TasteAtlas: cochinita is the best of Mexican food

We Mexicans love to showcase our culture: the history of our country, traditions, and also the food. Our incredible gastronomy has not gone unnoticed, and the latest ranking from TasteAtlas is proof of that, as cochinita pibil earned a spot among the 100 best dishes in the world. If you want to know what position cochinita pibil landed, don’t miss the information we have for you. As if that weren't enough, we also recommend places where you can taste this gem and provide you with our secret recipe. Long live Yucatán and its gastronomy! You can also read: 10 Mexican snacks with cochinita pibilCochinita pibil enchants everyone TasteAtlas is a food-focused portal that publishes the history of dishes, recommends restaurants, and also releases rankings. Recently, it published a list of the 100 best dishes in the world, and Mexico secured a spot thanks to Yucatecan cuisine.  On this list, cochinita pibil came in at number 12. This Mexican dish is characterized by its intense flavor due to the achiote, sour orange juice, garlic, onion, and more. We also cannot forget the touch given by the red onion and habanero chili. There is no doubt that cochinita tacos captivate with every bite! In addition to this dish, another Yucatecan gem also made the list: the lime soup! This delight ranked number 53, while the traditional pozole was the 75th best dish in the world. What do you think? We miss tacos al pastor, carnitas, birria, and barbacoa!Cochinita pibil recipe At Kiwilimon, we have the best recipes for Mexican food, and cochinita pibil is no exception, so here we give you our secret recipe to make it delicious. Enjoy! Ingredients: 4 tbsp. achiote paste 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. oregano salt 2 cups sour orange juice 1 kg pork pulp 2 kg pork loin banana leaves Preparation:Blend the achiote, pepper, cumin, oregano, salt, and sour orange juice until well mixed. Pour the mixture over the meat and let it marinate for 12 hours. Place the banana leaves inside a pressure cooker with enough water and a rack. Add the meat on top of the banana leaves and cover with more banana leaves. Close the pot and cook for 40 minutes. Once the cochinita is ready, shred the meat and serve in tacos. Don’t forget to accompany with lime juice, pickled onion, and habanero chili sauce. Enjoy! See more: 11 delicious Yucatecan food recipesWhere to eat cochinita pibil? If you don’t want to cook but want to try some good cochinita tacos, then we recommend a couple of places that will leave you speechless.  1. Taquería La Lupita If you visit Mérida, you absolutely must visit this taqueria located inside the Mercado de Santiago, as it is a culinary oasis that has delighted locals and tourists for almost 50 years. In addition to selling the best cochinita pibil tacos, they also offer lechón, panuchos, lime soup, salbutes, mondongo kabic, and more. Where? Calle 57, Mercado de Santiago. Mérida, Yuc. 2. Nuevo San Fernando Here you will find delicious cochinita pibil and lechón without breaking the bank. Enjoy it in tacos, tortas, or by the kilo. Don’t forget to accompany it with a refreshing drink.  Where? Av. Cupules 506, Centro, Mérida, Yuc. 3. El Turix If you cannot go to Mérida right now, don’t worry, as there are also excellent options in CDMX, like El Turix. This place located in Polanco has become legendary, and it’s no surprise, as each taco is an explosion of flavors. Try their tacos, panuchos, tortas, and even tamales. Pair your cochinita tacos with a refreshing drink and remember that they also sell by the kilo.  Where? Av. Emilio Castelar 212, Polanco, Polanco III Sec., CDMX. Continue reading: 7 Yucatecan food recipes that are not cochinita pibil