford7293 5 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I'm from a county in the Oceania Region and while holidaying in Mexico found it to be an awesome place with awesome people and delicious food.
    Thank you Mark for allowing us to respect other Cultures.
    From Fiji with love😎

    • @victoriacrowe3938
      @victoriacrowe3938 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Now I know some of the Mayan foods. Thanks to you ,Mark for sharing us your wonderful adventure just to learn different cultures n foods.

  • @jerryguzman2847
    @jerryguzman2847 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Mark is a guy who respects and appreciates food from different cultures from around the world. Wishing him and his family lots of health and success!!

  • @RePete02
    @RePete02 5 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    We live 15 mins. from Playa del Carmen in Puerto Aventuras, Thanks for bringing us all closer to the Mayan culture. They are truly wonderful, warm people.

    • @anthonytarigan6071
      @anthonytarigan6071 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am really respect to mark w , can round the world even most diffrent cond situetion , danger, to any place who their met to thousand diff country . Loving you from Indonesia.

    • @ejohnson3131
      @ejohnson3131 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Are you there legally?

    • @RePete02
      @RePete02 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ejohnson3131Residente Permanente

  • @patriciadaugherty7460
    @patriciadaugherty7460 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I love that you take your family all over the world with you! Educating your son is power! May god continue to bless you and keep you now until the end of time! Thanks!

  • @MarkWiens
    @MarkWiens  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1506

    My favorite part of this Mayan food experience was cooking and eating the beans with the lava hot rock. That level of "bean umami" was a first for me. Thank you for watching and hope you're having a great day!

    • @thed8658
      @thed8658 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Mark Wiens I am your and Micah's biggest fan

    • @Mikhaayung
      @Mikhaayung 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I am New fans your video 😁👍👍

    • @nathanhalsey8687
      @nathanhalsey8687 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Mark Wiens Amazingly Amazing! Thank you for taking us with you on this adventure! Fantastic! Why can’t you give it 2 Thumbs up??? I Finally got to Jay Fai 2 weeks ago...wow! Thank you for your recommendations...Mackerel Heads in a couple of weeks man! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

    • @KuroTruesdale
      @KuroTruesdale 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think u drink star fruit juice

    • @tusharjaggi4734
      @tusharjaggi4734 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sir what language is spoken in MEXICO ?

  • @amyrivers9792
    @amyrivers9792 6 ปีที่แล้ว +515

    Mark I have to say a big thank you to you, Ying and Micah. If it wasn't for you all travelling to different countries and showing us each countries traditions especially food then I would miss out on seeing the world. Even if I could travel it would be highly unlikely that the opportunity to go to the places you do like small local restaurants, people's homes and some of the smaller villages. You have taught me over and over again that food is what brings everyone together whether we speak the same language or not. We all have to eat and sharing a table with the people from the country you are visiting can be an incredible experience. The drone footage is this video gave us a great view of the area and I really appreciate you taking the time to film it and integrate it into the video. Your relaxed attitude makes your videos a delight to watch. You seem to instinctively know what your audience likes to see. Thank you so much. Xx

    • @MarkWiens
      @MarkWiens  6 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      Huge thank you Amy, really appreciate your amazing support. It's such an honor to be able to connect with so many amazing people through food!

    • @amyrivers9792
      @amyrivers9792 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Mark Wiens thank you for replying to my message it means a lot to me.

    • @damegan123
      @damegan123 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      You are totaly right, mark's aproach to traveling and eating is what makes me watch his channel.

    • @1OutOf8Billion
      @1OutOf8Billion 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I really appreciate how you strive to understand each and every cultures cuisine and langauge,you are truly the most dedicated person to food I have ever met.

    • @alessiamalnati7272
      @alessiamalnati7272 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mark Wiens thanks with all my heart! It s a very pleasure to see your videos!! Thankssss!

  • @josedrjesusvillanueva9663
    @josedrjesusvillanueva9663 5 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    Que manera tan profesional de mostrar parte de la cultura culinaria de nuestro México lindo y Querido.
    Mis respetos para ti.

  • @fridagomez9229
    @fridagomez9229 6 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    You deserve a TV show! I love how you and your family travel together!

    • @barbryll8596
      @barbryll8596 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Never mind....he has his own chanel!

  • @LeeDee5
    @LeeDee5 6 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    Not just showing us a Mexican food tour in some markets like some other people but actual culture as well. You're awesome Mark.

  • @Escapetheratrace-ji6rx
    @Escapetheratrace-ji6rx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love Mexico and the Mayan people. I have never visited a country where the people are so warm and friendly and so happy to talk to you about their fabulous rich culture and history. Have a deep love and respect for the peaceful Mayan people ❤.
    Another great video from Mark too!

  • @selfscience
    @selfscience 6 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I thank you for respecting the food of Mexico. I laugh and sometimes I cry of joy watching you discovering the jewels of the Mexican approach to art/food. Thank you for showing me parts of my country that I didn't know existed.

