As vegetarians, eating in the Yucatan is a challenge. This is a carnivore's locale. Still, they…read moreworked to provide us with tasty food, some items off the menu and others which they adjusted for us. The 70 peso margarita also hit the spot.

Great food, great service. They accommodated me with no problem even though I am vegetarian.read more

Pretty good Yucatán food but not as good as the ones we had in Valladolid. Flavors are not as…read morecomplex. However, this appears to be a great choice in town as lots of locals are eating here.

Best handmade tortillas! Great place to eat Yucatecan food. I tried "papadzules" and I loved it! If…read moreyou are looking for a cozy place you should go to this restaurant. Excellent service

Very polished service with fabulous Yucatan style food. Everything was elegant and just down the…read moreroad from an ancient temple ruin.

We had lunch at Kinich when we were in Izamal for a few hours last week (on a tour from Merida),…read moreand it was a really lovely meal! The restaurant is gorgeous - very indoor/outdoor eating and traditional decor/design. Our guide told us it can get very busy (it's very popular), but we got lucky and got a great table on a Friday afternoon with no wait at all. The service was also great. The menu is traditonal Yucatecan, and I wanted pretty much everything on the menu. The menu contains notations for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and circular dishes (circular means "dishes that do not generate any waste when their residues are used as compost, recycled, or sold"). It has something for everyone, and you can tell that everyone involved in the restaurant really cares about the preservation and sharing of Yucatecan cuisine! We shared the Sikil P'ak (a dip made from ground pumpkin seeds, tomatoes, cilatro, and chives), which I always love - Kinich's version was great. I ordered the Papadzules Tradicionales (tacos filled with hardboiled eggs, wrapped in handmade tortillas, that are then bathed in a ground pumpkin seed sauce and tomato sauce) and a glass of wine from Casa Madera, while my husband ordered the Venado Almendrado (shredded whitetail venison, cooked in the pib, underground oven, and sauteed in a sauce made with almonds, chile de arbol, achiote, sweet chile, and onions) and a cocktail. The food was fantastic. Some of the best Yucatecan food we had on this trip! A really lovely meal. One I'd be happy to repeat if I'm ever in Izamal again!

Was a quick stop between Merida and Chichén Itzá. Looked up reviews and this place was recommended…read more The space is nice, well kept, and welcoming. Our party of 4 sat down and ordered 3 dishes to share, the steak and potatoes, the panuchas, and cochinita pibil. The cochinita was on the drier side but flavorful. Everything was good. Tip: Cash only!

Friendly service. Food is pretty good. The restaurant has lots seating with fans and air…read more conditioning.

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!

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.

Food was great!! Just as two friendly heads up: first there are other establishments side by side…read moreand they HOUND you to eat at their location. Please check the menus if you have any dietary/food restrictions. My boyfriend is Muslim so it was the unfortunate part is that he ate pork. We asked the young server multiple times if asada meant beef or pork and she insisted it was beef. It wasn't until I asked a woman older in age and she informed us it was pork. [The establishment to the side had vegetarian accommodations] FYI: Service was slow because the food is made on the spot and very much a home made food type of establishment. We were a party of 2 and it still took a while. There was a party of 4 annoyed with the slow service but it's FRESH and 100% hot when they come with your order- so don't come if you're on a time crunch or if you easily get grumpy lol. I don't have any diet restrictions but flavor was ON POINT. Not pictured: Chaya con limón l which was SO GOOD. 10/10 Guacamole 10/10!

Everything we got was delicious, we went back the very next day for lunch! There was plenty of…read moreoutdoor seating, but was a little difficult to find parking, so if you are walking distance from this location, I would recommend to walk.

Deliciosas comidas ! Queso relleno y chuleta estilo yucatan. Si volveremos. Estacionamiento gratis…read moreal frente.

Good food and great service! The waiter was very helpful in helping us choose and even the other…read morepatrons were happy to give us recommendations.

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!!

Went on a private Chichen Itza tour and the tour guide suggested this spot on our way back to…read moreTulum. We ordered the mixed tacos, cheese quesadillas and guacamole. Very tasty food, affordable, and friendly service. The taxi driver highly suggested and I would recommend as a stop along the ride.

This was one of the best meals we had in Mexico. We spent two weeks and this food was delicious!!!…read moreI highly recommend if you get the privilege of being in this area to go here!! The food & drink were delicious!!