You crawl out of Chichén Itzá sunburned, dusted in ancient limestone, vaguely questioning your life…read morechoices--and then you land here. Just steps from Valladolid's buzzing zócalo, where scooters zip past and church bells cut through the heat, this place hides in a garden like a well-kept secret. Lantern light. Greenery. The kind of setting that makes you slow down whether you meant to or not. Romantic without trying too hard. The food? Solid. Confident. Proudly Yucatecan. Sausages with snap and smoke. Poc chuc--citrus-marinated pork, kissed by flame--bright and satisfying after a long day wandering ruins. And the beef pibil, wrapped in that earthy, achiote-stained depth that tastes like it's been cooking since before you bought your plane ticket. Not fussy. Just honest, regional flavor done right. Presentation was sharp without being pretentious. Plates came out looking like someone cared. Service was efficient--no hovering, no theatrics. They know you're hot, hungry, and probably still thinking about pyramids. They move accordingly. It's the kind of place that feels like a reward. Ancient wonders by day. Garden dinner by night. Valladolid humming just beyond the walls. That's a good way to end a day in the Yucatán.

Ambiance on the patio is quite nice. FOOD...forget about…read moreit. One of the signature beef dishes was extremely tough. Fish way overcooked..although they did remake it, just a little better the 2nd time. I'm very disappointed that we wasted one of evening's here.

One of our best meals while visiting Valladoid. Great service and the garden was lovely. The…read moregrilled flank steak in the charred tortilla aguachile sauce was amazing. So was the chicken breast in the spicy chili sauce.

Fun and beautiful place! The interior is artful and distinct. I tried the cochinita pibil which was…read moreexcellent and flavorful. The cocktails seemed light on alcohol overall. Service was pretty good. Would go back for the ambiance and food but personally would skip the cocktails.

This restaurant is inside of a hotel atrium. Pretty decent menu, however the service is very slow…read morebased on my standards. This is a tourist stop, with busses stopping right across the street. Of course, while you wait to have your order taken or your food to come out, the drinks are flowing. No problem with that service. When I got my food, it was pretty good, but a little expensive. I enjoyed the tortilla chips and salsa. The house made guacamole was delicious, though.

This spot made for the perfect pit stop after exploring Chichen Itzá. Located inside an old…read morecolonial-style house in the heart of the town, the restaurant is charming, with most of the tables set in a beautiful courtyard that adds to the experience. For a place in such a popular destination, the prices were surprisingly reasonable. I'll admit I'm not usually a fan of mole, but their chicken mole enchiladas are an A+. Perfectly balanced and absolutely satisfying. The cochinita pibil - slow cooked suckling pig marinated with anatto, and bitter orange was spot on, bursting with bold, authentic flavors. And the queso fundido with longaniza (not chorizo, mind you) was rich, melty, and absolutely delicious. All that for around $45 for two. Definitely a win.

We ate at this restaurant in the Zentik Project Hotel a few times while staying there in December…read more2019, and more recently for lunch when stopping by again during a day trip. The menu leans heavily toward seafood and Mayan influences, and I have always been extremely happy with my meals. The service is great, the atmosphere wonderful and the "special coffee" is a must have! The only reason I give it 4 instead of 5 stars is that Hubby has been a little disappointed a couple times (ie. overcooked tuna). Definitely worth a stop if you are in the area or staying in the hotel.

