Our story

It all began in Tetiz, Yucatan, a town full of life and color. From a young age, my grandfather Laureano Poot, whom I affectionately called 'Chivita,' taught me to love our land. The colors of the houses, the sound of the birds at dawn, and the smell of wet earth after the rain are memories I cherish. Missing my family so much, I decided to bring a piece of Tetiz, Yucatan, with me.

Thus, 'La Chivita' was born, my marquesita cart, a tribute to my grandfather and a way to feel closer to Tetiz, Yucatan. On February 1st, 2022, we opened our doors to conquer palates with the flavor of my beautiful Yucatan. I bring you a piece of my land: ¡Las Marquesitas La Chivita! More than a dessert, it's the story of my journey, the dream of sharing the flavors I grew up with. Imagine a crispy, golden marquesita, made to order and filled with the unique queso de bola, that Edam cheese with a taste of tradition. But here, the adventure of flavor has no limits: cajeta, Nutella, lechera, ham, even combinations with fresh fruits and Oreo! Each marquesita is an explosion of flavor, a piece of the Blanca Mérida that you can now enjoy here. Come and taste the authentic marquesita and let La Chivita conquer you!

What is a marquesita?

La marquesita is a typical dessert from Yucatan, Mexico. It's like a crispy crepe, made with a special mixture, and traditionally filled with queso de bola and cajeta, but you can also add many fruits and various jams.

Our values

At Marquesitas La Chivita, we are driven by:

  • Authenticity of Yucatecan Flavor: Bringing the authentic taste of marquesitas yucatecas to Everett, Washington.
  • Quality Ingredients: A core belief in the power of authentic ingredients, like real cane sugar and shredded Edam cheese (queso de bola).
  • Community and Passion: Passionate about what we do and reinforcing the importance of community.
  • Unique/Extraordinary Experience: Beyond the Ordinary, Taste the Extraordinary.

Our dream

I'm super excited to share my vision for the future of Marquesitas La Chivita. My dream is to bring the authentic flavor of marquesitas yucatecas to every corner of the United States. Imagine being able to enjoy a delicious crispy marquesita, filled with queso de bola, in any city! I am working with all my heart to make this a reality. Thank you for being part of this dream with me!