WHERE TO EAT The best Panucho in the world (according to food experts)

"Opt for the breakfast panuchos – crispy corn tortillas with your choice of toppings. I went for the cochinita pibil pork, the classic (shredded turkey) and the Maya (chaya leaves with onion and veg). All three were incredibly tasty – boasting a depth of flavour and tenderness that contrasted perfectly with the crunchy tortilla."

"El Turix excels in the cochinita pibil department—pork rubbed with achiote and citrus, buried underground and slowly smoke-roasted. The meat is topped with a pickled red onion and served on panuchos (lightly fried tortillas filled with black beans), tacos, or tortas."

"The cochinita pibil from this place is an ode to the glory of the gods who conceived this Yucatan dish. I recommend the panuchos. Uff."

"Influenced by Maya and Spanish heritage, authentic Yucatecan cuisine is a must in Merida. And what better way to experience it than by dining at a hacienda? Hacienda Teya and its charming setting will seduce clients, and its traditional flavors will entice them. Order Panuchos (pork tacos)."

"I’ve tried just about every venue for Yucatecan food in el D.F. over the years, and none has matched the quality of Coox Hanal (pronounced “coosh anAHL”). The peninsula’s most famous dish is cochinita pibil, it is piled on a thick tortilla over a slather of black bean paste, and called a ‘panucho’."

"A typical Yucatan snack, panuchos are fried tortillas stuffed with black beans and topped with lettuce, pickled onions and turkey. If you have had your fill of ceviche and other seafood snacks typical on the peninsula, panuchos offer a welcomed break!"

"Wholesome hardy typical Yucatecan cooking is prepared here daily. They start serving at 7 PM and if you come late they may be sold out because their policy is to be fresh every day. Check out the generous sized portions of white meat panuchos, typical Yucatan dish."

"Be sure to have lunch at Kinich Kakmo. This popular spot is renowned for its Yucatecan cuisine. Try famous pork dishes such as plate of panuchos."

"In the peaceful, beautiful small town of Mani, they are making traditional Yucatecan cuisine unlike anything I have had before. Think panuchos… the various flavors, tastes of earth, smoke, grilled wood are irresistible."