This place was a gem of a find for us. Late evening walking around trying to find the right place…read more Checked a couple others that were on yelp but they didn't excite us. Saw this sign off the beaten path and decided to check it out. We almost passed on it cuz seemed kind of dark and maybe closed. Very glad we didn't. It looked dark because of the long garden corridor that leads to the main dining area. All open air, thus the name "patio". Stiff drinks . Friendly and attentive staff (noteworthy because most yelp comments for other places in Chetumal say decent food but crappy attitude from servers). I had El Pastor tacos and she went with shrimp Alfredo. Both were great. Sorry, we forgot to take pix before eating. Saw quite a few others eating the pizza.They did look very good but I'm can have pizza anytime at home. Seemed more of place that the locals go to although a table full of X-pats were there ( but they count as locals too) I use yelp to find places a lot. I check in to remember where I ate in case I return. I don't write many reviews unless the place stands out to me. This place clearly did. Highly recommended. Btw, 513 pesos + tip. Well worth it. Lastly, place is rated great on trip advisor.

The part I enjoyed the most was the atmosphere. There was sand everywhere, beautiful restaurant…read more Some of the servers were friendly. The food can take a while to arrive but it was served hot so worth the wait. Cocktails were phenomenal.

Great spot! Maracuya Mojito! Nice lighting! Chill music! Nice staff! We had a nice evening there.read more

Decided to try this spot on for breakfast and it was ok - very simple plates, but lots of food…read more Order the combo as it includes coffee. If you try to order coffee before and then the combo they won't let you include that coffee.

Stumbled upon this little hidden gem on a night stroll for food…read more Every bite was delicious! The Tiramisu was a dream as well. Highly recommend if you want to switch it up from tacos for a night.

Food is amazing. I had the fruta di mare risotto, lasagna and pizza margherita with burrata cheese…read more Don't forget to chase the food with a michelada. The owner was on site and very talkative and friendly. Took the time and patience to explain the menu.

One of the best meals I have had during my stay along the Yucatan Peninsula. Located one block away…read morefrom the lagoon and walking distance from the cute downtown area of Bacalar, the open air restaurant is tastefully decorated with lots of wood features. Serving Italian food, bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar came out first. The pizzas looked amazing but I opted for the local sea bass which came on top of a puree of cream of asparagus. The fresh fish was flaky and was topped with seasoned breadcrumbs, the asparagus puree was flavorful and a beautiful shade of green. I split a bottle of chilled Argentinean Malbec which was light like a pinot noir and surprisingly paired well with the sea bass. Our English speaking server was exceptional, attentive but not overly cloying. The entree with the bottle of wine and tip came to $67. Would totally return here!

restaurant and service by Ulysses for my wife's 50th birthday. Beautiful ambiance, food and serviceread more

Date: Monday, August 21st, 2023 Time: around 3:30pm…read moreParty of: 2 to eat in + 2 for takeaway Meal: Late Lunch *Taco de Cameron (32.00) x5 *Taco de Carne (24.00) x6 *Taco Cochinita (22.00) *Taco de Filete (23.00) *Taco de Caracol (34.00) *Taco Pulpo (35.00) *Taco de Jaiba (32.00) *Cerveza (45.00) *Agua Purification 1/2 L (21.00) x2 Probably one of my favorite meals in Bacalar as I adore tacos. We were staying at an Airbnb close by, so walked here on a Monday afternoon with the hubby. We ordered the above to eat in and takeout for his parents. I think like 8 of those tacos listed were mine. I love trying all kinds of fillings so can't help it when at a taco shop. I have to order like one of everything. All the tacos were delish. I especially liked the pulpo / octopus and carne asada. The conchinita pabil was new, so I decided to try that without looking up what it was. It's traditional Yucatec Mayan slow-roasted pork dish. Glad I tried it cuz I adore pork. You can grab sauces for your tacos and they give you complimentary chips. Definitely a must eat for any taco lover in Bacalar.

Unfortunately, our experience at Taco Loco was disappointing. The food was served cold, the service…read morewasn't great, and one of the guests in our party didn't receive their food until everyone else had already finished eating. We really wanted to enjoy the experience, but the service and food timing made it difficult. Hopefully, this was just an off night.

This place was recommended to us by a local guide. Lovely…read moreset up mostly as a garden. Amazing variety of juices and fruit plates. We arrived on a late Saturday morning so I was pleased to see a good selection of breakfast and lunch entrees. I opted for the chilaquiles with rajas, and my wife decided to go for a Huarache (thick tortilla) with mushrooms. Both dishes were decent in size. My chilaquiles were spicy but not to the point where I couldn't finish them. We ordered the Costa juice (pineapple,grapefruit,ginger and orange) The dinner menu looks very inviting too Bathrooms could use a little do over. I would definitely recommend this place.

