This restaurant is in a large hotel, and fills up quickly on weekends, when the tour busses from Cancun roll into Valladolid, after their trip to ChichenItza. El Meson is clearly a tourist destination: literally every diner I saw during my meal was clearly not a Yucutan native. However, if you are looking for familiar food in a restaurant with helpful staff, and you are exhausted from your day trip, then you won't go wrong with El Meson del Marques. We started our meal with a couple of the delicious Mexican margaritas (not too sweet, and just as I like them!) accompanied with some tortilla chips and Sikil P'ak, a delicious Yucatan appetizer dip of crushed pumpkin seed, roast tomato, various herbs (often chive; I like cilantro, which El Meson included), all crushed in a mortar and pestle to produce a roasty, slightly chunky dip that is delicious with the ubiquitous tortilla chips. When it came time to order the main course, my husband, who didn't want any more Yucatan cuisine tonight, ordered the salmon. The helpful waiter asked him how he would like this done, and he looked at me in bewilderment, never having to answer such a question about fish. "I'd like it cooked," he said. I immediately had visions of overcooked salmon, and quickly added, "Medium, not overcooked.". He was pleased with the finished product, cooked but not dry! I took a risk and ordered a specialty, the "stuffed cheese". The waiter looked at me hesitantly, and then quickly filled me in that this dish is a bean stew, with a cheese rind. Having done some research into Yucatan cuisine, I knew that incorporating the rinds of Edam cheese into stew is a very traditional approach. The stew arrived, with a big thick cheese rind. I probably only ate half of it, not because I didn't like it, but because the helping was huge! It looked like an innocuous bowl of soup, but just half of that bowl ate like a full meal. Wow. This is a somewhat pricey (by local standards) but good, reliable, very touristy restaurant which will offer you familiar Canadian or American dishes as well as some genuine Yucatan specialties. Service is as polished as it gets, in a dining room with spectacular decor and a wide ranging menu with plenty of choices. read more

This restaurant is inside of a hotel atrium. Pretty decent menu, however the service is very slow based on my standards. This is a tourist stop, with busses stopping right across the street. Of course, while you wait to have your order taken or your food to come out, the drinks are flowing. No problem with that service. When I got my food, it was pretty good, but a little expensive. I enjoyed the tortilla chips and salsa. The house made guacamole was delicious, though. read more

Stopped in late April 2024 during our Chichen Itza tour with our guide Luigi and we all were very impressed with our lunch here. It's a traditional colonial style Spanish building with an open atrium in the middle complete with a running fountain directly in the center. They are well known for their brunch, but we stopped in for the lunch service. It was quite crowded when we got there, but we were able to be seated right when we arrived. They have a fairly large menu filled with all sorts of Mexican dishes, all the ones that we tried fantastic. I chose the chicken pool because it was the only new one for me. Was raised in San Diego and live in Los Angeles so most of the dishes on the menu I can find back at home but the pinup was a new one for me and I really loved it. The restaurant location is very walkable and is in the outer ring of the city center aka Plaza de Armas. Is easy to walk to the farmers market in the center courtyard or to one of the other many shops close by. I would definitely recommend to anyone to stop here when visiting Valladolid and I will definitely be back next time I am in the area. read more

El Meson del Marques - Chicken Pibil - Mexican Near Me - Valladolid, YUC

This spot made for the perfect pit stop after exploring Chichen Itzá. Located inside an old colonial-style house in the heart of the town, the restaurant is charming, with most of the tables set in a beautiful courtyard that adds to the experience. For a place in such a popular destination, the prices were surprisingly reasonable. I'll admit I'm not usually a fan of mole, but their chicken mole enchiladas are an A+. Perfectly balanced and absolutely satisfying. The cochinita pibil - slow cooked suckling pig marinated with anatto, and bitter orange was spot on, bursting with bold, authentic flavors. And the queso fundido with longaniza (not chorizo, mind you) was rich, melty, and absolutely delicious. All that for around $45 for two. Definitely a win. read more