  • @arunakamble4096
    @arunakamble4096 6 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I love the way you have food by your hand rather than by spoon or fork. It shows your respect and love for the food 😃

  • @angelcote4761
    @angelcote4761 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The Mexican cuisine is so diverse it has no limits or end in each region you can eat differently
    and delicious ...Thank Mank a lot to share at the world about Mexican food

  • @ricecakejohnson
    @ricecakejohnson 6 ปีที่แล้ว +404

    Most people would freak TF out watching a rock picked up from the ground with all kinds of dirt, charcoal, sand, and ash tossed into a pot to be mixed with your food, but Mark gets excited! This is why I love watching this channel!

    • @tropangmanlalayag4910
      @tropangmanlalayag4910 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Me too. He is just cool to watch whatever he eats.

    • @pipedreamism1
      @pipedreamism1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Lol me too because when i saw the rock i thought i was bugging nd his look when eating food is priceless

    • @PhoenixLyon
      @PhoenixLyon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Hey, he knocked tne ash off before he pulled it out of the fire! LOL I've cooked like this, it's fun. If you don't have to do somethig , isn't it usually? ✌😸

    • @davidarchuleta5494
      @davidarchuleta5494 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Wait till you guys cook a piece of arracheta on lava rock!!! Omg

    • @cindymartinolmos950
      @cindymartinolmos950 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      It's not mixed into your food... The pot is very covered and wrapped no dirt or Rock will be in ur food...

  • @Lunanort3
    @Lunanort3 6 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    México it's beautiful and full of magic places, food and people. ✨

    • @melsis2785
      @melsis2785 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      My favorite culture for sure. I love Mexico.

  • @kitkatgeegee
    @kitkatgeegee 6 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    So interesting! In Jamaica we use anatto in our cooking also and we do the same tomale but we call it 'tie-a-leaf'. So cool how the Taino Indians left their culture in our cooking. Our jerk style of cooking meat is influenced by them too. Authentic jerk is cooked on smoldering pimento logs and covered by more branches of the pimento tree.

  • @ryanjones4868
    @ryanjones4868 6 ปีที่แล้ว +603

    Mark is a guy who respects all the cultures and traditions.....really Grool guy....
    Great+cool
    =Grool

  • @TheSweet1girl
    @TheSweet1girl 6 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    whenever I watch your videos it makes me curious about a culture. The fear that is build around Mexico (news media) have me taken it off my tour list and now it is a MUST. The people are so nice.

    • @gerardoherreromorales8490
      @gerardoherreromorales8490 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Nicole, best decision, Mexico is awesome

    • @mariselagradilla960
      @mariselagradilla960 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I teach Spanish and get so much hate from (some)students. I lived and my fam is from Mex. Media is so wrong in many ways. People are humble, caring and sweet! I love my Mex :)

    • @dj.s2195
      @dj.s2195 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nicole Maxwell Mexico is beautiful but also very dangerous.

    • @FLHilde
      @FLHilde 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      USA too, not because mexico is mexico its gonna be dangerous.

    • @nicolascruz4009
      @nicolascruz4009 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It depends...if you are the kind of person is gonna be hangin out at night clubs and stuff like that...yes it would be dangerous...but doing something like this...people tend to protect you...because you are their guest...

  • @shiijenny4593
    @shiijenny4593 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    First time watched Mexico native food. Amazing. Food cooked by underground soils in a hole. Awesome. Beautiful.

  • @TheQats
    @TheQats 6 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    This is so awesome to watch! Last year I went and helped build houses for Mayans in Chanchen, Quintana Roo, Mexico

  • @marcmckenzie5110
    @marcmckenzie5110 6 ปีที่แล้ว +212

    Your work is really breaking out, and its a delight to watch. I loved the confidence you started this episode with, and your off-line research and leg work really showed. This was food at what I consider the pinnacle, and as many viewers have shared analogous experiences this is how you really immerse yourself in a culture and transform from the experience. I bet when you had completed the day, one of the things you walked away knowing in your heart is that the Mayan culture is not dead - it has simply evolved as has all the world. What a gift to the rest of us to share with your wife, your friends and the children a wonderful day!

    • @lionelsummers6962
      @lionelsummers6962 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mak jou mond kleiner oop asb

    • @publiushoratiusclocles7952
      @publiushoratiusclocles7952 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Marc McKenzie Yes sir alot of white Americans assume that all native American culture was wiped out but as you can see it simply evolved like you stated. People need to be less ignorant. Bless you.

    • @yavifhcav7233
      @yavifhcav7233 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Let's hope it continues to grow, because the effort he puts into his videos and how he immerses himself in the culture is incredible.

  • @AlejandroRamirez-bh8ug
    @AlejandroRamirez-bh8ug 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    dude I'm mexican and to see people of different ethnic and cultural back rounds get excited about our food is the biggest compliment you could give us. thanks for sharing and thanks for being so open minded about all the food and places you go to. much respect, you've got me hooked on you vids next up chinese street food!

