We had lunch at Los Pampanos yesterday and had a wonderful time! It's right on the beach in…read moreCelestun, so you can enjoy extremely fresh seafood with a beach view and sand in your toes! We shared a few dishes - fried octopus ceviche, stone crab, and conch carpaccio - and all of them were fresh and delicious. Exactly what I wanted on the beach! We also had a couple of beers each (plenty of Mexican beers on the menu). The food was great, the service was great, the vibes were relaxing - what's not to love!? I'd happily enjoy another meal here if I'm ever in Celestun again!

Excellent restaurant for lunch - fresh seafood, with friendly service and a perfect beachfront…read moresetting. My bride loved the fried calamari and I had the best coconut shrimp ever. For sides we ordered the papas fritas and the guacamole (both wonderful). Don't miss the ice cream for dessert, served in coconut shells. Highly recommended!

What youre really paying for a view of the beach. This wont be a meal you remember, but its hard to…read moreargue that should go somewhere else in the this town, when everyone is getting the same seafood straight from the ocean that's next to them. I ended up here because my tour guide had this place scouted out for our celestun day trip. I wish I had more control over where I was going to eat, but thats what I get for not asking hard questions before we go on our trip. If you like the beach, then of course its beautiful scenery. The tables are actually in sand and the straw awnings covering you is the restaurant "interior". The Pina colada is mostly just coconut cream. Not much else flavor came from it. The mango daiquiri was ok as well, where it felt like a muted mango popsicle and that's it. I don't expect artisan mixologist here, but their drinks are a weak point. The crab empanadas are quite dense in breading. The crab is fresh, but it wasn't as flavorful as I would have expected. The mixed seafood cocktail was great! A bunch of fresh seafood is a thick tomato sauce that wasnt heartburn inducing. They could have used less pepper, but overall it was my favorite part of the meal. The shrimp mojo de Ajo was good, but they barely give you any shrimp. The bland rice and steamed veggies they serve soak up the extra mojo de Ajo sauce, but it's ultimately filler. Id say this was the biggest rip off I had portion wise. Our server was fine, but they were pretty spaced out for most of the meal. I had to walk over to him and flag him down since he wasn't paying attention to once we ended the meal. Im more upset that our tour guide thought this was a good place. Its OK if you choose the right things, but theres alot of mediocre items on the list. Id say order the seafood cocktail or try somewhere else.

Great relaxing front beach restaurant. Staff very friendly…read moreand attentive for a sand restaurant. The food is delicious

Your options in Celestún is limited after 6:00 and we found this place on the square. Came in and…read moreordered a couple good margaritas. Owner went over the menu and we decided to order Mexican rather than seafood. My wife got the steak nachos. There was a lot of meat and black beans. I got the burrito with beef. It was loaded with meat, rice, and lettuce. I added the pico they brought to the table along with the habanero salsa. Very good. We bought a bottle of red wine to bring back to the beach to watch the fishing boats. Nice meal and good service.

This place is stunning. Try to arrive before the sun sets, if coming for dinner, as you get to…read moredrive through the amazing hacienda grounds. There is also a brief walking tour and intro to the restaurant and hotel, although as a restaurant guest you are not allowed to wander around the grounds, for the privacy of the hotel guests (it does cost over $1500/nt!). The restaurant itself is also very stunning. If you're a tequila lover, you'll be in heaven, as they have thousands of bottles of tequila, over the decades. Not sure if all are tequila or some mezcal, but you get the picture. The dining ambiance is great. Sitting outside, you overlook the amazing hacienda gardens. Inside, there are floor to ceiling windows, and a very romantic mood in the evening. Service is excellent, can't fault it. Food is great. Menu is limited, but every dish is unique. I highly recommend ordering the lechon (suckling pig) - truly spectacular. In fact, its probably big enough to share between two, and just order separate appetisers. The venison risotto was recommended by the waiter (chef's signature?). While it was executed perfectly and delicious, it didn't have a huge "wow" factor. Still, if you like risottos, you'll have an amazing dish. For dessert, the chocolate tamale sounds interesting, but really it is just a spin on a chocolate brownie with ice cream. Delicious and well executed, but sounded more exotic than it actually was. The only blot was the pricing of water. Charging approximately 240 pesos for a half bottle of mineral water, is just price gouging in my opinion. The drive into the hacienda is also through some bumpy roads, and a very poor village. So if you come for dinner (from outside the hotel), be prepared for a somewhat scary drive/ride back. We dined at the well-celebrated Pujol in Mexico City; if given the choice, we'd rather come back to Ixi'im again instead.

My wife drove us here after a charming day at the Cenote Hacienda Mucuycan. After driving up a tiny…read morejungle road, we get to a gate of a compound and the security guard lets us in. All the while I am thinking where on Earth I am being taken. We park the car and are greeted by our hostess Carol who walks us to the restaurant and proceeds to show us the vast collection of tequilas on display, as if we were in a museum of the drink. We are then served by Josue who took us on an amazing journey through the flavors of the Yucatan. We ordered the lobster, shrimp, and venison risotto, as well as a chocolate tamal and melipona honey ice cream. Along the way, we were given some complimentary bites that were just as exquisite as the rest of the food, including a seafood broth, a black sapote sorbet, and a mango kombucha sorbet. Everything was just top notch and I will remember this meal for a long, long time.

