I stopped by Halach Huinic on my way back from Uxmal and was pleasantly surprised by the depth of…read moreflavor in their dishes. I tried the pollo pibil, and it was tender, aromatic, and had just the right balance of citrus and spice. You could tell it had been slow cooked to perfection. I also had a glass of horchata, which was refreshingly smooth-not overly sweet, with a nice hint of cinnamon.

Stopped here on our way back from Uxmal. Very good food and friendly staff. More affordable than…read morethe restaurants directly around Uxmal. Hand made tortillas and delicious panuchos. No A/C but lots of ceiling fans and well shaded thatched roofs. Highly recommend stopping here if you're hungry and want a cool drink and a meal after a hot walk around the ruins.

This is a great place!! Very fun decor inside, karaoke and a stage for live music, great drinks,…read moreand really enjoyed the bang bang shrimp tacos!! Go check it out!

Thank goodness someone gave us this recommendation when we visited for a week in Chelem! It's a…read moreblock off the main road, and is a cute place with lots of flavor and sass in the perfect amounts. Everyone was friendly and made us feel welcome, and we walked away with great conversations and local recommendations for our trip. We had the bang bang shrimp lettuce cups one night (they were divine), but those dirty martinis was the highlight for me - thanks JB)! Come for the drinks/food/live bands/karaoke, and stay for the great people who both work and congregate here. Thanks David/Tamaha/Jean Baptist for your hospitality :)

Being a fan of beer and The Simpsons, I had to check out Homero Taberna in Campeche. They've got…read morean impressive selection of beers from around the world and an extensive list of Mexican beers. During their opening weekend, they didn't have draft beer, but I was told they would have them in the future. The guys that run the place are very friendly and knowledgeable about their beers. They can suggest a beer for you depending on your taste (including different kinds of Homero beers). You won't find "Duff" beer here, but where else can you find Belgian Kriek in the Yucatan Peninsula?

El Rincon Colonia is the oldest cantina in Campeche. The building is over 200 years old. It became…read morea cantina in 1953. The cantina has been in the movie Original Sin starring Angelina Jolie & Antonio Banderas. The beer is ice cold and the cocktails are excellent. They give you botanas which are small plates of food as long as you keep ordering drinks. The chef in the kitchen turns out some delicious regional food. Service is attentive & quick. If your visiting Campeche I highly recommend you visit this cantina.

After a long bus ride from Merida and checking into our hotel across the street we were in…read moredesperate need of a beer so decided to give this cantina a try. For a weekday afternoon the place was packed with locals but we got the last 2 seats at the bar. The beers were nice and cold and we were brought a nice selection of traditional botanas.

Excellent pizza and service. Enjoyed the ambience and music. Ordered the deluxe which I liked…read morebetter than the Al pastor. The Al pastor reminded me of a Hawaiian pizza but with lots of meat. Definitely recommend!

Loved the service!! Alejandra was amaizing... we had some Micheladas, also fries and a pizza. She…read morewas great at helping us customize our order, half veggie and half margarita pizza just what we wanted. Had an order of fries as an app and they came out fast and VERY hot :-) A must if you want to try something different and a change from the mexican food during your stay.

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.

Great service and food. The Cochinita Pibil is some of the best I've had. The Chaya juice was also…read morevery good.

This place is AMAZING! Perfect stop on your way to/from Uxmal! I tried the Pollo Pibil and it was…read moreto die for! We also indulged in the flan and Mexican Crema. You won't regret stopping at this gem!

This is an excellent place to stop on the way between Uxmal and Kabah or in the area. The food here…read morewas excellent, they were out of poc chuc sadly but we got cochinita pibil, pollo pibil, salbuches, the sopa de lima, and the vegetable soup. The pibil was excellent the chicken was moist and tender, the soups were flavorful and hearty, the vegetable soup especially feeling like a viable option for vegans and vegetarians rather than a compromise. We made extensive use of the foosball table during the wait which was worth it for the amazing food.

Tasty Authentic Mayan Lunch in the village of Santa Elena - Close to Uxmal and the Ruta Puuc!…read more I visited Restaurant Chac-Mool for lunch on November 23rd with a friend, after touring the Uxmal Ruins and on my way to the Kabah Ruins. This local restaurant was located along Highway 261 (left hand side if coming from the Uxmal), between Uxmal and Kabah in the small and traditional Mayan village of Santa Elena. For those renting a car, like I did, there was a gravel area for parking across the highway (on the right hand side) from the restaurant. My friend and I were the only ones at the restaurant for lunch, which made for a cozy, peaceful and relaxing environment. We chose to sit on the second floor balcony, which had a nice view of the surrounding jungle. There was also seating inside on the main floor as well as outside on the ground level. The décor and look of the restaurant was very charming, colourful and unique. I ordered the pollo pibil with a side of guacamole and chips. The food was so delicious and everything tasted very fresh and authentic. While eating my meal, I kept hearing what sounded like chickens squawking from behind the restaurant and I couldn't help but wonder if that was where my meal came from. The restaurant serves a large variety of traditional Yucatecan, Mexican and Mayan dishes. The staff were so friendly, attentive, charming and warm and the service was excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at this local, family-owned restaurant and would highly recommend it to anyone traveling to Uxmal and/or through the Ruta Puuc!