Delicious! Ratings and reviews are pretty accurate. Specific to our meal, we received Excellent customer service. We arrived there 30 mins before closing time and they informed us of this. They served us through the time constraints and food came out super quick, ordered within 5 minutes of sitting and food came out 13 mins later. We paid and were out of there 10 mins after closing. To be in and out of a fancier restaurant (in Mexico) in under an hour is great! They only lost a star because prices are tourist level prices, but hey, you are at the core of the tourist district and boardwalk. The food was worth it though. read more

Ok so I haven't reviewed in a while...I've moved and I'm now living in Chelem,Yucatan Mexico so today is my birthday and I decided to indulge and boy did I indulged started with stone crab in a butter and lemon sauce should have stopped there but on no went with the lobster topped with parmigiana cheese yum taking it home for late night snack tonight than had the coconut sherbet what way a way to finish a fabulous meal!!! Andries was my server he was so informative I speak very little Spanish but thankfully he speaks English I will definitely be back read more

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The absolute nicest restaurant on the Malecon in Progresso. It rivals 5-star restaurants in the states without the price tag. The service, food, attention to detail and drinks are all Expectional. read more

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El servicio fue increíble, los meseros fueron muy amables y siempre atentos a los clientes. La comida estuvo muy rica y recomiendo llegar después de las seis para comer pizzas recién hechas al horno frente a un increíble atardecer frente al mar. No me puedo queja de nada, el lugar esta muy limpio y se ve muy lindo el lugar. 100% recomiendo este lugar! read more

Wonderful! I always will recommend this to anyone. Awesome service and wonderful people. Good is gorgeous as well. Of course enjoy the ocean view as you eat! read more

This place was pretty good. It's definitely one of the best looking places in that area. If you are looking for some decent tacos in a clean place this is it. If you get dropped off by a taxi in this area they will drop you off by the beach and a bunch of guys will try to get you to buy food and drinks to use "their" beach. Don't do that. This restaurant has its own nicer portion of the beach right in front of it. You can eat on the beach or eat and then walk across to it. The bathrooms were ok and there was even a place to rinse the sand off your flip flops and feet. If you've never been in this area be prepared to be asked to buy something or look at a menu every five steps or so. read more

This restaurant was average at best. The waiter messed up our order and ended up charging us for something we didn't order. He talk to his manager and they gave us a small discount, but still wouldn't correct the problem. Also, the prices are quite high, and the food is average. You are paying for a view of the water. read more

My wife, daughter and I went there today, Christmas Day, and it was great. It was a very busy place but Antony, our server, was terrific. We don't speak Spanish and his English was very good so we didn't have any problem ordering or him offering suggestions. There was a review where they mentioned them cleaning the table as soon as the plates were finished but we liked that as part of the efficiency of service. We ordered guacamole and cerviche as starters. So delicious. The fresh fish, crabby burger were on point and very good. Huge mojito cocktail and cold cervezas. The huge crowd of people waiting to get in says something about a restaurant and this one didn't disappoint. We left satisfied and full up. They didn't rush us to leave at all even though there were scores of people waiting to come inside to eat. Would recommend to stop in. We are here for 2 more weeks and hope to go again. Thank you, Antony! read more

I came with my family in 2019 and the food was great. We decided to come back and we will never come back. The standards for the food have gone down significantly. The service was slow. We kept asking for things we needed and it took a long time to get them. To top it off, the servers count the tip in front of you to make sure you have them enough. It's sad to see how much it has changed. Never going back. read more

Our first food adventure of our vacation was a big success. I searched through all the restaurants in the area on Yelp and Crabster had the best and most consistent reviews...and we were looking for seafood. A Sunday evening and our group of 7 was seated quickly even though they were busy. Our server was very accommodating with our lack of Spanish language skills. He recommended what he said were their best dishes and we ordered them. (His descriptions were that good.) Two of us ordered the Crabby Burger, a very tasty shrimp and crab patty. We had an order of Fusilli and Salmon. My daughter said she had wished for the salmon to be cooked more and more garlic in the sauce but it was good. Another daughter had the Langosta lobster and Cheddar Tacos. She's a taco lover and enjoyed the dish. A son had the fried grouper, which our server told us he had seen come in the door fresh today. It was delicious and several of us had a taste to confirm it. My wife ordered the coconut shrimp. They were well breaded with coconut and almonds; the meat was firm sweet but not over cooked and rubbery. Finally I took a leap with my first time eating octopus ordering the Pulpo al Poc Chuk. Their was lots of meat with the onions and cilantro in the dish and the Mayan sauce was smoky with flavorful spices without being hot. Everyone tried it and was impressed. It was served with fresh, warm corn tortillas for making tacos. We're from New Mexico and are accustomed to some heat in our salsa, but their habañero salsa was hot! The tortilla chips were sturdy and crunchy. Our server was so concerned for us, brought a couple of cups of what we would call pico de gallo for the more tender mouths in the group. It was fresh and zesty. We were treated very well. The seven of us didn't skimp on orders, including several cervezas, and the bill came out to approximately $120 US ($2410 MXN) A lot cheaper than it would have been in an equally nice restaurant in Albuquerque. We tipped well and will go back if the opportunity presents itself on this trip or another in the future. read more