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Stunning spot that was recommended by the hotel we were staying at! Hotel is located at the center of everything, walkable and easy to find. Pretty and lively atmosphere, servers were attentive and helpful. Food came out in maybe 10-15mins after ordering. The vegetable lasagna was full of fresh veggies: eggplant, zucchini, fresh tomatoes and pasta. It was delicious, filling and something I've not had anywhere else. The Plato Típico was yummy, pork was cooked wonderfully and had great flavor. Whatever sauces / seasonings they used elevated the entire dish. I'd order this again if I could. read more

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We came here for dinner on one of the nights we were in Valladolid. We wanted to sit on the rooftop but they said the menu was different up there and they serve more authentic Mexican cuisine in the courtyard dining area. The food was only okay. We got the molcajete and a special local dish which is cheese wrapped in a meatball in a chicken soup with other veggies. Sounded great but it was pretty salty. The molcajete was alright, but it's not worth the 400 or 450 pesos it was. Overall this place was just super pricey for mediocre food. read more

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It's a beautiful Spanish-style decor restaurant with an inner courtyard. The starting chips with guacamole and salsa were good. There was a bit of habanero. I got the chicken pibil and horchata. Both were good. read more

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Hands down my favorite place we've stayed! Staff was incredibly kind and helpful in english and spanish. Food was plated beautifully and everything we ordered was delicious! The inner garden area for dining was peaceful and gorgeous with water running from the fountains, huge trees nestled in the table area, small birds chirping etc. I wish we had stayed here longer, everything was so so so perfect. read more

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Service was garbage and the food was mid. It took over an hour to receive our food. By the time it arrived (after we beckoned the manager) we were famished. If we hadn't reminded them, we would not have been fed. Given how hungry we were, we expected the food to taste amazing. It was not. This is average food that I could have gotten at a Chille's restaurant in the states. Do not come here. 0 stars (being generous). The worst dining experience I've ever had. read more

Such a charming restaurant. They have a beautiful courtyard with lots of greenery and plants. The food was really good. The guac was so fresh. The dessert flan and coconut ice cream were also delicious. read more

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Amazing food, ambiance and service. Located in a quaint building with attention to detail. Many authentic Mexican food options and veg friendly too. Guac on the table is a nice touch as well! read more

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My partner and I had an amazing lunch with a beautiful view in the indoor/outdoor courtyard. The food was some of the greatest we had during our 10 day trip in Mexico! The service was very quick as there were a few employees taking care of our table. It was raining so we could watch the rain fall into the garden area of the courtyard while we ate which was beautiful. read more

El Meson del Marques - Courtyard - Mexican Near Me - Valladolid, YUC

We spent three nights in El Meson del Marques in mid-March. We dined there at least once each day. The checkin process was fairly easy. The clerk seemed befuddled that we asked for two key cards. The room was spacious, clean, well appointed and well stocked. Daily room cleaning was nice. However, they never left us more than one wash cloth and the front desk clerk (again) couldn't understand why two people would need two wash cloths. The dining area is beautiful and nicely laid out around a lovely courtyard. The food in the main dining room is traditional Yucatán fare. I must say, it was delicious. The rooftop restaurant serves international dishes. Again, we were impressed by the level of professionalism in the kitchen and in the wait staff. Located in Valladolid, the El Meson shares the square with the cathedral and the pulsating street life of the town. If we're ever back in Valladolid, this will be our first choice. read more

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Amazing cochinita pibil! The reason I came to Yucatan! Everything our table order was great! read more

El Meson del Marques - Cochinita Pibil - Mexican Near Me - Valladolid, YUC

Outstanding service. Very attentive to dietary restrictions. So fresh and very tasty food.

The food was delicious. The Mayan recipes great flavor and not too spicy. The servers were very attentive and gracious. They played relaxing dinner music at the right level. We could talk with each other but hear the other tables. The city had been busy with tourists buses and when they left the town center was very nice. read more

El meson de Marques is both a restaurant and a hotel. You could eat here even if you're not a hotel guest. If you stay here tho, you get to eat breakfast here as well! My family and I came here for both breakfast and dinner. The breakfast was pretty good but not too special. They have a set menu that you could order stuff from, with things like omelttes and scrambled eggs with a Mexican twist. The dinner was yummy and fairly priced. One of the best dish we ordered was the grilled octopus, which was flavored really nicely and cooked just the right amount! Would highly recommend getting it! Another dish that stood out was the shrimp. They brought the pot and fire out and cook it right beside you, so it was interesting to watch them make it! The product was also tasty. As a hotel, the rooms seem a bit old and there were some ants crawling around and flies flying. But overall, it was a good experience. read more

