WE DON´T JUST MAKE tortillas, WE RECREATE STORIES MADE OF CORN.
COOKING WITH PRODUCE FROM THE YUCATECAN CONUTRYSIDE.
OUR STORY
The “Pancho Maíz” project has been in development since 2019, primarily in response to the underutilization of native corn varieties from the Yucatán Peninsula.
Over time, the project expanded to include other products offered by the milpa (traditional polyculture system) of the southeast, such as various types of beans, tomatoes, sesame seeds, peanuts, jicama, three varieties of hibiscus, sweet potatoes, cilantro, squash, epazote, lettuce, and various corn varieties.
OUR AWARDS
Young Chef Award 2026
In recognition of its commitment to offering quality dishes at moderate prices, the Michelin Guide has awarded the 2026 Bib Gourmand distinction to Pancho Maíz, highlighting the simplicity of the food and emphasizing the star ingredient: corn.
The Michelin Guide named Xóchitl Valdés Ortiz the Young Chef of the Year for 2026; through the "Pancho Maíz" project, she has sought to highlight the outstanding work of heirloom corn producers in the municipalities of Yucatán.
Visit us
Street 59 x 46 437a (corner)
Mérida, Yucatán.
