Greeted and seated. Great ambiance surrounding. Service was prompt. Ordered beverages and went…read morestraight to the menu. Ordered octopus tacos, large octopus and assorted Appetizers. All did not dissapoint. We received a small show on adding fire to the octopus which I found entertaining. Crispy and tender. Overall, this place had good food and Service. Seafood at it's best. Good place to eat.

There are a lot of seafood options on the boardwalk of Progreso. Don't take my word for which one…read moreis the best, but I trust my nieces with their choice. My nieces frequent Chichi regularly and they like it. This is a seafood restaurant with extensive menu with meat and other options. If you're a vegan like me, you'r options are limited but not impossible. The bay windows open and if you're seated by them you have a grandiose view everything going on the boardwalk and the beach. If you didn't want to eat in the restaurant but wanted to eat on the beach under a Palapa - thatched umbrella dining table, and if there was space available, the Palapa it is. The service is slightly slow but for a Saturday afternoon it's expected with a full dining room. There are make shift box fans spread out in the dining area and each table is equipped with mosquito fan and a purse stand. As a vegan, I ordered the guacamole minus cheese and minus Chicharrones. The guacamole was fresh and the habanero salsa options at the table SLAP!! There were four options with the black one - fiery spicy but had a tremendous amount of flavor. Even though it's fiery spicy it's not overbearing for me. The rice and fried banana plate needed to be clarified before final ordering but I was told that there was not any animal products in my dish. The SOL cerveza was ice cold and was continually replenished. The rice and fried banana plate arrived and it was good not great but good. Everyone else's dishes and were plated with care. My nieces enjoyed their dishes as well. Can Chichi be a tourist trap ? Maybe but we were a party of 7 with apps, entrees, drinks, and deserts for $200. All in all it was a great Saturday lunch that left us full for the rest of the.

The service is excellent!!!! The place is nicely decorated depicting marine artifacts. But the…read morefood! Wow! Excellent! Everything we tried was deliciously cooked and beautifully presented. Some of the things we had were shrimp cocktail, fresh oysters, Rockefeller oysters, pasta Alfredo, grilled octopus, salmon carpaccio, crab claws.

I'm really disappointed by my experience here, especially because this has been one of my favorite…read morerestaurants in Mérida. I was served the wrong dish, and when I politely brought it to the waiter's attention, I was told there was nothing that could be done and that I still had to pay for it. The meal was boxed up for me without offering a replacement or any solution. When it came time to pay, the credit card machine was handed to my husband for the tip, which felt awkward and dismissive given the situation. The food itself was also underwhelming. I asked about adjusting the seasoning and was told it wasn't possible. The flavors were not what I expected, and having eaten at restaurants all over the world, this meal fell well below that standard. For a restaurant that presents itself as service-oriented and welcoming, especially to visitors, this experience was surprising and disappointing. En Espanol Estoy realmente decepcionada por mi experiencia aquí, especialmente porque este ha sido uno de mis restaurantes favoritos en Mérida. Me sirvieron un platillo incorrecto y, cuando se lo mencioné amablemente al mesero, me dijeron que no había nada que se pudiera hacer y que aun así tenía que pagarlo. El platillo fue empacado para llevar sin ofrecerme un reemplazo ni alguna solución. Al momento de pagar, la terminal para dejar propina fue entregada a mi esposo, lo cual resultó incómodo y poco considerado dadas las circunstancias. La comida tampoco cumplió con mis expectativas. Pregunté si era posible ajustar el sazón y me dijeron que no. Los sabores no eran los que esperaba y, habiendo comido en muchos lugares del mundo, este platillo estuvo muy por debajo de ese nivel. Para un restaurante que se presenta como orientado al buen servicio y hospitalidad, especialmente hacia los visitantes, esta experiencia fue inesperada y decepcionante.

Excellent options, excellent service. Easy parking, very…read morenicely decorated. The fish is very good

The ambiance is nice as it does give a romantic vibe but also good for groups of friends…read more I wouldn't say the food is spectacular. It's pretty average compared to other places in the area and slightly more expensive. We got burgers and a table guacamole. The guacamole was really good but the burger fell short for me. Maybe other items on the menu are better. What was nice was the BOGO deal they had on beers.

Food quality: 5+ Seafood freshness: 5+…read morePrices: 5 Variety on menu: 5 Service: 4 Cleanliness: 4 Ambience: 3 Location: 3 Parking: 3 This seafood restaurant is a local favorite. You won't find many tourists here. You will find locals who know where to find the best seafood. It's not the fanciest place, and it is a little crowded, but the food is some of the best seafood ever. I was brought here by some local friends and was impressed with the variety on the menu. I ordered the shrimp with rice which had loads of large shrimp, cooked to perfection, served on a bed of well seasoned rice. I added a little of the habanero/bitter orange hot sauce and loved it. The portion was generous, the service was very good, and though it was a bit loud we could still have a conversation. I have paid much more money at fancy restaurants and served food that I enjoyed much less. There were five of us in my group and everyone of us really enjoyed what we ordered. There is no actual parking lot, but there is plenty of space along the street to park. This is definitely a family style restaurant, not at all the kind of ambience I would want for a romantic evening with my wife. But if you're hungry and love seafood you'll want to check this place out. I will definitely be returning next time I'm in town! Note that there are only open from 11 AM till 6 PM Tuesday through Sunday. They are closed on Mondays.

I like there shrimp dish. I had shrimp crevice and it was a lot better and less expensive than…read moremarket in the city. Come with a lot of homemade condiments which I really liked. One thing, being a foreigner, I really don't know open hours for restaurant. I research before hand on yelp for opening hours. When yelp says they are closed, I go there and they are open. ( made me very happy) If you speak Spanish, it's maybe better to call before you head out.

Great. I arrived expecting nothing and it was a good S fresh experience. The fish and the octopus…read moreare great.

The food is excellent. Wonderful ceviche. Very friendly staff. My daughter has celiacs and they…read morewere accommodating, making a special dish just for her. I would definitely recommend.

Excellent food and service. The octopus was fantastic and I loved the mixed ceviche.i also enjoyed…read morethe grilled salmon.

From the owner: Excelencia gastronómica del mar en la cuidadread more

Met family here for lunch, this place used to be called Exelencia, it's still pretty frigging…read moreawesome. Seafood is the specialty, conch, octopus, cevichies, cóctel de seafood, tacos, fish, they have it all. Pretty amazing. Love this place. Pics speak for themselves. Gringos you want to come here.

Fresh seafood done yucateco style in a typical Yucatan restaurant. Cash only but well worth the…read moreinvestigation with an extensive menu and everything we ordered was amazing. Service was fast and attentive. It's a great causal spot to go with your friends.