  • @cecilycook5592
    @cecilycook5592 6 ปีที่แล้ว +427

    I'm an American white girl but I have GOT to say thank you for taking the time to show the TRUE SIDE of Mexican culture!! We see and here enough of bad that gets so focused upon.
    I live in Washington State, not Seattle areas .... the dry desert farming communities and we have a lot of mexican immigrants from all the different countries and if you get to truly know them ... they are AMAZING people. Warming, comforting, loving, family oriented and respectful souls!!! You show the values they have as well as their AMAZING foods!! Growing up here I had more Hispanic friends than anything!! Every Sunday is filled with music, the smell of grills and food ... laughing and kids playing. Love it, thank you for showing the TRUE PARTS OF MEXICO

    • @withfootnotes
      @withfootnotes 6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Cecily Cook Thank you for saying that and defending Mexican people!

    • @mariabarroso1085
      @mariabarroso1085 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Thank you for taking the time to meet and enjoy our people. I hope that people in the USA realize that everywhere there are good and bad people but we are more good than bad so thank you so much for u kind opinion. The 😘

    • @withfootnotes
      @withfootnotes 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@mariabarroso1085 Of course you are good! People in the US with a brain, but more a heart, know that!!!
      Those with hard hearts treat even us, in the US, like that!
      I welcome you here and would love to visit and eat in your country! And would love to make a meal for you as well!

    • @tonyflores2767
      @tonyflores2767 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm from Mexico to we have a wonderful food an amazing people thanks for you good vibes 😉👍 saludos from Dallas Texas 👌💯

    • @yisselbravo1297
      @yisselbravo1297 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey I’m from Washingtonnn too 😅😅

  • @ES-em6os
    @ES-em6os 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My family is from Yucatán mexico ! So happy to see you representing the Mayan culture ! Many people don’t know about the Mayan side of Mexico or how differently the people live and cook ! Glad you enjoyed the food 😊love your videos !

  • @enriquefernandezm.9830
    @enriquefernandezm.9830 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I lived for 4 years in the yucatan peninsula an all I can say is that that was the real deal! Amazing experience, Mayan people and culture is incredible.

    • @nicolascruz4009
      @nicolascruz4009 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Next time you have chance...try Oaxaca , specially the areas where they prepare mole...

    • @markusshahi7500
      @markusshahi7500 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Enrique Fernández M. Alyffcb

    • @markusshahi7500
      @markusshahi7500 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Enrique Fernández M. Cgyhknaopmds

    • @markusshahi7500
      @markusshahi7500 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oihgvc

  • @mssamoanmami3345
    @mssamoanmami3345 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Gosh, I'm drooling over that Mayan food. It's how Polynesian's cook their food in the olden daya, still is practiced today. Sending love amd light.

  • @ryanbales8116
    @ryanbales8116 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is the type of traveling I like to do. Thank you for posting this and showing us a lesser known side of Mexico. I've been wanting to go back to Mexico for a long time. When the borders open up, I'm jumping on a plane and heading down.

  • @williammorales3871
    @williammorales3871 6 ปีที่แล้ว +212

    That food was fantastic. What a honor to be with those native people of the land. In Puerto Rico we use to cook everything 6 feet under the ground. 14 hours. Whole pig with all the trimmings. 🙏👍✌️❤️🌞😎

    • @dellaqhirana4680
      @dellaqhirana4680 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      William Morales seriously? 6feet under the ground? 14hours? Wowww...sound so fantastic, i don't know need so long time to cook the food, must be amazing exp...

    • @est1186
      @est1186 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ay Dios - que rico comer llechon asi 😁

    • @esharenee4186
      @esharenee4186 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sounds very dramatic.

    • @tutinova3347
      @tutinova3347 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh yesss Lechón a la varita. We still do it.

    • @Blair.OP.Symphony
      @Blair.OP.Symphony 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      William Morales sounds so yummy 😋

  • @geyderosalde2474
    @geyderosalde2474 6 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Admiro la importancia que le tomaste en documentar Mérida Yucatán! Que orgullo ser de Mérida

  • @ivoryfyall3548
    @ivoryfyall3548 4 ปีที่แล้ว +128

    Why when Mark open his mouth to take a bite? I'm opening my damnn mouth like I'm eating with him??? 🤦🤦🤦🤦😂😂😂😂😂

  • @toobamollah117
    @toobamollah117 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Mark I love that Ying and Micah come with you everywhere, what incredible bonding that must be. It would be so easy to say "I travel for work", "this is my job" and say you didn't want distractions but you don't! I wish we got to see more of Ying! I want to know what she thinks about her experiences!! Please show us more Ying.

  • @mojoyaris
    @mojoyaris 6 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I really don't understand why people would give you a thumbs down. I guess it comes down to maturity. It 's so sad. Our whole family loves your videos and I always tell them to give a thumbs up when they can. LOVE THIS VIDEO TOO!! You're such an inspiration both you and Ying. Yes, there is also a Ying fan club. :)

    • @mojoyaris
      @mojoyaris 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      hahaha but that's his unique foodie Orgasamic face!

