Mexican food evokes images of refried beans and tacos, but there are distinct regional differences. The cultural foods of the Yucatan Peninsula include unique recipes with a Mayan and European history.
By John Jacobs

Do you know what makes Mexican food … well … Mexican? There are Mexican restaurants in almost every city and town, and often the menus are similar from restaurant to restaurant. There are tacos, refried beans, burritos and other popular foods that make diners crave a "no. 7 combination plate."

The truth about Mexican food that has not been Americanized is that authentic Mexican food is varied because there are multiple regions throughout....