Tamaleria de Ek Balam in Valladolid
Where the authentic Maya culture & maize are honored, celebrated, and shared.
Here you don’t just eat tamales, you taste the ancestral flavour of our earth and learn about the Maya culture and cosmovision.
We serve authentic Maya tamales handmade by women from the village of Ek Balam, and our cooking classes are led by them as well. Every tamale you buy and every cooking class you book, directly supports the families who prepare them, helping provide stable income for the community.
Visit us for an authentic Mayan experience, join authentic cooking classes, and discover the profound meaning of maize in the Maya worldview.
Food & Beverages
Tamales
Soft, handmade tamales prepared with nixtamalized corn and wrapped in banana leaves. Each tamal follows traditional Maya techniques and family recipes, offering a delicate, comforting flavor that reflects the heritage of Yucatán.
Esquites with bone marrow
A warm cup of tender corn kernels simmered with epazote, spices, and the power of bone marrow. Deeply flavorful with this unique Yucatecan twist on the classic Mexican street-food favorite.
Champurrado
A thick and comforting hot drink made from cacao, cinnamon, and nixtamalized corn masa. Smooth, aromatic, and naturally sweetened, this traditional beverage has been enjoyed in Maya households for generations.