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A very nice tourist friendly restaurant in a hotel. The ambiance was lovely and the service excellent. We were seated in a breezy courtyard with greenery and a fountain. The menu is extensive. We enjoyed the Puc Chuc and the local Linguiza with the addition of a side of grilled vegetables. Not the best meal I've ever eaten but quite good. read more

El Meson del Marques - Mexican Near Me - Valladolid, YUC

Neat, historic hotel. Our group of 9 had lunch in the courtyard on the way back from Chichen Itzá. We had great service and everyone in our group was happy with their food. We had a vegetarian in the group and she was able to find several options. I would return! read more

It's a beautiful place, friendly treatment, great quality food at a great price. Personally, it is one of the restaurants that I love the most in Mexico. read more

El Meson del Marques - Lovely place, excellent food - Mexican Near Me - Valladolid, YUC

Traditional Yucatan food with an elegant presentation. The service outstanding as is to be expected in Mexico. A must stop if you are in the region. read more

El Meson del Marques - Cochinita Pibil!! Amaizing!!! - Mexican Near Me - Valladolid, YUC

Beautiful place!! The service was great we asked for typical food and they explained and recommended some. The food was very tasty. You must visit!! read more

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Visited in Jan 2020. We stayed the night at Valladolid and were spoilt for options with all the amazing restaurants in town square. But Yelp led us to Meson del Marques which is a restaurant inside the hotel with the same name. The ambience is amazing!! Resembling a Spanish courtyard, it takes you back in time. There are tables circling around the courtyard and the menu has various options in addition to the Mexican delicacies. We ordered a fish and chicken entree with the green salad. I also ordered a prawn dish which was made right in front of me. The experience of having stuff made right in front of you was great and the dishes didn't disappoint either. We went back there for dinner on the second night and ended up sharing a fajita bowl together. The tangy Margarita is also something you should try if you like things spicy! I would definitely recommend this restaurant for a date night on your Mexico itinerary! read more

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Being very sensitive to tourist traps, I was skeptic stepping into this restaurant because it was so close to the central plaza polluted with huge tourist buses. My mind changed as we were seated in a beautiful courtyard and handed a pretty extensive menu filled with fairly priced traditional Mexican and Mayan cuisines. Our waiter was friendly and recommend some dishes. We ordered the Mayan pumpkin seed dip, the standard guacamole, chicken pipil, and the shrimp taco special. My favorite was the pumpkin seed dip...rich and full of flavor like a mole. Also, in case you're wondering.....the kitchen and food standards here are top notch. read more

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Mediocre at best. Stopping here after leaving the ruins was a terrible mistake and a waste of money. Lesson learned. Sticking with smaller locals restaurants. So seemed to be the best ever read more

We were at Chichen Itza and Ik Kil Cenote in the morning and on the way back to Tulum decided to stop at El Meson del Marques in Valladolid. Let me start by talking about the setup and atmosphere, this restaurant is in the central plaza in Valladolid and once you enter, it's an older mansion converted into a restaurant. There's an interior courtyard, with a garden and an fountain too! There are some amazing decor details so be sure to look around. The menu is quite extensive & large. We ended up ordering: - Mole enchiladas with cottage cheese - Garlic fish fillet Both were good but the garlic fish fillet was a little lacking. We ended up adding some hot sauce on there because the flavour profile was a little bland for our taste buds. The mole enchiladas were fantastic though! The only reason I'm taking off a star is that there were gardeners hacking away at a tree while lunch was on offer and it kind of ruined the atmosphere. It was loud too but I'm sure it's not a common occurrence. Overall, a great lunch option! They also offer to make guacamole fresh at the table so it was quite a treat to see (although we didn't order it ourselves). read more

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We stayed at the hotel and had breakfast here. The service and food were good. It is a beautiful restaurant and the people that worked there were incredibly friendly and helpful. I would not hesitate to eat here again. read more