This restaurant has it all. We stayed in the Hacienda Puerta Hotel for six nights and had a number…read moreof meals in La Guardia. First, the food is fantastic. Chef Arturo has done a great job integrating local and traditional ingredients, spices and techniques into very interesting dishes. Check out the wine list for some very nice wines. Service is very friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. Servers Carlos (dinner) and Jocelyn (breakfast and lunch) were great. They were very helpful with our limited Spanish. Given the US dollar exchange rate, the prices were extremely reasonable. The setting is beautiful. Check out the pictures on the hotel website. https://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/cpehl-hacienda-puerta-campeche-a-luxury-collection-hotel-campeche/ The added benefit is that the restaurant was never crowded. This place is comparable to the best restaurants in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, or anywhere. We tried other places in Campeche and they cannot compare.; If you are looking for a unique gastronomic experience give it a try.

This place is a hidden jewel. Attention to detail from the venue to the menu is apparent. Chef,…read moreservers & hotel staff go out of their way to please. Food was extraordinary and reasonably priced especially considering they strive for sustainability. Enjoy, close your eyes and just take it in.

Wow, where to start…read more.... Well, if you find yourself lucky enough to be visiting Yucatán you have to stop at this restaurant located in the sleepy town of Tixkokob located approximately 15-20 minutes outside of Merida. Yeah it's a bit out of the way but if you want the best cochinita pibil in the state, dare I say- the country of Mexico- this is the spot. Sure there are other spots in or near Merida but hands down this was my favorite. We were heading back to Merida from a day trip to the town of Isamal and had planned our early super to be here. The restaurant itself is a jewel located in the town and once you walk into the restaurant you feel as if this restaurant can be in any major metropolis with vast quantities of 5 star restaurants. The restaurant is beautifully decorated both inside and outside- if you have a chance take a walk around the outer patio and see where the ovens are located where they made your meal. Now the food! Well let me say that if I could have eaten the metal tray that the order of cochinita pibil came on I would have done so! The pork was very flavorful and moist and the consome (broth) which is from the pig itself was so delicious. Fresh corn tortillas come with the order as well. I didn't want this experience to end but there is only so much goodness one can handle. We also had the guacamole and the mofongo to start and share. These were also tasty. All around the service (as with every other place we visited in Yucatán) was top notch with the friendliest of people. The hostess also gave us a tour of the grounds and explained the history of the location. Side note: as we finished our meal and we're preparing to leave the Mexican singer, Yuri, showed up with her entourage. :)

Wasn't expecting such a fancy place. Bf is a huge food watching his YouTube channels and found this…read moreamazing spot. Everything is made frEsh sO you need a reservation. We made it 2 days in advance for a Sunday at 1 sO we could watch them take out the food from the ground traditional Mayan style!! Amazing place and amazing food!!

I love Apoala, and not just because it's one of the first time I've eaten crickets! The food is…read moreOaxaca's rather than Yucatecan, so it's a good way to explore other Mexican cuisines in Mérida. The drinks are well-made as well. We always have a great time eating here and sitting outside to look out on the square--very romantic!

My husband and I had dinner at Apoala last night - our last dinner in Merida! We really enjoyed…read moreourselves! The menu spans Yucatecan and Oaxacan dishes - which was great since we love both! We shared: the ceviche de camarón, maíz y calabaza asada; the pesca del dia (that came with Mexican herb gnocchi and a tartar sauce); the memelitas; and a dessert (panna cotta with passionfruit sauce). We also had a few cocktails each (all of them were great). No complaints about the menu, food, or drinks! The location is wonderful! The restaurant is one of several that overlook the Parque de Santa Lucia. Great outdoor/al fresco dining. There was live music while we enjoyed our meal, and it just had a great ambiance overall! The service was also great - very friendly and helpful! Definitely a great place for dinner out in Merida! I'd be happy to repeat it!

Hidden hole but I went with my Yelp reviews and it was delicious!!! We had Micheladas, perfect and…read morethe shrimp ceviche. We ordered the small so beware of plate sizes! It also had either octopus or calamari but it was delicious. I had the coconut shrimp. Wow! She made it in her cast iron skillet and it was sweet and crispy and yummy. The salad was so good! Shredded carrot, tomato, green apple and avocado. Husband got chicken ala Mexicana and he said it was very good. Friendly staff!

Great food and large potions. Just make sure to bring cash as credit cards are not accepted.read more

Restaurante Villa Martiné is closed and replaced by an outstanding new restaurant called Viva…read moreMerida. It's located in the grand lobby of the Viva Merida boutique hotel, surrounded by 150 year old arabesque architecture and a roof which opens up to the night time stars and air when the weather is nice. Very attentively prepared food, one of our favorite Merida dining experiences. The portion sizes are moderate, which we prefer(quality over quantity), the flavors are well developed and the plating is visually pleasing like any finer restaurant. Full bar with a decent wine and beer list. Best of all, everyone was friendly and welcoming. Thank you Viva Merida.

Great too, wonderful ambience. Why so few customers. Please help keep this place open.. Good wine…read morelist by the way, and reasonably priced. There is a sorbet presented between courses. Yum.