DON'T LEAVE COZUMEL WITHOUT TRYING THESE 12 FOODS!

These are some of the most traditional foods in the Yucatan Peninsula! This is the first of 3 DIY food tour videos we have planned :). We hope you enjoy it!
Some of these foods we've never even heard of before, which is crazy to think coming from the US. We thought we knew a thing or two about Mexican foods, but turns out we have a lot to learn!
We hope you enjoy this video about Cozumel foods and that you find it useful. If you are visiting this dreamy Caribbean island, take your time to connect with locals, leave the center of town and go find unique, authentic experiences! Food happens to be a great way to discover a new place :)
If you end up going to any of these, let us know! We love to know this type of stuff.
Thanks so much for watching and see you next week with our first travel day. Can't believe this was our last Cozumel video :( But it was time to move on!
See you next Sunday!
XO
Aimara & Gordon
Video Chapters: (In a hurry? Click on the one you want to watch!)
Intro 00:00
#1 Cochinita Pibil 00:44
#2 Relleno Negro 02:23
#3 Chilaquiles & Agua Fresca 04:34
#4 Huaraches 06:18
#5 Paleta de Agua 08:20
#6 Pozole 08:55
#7 Churros 10:50
#8 Marquesitas 11:56
#9 Tacos Al Pastor 14:04
#10 Tacos Alambre 15:34
#11 Huitlacoche (corn fungus) Quesadillas 16:48
#12 Nopal (cactus) Quesadillas 18:13
Goodbye Cozumel 19:14
In The Next Video 20:04
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[@themaskedfisherman8596]

I absolutely loved the Mexican street food. Unbelievably delicious

[@waysoftheworld_]

Us too! We miss it every day! Specially cochinita pibil 😍

[@SharlaBoBarla]

El Super Hit was AMAZING! I can’t wait to go back there!

[@waysoftheworld_]

Us too! Could use some yummy chilaquiles right now LOL - happy to hear you liked it as well!!

[@jimjenkins3313]

Nice and thanks for always showing the prices. Not sure but I think I ever saw either of you add some delicious red or green chile sauce to you food as it's simply a must for me. Excellent video and glad I stumbled upon you two.

[@waysoftheworld_]

Hi Jim :) Oh we always do hahaha but forget to film it often, because we always try to explain things fast before our food gets cold 😂 But those spicy homemade sauces are a MUST! Thanks for being here :)

[@ahmm1208]

Oh these foods look so delicious!! Need to try those churros!!

[@waysoftheworld_]

Those were no joke the best churros we had in our entire trip!

[@carlosmayorca1792]

Muchas comidas deliciosas de Mexico! 🇲🇽

[@waysoftheworld_]

Muchisimas! Demasiado rico todo!

[@mollywithak1697]

The torta cubana at El Super Hit is one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had

[@waysoftheworld_]

Nice tip! We'll try it out next time 😎

[@TomBTerrific]

My kind of people. Thanks for the info

[@waysoftheworld_]

Hi :) You're welcome!

[@micamac290]

Hello you two, Wow so much delicious food. You are making up for Turkiye having no pork to pork everywhere😂. Super video take care of each other x.

[@waysoftheworld_]

Hi Moira :) Happy Monday!! HAHAHA we thought so too... we should have said this wasn't a revenge for Turkey but it definitely seemed like one 😂 Take care 😘

[@lukestephenking]

Great video guys!

[@waysoftheworld_]

Thanks Luke! 🙌🏻

[@hydeyoungg17]

Hello. You ate everything :) How are you still so thin? Thanks for this beautiful video. I'm looking forward to the sequel. See you later.

[@waysoftheworld_]

Hi Hyde :) So glad you liked it! HAHAHA I actually don't know how we stay this thin LOL we do try to eat very healthy most of the time and go to the gym when we can! Maybe is that? We just hope it stays this way! Take care :). Have a great week!!

[@lauriepollock3154]

I LOVE marquisitas! I like the cheese and Nutella. The combo sounds weird but is honestly delicious.

[@waysoftheworld_]

hahaha really!? Cheese and nutella? OK, we are going to give a try next time! :) Thanks Laurie 🙂

[@lauriepollock3154]

@@waysoftheworld_ The first time my husband and I ever seen Marquisitas, we watched as so many locals were ordering them this way. We both thought it might be gross, but we thought we would do as the locals do and tried them. WOW!! We love them that way and yes, you need to try it😁 The story behind the development of the Marquisitas is that apparently back in the day, (1930's) a gentleman named Leopoldo Mena who made ice cream cones was struggling to earn money due to the weather getting cooler. He decided to make the cone batter with fruits and rolled them up and gave to the children of the Marquis who frequently purchased ice cream. They loved them so much is why they are still here today. He named them after the children of the Marquis. Just a little FYI..lol

[@waysoftheworld_]

@@lauriepollock3154 ok ok we will give them a try like that next time!!! And what a cool story about Marquesitas! Thanks so much for sharing! Happy to still have them around :)

[@berarre]

Great video

[@waysoftheworld_]

Thank you!!! :)

[@eduardobisnes451]

Saludos desde Mérida

[@waysoftheworld_]

Hola :) Gracias por ver el video!!

[@imani55555]

Thank you for sharing! Are there any other options for non-pork eaters. Like do you know if the dishes have different ways of being prepared?