Very chill and again fabulous service in Bacalar. Truth be told, La Pina was super close to our…read morehotel and I had a broken finger from an accident that occurred earlier. As we strolled up to the restaurant there was obviously a cook having a beak sitting on a small stool out front. I asked her what we should order. Without hesitation she replied huaraches. Now I believe the name refers to the shape being similar to the soles sandal's but the dish that arrives stacked with fresh crispy lettuce on top of a delicious mix of steak drunks and shrimp sitting on a 2mm thick handmade blue miaz tortilla. Two cream drizzles and the open fire kitchen flavours permeated the entire dish. We also ordered a felafel and a chilli rellano. Both were very good. Excellent authentic flavours packer full of loving care. Bravo and thanks.

*this is not a food review* We had an excellent time…read morevisiting the rapidos! Such a unique experience--bluest fresh water I've seen that isn't cold. On our visit, they were only accepting Mexican pesos and no cards. We had just enough cash to buy us entry. A few things did disappoint me though. The amount of people who decided to step on the stromatolites was very aggravating, and I wish they had some guards to help enforce this. I also was disappointed that they played nothing but American club music. I wish they had played more local music. I highly recommend the visit, but PLEASE be respectful to the delicate stromatolites.

This place is magical! We spent the entire day here, floating down the river, enjoying drinks &…read morefood & just having a wonderful time! Lots of great Mexican families here and not very many gringos made for a peaceful time. I was especially impressed with the ceviche & tacos. Definitely coming back!

The best meal we had in Bacalar! Although I'm not a fan of dimly lit restaurants, the ambience,…read moredecor and overall style of this place was very authentic and aesthetic. Upon entry, the open air cooking is fully exposed so you can see them making fresh tortillas on this open fire pit, grilling meats, food prep, everything. We received it and a large round table in the middle of the restaurant right next to the little boutique shop. The menu was filled with so many different dishes, we went overboard. You start with these freshly made tostadas and several homemade salsa for dipping. The tostadas were a bit on the hard side, but I think it's because they are made fresh. They also give everybody a small cup of what tastes like kombucha to eat in digestion. For starters, we had the mixed ceviche, guacamole, tuna tar tare, Koji sliders, watermelon salad. I felt like after that everybody was stuffed, but since the main entrees said it would take anywhere from 40 to 60 minutes to prepare, we had already ordered our main entrees dishes so we knew we were in it for the long haul. The sliders were sizable and had a nice sweet flavor, loved the tuna tar tare, fresh, perfectly seasoned, the guac was chunky and tasted very fresh. It was served on top of these crispy little possibly plantain chips. well the watermelon salad was good. We just weren't bands of warm fruit in a salad so that might've been the only miss of the night. For entrées, we ordered the tuna steak, one ribeye, one fillet mignon, the Thai salad, and I believe the sea bass. To Be honest, I was already 4 margaritas deep so I can't remember much but I do remember that the food being gooood! Everybody was very happy with their meal. My son said it was the best steak that he'd ever had. Drinks are definitely strong.... And we also enjoyed all of the desserts which the tiramisu was my favorite. We had an amazing service from Erik and Marisol. Great restaurant and food, impeccable service. I would highly recommend for a special occasion as you could easily dress up and make it a very memorable dinner. My only warning would be that because of the open kitchen style of the restaurant. It does get a little smoky in there while you're eating, but that's the small price to pay for a great meal.!

I visited Bacalar in November, and two months later I'm still dreaming about coming back just to…read moreeat here. My boyfriend and I arrived for dinner without reservations but got there right when they opened and were seated immediately. Our waiter was fantastic. He explained how the restaurant works, offered us a tour, and walked us through the menu with thoughtful, spot-on recommendations. We were brought complimentary chips and salsa, and since we were told our entrées would take 45 minutes to an hour in the wood-fired oven, we started with the ceviche de maracuyá. So worth it. For our mains, my boyfriend ordered the steak and I got the lobster. Both were excellent, but the lobster... wow. I'm from the Bahamas and grew up eating great lobster, and I can honestly say this was the best lobster of my life. Something about the seasoning and the wood-fire cooking made it unbelievably rich and decadent. I haven't stopped thinking about it since. By the time we were finishing our meal, the restaurant had filled up, but it never felt too loud or chaotic. The space felt intimate, with dim lighting, planets scattered throughout the decor, and perfectly spaced tables that made the whole experience feel special. Out of all the places we ate in Bacalar, this was hands down the best, and the one we still talk about.