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    Kinich

    4.8 (58 reviews)
    ModerateYucatan
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Romantic
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Backyard & Bar
    Shanya O.

    I came here last month and got amazing treatment, the staff was caring and genuinely showed interest in our tourism. We got their opinion on what to do in Izamal, got to hike the pyramid in their backyard thanks to their suggestion. The food was incredible, we had local cuisine and also some drinks to go with it, I definitely recommend their Jamaica. As for the ambiance, they have the most lovely backyard, which they will take you to after dinner for some drinks if you ask! Their dining room is very big and has a very tropical nature feel to it.

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    Varsha P.

    What a beautiful restaurant located in the heart of Izamal! This is a must try place if you're in the area! This aesthetically pleasing place offers a variety of authentic dishes from the Yucatan state of Mexico. I ordered their Papadzules Tradicionales and Panuchos. They were absolutely delicious with unique flavor combinations that I had never tried before. The service here was top notch as well! They were extremely attentive and no one had us waiting for too long! I can't wait to visit again in the future!

    Sukhman T.

    I was visiting Mexico for the very 1st time. This was the 1st restaurant where I enjoyed the atmosphere and food. I enjoyed the cultural aspect of the restaurant. I tired Chaya for the very 1st time and they were so delicious. Reasons for Rating: +1 Excellent location and parking +1 Food taste really good +1 Customer service +1 Interior/atmosphere +1 Would return/recommend others

    Sikil P'ak appetizer
    Agta B.

    Huge restaurant space with lots of open air seating. Even though the seating is outside, there is plenty of shade and fans to keep things cooled down. The food was delicious. We had the deer meat DIY tacos which came with fresh tortillas. Definitely yummy. We also had the veggie papadzules and the sikil p'ak appetizer. The food is billed to be traditional Yucatán and it was all delicious. We enjoyed relaxing under the fans because it was such a hot day. Service was efficient - it worked like a well oiled machine. This is not a mom and pop little place but rather a large operation.

    Vegetables with almonds and almond oil, red chili with Chaya, plantains and guacamole

    The ambiance the food and the service is amazing! Kinich never fails to amaze! Fabulous local ingredients and great selection for all palettes. Great vegetarian options! The carne is delicious; nothing disappoints! A must go place to dine in Izamal!

    Dzic de vendo smoked and shredded venison (still very gamely)
    Yvette J.

    Kinich is the first dinning experience I have had in the Yucatan that was both interesting and delicious. The use of pumpkin and squash in the dishes was delightful. We started off with their margaritas, yummy. Followed by the lime chicken soup. Which I will try to make at home. The kids food came out quickly and I didn't need to encourage my children to keep eating, and issue we have at home. By far the most expensive meals we have had in the Yucatan but worth it.

    Sopa de Lima and Relleno Negro
    Kristine L.

    My bf and I felt a storm coming, so we came here for lunch just before it started to pour. The restaurant is all outdoors under a huge straw roof. The staff did a decent job keeping the water from splashing customers and flooding the floors. However, the strong storm wind blew a few glasses and chairs off the tables. The restaurant was well decorated but very low lighting. It was a bit difficult to read the menu when the sun was covered. Our server was very kind and attentive! Sopa de Lima: A Yucatan classic! It was surprisingly very light with a strong lime taste. Chicken was cooked pretty well and tortilla strip chips added a great crunch. Relleno Negro: A bit salty on its own, but when you eat it with the fresh tortilla and add salsa and beans, the flavors were absolutely perfect. The tortilla and beans cut the saltiness while the salsa adds an acidic zing. The egg was a bit rubbery and added interesting flavor to the dish. Complementary Tortilla Chips, Beans and Salsa: SO. GOOD. You can tell these were homemade fresh! I love how they come out as whole pieces, so you can break off what you want. The salsa was pretty spicy, but absolutely delicious. The beans were probably my favorite part of the meal. They went great with the tortilla chips, with the relleno negro and on its own! My bf and I shared these dishes and felt very full after. Overall, I would definitely come back to this restaurant for its ambiance, beans and tortillas.

    Outside
    Shawn G.

