Did you know there are over 4000 types of tamales in Mexico? Some of the most popular ones are those wrapped in banana leaves, which can be stuffed with a wide variety of ingredients. If you have not tried banana leaf tamales, prepare this cochinita pibil banana leaf tamales featuring chipilín, a kind of herb with a strong flavor that combines perfectly with the tender slow-roasted pork that is a traditional Yucatecan dish.