The Huasteca Potosina, the tropical eastern part of the state, has a cuisine distinct from the semi-desert capital: zacahuil, a tamal the size of a small child wrapped in banana leaf and baked for hours in an earthen oven, alongside bocoles and enchiladas topped with cecina. Rincon Huasteco, cooking Huasteca dishes in the capital since 1991, serves zacahuil on Thursdays and runs an eleven-variety enchilada tasting on Tuesdays.
| Price | 180-260 MXN per person (approx USD 10.60-15.30) |
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| Duration | 1.5-2 hours |
| Address | Cuauhtemoc 232, Col. Moderna, 78233 San Luis Potosi, S.L.P., Mexico |
What is included
- Tasting of zacahuil, a giant banana-leaf tamal baked for hours
- Tasting of bocoles, thick masa cakes typical of the Huasteca
- Tasting of enchiladas huastecas with cecina
- Explanation of Huasteca Potosina cooking techniques and ingredients
Good to know
- Operator
- Rincon Huasteco (family-run restaurant, open since 1991)
Location
Cuauhtemoc 232, Col. Moderna, 78233 San Luis Potosi, S.L.P., Mexico
22.1468, -100.9718 View on map
Highlights
- Tasting an authentic zacahuil without traveling to the Huasteca region itself
- Understanding the earthen-oven baking technique behind the tamal
- Sampling bocoles, a filling Huasteca staple rarely found in the capital
- Tuesday's eleven-variety enchilada tasting for a broader survey
Tips for visiting
- Visit on a Thursday specifically for the zacahuil opening
- Call ahead to confirm the day's zacahuil filling (pork or chicken)
- Tuesday's enchilada festival is a good alternative if Thursday does not fit
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Huasteca Potosina Zacahuil Tasting Experience
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