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Fun location on the beach. Amazing food!! The resident mixologist came by the table and recommended Teo incredible cocktails to compliment our meal. read more

Went here for dinner tonight with friends. Place is very nice and staff is very friendly. Service was great. I really enjoyed my meal here. I had the coconut shrimp and thought it was excellent. The waiter saw me trying to remove the coconut from the half coconut that was used to hold the pineapple salsa and took it and brought me back the coconut. View was outstanding. We went on a Wednesday evening and it was not to busy. read more

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Ate breakfast on a cloudy morning - great service! My wife had pancakes (thick, fluffy, yummy) with bacon and I had huevos rancheros (also yummy). Coffee and orange juice was delicious as well. Ate dinner a few nights late - fantastic service (Miguel) and delicious food and drinks - the best in Progreso? Maybe! read more

We went twice during our stay in Progreso. We were looking forward to having some beef in a town full of seafood. We ordered the flank steak and it was delicious. It was served with baby potatoes and grilled veggies and a chimichurri sauce. The second night I substituted the potatoes for rice pilaf. Everything was cooked to perfection. The entire staff was friendly but Andres is an exceptional standout. He's young but extremely knowledgeable and professional. Well done Andres! read more

This place has the best covid safety measures I have experienced in the US or Mexico. Our servers victor and Elias were 5 star all the way, the food and ambience are amazing, I recommend the coco shrimp, definitely the king and rock crab and the shrimp Ceviche, hands down the best I've had in Mexico. If your in progresso and love good food this should be #1 on your list. read more

Crabster - Amazing coconut shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Progreso, YUC

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Our experience at Crabster Progreso was absolutely incredible. Their dedication to COVID protocols was professional and the most detailed we've experienced thus far. Very attentive and kind service. Elias & Victor took very good care of us. And best of all; the FOOD! Wow! The best food we've had in Mexico! Everything was sensational down to the very beautiful presentation. read more

Crabster - Coconut shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Progreso, YUC

It is way overpriced due to the nice ocean view. The food and drinks were mediocre. However, our son loves his Crabby burger. We ate a much better meal at a local restaurant further inland. read more

Compared to the other beachfront restaurants around it, Crabster is many steps up in quality for a small step up in price. Everyone in our party loved their food and drink, but I thought one dish was the standout: the Aguachile Verde. Aguachile was new to me - think of it as a cold soup cousin to a ceviche. The verde brings together acid, salt (maybe black salt?), unique herbal notes I couldn't place, crunch from radishes and jícama, and plump shrimp - so refreshing! read more

Crabster - Seafood Near Me - Progreso, YUC

we keep going back thinking the bad service will get better but it does not. Again the whole meal we are trying to flag a server. Crabster is one of the nicest place to eat on the malecón our same group has tried various dishes and there always one person in the group that is disappointed. With that being said my favorite and always comes out delicious is the pan de cazón. It is just a shame that for the price you pay for a dish their service doesn't improve. We will not go back. read more

Really popular restaurant on the Malecon in Progreso. We had lunch here on Mothers Day and it was packed. The food and service were very good. I had ahi tuna with pistachio crust - delicious! read more

Crabster - Busy lunch time at Crabster - Seafood Near Me - Progreso, YUC

10/10 experience! The food, the view, the service! We are from California and we will definitely be going back for Crabster. You must go. read more

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Best food I had in Mexico - best fish (the grouper con garlic y parsley) I've had in my life. Three friends got the salmon and gave five stars, one had the octopus which was grilled and smoky deliciousness. Highly recommend for a cute beachside restaurant in Progreso with AMAZING seafood. read more

Crabster - Seafood Near Me - Progreso, YUC

This is a hard one to give a total overall review. My dining crew(family) has the opposite view than me. The service was very good until they dropped my son's ceaser salad on him when trying to present the plate. My wife had an over priced lobster Fettuccine sans lobster? It was a cream sauce tasting like it had a date with a bisque but a very weak bisque, very shallow flavour. Not good. Now, me. I got pescado frittas (sorry for my terrible Spanish) and it was for me, my dream come true. I had a grouper that was prepared with garlic that was so perfectly caramelized that it gave me a smile and my smile from the fish is still two days later on my face. The fish was amazing. This maybe the most expensive place in Progeso but it's justified because the restaurant is beautiful inside and outside(killer views of the beach). It's worthy of checking it out. Sorry for 3 stars but they dumped a salad on my kid. read more

Fancy food and casual environment. They have their own exchange rate in their favor .

