dougie,
Unfortunately Im completely in the dark about it. I suppose its possible that it is a Cuban or Dominican dish, but the first place I had it was right after I left Coba (I just noticed that I put the wrong place in my first post, it was Coba not Chichen itza lo siento) about 100 yards outside the entrance to Coba was a little shop/restaurant where we had an excellant meal. I thought it was all pretty authentic to the region, we had tortilla soup with lime, mayan chicken (in the banana leaf) and that incredible rice dish I described above
I still have dreams about that excellent lunch
hmm.. I may even have a picture of the dining room. Ill have to take a look.
BTW- If anyone is interested, I have a few beach shots of PDC on my websight www.bennett.tk I am an amateur photographer so dont expect anything amazing. I would appreciate comments however.
Jon