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Fantástico! Our meal was amazing. We tried multiple dishes vegetarian dishes; molcajete, lasagna, avocado gazpacho, cheese relleno and cheese relleno de marquis and playa. The atmosphere is gorgeous. After dinner we toured the inquired about Hotel availability. Front Desk associate Gustavo was the most hospitable, kindly informative and even permitted us a property tour. We most certainly will return for the El Meson Del Marqués experience. Muchas Gracias Señor Gustavo! read more

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Valladolid is more or less a halfway point between Cancun and Mérida, and a logical stopping point for a road trip break and/or a bite to eat. We had been to Valladolid in once before, in 2005, and not much seemed to have changed, except this time there were more tourists, especially American tourists. Like in 2005, we chose to have dinner at El Meson De Marques, which is a restaurant in Hosteria Del Marques. And like the town of Valladolid, the interior of Meson had not changed in ten years. Our 2015 experience was very good, including service and the speed in which we received our dishes. For starters, JP had the Sopa de Mariscos (seafood soup) and I went with my new-time favorite, Crema De Elote (puréed corn soup). Both soups were delicious. For his entrée, JP went with a dish "Calamari En Tinta", essentially squid in a dark broth circling a mound of rice. Not bad, not bad at all. As for me, on this trip, I have been pining for fried chicken, but had not had the opportunity to feed that urge. So the closest thing to fried chicken is Pollo Milenesa, which at El Meson, was a breaded and fried slab of boneless chicken breast. It came with crinkle-cut fries and steamed vegetables. The chicken was seasoned and salted just right. So yeah, the Pollo Milenesa went a long way in sating my fried chicken cravings. I've noticed that a lot of restaurants on the Yucatán are serving power smoothies and El Meson was no exception. JP ordered one that looked loaded with beets and he declared it excellent. For dessert, per my normal operating procedure when confronted with a menu displaying crème brûlée, ordered crème brûlée. Unfortunately, El Meson's crème brûlée needs work. It was not smooth at all, rather grainy as a matter of fact. But overall, a decent and enjoyable meal can be had here in enjoyable surroundings. read more

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Enjoyed a lovely late lunch at El Meson del Marques after a pretty long day of traveling from Tulum, to Chichen Itza, and then to Valladolid before back to Tulum. We were all very hungry. Being greeted and seated immideately upon arrival at a lovely table in their courtyard was just perfect and really set the tone for our visit to this charming town. I immediately noticed the cappucinos and ice creams arriving to diners nearby. Yum! and knew one of the two were in order for myself later on our visit. We glanced over the menu, which is rather large. I dare you not find something you'd like to try here. I ordered a mango frozen margarita which was refreshing. We ordered various combination plates, including the house sampler plate (for 2 people) which were all delish! The corn tortillas are warm and tasty and the guac was fresh. The salsas were both good. I concluded our meal with the cappucino I'd spotted earlier which was perfect since we were all too full for actual dessert. They accept credit cards which is nice when traveling and not wanting to spend all of your pesos or American dollars. The prices are completely reasonable. The setting and ambiance is really what pushed me to rate them 5 STARS. Simply beautiful setting in Mexico. read more

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The service was excellent! If you're looking for a mestizo/mayan twist to your food, then this is your spot. The ambiance is quite colonial which makes the place very touristy and less authentic. Overall the folks treat you well and the food is delectable. read more

This place is great. We ordered a mango banana juice with milk and it was sooo tasty!! The guac appetizer is the bomb (thanks to my fellow reviewers for the recommendation!!! I ordered the Mexicano mocajete and the peasant salad and had an absolutely amazing dinner. The servers were very kind and great service! They even helped me find a covid testing spot so i can get back to the US! read more

