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Marquesitas: choosing fillings and placing your order
Choose a marquesita filling, check whether cheese is included, and decide whether to eat the crisp roll immediately or take it away.
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Ordering seafood by weight and cooking method
Clarify species, weight, total price and cooking before ordering seafood on the Yucatán coast, with useful Spanish questions.
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Tikin xic: choosing the fish and preparation
Understand tikin xic seasoning and ask about cooking method, fish choice and whether you are ordering tacos, fillets or a whole fish.
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Escabeche oriental: what to ask when ordering
Ask about poultry, onion, acidity and serving style when ordering escabeche oriental, rather than expecting a small pickled side.
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Frijol con puerco: making sense of Monday lunch
Order frijol con puerco, understand the accompaniments and use the Monday tradition as a clue when choosing lunch.
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Queso relleno: ordering a portion to share
Queso relleno combines cheese, meat and sauces. Check the serving size, filling and accompaniments before ordering it for the table.
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Relleno negro: dark seasoning and the right order
Understand relleno negro’s dark seasoning and choose a plate, taco or torta without guessing its heat or ingredients from the colour.
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Sopa de lima: choosing a bowl that fits your meal
Understand the broth, citrus and tortilla strips, then decide whether sopa de lima works as your starter, main dish or takeaway.
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Huevos motuleños: ordering the breakfast you want
Understand a huevos motuleños breakfast, specify your eggs, and check ham, beans, sauces and sides before adding extras.