Yucatecan

adjective

Yu·​ca·​tec·​an ˌyü-kə-ˈte-kən 

1

: of or relating to the Yucatec or their language

2

: of or relating to the inhabitants of Yucatán state or of the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico

Yucatecan noun

plural Yucatecans

Examples of Yucatecan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Gomez took the reins, and shifted the cooking away from De Leon’s avant-garde Yucatecan offerings, creating multi-course experiences focused on global fine dining that emphasized fermentation, local grains and meats. — Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2026

This method is also used to cook cochinita pibil – another staple in Yucatecan cuisine. — Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 10 Dec. 2025

Socorro’s menu of basic tacos, burritos and tortas sprang from her Yucatecan roots. — Erica Zora Wrightson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025

Al Carajo Located in San Francisco’s Mission District, Al Carajo primarily serves Yucatecan dishes but also dabbles in the art of fish tacos. — Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for Yucatecan

• beckon
• reckon