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This one of my favorite parts of my Cancun trip! We had an awesome tour guide who suggested this restaurant and drove us here after exploring the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza. The prices are fair and less expensive than in the states, with amazing service and quality. I fell in love with the interior as soon as we walked in. It mimics the a small Italian courtyard garden with an open center to let sunlight in. The cozy and detailed decor, the airyness, and fun colors contributed to the warm atmosphere. I was delightfully surprised when the guacamole we ordered was made fresh in front of us! One of the waiters brought a rollover table, stone bowl, avocado, and other ingredients and mashed it up right in front of us and served it right after. It tasted fresh and delicious! There are also complementary chips, Pico de Gallo and habanero sauce. I ordered two drinks (it was SO hot at Chicen Itza and I was dying for something cold and refreshing): the green juice and strawberry grapefruit orange smoothie. The green juice tasted healthy and refreshing, and less on the sweet side. The strawberry grapefruit orange smoothie was delicious! Perfect amount of sweetness and very tasty. For my entree, I ordered one of the "flamed" dishes which was the Caribbean Shrimp. Again, I was delighted when one of the workers came out with a rolling table with a wok and ingredients! He cooked the entire dish right in front of me and served it right after. I've never had anything quite like it - it had pineapple, coconut, and a side of sweet rice and veggies. I LOVED it! I would highly recommend it if you like tropical savory dishes. All of the employees were very welcoming and provided excellent service. I would come again if I had the chance. They have a wide selection of foods to order from Mexican traditional to regional foods. read more

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Muchas gracias por su servicios Timoteo, nos atendió muy bien. Muy profesional, el ambiente muy agradable para toda la familia. Recomendado este lindo lugar al lado De la Iglesia. Ordenamos sopa de lima, hamburguesa, y pasta. Muy sabroso y economico. Me encanta y regresaría con mi familia. read more

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The food was great, but I can't say the same about the service. It took about 10 minutes to get our table, then we waited for about twenty before we finally flagged down somebody- who was not our waiter - and ordered drinks. After they came a while later, we ordered food. I got the Cochinita Panuchos and the Sopa de Lima as a side. They were both incredible! The flavor was spot on! My flan - which I got for dessert - was a little grainy but delicious. Also - the place itself was gorgeous, with trees everywhere and just a great feeling. When we asked for the menu our waiter went over to serve another table. It took us thirty minutes to get our check. And we didn't even get napkins until when we asked for them at the end of the meal. If you're looking for a quick meal do not go here, but if you want a three hour dinner, I suppose this is okay. Overall , I don't recommend it. read more

El Meson del Marques - Cochinita Panuchos- they gave me four but I ate one before taking this :). I HIGHLY recommend these! - Mexican Near Me - Valladolid, YUC

This place is AMAZING! I am so surprised to read negative comments that the service is slow... You are on vacation, for crying out loud, can't you just slow down for a change and enjoy a relaxing setting with awesome margaritas in hand, if you have issues of letting it go? I've been to Yucatan 4 times and I ate here during 3 of them. I ate here under old management, when Valladolid did not quite had the touristy influx it has now and one could swim in cenotes solo for hours on end. Those days are long gone, the management changed hands twice, the menu became laminated and the prices went up, but the charm of this place remains, with its quiet inner garden, tasteful decor, and a nice selection of dishes still authentic and home-y. Ah, and those mean margaritas... I just hope you don't have to drive anywhere today and instead decide to stay in Valladolid and enjoy a peaceful evening on its square. read more

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The 4 & 5 star Yelp ratings let me down this time. I was super disappointed with my meal at Restaurante Hostería del Marques. Everything was just Meh and UNREMARKABLE ! I expected a highly rated 4/5 star place to knock my socks off and that didn't happen. I had way better meals at Restaurante AHAL (wheree everything was very good) and the mushroom, potato and cheese quesadilla at Los Portales was delicious !!! Based on the meal I had at El Meson, I would not be a repeat customer. read more

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This place is a true gem! From the music to the architecture and the service to the food it is a 10/10. The prices are very reasonable considering the location. We got the Caribbean shrimp, queso fundido, cochinita pibil, queso relleno Valladolid, and cocktails; everything was on point. The hotel is also very nice! clean, spacious, and the staff is wonderful. There is a tasty breakfast included with the room as well. If you are visiting this pueblito magico this is a great option. read more

Had breakfast here. They offer scrambled eggs in different varieties. I liked the one with broth. My kids loved the chicken with nachos for breakfast! I think more than food, it's the ambiance that makes this place awesome. The place was full, yet the servers were very pleasant. read more

Very happy with the service! Beautiful restaurant. It was our first time here and wasn't sure what to expect. Glad we came in. Food was delicious. Will be back soon! read more

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