[@waysoftheworld_]

Hi Imani! So yes, they have other options but not for every dish. You will see plenty of options on menus, but for example 'cochinita pibil' will always be pork. But if you see any other protein prepared like 'pibil' which means cooked underground, then it probably will have similar spices than the pork version. In general, pork is the main animal protein in the Yucatan Peninsula, so make sure to always ask in advance if dishes come with pork. If you see: puerco, cochino, cochinita or cerdo on menus, those are just different ways to saying pork in Spanish so be aware. Hope this helps!! Have so much fun!! :)

[@caterinacorreia501]

Thank you for sharing your food tour, everything looked wonderful. The restaurants you went to did they accept USA dollars or pesos?

[@waysoftheworld_]

We always paid in pesos :)

[@Vimge4]

Great videos!! Found your channel randomly while looking for excursions in Cozumel. Will be there as a family of 5 next year on our very first cruise ship. Would LOVE to just get off the boat and explore the local food etc as most of what is advertised are the expensive all inclusive beach clubs. Any of the places mentioned close to the ship ports? We will cruise with Royal Caribbean and seems like they port at the international pier when in Cozumel. Also was really interested in doing the boat excursion that would take us to go snorkel at El Cielo, but again usually quite expensive options online. If we go to the main town centre will they have options of boat tours to El Cielo that we could book on the spot and maybe be a bit cheaper? Thanks for the content!

[@waysoftheworld_]

Hi :) Thanks so much for the kind words and for reaching out! Here are some of our favorites that are relatively close to the ship ports: Guisados Cozumel (great tacos), Corazon Contento and La Monina. Mr Taco and the Municipal Market are not super close but also not crazy far. A lot of the other places we went to in the video are very far from the port (they are close to the airport), so it might not be worth it because you have limited time. A good spot to snorkel close to the ship port is Sunset Beach, which is a restaurant you can snorkel from. We only had drinks there, so we don't know about the food, but the snorkeling was very nice. Also, the very best beach to snorkel from is called 'Playa Corona' (also a restaurant), which is a little bit further but totally awesome!! Just keep in mind that these are not really 'beaches', you just walk in and snorkel from the restaurant (more details about Cozumel beaches here: www.waysoftheworldblog.com/beaches-in-cozumel/) We didn't do the boat tour to El Cielo because it was like $85 p/p (online price), and we do remember seeing it advertised in the little kiosks in the main AV but I really don't remember the prices. There are many boats selling their tours, so my guess is that you would be able to find something there (depending on the season of course), and probably cheaper than what they advertise in the cruise. But it never hurts to negotiate because some might try to overcharge you. Hope this helps!! Have so much fun. Cozumel is incredible!!

[@Vimge4]

@@waysoftheworld_ thank you so much for taking the time to reply in such detail!! This is very helpful!! Happy travels!

[@waysoftheworld_]

@@Vimge4 thank you! Same to you guys :) Feel free to ask us anything, any time. We are always happy to help!!

[@barbaradutra8775]

Loved your food tour. Can you tell me if you were close to the area where you can see the cruise ships. Going In a couple of weeks to Cozumel and want to do a DIY food tour.

[@waysoftheworld_]

Hi Barbara! Thanks so much. It was a fun one to make :) Check out the Cozumel Municipal Market :) We also liked Corazon Contento and Guisados Cozumel (both in the center, close to the port). The place where we had the Chilaquiles wasn't too far either and there's a place for drinks (and recommended for food too, but we didn't try it) called 'La Monina' right by the water (next to Hemingway's). Hope this helps. Have so much fun in paradise!

[@barbaradutra8775]

@@waysoftheworld_ were you close to the port where cruise ships come in?

[@dennissantos6962]

Du guys eat in the market?? Usually is where the best food is in any town any recommendations on any foods to try and where I'm visiting cozumel in couple weeks for a day traveling on a cruise what should I can do for that shore time thanks.

[@waysoftheworld_]

Yes we did! Great food in the Cozumel Municipal Market :) Feel free to check out any of the places we tried in the video, all the names are there. Also we liked Corazon Contento and Guisados Cozumel (both in the center, so close to the port). Have fun!

[@habitez]

Great video! What's the name of the first place you eat at?

[@waysoftheworld_]

Hi! Thanks!! For cochinita and relleno negro? La Cochinita de Don Benja. Near the airport and a market (not on google maps). I think it only opens on Sundays... and everything is sold out before 10 or 10.30 am, so go there early!! It's worth it!!!

[@dlongmore1]

What is the address of "La Cochinita Don Benja"? Please tell me.

[@waysoftheworld_]

There's no address - or at least we couldn't find it anywhere on Google maps. It's a very very small and local place. All we remember is that it only opens on Sundays and it's near the airport. We would suggest asking around that area, he's vary famous, so I'm sure locals will know ;) Good luck!

[@aliyiapatterson-brooks5646]

did you ever find it or the address?

[@enzoferrari28]

They are making pork Döner :)

[@waysoftheworld_]

hahahaha basically! That's exactly what we said too! When immediately screamed Turkey 🇹🇷 the first time we saw them... we've had many of them at this point 😂

[@enzoferrari28]

@@waysoftheworld_ Ahahahah :) You guys are so much fun :) You always find very interesting and best places for your videos that no other youtubers do. Great job. I can t wait for your new videos. Love from Turkey :)

[@waysoftheworld_]

@@enzoferrari28 thank you so much for your kind words! It really means the world to us and it keeps us going and making these videos with so much love, even if very few people watch them! Comments like these make our day! Sending a big hug from Mexico!!