Eating Global: Food from Central America

Here are just a few of the tremendous things we enjoyed during a month traveling in Mexico, Guatemala and Belize. Foodies, take head: Get thee to Mexico.

Pollo tamale, outside Cancun ADO Bus Station, Mexico

Shrimp tacos, Merida Market, Mexico

Tortilleria, Merida Market, Mexico

Sweet Potatoes, Merida Market, Mexico

Habanero peppers, Merida Market, Mexico

Gorditas with pork and chicharrons, Merida, Mexico

Pickled yucca, Merida, Mexico

Mixto seafood cocktail, Campeche City, Mexico

Mango with chili and salt, Campeche City, Mexico

Grilled elote, San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico

Cappuccino, San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico

Pain de Elote, San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico

Chorizo tacos, San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico

Pupusa with pickled onions, slaw and tomato salsa, Panajachel, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

Fresh tortillas, Panajachel, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

Desayuno tipico, Panajachel, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

Pupusa with pickled vegetables, Antigua, Guatemala

Torta with frijoles negro, guacamole and pickled vegetables, Antigua, Guatemala

Empanada, Antigua, Guatemala

Churrascos, Rio Dulce, Guatemala

Tapado, Livingston, Guatemala

Tapado, Livingston, Guatemala

Tapado carnage, Livingston, Guatemala

Whole fried fish, Tulum, Mexico

Pina Colada, Tulum, Mexico

Quesadilla frito, Cancun, Mexico

Liquado, Cancun, Mexico

Ropa Vieja, Little Havana, Miami, USA