by Nancy
Snipper
An Oasis of Yucatan Specialties
Eating in a verdant paradise where
foliage and hummingbirds form the colourful centerpiece in the historical
courtyard where you will be eating, you can soak in the building’s own
historical flavor. In the 17th and 18th centuries, this
place was the repository for 10% of taxes levied from Mexicans for the Catholic
Church until 1833 after Mexico gained its independence from Spain.
Administrative offices – now inner rooms
that spoke off the courtyard – house Luis H. Novelo – the owner and some family
members. His darling granddaughter, Ana Luciana is your host. She guided me
through the interesting menu. Aside from Mexican standards, I wanted to try
those Yucatan dishes, so for the appetizer I took Ana’s advice, and ordered
Papadzules Cochinita Debil – pumpkin seeds with pork topped with a small tiny
orange chili in a thin tortilla. It was robust filling.
I went full out and down a Luis-made
margarita. It was so subtle – unlike the main meal: Queso Relleno – Edam
cheese, mince meat with raisins and almonds surrounded in a white salsa sauce.
It was totally unique.
For dessert, I had two! Manjar Napoli
flan that tasted like a yogurt /tapioca custard with a spurt of coconut. Then,
from the eight choices left to me, I had the traditional dulce de papaya with
Edam Cheese. Both were wonderful. The sweetness of the latter would definitely
appeal to those with a really sweet tooth.
There were so many exotic dishes whose
names resounded with images of the Yucatan. When you eat here, know that a
one-of-a-kind extraordinary eating experience of yummy Yucatan is El Diezmo’s
way of doing things.
La Casa del Diezmo is located at Jesus
Street # 36.
Web site: http://lacasadeldiezmo.com.mx/
Call (415) 154 4034.
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