    • @nataliedavis726
      @nataliedavis726 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think, because he does it after every single bite, people dont trust his critique. Ive watched a lot of his vids, and if i were to give this one a thumbs down it would be because i could hear his chewing. It was much louder than usual, and i am neurotic about that😂

    • @sandyfobi3865
      @sandyfobi3865 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lala_eats_stuff cos there are many sad people in the world

  • @raulcervantes5108
    @raulcervantes5108 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My wife and I bought a home in Playa Del Carmen in 2005 and there were 3-4 dishes there that I hadn't heard of but seem absolutely delishous, you've put me on a mission to try them...thanks

  • @catocall7323
    @catocall7323 6 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Fun fact! Naranja or sour orange is the original orange used throughout Asia, Europe and the middle East. The sweet orange, which is what we call orange these days is a hybrid between sour oranges and Mandarin oranges that the Chinese developed. Sour orange is still used in Hispanic America for juice and marmalade.

    • @GuruRasaVonWerder
      @GuruRasaVonWerder 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sour orange sounds good

    • @Lmemn
      @Lmemn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's also used to marinate meat and fish!

  • @Krakaet
    @Krakaet 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Talk about going deep! I think you give Trevor James a run for his money with how "Deep" you have gotten into the local context and culture. Mark, as a long time subscriber, it really has been magical to watch the transformation of your channel and of the breadth and depth of your excursions into different parts of the world for the sake of trying the best food. The first video of yours that I saw was the one where you were sitting on a 3-inch stool in a market in Saigon snacking on some Sup Cúa (Crab Soup) from a kind lady. In this video, you are almost literally on the other face of the globe. Thank you so much for your content, Mark.

  • @joselopez-vn8tg
    @joselopez-vn8tg 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Thank you Mark for sharing my Mexican Culture it's awesome!!

  • @williammorales3871
    @williammorales3871 6 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    You’re little boy got so big. He is Beautiful and precious. You have a special patient wife. 🙏👍🙏✌️❤️🌞😎

    • @skinnydee1886
      @skinnydee1886 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      William Morales
      I'm sure what you wanted to say was, "your little boy got so big", NOT YOU'RE.

    • @Abdullah..S
      @Abdullah..S 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Dario De La Torre Youre means you are
      your means your

    • @realityhurts8697
      @realityhurts8697 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I see the grammar police are at it again.

    • @rggonzalez9707
      @rggonzalez9707 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Macaw 😂😂👆🏽

  • @justjacqueline2004
    @justjacqueline2004 6 ปีที่แล้ว +157

    From a wet and snowy London,I am salivating just as the wonderful food is prepared and traditionally cooked,that Pork magnificent and those bean dishes just delicious.
    What a wonderful gateway to the diversity that is Mexico.The Americas have an exciting and deep culture which we only glimpse now it emerges like a wonderful bird to enrich all our lives.Thank you so much for this excitement in our dreary day.
    As ever,more please!

    • @MarkWiens
      @MarkWiens  6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you very much Maria, hope you're doing well!

    • @oats9922
      @oats9922 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      snowy??????????

    • @justjacqueline2004
      @justjacqueline2004 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh,how exciting!The wonderfulness of so much that is humanity with glimpses in our art,music,culture and food.

    • @yvettedale8352
      @yvettedale8352 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      oats it's snowing in the Midlands now after a Sunny morning.

  • @moverun1
    @moverun1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My house burned down except for my brick outdoor kitchen, I have been making homemade tamales, bread, mole , and cook over coals. We live in an RV on the property , but now all my cookware is cast iron. We have a whole new better tasting life. Your face changes when you eat this food. thank you for this!

  • @pepememe5572
    @pepememe5572 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Mexico has an immense diversity of culture and food.

  • @zvang0002
    @zvang0002 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    No matter what culture i have strong respect for traditional authentic meals.
    Time and preparation may take hours and days but Its worth the wait! That's the beauty of traditional food and those who still practice it.

    • @kittiekat7819
      @kittiekat7819 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      June Bear traditional cooking cooked by hand ALWAYS tastes better. You can taste the love that goes into each dish.

  • @GuruRasaVonWerder
    @GuruRasaVonWerder 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good God, this is natural food & seems unbelievably good. What a lucky guy you are Mark. I wish I was there!

  • @magentalilies8012
    @magentalilies8012 6 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    Such an amazing and authentic insight! Thank you for letting us live vicariously through you, Mark!

    • @TheSpritz0
      @TheSpritz0 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      WELL SAID!!

    • @Gio-rio
      @Gio-rio 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mark Wiens I don't think you noticed but there is oil on your face

    • @jojo-fu4xh
      @jojo-fu4xh 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I call BS. The Mayans didn't eat pork OR chicken.

