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 great time at the Crabster. We expected great seafood being on the Yucatan and they…read moredelivered. Beers were cheap/free, mangonada was tasty, the gobernador tacos were fantastically cooked, and the octopus stole the whole show. The service was very attentive and the ambiance is great, because you're on a beach. How could you beat that? Just at the end of the cruise pier, it's not super easy to get to because you have to take a bus/taxi back and forth, but it's not too far. Pro tip, don't uber back to the port, they won't let you.

We took an hour bus ride to go the 25 miles from Mérida to…read morethe coastal town of Progresso. In many ways a very typical beach town but a nice Mexican influence. There are many places to sit along the water, get a massage or enjoy a nice cocktail watching the waves roll in. We had a very nice lunch at Crabster Seafood with great quacomole, tacos and hamburgers. It's a large open air modern restaurant with a pleasant atmosphere and friendly servers.

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.

Local spot for average food with average pricing. Free botanas which were cool but average tasting…read more The key is to get pescado frito but if you are not up for that, then the caldo de pescado and pescado a la plancha are average, fills you up, and at least we ate more healthier as I'm happy about. Wish it could have been more flavorful or tender. Grateful the grilled fish came with side of veggies!

A friend from Merida recommended El Toro for seafood. What do I think about the restaurant? - Let's…read moresay I am no longer friends with the guy who recommended this place. The old saying states: "You always get what you pay for." However, we paid around 65 (Dollars) for two soups, a fish fillet, and a small lobster tail. This is the worst seafood soup I have ever had in my life. How is that even possible, being so close to the sea? I do not know. Yes, the fault is mine because I should have waited to see what the local people were getting, which was fried fish. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this place, and I do not think I will give a second chance. There are other options on the Malecon; I would try those next time.

One of the best finds I have ever made in this area, for affordable, fresh, wonderfully prepared…read moreSeafood. You have to look very close for the place, but it is well worth it. I had fried sea bass which was wonderful. I started with a shrimp cocktail, which was a meal itself, but it was so good I decided to have a second meal. Try it, you will not be disappointed. Very casual, hole-in-the-wall Mexican. Don't let the look from the outside discourage you, it's really great. Small family-owned establishment. Cash only.

One of the few eating establishments in Chuburná Puerto which stays open after dark. Very attentive…read moreservice. Our group especially enjoyed the sopa de mariscos, the pescado relleno de camarones (a fish stuffed with shrimp!), and the ceviche.

Hidden gem walking distance from the tourist trap that is the Progreso Malecón. If your cruise ship…read moreis at port for more than 5 or 6 hours, this is worth the walk. Don't expect red lobster comfort like cheddar biscuits and speedy service. What you will get is the freshest octopus in all of the Yucatan. It was swimming along earlier in the day but got pulled up in time to end up on your lunch plate. The other fish and shrimps in the ceviches are good too, but they are transported here from other parts of Mexico like Ensenada in Baja (1000 miles away). The pulpo is the star of this show. They make it 8 different ways. Try it al ajillo which is a garlic saute. Delcious!!

Authentic Mexican restaurant. Full with locals, family…read more Simple and fresh food, generous portions. Really good prices & and good service.

Our stop here was part of a tour to Mayan Ruins. The bar is located on a public beach with a tiki…read morebar. We were served margaritas and Corina beer with chips and salsa. The staff was fun and engaging despite our language barrier. It was fun watching the locals selling their wares on the beach.

Eladio's is a Mexico staple for me! Great drink menu, with a lot of different beers and different…read morechoices for various cervezas preparadas. Some of the best botanas I've had--you could fill up on those alone! Sit outside and enjoy the views of the beach and the live music as your waiter brings you round after round of botanas. You will be glad you did!

Our last night in Mexico and we had no clue where to eat and what to eat. In Progreso, many small…read morerestaurants close early while the big and fancy ones close late. We wanted something less fancy and came across this place. Remember to put on bug spray at night as we were getting bitten left and right as we ate with a boardwalk and beach view. Tried the Mexicana pizza and it was delicious! Thin crust, jalapeño gave it a kick, and it filled us both up! Give this place a chance and you won't regret it!

Love their coconut shrimps! I crave to go back to Progresó for this. Plenty to share. Shrimp tacos…read morer good as well. Ask for the drink of the day. They also have the special combo of the day. It was pizza and beer for M$80 but we didn't want a pizza so ordered the usual.

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.