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!!

Hidden hole but I went with my Yelp reviews and it was delicious!!! We had Micheladas, perfect and…read morethe shrimp ceviche. We ordered the small so beware of plate sizes! It also had either octopus or calamari but it was delicious. I had the coconut shrimp. Wow! She made it in her cast iron skillet and it was sweet and crispy and yummy. The salad was so good! Shredded carrot, tomato, green apple and avocado. Husband got chicken ala Mexicana and he said it was very good. Friendly staff!

Great food and large potions. Just make sure to bring cash as credit cards are not accepted.read more

We had a wonderful meal at Lagunita...great food...good service...definatly will eat there again!!!read more

Best fried fish I have ever had. Great food in a quiet beach side village of Santa Clara. Excellent…read moreceviches and botanas!

Stopped here for a quick breakfast before sailing out of Progreso. Our waiter explained that the…read moreoriginal owner was from Córdoba, in Spain. He recommended the Huevos Malagueños, baked eggs in tomato sauce with shrimp, cheese, and peas. Different and delicious.

Stopped in after a day at the beach. We have found that the places on the beach seem to cater more…read moretoward people who come off of the cruise ships looking for food that is not too much of a departure from what you can get in the US. One place we were passing was trying to entice us with hamburgers and chicken wings. So we decided to leave that area in search of another place. We sat at a table on the sidewalk and ordered margaritas and beers, of course, and a plate of Chuleta Minuta de Puerco to share. They have other Yucatán specialties like shark and other seWe have been finding that like in the US, portions are large and because we are here for a few days we don't want to have leftovers. The entree is like a breaded tenderloin, fried served with papas fritas, a small salad of cabbage and beets, a serving of black beans and rice. A nice half loaf of bread that is like the po boy bread in New Orleans and a Yucatán habanero sauce that will light you up! The pork was tender and juicy:) The owner was kind and patient with our ability to butcher Spanish. We are glad we came in and are leaving satisfied.

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.

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.

Restaurante Villa Martiné is closed and replaced by an outstanding new restaurant called Viva…read moreMerida. It's located in the grand lobby of the Viva Merida boutique hotel, surrounded by 150 year old arabesque architecture and a roof which opens up to the night time stars and air when the weather is nice. Very attentively prepared food, one of our favorite Merida dining experiences. The portion sizes are moderate, which we prefer(quality over quantity), the flavors are well developed and the plating is visually pleasing like any finer restaurant. Full bar with a decent wine and beer list. Best of all, everyone was friendly and welcoming. Thank you Viva Merida.

Great too, wonderful ambience. Why so few customers. Please help keep this place open.. Good wine…read morelist by the way, and reasonably priced. There is a sorbet presented between courses. Yum.

Stomachs need to be replenished after going up these stairs in Ek Ballam ! And this little joint is…read morea well worthy stop. The platter to share comes with 4 meats including a sausage and blood sausage. Very lean meat with just the right amount of smokiness. They know their stuff! I think the sausage steals the show !

Randomly stopped by this little shop on the way back from Ek'Balam. Well the previous reviewers…read morewere right on! The sausages and grilled meats are great! The Tamarind drink was not too sweet, nice and sour like real tamarinds. My wife loved their tortillas. Do let the limited menu and the outside for the building fool you, this is a great place to hit up for lunch!

Once you're done having a grand time at La Negrita, you should come to Pipiripau, as this place…read moregets poppin' at night. Similar to the style of La Negrita, this place looks small from the outside, but as you walk in, you'll see it leads to an outdoor area with a small dance floor and a live band! Drinks are cheap here (e.g. 180 pesos for a bucket of beer). The place is adorable with tons of artwork and a wonderful open-air vibe. I'm not sure if they serve food here, as I didn't see any food on the menu, but I also came late.

I can't speak for any of the food, but this is a super cool spot to hang out for drinks and live…read moremusic. Picnic bench style seating, and plenty of it. There's a very small "dance floor" between the live band setup and the bench seating. Lots of beer and cocktail options. Definitely a younger crowd. Service isn't bad, but be patient. This place gets busy.

The staff isn't that friendly and really give off a judge mental vibe. You're better off just…read morewalking to another restaurant in the area. The seafood was alright just decent.

If you are looking to just relax..have a beer and enjoy the beach vibe this the place. Very…read morecasual..on the beach near the pier. Cold bottled beer and very fresh fish well prepared and seasonned. Since there seemed only to be one waiter...it was a little slow but not for his lack of effort. The food and it's presentation looks like you are eating at someone's house... Handwritten signs and plastic chairs are clear signs of the decor and theme