  • @miguelcoli6028
    @miguelcoli6028 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Thanks Mike, for being an embassador for our cocina tradicional Mexicana :) 🤘🏼🤪🇲🇽

  • @natsnarisma1254
    @natsnarisma1254 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I do appreciate Mark very much he is such a good person, he respects and loves all the beliefs and culture of any country.

  • @evertmoran1986
    @evertmoran1986 5 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    Most of the people know about tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, tortas año Thats it!! But they dont know about the rest our culture and gastronomy. Thats only in Mérida. Every state has a diferent culture and diferent food flavor . MY COUNTRY IS YOUR COUNTRY 🇲🇽

    • @Angie-et5gq
      @Angie-et5gq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Exactly this. There are dishes from different states of Mexico that I have recently heard of and I’m always hearing of new ones. It’s so wonderful to know my country can offer me so many new things.

  • @leslie4031
    @leslie4031 6 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I'm so excited you went to Yucatan! My parents are originally from there and I've grown up eating most of those dishes here in the states. Makes me glad to see how you enjoyed the food. They are right when they say the hoja santa is very traditional...the lady said the elders mainly eat it. My mom watching over my shoulder didn't know what it was! The pib style cooking is something my parents sorely miss while in the US. It's not often that can be done in the area where we live. Roast chicken is done in the pib too. The onions are something you see very often in yucatec cuisine. They are marinated in lime juice or the sour orange you had at first. The "cupcake" tamale you had I've not seen that small before. More often I've seen it made larger and sliced like a pizza. Also, they have a version in which they place a whole habanero or two in the center so it perfumes the whole thing and makes it spicy. You would've liked that! At least they gave you the pounded habanero. There is some in my kitchen now haha. Wow, so much to comment on. Thanks for visiting!

    • @ricardo_cn
      @ricardo_cn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      leslie - Well said paisana!

    • @nebbs6920
      @nebbs6920 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      loved reading the entire comment, amazing how diverse Mexico is.

    • @deepblue3682
      @deepblue3682 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hope one day you will be able get back to your ancestral land..should be proud of this rich culture...))..good day..

  • @debmsia1
    @debmsia1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mark - I just have to say that I love the big, glowing expression you get the moment the food flavors hit your tastebuds! No matter if there's some sauce on your chin or anything! I absolutely love the passion you have for food and diversity and cultures!

  • @devmagar6258
    @devmagar6258 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Mr mark!!!you are the best food hunter in the world.respect from nepal.

  • @KoreanHusbandHongKongWife
    @KoreanHusbandHongKongWife 6 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    Wow ❤️ Another authentic travel episode! I always think it’s the best education for Micah to see the world!! Best parents ever 😎

  • @Venicegeral
    @Venicegeral 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Older folks in Jamaica used the annatto for coloring. Not sure if people use it today. As a kid, my mother and grandmother used to use it. It has an amazing flavor. Love that culture. No pretentiousness about those people, we aught to embrace who we really are. Thank you Mark , love you and your family. God bless you.

  • @mimilovesfood123
    @mimilovesfood123 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you Mark so much for opening my eyes with such an amazing cuisine and culture of Mexico !!

  • @mitzielam6700
    @mitzielam6700 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    What a great way to learn Mayan culture. Big thank you to you!

  • @gardocastillo7002
    @gardocastillo7002 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just found your channel and i can't stop watching it. What i really love in your channel is that your not only featuring the foods but your also introducing the beautiful places you go and their amazing culture. It is incredibly all in one... Thank you very much!!!

  • @darydavid3671
    @darydavid3671 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Mayan culture is amazing

  • @ChefRafi
    @ChefRafi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +307

    Excellent!! It’s wonderful you also filmed indigenous cooking in the natural environment, not just the street! Alguien aquí habla yucateco? 😊 🇲🇽

    • @Melgjorge6
      @Melgjorge6 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Chef Rafi's Awesome World el idioma yucateco? Sera maya que no

    • @ChefRafi
      @ChefRafi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Melgjorge6 sí! Es una variedad maya. 😊

    • @mariogomez-li4tr
      @mariogomez-li4tr 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Chef Rafi's Awesome World hey hello im frim yucatan pennindyla i speak some words in yucateco mayan

    • @ChefRafi
      @ChefRafi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      mario gomez nice! What is the best food there you would recommend that is different from the rest of Mexico?

    • @dme910
      @dme910 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      se habla maya (mayan language) se habla yucateco ( yucatan accent ) cox payle uacax, hecutale chaco

  • @TheSilverSuperman
    @TheSilverSuperman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This reminds me of my grandparents and aunts cooking when I would go to Cenotillo to visit. Great memories. I can taste the cochinita from here.

  • @ceejaysmith9873
    @ceejaysmith9873 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mark bro thank you, I live thru you my brother. Thanks again for taking me places I'm not going to be able to visit in my life. Peace.