Delicious lobster bisque!! Must try capriccio atun (sushi grade tuna sliced thin), tender beef filet and heavenly grilled lobster with garlic butter. I have noticed several negative comments about service. I have been here several times over the course of this year and have always received great service. I believe the confusion maybe because to you are in an area where families eat lengthy lunches. Taking up to 2 hours is not uncommon! Most waiters are locals who expect you to take your time so if you are in a rush explain to them when you are seated. read more

Service was great but food wasn't spectacular. We enjoyed the view (beach views right there ) I would recommend this spot for couples or maybe evening dining but not necessarily for a family lunch. read more

I have to go with 2 stars. We were attracted by the facade, location and number of cruise people there. Husbands margarita wasn't close to what he ordered but no one came to ask and he eventually drank it anyway. Shrimp were mushy in the guacamole and shrimp. Chips very heavy with lard. When the bill came we were ripped off by the exchange rate from what the waiter said. We paid anyway just to leave. Not 1 star because location is nice, view of ocean is nice, and we didn't get sick after eating there. read more

Wife's seafood, grilled fish and shrimp was good. I ordered a steak tampiquena and it was terrible. Over seasoned, no texture, chewed like baby food it was so soft. Undercooked to the point of raw. Sent it back after two bites. Another patron took two bites of her shrimp taco and didn't eat any more. She said it was disgusting. That being said, her adult kids ate their plates - not sure if it was the same. Service very slow and not very attentive. Only gets a second star because my wife enjoyed her plate. Could be good. Falls very short. read more

Stopped in for lunch. Nice restaurant on the boardwalk with a view of the ocean. Ordered the eggs Benedict. Very tasty with plenty of greens. NOTE: There is actually no crab on the menu despite the name of the restaurant. ‍ read more

Relaxing on their patio on a hot day looking out onto the promenade and beach and enjoying the breezes coming off the water was a pleasant way to spend a few hours. We were there around 11:00 AM and they were still serving breakfast, but were able to get a mixto cocktail and some chicken enchiladas. Both were good and reasonably priced. The place is large, clean, and well-staffed. We were there on a Sunday when there were no cruise ships docked at the pier and it was very busy, so I can only imagine what it's like when the place gets packed during high season. read more

Best seafood in town, no matter what others reviewers said, this is THE PLACE trust me, everything is just .... I don't know how to describe the amazing food and service! I'm writing this review after one lunch and two dinners in a raw! read more

Crabster is FANTASTIC!!! Hands down the best Mexican I've ever had. Beautiful views of the ocean, upscale feel, and excellent service really makes this a true 5 star! The margaritas are freshly made with non of that crappy sour mix. They are wonderful! If you want to go outside your comfort zone and try a new dish I highly recommend this place! We had a group of 18 and they accommodated us beautifully. The food has great presentation, the waiters are extremely professional, bathrooms are spotless, man the list goes on. We had ceviche as an appetizer and man o man was it great! Large chunks of scallop, shrimp, and squid were in it. Freshly cut tomatoes, onions, and other Vegetables mixed in a fresh light lime juice pulled it all together. All 18 of us were thrilled with the entire experience. Num num num! read more

Very nice Restaurant Excellent coffee served with cream (rare in Mexico) Food is excellent; prices a little high but worth it Waiters were very nice and hardworking Beware of waiter Effrim. Very friendly, gives out his phone number and Facebook info but not too impressed to find him outside our hotel asking for money to get home to his sick wife. My husband gave him the money against my better judgment and from then on he was working in a different area of the restaurant. Needless to say money was never repaid. Not sure if this is s regular occurrence but definitely inappropriate read more

The view, the service, the ceviche, the pescado frito, the martinis, the dessert... everything was great, beginning to end! They definitely deserve five stars!! read more

Food was undercooked, service was slow and bad. Tourist, there are far better places to eat than this establishment.

Wow! Great place. Menú is pure seafood and my wife was in seventh heaven. Plate presentation was exquisite. Fantastic deserts. Great service. Plan to return often. read more

Looking for a good lunch In Progreso and this place is great. Lobster tacos loaded with meet and cheese. Very very good. Guacamole was also very good. Reasonable prices even thought it looks fancy for Progreso. read more

Amazing food! The pulpo is so tender and flavorful. The service is just ok but the food and view makes up for it.

We came across this restaurant while visiting Progresso. We were immediately seated and given breakfast menus at 11:45 which was weird but they quickly brought lunch menus when asked. We ordered 2 appetizers and 2 mixed drinks. Drinks arrived and there was zero alcohol. We decided to let it go. We waited 30 minutes, no chips, no water, no communication at all. We finally asked a waiter passing by for chips. After waiting 45 minutes we still did not have our food. We asked and they said 5 more minutes. No problem, good food is worth the wait. 15 more minutes passed and we flagged down a manager to ask for the ticket, we were tired of waiting. He promised it was on the way. A few minutes later our first appetizer came out. It was delicious. About 15 minutes later our second appetizer came out and the fried octopus was cold and rubbery. This was the last straw. We asked for the check and when it came they charged me for an extra shot of alcohol in my drink. THE DRINK WAS BROUGHT TO US AS A VIRGIN! We brought this to their attention and the waiter went to ask the manager. They stood over in the corner talking for 10 minutes. We were annoyed and hungry and just wanted to leave. We left $30 on the table and left. We will never be back. read more

The best seafood! Wonderful service. Hreat ocean view. We ordered the octopus. It is AMAZING! We have been here twice and we will keep going back. Just a short wall from the bus drop off from your cruise ship as well. read more