Tonight we decided to eat here at our Hotel Restaurant called Naino, the Hotel is ZENTI'K Project…read moreeco-friendly The restaurant is very cozy, but a little dark. Our two waiters both named Carlos were very good, but are very busy with other tables, so we didn't get to service that were accustomed to. We ordered the Mediterranean salad, it was very good but the lettuce should be crisp and cold and it wasn't. My wife ordered the ham croquettes, she's very happy with her dinner. I ordered the Ribeye steak with with french fries, the steak has to be one of the best steaks I have had in 20 years, absolutely delicious. The french fries were a little bit on the cold side and not crispy. It came with a salad, but again the lettuce was not cold, and not crispy. Overall, we highly recommend Nainos Restaurant. My wife had the margarita and she says it's one of the best margaritas that she has ever had, the bartender; Carlo's who was also I waiter did a fantastic job with that drink. Chef Bob Lissandrello Yucatan Food Critic

Tourist cafe with okay food. Very pretty ambiance. Great…read moreservice okay Good space between others at their tables so would've been perfect during Covid really bland food though. Okay

Great freshly made food in a nice open garden patio. Service was friendly. Greatly enjoyed the…read moretamales, fideo, cazuelas, and jugos. Location is near the convento so it's convenient while sightseeing.

This place is fantastic! Michael was outstanding- from the Bay Area but recent transplant and was…read morevery helpful with order etc. It is a great place for drinks or dinner whether you speak the native language or not. Food and drinks are reasonable and tasty. We have been to Valladolid multiple times and this is a welcome addition.

We were walking home after checking out the 16th century cobble stoned pathway of Calzada de los…read moreFrailes and decided to check out Mescaleria Don Trejo after hearing the live music and seeing the crowd of people dancing inside. They have an extensive drink menu. I had a spicy margarita and be warned- the rim was S P I C Y. The server warned me, and I assured him I love heat/spice but it was still too much for me. Services was friendly and quick. Would definitely return for dancing!

We just happened to pop into this place for a quick bite, after traveling for 8 days and eating at…read moremany restaurants in Playa Del Carmen, Akumal, Tulum, and Valladolid. So glad we did!! This was excellent food, incredibly well seasoned and palate pleasing! We had the sexy guacamole, chilaquiles with red sauce, and the mushroom omelet. They were all scrumptious and the sauces and salsa was delicious and hot! Just the way we like it!! Highly recommend for great ambiance, vines up the walls, great service and wonderful food!

This was where we went before our Chichen Itza tour! This place was so good and we had a lot of…read morefood! We had SOPA de Lima, gorditas, fajitas, and more!

This is a nice little place by the city square. The food was excellent, the wait staff was great,…read moreand they had Bohemia dark beer. This place pushed all the buttons.

Came here as part of out tour for Chitchen Itza. Decorative, outdoor venue that serves food buffet…read morestyle. Food was extremely delicious and flavorful, and there were plenty of options as well. Our server was very attentive as well. Sad to know that this will probably be the only time I'll ever visit, but very glad to have done so.

We came for a buffet here and we were astonished with the food and the ambiance of this place…read more An excellent customer service with plenty of food options for traditional Mexican and continental. Some of the dishes like cocinita pibil was excellent. This is a must try place if you're around.

The service was terrible. The food was amazing. Would I wait for food/service from there again?…read moreNope. The servers were very nonchalant as we waited 20 minutes after being sat to come over to our table for the first time. This was after waiting at the door for 10 minutes and in the waiting area for 20 minutes. It took 30 minutes for our drinks to arrive after ordering. I was so thirsty I started drinking from the water bottles we had brought with us. The food, surprisingly, arrived not too long after a basket of chips and salsas was brought to the table. I noticed the next table over got their basket of chips and salsa before us (and before their drinks). We ordered agua mineral, enchilada mole con Pollo, dzitnup, jugo verde, molcajete mexicano, and Milanesa de pollo con papas. Food prices were decent (MX1230 for our meal and drinks).

Located at the center of Valladolid, this restaurant is a gem. Everything about this place is…read morewonderful; the food, the service, the ambiance. We always love comming here for breakfast when we are in the area, and it truly never dissapoints. This time we had the Cochinita and Lomitos Pibihua and the Mole enchiladas with chicken. We always order the packet deal that comes with your entree, juice, toast, and unlimited coffee. Unlimited coffee is always a plus for me since I can down 5-6 cups easily :D.