  • @Leonaza7
    @Leonaza7 6 ปีที่แล้ว +223

    Mark I literally came across your videos yesterday and I have been hooked ever since. I am so glad I found you. You are amazing. Love your family! Thank you for displaying such an amazing cuisine from countries like Mexico. I am Trilingual (fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese) and it's a blessing to come across videos like this that you are able to understand. You really made that possible. I am currently watching all your videos. Hopefully I will be all caught up soon. LOL Ahora quiero viajar a Mexico despues de haber visto este video. Que interesante es la cutura Maya!

    • @chiaraippoliti
      @chiaraippoliti 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Leonaza7 Yes, I’m multilingual, too (English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, and German) and was thinking the same thing. So nice to understand the locals in this video.

    • @chronicawareness9986
      @chronicawareness9986 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      wow youll love watching his older stuff, look up "the food ranger" too hes good

    • @rodorgan6806
      @rodorgan6806 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Leonaza7 😚😚😚😚😜😜😜

    • @imelkozlov8585
      @imelkozlov8585 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Que padre como le haces para hablar tantos idiomas?

    • @publiushoratiusclocles7952
      @publiushoratiusclocles7952 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Leonaza7 De donde eres Amiga? :)

  • @lpz2night
    @lpz2night 5 ปีที่แล้ว +338

    This is exactly how we Mayans in Guatemala make our food 👌🏼

    • @msergio0293
      @msergio0293 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Cool! :)

    • @ivoryfyall3548
      @ivoryfyall3548 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Can I plsss come for dinner??? I'll bring the wine & beer from NYC where I live😂😂😂👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏

    • @joelhkjr
      @joelhkjr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      What's the name of the ground oven?
      In Hawaii, it's an imu. I didn't know other people did that.

    • @urielgarcia2616
      @urielgarcia2616 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      joelhkjr It’s called a “pib” and it’s pronounced peeb.

    • @danymann95
      @danymann95 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      joelhkjr in the central valley region of Mexico (in a place called the Mezquital Valley) they made a dish of chicken barbecue or goat barbecue in a floor oven that is underground, it’s very interesting

  • @PamelaPalmaM
    @PamelaPalmaM 6 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    You and Trevor are doing Mexican Food tours and I can't be more excited and happier ! 😊
    I hope you can come to South America soon !

    • @WongPenasaran
      @WongPenasaran 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      we need him to stay alive!

  • @maybar12
    @maybar12 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Truly enjoyed watching this! Thank you for sharing your experience. I often cook with Achiote but never knew where it came from. Very proud of my Mexican culture 👏🏽🇲🇽

  • @rishidaranrichard8411
    @rishidaranrichard8411 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mark Weins is my favourite food channel. Amazing guy with a beautiful family.

  • @squallymaelstrom5130
    @squallymaelstrom5130 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Always explain what makes it unique, make it recogziable. Flavour? Memory? What turn others on? Food is a language, express it.

    • @NicholasSteMarie
      @NicholasSteMarie 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Squally Maelstrom people have different ways of expressing. Respect that

  • @brencen9209
    @brencen9209 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Oooh this video brought back so many memories of my mom, aunts and uncles cooking at my grandparent's house in Tixpehual, Yucatan. Thank you for sharing our beautiful culture to the world. This is the real thing. My grandpa would cook small green pumpkins in the pib oven...they came out oozing with caramelized sugar! 😋

  • @donnajacksunn489
    @donnajacksunn489 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good to see he doesn't leave Ying and Micah out...Way to go Mark👍👍😘

  • @hattusilli2225
    @hattusilli2225 6 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    Wow Mexico is mesmerizing almost close to a dream of Alice in Wonderland. Outside it looks as if it were America but go deep it's incredibly unique

    • @juanacastillo1772
      @juanacastillo1772 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ibrahim Hussein the last time I checked Mexico is part of the American C

    • @DarkRoses77
      @DarkRoses77 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ibrahim Hussein
      In fact, Mexico is in America because America is one single continent, not just a country.

    • @zeinabjuma1649
      @zeinabjuma1649 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      G

    • @ZAZUKTECNO
      @ZAZUKTECNO 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      well , Mexico: the most Surreal country, according to Dali and Breton

    • @rlc4445
      @rlc4445 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@juanacastillo1772 Mexico is northamerican. :)

  • @akipa98
    @akipa98 6 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Mas de Mexico indigena, por favor!!! More of Indigenous Mexico, please!!

  • @quinito1
    @quinito1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I am Mexican, have lived in Mérida and Campeche. Love Mayan food, maybe one of the best of Mexican dfood. Have never seen such an authentic Mayan food! Amazing. The redish sauce the Cochinita Pibil has is made with achiote. A mix of several spices. Delicious!

  • @jennstarot
    @jennstarot 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    It brings me so much joy to see you enjoying this traditional Mayan Mexican food

    • @Amarillobymorning777
      @Amarillobymorning777 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jennifer Moreno.Cordova . A puesto una refresco a que Su esposo se come la comida pero con salsa roja o verde. A mi me gustan las popusas, parecidas a las gorditas mex. Sabrosas. Lo malo de la peninsula de Yucatan es el calor. Que calor.

