Stomachs need to be replenished after going up these stairs in Ek Ballam ! And this little joint is…read morea well worthy stop. The platter to share comes with 4 meats including a sausage and blood sausage. Very lean meat with just the right amount of smokiness. They know their stuff! I think the sausage steals the show !

Randomly stopped by this little shop on the way back from Ek'Balam. Well the previous reviewers…read morewere right on! The sausages and grilled meats are great! The Tamarind drink was not too sweet, nice and sour like real tamarinds. My wife loved their tortillas. Do let the limited menu and the outside for the building fool you, this is a great place to hit up for lunch!

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.

This was a top recommendation from a blog post by travellemming. I would not share that sentiment,…read morebut the manager, Manuel, was super helpful and charming. The kibis shrimp appetizer was good. Homemade pasta above par. Well decorated interior. A DJ plays some nights; disco/techo music piped in while we were there. Not our scene. I think it's more suitable for a different demographic.

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!

Came here as it was close to love street and wanted camarones. Funky decor and friendly atmosphere,…read morethe shrimp in butter sauce hit the spot. When you make a donation of $200 pesos, you get either a mug or T shirt and it helps feed strays. Wanted to get a t shirt but they appeared dirty so that was unfortunate. I do like restaurants who make attempts to improve situations.

Went on a private Chichen Itza tour and the tour guide suggested this spot on our way back to…read moreTulum. We ordered the mixed tacos, cheese quesadillas and guacamole. Very tasty food, affordable, and friendly service. The taxi driver highly suggested and I would recommend as a stop along the ride.

This was one of the best meals we had in Mexico. We spent two weeks and this food was delicious!!!…read moreI highly recommend if you get the privilege of being in this area to go here!! The food & drink were delicious!!

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.

Stopped in late April 2024 during our Chichen Itza tour with our guide Luigi and we all were very…read moreimpressed with our lunch here. It's a traditional colonial style Spanish building with an open atrium in the middle complete with a running fountain directly in the center. They are well known for their brunch, but we stopped in for the lunch service. It was quite crowded when we got there, but we were able to be seated right when we arrived. They have a fairly large menu filled with all sorts of Mexican dishes, all the ones that we tried fantastic. I chose the chicken pool because it was the only new one for me. Was raised in San Diego and live in Los Angeles so most of the dishes on the menu I can find back at home but the pinup was a new one for me and I really loved it. The restaurant location is very walkable and is in the outer ring of the city center aka Plaza de Armas. Is easy to walk to the farmers market in the center courtyard or to one of the other many shops close by. I would definitely recommend to anyone to stop here when visiting Valladolid and I will definitely be back next time I am in the area.

Our first Yucatan food experience after reaching Mexico . Rented a car reached Valladolid hungry…read moreand excited !Found this place is located right near city center so very cheerful area . Wife being a vegetarian, we were very skeptical about our first meal in mexico . We tried papadzules , sopas , tlacoyos, which came with 3 dips which were out of the world ! So much flavor experience in very bite. One seemed eggplant , one seemed pumpkin and third we just could tell ! Got a huge lemonade jug to go along ! Amazing and happy stomach start to our Yucatan tour !

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

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.

I love Apoala, and not just because it's one of the first time I've eaten crickets! The food is…read moreOaxaca's rather than Yucatecan, so it's a good way to explore other Mexican cuisines in Mérida. The drinks are well-made as well. We always have a great time eating here and sitting outside to look out on the square--very romantic!

My husband and I had dinner at Apoala last night - our last dinner in Merida! We really enjoyed…read moreourselves! The menu spans Yucatecan and Oaxacan dishes - which was great since we love both! We shared: the ceviche de camarón, maíz y calabaza asada; the pesca del dia (that came with Mexican herb gnocchi and a tartar sauce); the memelitas; and a dessert (panna cotta with passionfruit sauce). We also had a few cocktails each (all of them were great). No complaints about the menu, food, or drinks! The location is wonderful! The restaurant is one of several that overlook the Parque de Santa Lucia. Great outdoor/al fresco dining. There was live music while we enjoyed our meal, and it just had a great ambiance overall! The service was also great - very friendly and helpful! Definitely a great place for dinner out in Merida! I'd be happy to repeat it!

Restaurante Villa Martiné is closed and replaced by an outstanding new restaurant called Viva…read moreMerida. It's located in the grand lobby of the Viva Merida boutique hotel, surrounded by 150 year old arabesque architecture and a roof which opens up to the night time stars and air when the weather is nice. Very attentively prepared food, one of our favorite Merida dining experiences. The portion sizes are moderate, which we prefer(quality over quantity), the flavors are well developed and the plating is visually pleasing like any finer restaurant. Full bar with a decent wine and beer list. Best of all, everyone was friendly and welcoming. Thank you Viva Merida.

Great too, wonderful ambience. Why so few customers. Please help keep this place open.. Good wine…read morelist by the way, and reasonably priced. There is a sorbet presented between courses. Yum.

Had dinner here earlier this evening. I would give it six stars if possible. Great ambience,…read moreextremely well trained staff and friendly servers that made good recommendations. I had a local tequila and a local beer that were both excellent. The fish soup appetizer was a meal, as noted/advised by my server. But I also had grilled shrimp which were perfectly grilled and delicious, as were the side order of mashed potatoes that came with it. Latte was tasty but needed to be hotter, and I just wasn't up for asking my server to take it back and heat it more. Overall, a fantastic dining experience at a reasonable price in my opinion.

Two of my coworkers raved about Micaela Mar y Leña and insisted I had to visit during my trip to…read moreMerida - so I did, and it didn't disappoint! My husband and I ordered Molotes de Plátano to start; it's plantain stuffed with cheese served over creamy Valladolid longaniza. It was delicious! And just when I thought it couldn't get any better, it was time for the entreés. We ordered the Costilla de Res en Miel de Mole, a braised beef short rib bathed in mole served with mashed potatoes. The meat was savory and so tender it came right off the bone. The other entreé, which I honestly don't remember the name of, featured a tamal and duck, also served in a rich mole. The combination of flavors were interesting, complex, yet unique - unlike anything I'd ever tasted before. Of course, I never miss dessert. We ordered the Arroz con Leche, but not a typical one. This version was deconstructed with a vanilla buñuelo, rice pudding foam, honey toffee and ice cream. Another complex mixture of flavors with just the perfect touch of sweetness. The service was excellent from the moment we arrived. Even though we showed up before our reservation, we were seated immediately. Our sever kindly walked us through the menu and was attentive throughout our dinner. All in all, my coworkers were right - Micaela Mar y Leña is a must-visit in Mérida. Exquisite food, warm service, and an experience that truly stands out.