Hidden gem walking distance from the tourist trap that is the Progreso Malecón. If your cruise ship…read moreis at port for more than 5 or 6 hours, this is worth the walk. Don't expect red lobster comfort like cheddar biscuits and speedy service. What you will get is the freshest octopus in all of the Yucatan. It was swimming along earlier in the day but got pulled up in time to end up on your lunch plate. The other fish and shrimps in the ceviches are good too, but they are transported here from other parts of Mexico like Ensenada in Baja (1000 miles away). The pulpo is the star of this show. They make it 8 different ways. Try it al ajillo which is a garlic saute. Delcious!!

Authentic Mexican restaurant. Full with locals, family…read more Simple and fresh food, generous portions. Really good prices & and good service.

One of the best finds I have ever made in this area, for affordable, fresh, wonderfully prepared…read moreSeafood. You have to look very close for the place, but it is well worth it. I had fried sea bass which was wonderful. I started with a shrimp cocktail, which was a meal itself, but it was so good I decided to have a second meal. Try it, you will not be disappointed. Very casual, hole-in-the-wall Mexican. Don't let the look from the outside discourage you, it's really great. Small family-owned establishment. Cash only.

We took an hour bus ride to go the 25 miles from Mérida to…read morethe coastal town of Progresso. In many ways a very typical beach town but a nice Mexican influence. There are many places to sit along the water, get a massage or enjoy a nice cocktail watching the waves roll in. We had a very nice lunch at Crabster Seafood with great quacomole, tacos and hamburgers. It's a large open air modern restaurant with a pleasant atmosphere and friendly servers.

We had a great time at the Crabster. We expected great seafood being on the Yucatan and they…read moredelivered. Beers were cheap/free, mangonada was tasty, the gobernador tacos were fantastically cooked, and the octopus stole the whole show. The service was very attentive and the ambiance is great, because you're on a beach. How could you beat that? Just at the end of the cruise pier, it's not super easy to get to because you have to take a bus/taxi back and forth, but it's not too far. Pro tip, don't uber back to the port, they won't let you.

Local spot for average food with average pricing. Free botanas which were cool but average tasting…read more The key is to get pescado frito but if you are not up for that, then the caldo de pescado and pescado a la plancha are average, fills you up, and at least we ate more healthier as I'm happy about. Wish it could have been more flavorful or tender. Grateful the grilled fish came with side of veggies!

A friend from Merida recommended El Toro for seafood. What do I think about the restaurant? - Let's…read moresay I am no longer friends with the guy who recommended this place. The old saying states: "You always get what you pay for." However, we paid around 65 (Dollars) for two soups, a fish fillet, and a small lobster tail. This is the worst seafood soup I have ever had in my life. How is that even possible, being so close to the sea? I do not know. Yes, the fault is mine because I should have waited to see what the local people were getting, which was fried fish. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this place, and I do not think I will give a second chance. There are other options on the Malecon; I would try those next time.

Another Progresso restaurant that gets five stars for the view. Perfect to eat with the ocean…read morebreeze and your toes in the sand. The restaurant has a building location and a beach location right across the street. We opted for the beach location. Service throughout the meal was great. We started the meal with an excellent guacamole with chicharrons. They also brought chips. For our lunch we both ordered the fried shrimp tacos. Perfectly fried shrimp with sauce on a bed of slaw. You got three tacos that were a good size. We both enjoyed them. The beach location is also a beach club so as long as you are ordering food or drink you can use their beach chairs. We will be back.

We went here for breakfast while waiting for our boutique hotel room to be ready. Great Mexican…read morebreakfast, we had chilaquiles and huevos motuleños, friendly prompt service. One block from the east end of malecón. Outside patio dining and saw a pool on the back..

Excellent food in this little restaurant a few blocks back from the beach. Surprisingly good food,…read morefrom house-made pastas to seafood, everything we've had here has been excellent. A local favorite.

Highly recommend this on your visit Chicxulub Puerto. Local food, fresh well seasoned and balanced…read moremeal and very fair prices. The service was excellent. The make a pretty great (strong and not mad about it) Sangria. The ambiance is truly representative of ocean side fishing village. My only negative was there was a guest in the back that was so drunk he fell out of his chair. He preceded to make his way out of the restaurant and decided to stop at our table to ask for money. The bartender saw this and did not attempt to stop him. We will be back again and hopefully the panhandling was an isolated occurrence.

Just had pescado frito at my favorite Chicxulub restaurant. It was wonderfully fresh, delicious and…read moremassive! See photograph.

Our stop here was part of a tour to Mayan Ruins. The bar is located on a public beach with a tiki…read morebar. We were served margaritas and Corina beer with chips and salsa. The staff was fun and engaging despite our language barrier. It was fun watching the locals selling their wares on the beach.

Eladio's is a Mexico staple for me! Great drink menu, with a lot of different beers and different…read morechoices for various cervezas preparadas. Some of the best botanas I've had--you could fill up on those alone! Sit outside and enjoy the views of the beach and the live music as your waiter brings you round after round of botanas. You will be glad you did!

The fish tacos and black refried beans are excellent. The tacos are huge and absolutely delish. I…read moreget them with chipotle sauce, yum! The service is great. Rolando is fantastic. Gracias Rolando por ser tan gentil! Riquísima que está la comida.best thing they accept Apple Pay!

The food was pretty good. Lots of flavor especially when you add the hot sauce that they have on…read morethe side. The portions are filling. The drinks are OK, the lemonade is on point. The area in which they are located has a good breeze

Our last night in Mexico and we had no clue where to eat and what to eat. In Progreso, many small…read morerestaurants close early while the big and fancy ones close late. We wanted something less fancy and came across this place. Remember to put on bug spray at night as we were getting bitten left and right as we ate with a boardwalk and beach view. Tried the Mexicana pizza and it was delicious! Thin crust, jalapeño gave it a kick, and it filled us both up! Give this place a chance and you won't regret it!

Love their coconut shrimps! I crave to go back to Progresó for this. Plenty to share. Shrimp tacos…read morer good as well. Ask for the drink of the day. They also have the special combo of the day. It was pizza and beer for M$80 but we didn't want a pizza so ordered the usual.