    • @rosita29291
      @rosita29291 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jennifer I'm Mexican my husband is from El Salvador you're so right their food is so delicious. My mother-in-law introduced me to pupusas, pasteles de carne and everything is so good.. when she cooks is Heaven lol

    • @joseledesma8373
      @joseledesma8373 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mmmm quiero una novua del salvador

  • @honeybee4417
    @honeybee4417 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is my first time to see Mayan food, Its very interesting. Thanks Mark!

  • @zeropoint458
    @zeropoint458 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are so lucky to get to eat with them. I am in Yucatan and all the myan food I have tried this far is delicious.

  • @ladystar_6615
    @ladystar_6615 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love your experience on going to Mexico & eating all these amazing varieties of food. I'd love to do this fantastic voyage someday! I'm so happy to see how your so very generous and very inviting to these wonderful people. This culture really has my curiosity & it eases me to know how places like the ones like this one & all the other places you visited in Mexico are so very welcoming. Thank you for making these great videos! I never miss a chance to see them! Bless you & your little family 😊

  • @nowpresent2167
    @nowpresent2167 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This guy has friends all around the world. Definitely successful in life.😍😍👌

  • @yavifhcav7233
    @yavifhcav7233 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the effort you put into your videos is impressive, the quality and affection with which you document the cuisine of other countries is simply admirable, and incredible how some people from our own country are unaware of things like this, Mexican cuisine is delicious, every state It has its gastronomy, it was only Yucatan!!! It is incredible to think about the variety of gastronomy that we have in our country.

  • @soylucy19
    @soylucy19 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Ok let's stop for a sec and think about how we have being indoctrinated to just be able to appreciate the salty the savory the sweet tastes of our food the food we eat everyday, but then we go and try out spectacular new food with autochthonous roots true Mother Earth ingredients, when I think of the times I've had the chance to try traditional food, being young I could have triggered my own senses but I simply went for the city flavores.... I'll never miss a chance anymore I love how you made me realize that, I've been cooking for all my life and let me tell you mark, it's eye opening how awesome you got to taste everything and appreciate real food. Immediately subscribing here. Following from Peru!!!

  • @jacktripper1243
    @jacktripper1243 6 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Great videos... Mark really enjoy all of your videos and I really like how you take your wife with you thank you for showing us how to love... you the man!!... I really love how you see all kinds of people hang in there buddy.

  • @ciral9993
    @ciral9993 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Magnifico te doy las gracias xq siendo extranjero nos muestras el cariño x nuestros platillos q nos das a conocer sigue mostrando lo más sabroso de mi mexico lindo

  • @richardnolasco3872
    @richardnolasco3872 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    you are amazing person! I love Mexico as well, you are Very honest and refreshing to watch you eat all that wonderful food of the world,but Mexico is my favorite

  • @Polished_Soul33
    @Polished_Soul33 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This was an awesome video to watch 😊 I am adopted and just found out my ancestors were Mayan 💜💫 Safe travels in your future endeavors 😉

  • @vicenteestocapio7299
    @vicenteestocapio7299 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Mark for educating us with different cuisine n culture of Mayan in Yucatan Mexico. Thanks Vic Winnipeg Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦

  • @bonitawauls6274
    @bonitawauls6274 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Oh, my, oh, my!! I spent a week on Cozumel and no one told us about a Mayan village to visit!! Want to go.

  • @brudajj316
    @brudajj316 4 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    People interviewing an American living in Mexico: "Sooooo... Why did you move to Mexico"
    American Guy: *"Honestly... Just to eat"*

    • @Angie-et5gq
      @Angie-et5gq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Understandable tbh. I’m Mexican and the food is one of the things I’m most proud of from my country.

    • @gabriellebragg7097
      @gabriellebragg7097 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me tho 😛🤣

    • @brudajj316
      @brudajj316 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Angie-et5gq Same

    • @Castlecoke
      @Castlecoke 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The ladies call me mijo. And they feed me and i feel loved.🙃

  • @thegashgirl
    @thegashgirl 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    i swear, sometimes i am sure of it, that i get a whiff of the delicious smells from the food you are eating...thank you so much for sharing your experiences, Mark, Ning, Micah and friends x

  • @karlagarcia7419
    @karlagarcia7419 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You’r a lucky man, wow crazy how the Internet brought you so much blessings.Seen your first video awhile back .and know I been watching your episodes last few days . I wasn’t aware you had so many videos until a few days ago. I did see your first one last yr! But wow what a journey for you and family blessed family!

  • @veritoalaniz2041
    @veritoalaniz2041 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    THE WINNER ❤
    I'm living in Cancun, but in my day off I LOVE to go to Valladolid or Izamal.
    The jewels of Yucatán 😍

  • @judah6152
    @judah6152 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Love the naturalness of everything. Thanks Mark!

  • @prinssychandra8677
    @prinssychandra8677 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You cover such authentic cuisines from various regions. Thumbs up to all of your videos. I specially love to see yo eat , and that happiness that takes over your face is so contagious, that you put a smile everytime you eat it like its the best food ever! I totally lovvvee your videos.. Keeping eating and spreading love through your videos..