    We visited Izamal about a month ago. We spent a month in the Yucatan Peninsula and this was truly the best meal we had on our trip. My sister ordered the venado. I ordered the pollo pibil. Everything was so beautiful and delicious. The workers were so friendly. It was a wonderful experience.

    the play area that I mentioned it has grass under now this was just an old picture you can see from the restaurant's photos itself.
    Isabella O.

    This place was really authentic, the food was great and so were the staff. First when we came in, we were led to a table with a highchair for my baby sister and four other wooden chairs. Speaking about my little sister, even though it was too big for her and advanced, there was a huge play house with swings, tiny rock wall, covered areas to sit and relax, and two slides. Everything was really clean and nice. The staff was generous and kind and gave us new spoons multiple time my sister dropped one, she even picked up her toys when they fell which was really kind of her. Our waiters name was Fatimah who was really kind and always checked on us so we gave her 20% in tips which she was thankful for. Foods I tried and recommend: coconut ice cream, cheese flan, carahijo, chicken marinated in orange, and if you want to make tacos they have women making tortillas in a hut which were delicious. I really do recommend this place.

    Tortillas and sauces before the meal
    Tim P.

    This place is considered one of the best restaurants in Mexico and they are correct. The day we ate here one of the palapa dining rooms suffered a fire and burned to the ground. We ate in the other one and didn't notice a thing. Great food and service even with a fire. Four of us ate lunch here on a day trip to Izamal. We started the meal with a very good guacamole that we shared. I had the Pok Chuk Kinich which was delicious. Nicely grilled and the pork tender. My wife got the Queso Relleno that she liked. Others got the Longaniza de Valladolid, a local sausage, and Relleno Negro, turkey in a black sauce. We finished with a piece of flan. At the end of the meal the manager took us to see the outdoor kitchen. Great dining experience.

    Main room
    Gabriel E.

    Great place! Excellent Yucatán food... highly recommend! There were more people in the restaurant than in the city, the food is amazing!

    Carne asada y la yucatecana

    Over all this place was good, the food was different but it was really good. We also had a pitcher of lemonade. Guacamole on the side and it's an outdoor place. Service took some time but it was over all good at the end. They took care of us properly and had a nice time.

    The back of the restaurant
    Melissa V.

    This restaurant is so incredible. The ambiance is nice, the music is relaxing and the service is great. The food is spectacular; my sisters and I got salbutes y panuchos de pollo and they were so yummy. The servers were extremely attentive. I would definitively come back!

    Empanadas de Chaya con Queso. Tomato sauce, pickled onion and crispy fried Chaya came on the side.

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    Others got the Longaniza de Valladolid, a local sausage, and Relleno Negro, turkey in a black sauce.

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    La Corona de Pancho Villa - You can rent 4 wheelers

    La Corona de Pancho Villa

    4.5(6 reviews)
    77.5 km

    Have been here a few times... in comparison to what's available in the area, this is a go-to…read more The service is amazing- they're friendly, prompt and not intrusive. Indoor n outdoor seating .. recommend grabbing an umbrella table outside and taking in the sites, sounds n people watching (depending on where you sit - you may be visited by an occasional local (your friend) inquiring if you'd like to buy a boot leg DVD, bakery item, jewelry ++). The beer is cold and opened table side and the Mexican food is simple, flavorful n authentic! (The prices are ridiculously cheap and the service is stellar - be nice and tip generously ;-) Ps - if needed, they have nice restroom.

    Take a walk through the Market Place on the backside. You will arrive at a street that is blocked…read moreoff to vehicle traffic. The Bars and Restaurants have tables on the street in a sidewalk cafe type setting. I have been stopping here on every trip to Progresso. The immediate place as you enter the street area, is Panco Villa Restaurant. You are greeted offer a menu along with the cost of the beverages, Margaritas 2 for $5 or beer for $1. I must say, the margaritas are made traditional, squeezed lime, triple sec, bar syrup, and tequila and in a real glass, not a plastic cup. I had several items to eat, one was the shrimp cocktail, Mexican style, very delicious and then I had the Devil Shrimp, sometimes referred to as Camarones el Diablo. They will prepare to any degree of heat that you want. So, if you are cruising through Progresso, give this place a stop for food or just a drink. Ask for Sergio.

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    Pueblo Pibil

    Pueblo Pibil

    5.0(6 reviews)
    40.0 km

    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!!

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    Kinich - yucatan - Updated May 2026

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