  • @asurajeff6316
    @asurajeff6316 6 ปีที่แล้ว +462

    😂😂😂he’s face everytime he ate something

    • @sunyjimenez4790
      @sunyjimenez4790 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      LOHX Jeff i see you are new around here lol, that's the way he let others know he likes the food

    • @mawpatti
      @mawpatti 6 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      I know what you mean its hard to get pass his facial expressions..he is a little bit dramatic and very repetitious!!! LOL

    • @DannyDevitooo
      @DannyDevitooo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      I think he makes the same exact face when he drinks water

    • @mawpatti
      @mawpatti 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thats funny! LOL

    • @pifandhercule3384
      @pifandhercule3384 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      he-s a psychopath:) read the body language:)

  • @tspoon3012
    @tspoon3012 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I am kind of amazed at this, and proud that my Navajo culture shares cooking styles with the ancient Mayans! We also utilize the underground oven, for Kneel Down Bread and Navajo cake. The Kneel Down Bread is made of fresh ground corn wrapped inside of a corn husk and baked in the underground oven. Then the Navajo cake, is made with a dried ground corn flour consistency mixed with hot water, and a paste(corn flour mixture & human saliva). There is a layer of corn husks on the bottom of the oven and the corn mixture is poured in, while layering all sides and the top with corn husks. It is then covered with dirt and a built fire goes right on top of it. It cooks from dusk to dawn. They're both so good. The human saliva part is kind of unusual for an outsider, but normal if you're one of us.

    • @ebertoledano5570
      @ebertoledano5570 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is amazing, do you think that the mayans could have migrated to the north or vice versa? There's alot of similar attributes in culture and mythology between north american natives and mesoamericans.

    • @Jabutts623
      @Jabutts623 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Somos primos! 😉

    • @peaceandlove544
      @peaceandlove544 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      What do you fill them with?

    • @longhairdontcare187
      @longhairdontcare187 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Polynesians , Native Americans and Mayans all cook this way its pretty cool to see that our cultures are very closely related.

    • @arlenebrown5460
      @arlenebrown5460 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Being Dine (navajo) myself, remember their were no borders back then when native tribes all traded with each other. That being why there are similarities between peoples today. My thanks to Mark for sharing his experiences of various cultures.

  • @chrisdowland
    @chrisdowland 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It’s so cool how you get to take your family with you

  • @SK-kz3vj
    @SK-kz3vj 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    You should go to FIJI 🇫🇯 and to the rest of the South Pacific islands. We cook the same with the earth oven 🙌🏾

  • @jesusrobertoperez4269
    @jesusrobertoperez4269 5 ปีที่แล้ว +315

    luisito comunica, deverias ver esto, andas de loca por otros paises, mientras este extranjero nos muestra nuestra propia cultura, y lo mas hermoso de mexico. excelente mark, awesome video!

    • @jrosorio9702
      @jrosorio9702 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      La verdad q si

    • @luisruiz7526
      @luisruiz7526 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      El no viaja en mexico el es corrupto de los prianes

    • @javache26
      @javache26 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      No sean estupidos, Luisito hace lo mismo que hace él en otros países. Si no háganlo ustedes, idiotas

    • @deisysanchez6447
      @deisysanchez6447 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@javache26 jeje

    • @freelancelady
      @freelancelady 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      jesus roberto perez Luisito no habla solo de la comida de otro paises sino también visita monumentos y lugares culturales de otros países. Este hombre solo se dedica a probar comidas. Son dos personalidades diferentes...cada uno tiene lo suyo. No critiquen tanto que no se imaginan el trabajo que representa viajar día y noche, y tratar de mantener la sonrisa en días que un esta muy cansado. Estas personas tienen que ser fuertes para adaptarse a comer otras comidas, aguantar la diferencias de horarios de un continente a otro...no es un trabajo sencillo como te lo presentan.

  • @jennyserrano9698
    @jennyserrano9698 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just a fellow Mexican enjoying my culture! Thanks Mark’!!! I wouldn’t see any of this without u!

  • @asianpanda7
    @asianpanda7 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    the sauce on his chin.... classic mark😂😂😂❤️❤️❤️

  • @xx2marsh2xx62
    @xx2marsh2xx62 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hi Mark I have been supporting and watching you great video for awhile now and watching your channel grow so quick. Keep doing what you love because you make the greatest video thanks ...

  • @sushilgaherwar4266
    @sushilgaherwar4266 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s always good to watch Mark exploring new vistas n introduce us to a variety of foods across the globe. And when he tilts his head to his right n with eyes closed with a smile n the word oh!! escaping his mouth, means he has liked the food. Cooking , anywhere, as per ancient civilization , will be a healthy food. Great watching Mr Mark👍👍👍👍👍

  • @kristaellis8341
    @kristaellis8341 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Mark thank you for what you do. You have opened my eyes to a new way to travel and see the world.