This was our second visit because the first was so nice. We…read moresat in the air con area the first time but sat outside enjoying the fan/breezes this time. Even so close to the road, the dining area was very pleasant. And we were able to watch the end of a World Cup football match! Bonus! The food was outstanding quality both times. My husband is a sucker for stuffed fish fillet. This one is drenched in butter and cheese is a good way and served with tasty rice and steamed veg. I had the grilled pork chops with baked potato and steamed veg. The pork chops are thinner than in the US, but oh so perfectly seasoned and tender. The best parts of the meal were the side of guacamole: chunky, creamy, delicious and the corn tortillas: made by an angel, delicate and light, perfect (angel photo included). The best part of the experience is the service. Both times we were welcomed, spoken to in a friendly way, and made to feel at home. We speak almost no Spanish and they speak no English, but we were compatriots for an afternoon.

Delicious tacos de arrachera. Excellent service and ambiance. We will be going back every time we…read moreare in town.

*this is not a food review* We had an excellent time…read morevisiting the rapidos! Such a unique experience--bluest fresh water I've seen that isn't cold. On our visit, they were only accepting Mexican pesos and no cards. We had just enough cash to buy us entry. A few things did disappoint me though. The amount of people who decided to step on the stromatolites was very aggravating, and I wish they had some guards to help enforce this. I also was disappointed that they played nothing but American club music. I wish they had played more local music. I highly recommend the visit, but PLEASE be respectful to the delicate stromatolites.

This place is magical! We spent the entire day here, floating down the river, enjoying drinks &…read morefood & just having a wonderful time! Lots of great Mexican families here and not very many gringos made for a peaceful time. I was especially impressed with the ceviche & tacos. Definitely coming back!

I visited Bacalar in November, and two months later I'm still dreaming about coming back just to…read moreeat here. My boyfriend and I arrived for dinner without reservations but got there right when they opened and were seated immediately. Our waiter was fantastic. He explained how the restaurant works, offered us a tour, and walked us through the menu with thoughtful, spot-on recommendations. We were brought complimentary chips and salsa, and since we were told our entrées would take 45 minutes to an hour in the wood-fired oven, we started with the ceviche de maracuyá. So worth it. For our mains, my boyfriend ordered the steak and I got the lobster. Both were excellent, but the lobster... wow. I'm from the Bahamas and grew up eating great lobster, and I can honestly say this was the best lobster of my life. Something about the seasoning and the wood-fire cooking made it unbelievably rich and decadent. I haven't stopped thinking about it since. By the time we were finishing our meal, the restaurant had filled up, but it never felt too loud or chaotic. The space felt intimate, with dim lighting, planets scattered throughout the decor, and perfectly spaced tables that made the whole experience feel special. Out of all the places we ate in Bacalar, this was hands down the best, and the one we still talk about.

Friendly staff. Good artful food presentation but the sea bass was overcooked and the mushroom dish…read moreleft much to be desired. Our appetizers were 3 raw mushrooms artfully presented with a mish mosh of flavors, and a plate of regular guacamole. The filet mignon was average. We ate much better tasting food at half the price the night prior. Artful : Yes, Flavor: Lacking. Unfortunately, we will not return.

Terrible food. (Was a bug made in with my eggs) Terrible…read moreservice. (Treated me like I wasn't there) Terrible ambiance. (Scorpions crawling everywhere basically a hut with bugs) WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND

The cenote was beautiful and this is the only place to get food…read more I mean what do you expect, it is like getting food inside Disney World. But I think tacos were just mediocre like nothing special to it. I would rather go back to the town and eat than eat here. The coffee wasn't very good either. Very good view to look at cenote though and service were good but slow. Follow me on Instagram @willeatfood

One of the best meals I have had during my stay along the Yucatan Peninsula. Located one block away…read morefrom the lagoon and walking distance from the cute downtown area of Bacalar, the open air restaurant is tastefully decorated with lots of wood features. Serving Italian food, bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar came out first. The pizzas looked amazing but I opted for the local sea bass which came on top of a puree of cream of asparagus. The fresh fish was flaky and was topped with seasoned breadcrumbs, the asparagus puree was flavorful and a beautiful shade of green. I split a bottle of chilled Argentinean Malbec which was light like a pinot noir and surprisingly paired well with the sea bass. Our English speaking server was exceptional, attentive but not overly cloying. The entree with the bottle of wine and tip came to $67. Would totally return here!

restaurant and service by Ulysses for my wife's 50th birthday. Beautiful ambiance, food and serviceread more

this is what you think of when you think of a quick cheap and yummy taco joint. the service was…read morequick and the food was yummy. fun and lively, fast casual atmosphere. the chips and guac were standouts for me. the chips were thick and the guac was fresh and plentiful, with there being more guac than chips to dip in! the margarita was as also the perfect combo of delicious and strong. would recommend if you are walking around town!

Date: Sunday, August 20th, 2023 Time: around 2:45pm…read moreParty of: 2 Meal: Lunch *Picadillo de res *Prensado *Champinones *Chuleta Ahumada *Chile Relleno *Carne Asada *Combinacion - ceviche tostada? *Agua *Light Coke I love tacos. Whenever in Mexico, I always try to hit up a taco spot, if not several. Since the hubby and I had just finished a boat tour with his parents, we decided to grab our first meal here. (It was on my list of bookmarked places. The in laws didn't join us as they wanted to go back to the Airbnb.) If memory serves, this is on or right off the main square area, so very easy to get to. I don't recall having to wait for a table. From our receipt, we got the items above. (It was hand written, so I'm not sure what everything cost.) I believe most tacos were $22 MX per while some were $25 MX each. And the tostada might have been $99 MX. I believe our whole bill was $295 MX. The shrimp ceviche was my fav. I'm a sucker for any kind of seafood marinated in citrus. This was good, especially with a little hot sauce. The tacos were tasty as well. The prensado / chicharron was deliciously chewy and meaty. I think we also got some fish tacos from my pix, but I didn't see it on my receipt, so I'm not 100% sure. That might have been a mistake now that I'm thinking of our time there. They may have given these to us in accident. If so, I know we told them about it. Service was fine. No fuss, no muss. They took our order and served everything when ready. I'm from the US and don't know any Spanish. Didn't have an issue communicating. Also, there's an English menu on the board as well. A fine place to grab some tacos if in the area. I'm more of an offal taco person, so I was missing those types of meats. But worth a stop by for a quick snack.

Very chill and again fabulous service in Bacalar. Truth be told, La Pina was super close to our…read morehotel and I had a broken finger from an accident that occurred earlier. As we strolled up to the restaurant there was obviously a cook having a beak sitting on a small stool out front. I asked her what we should order. Without hesitation she replied huaraches. Now I believe the name refers to the shape being similar to the soles sandal's but the dish that arrives stacked with fresh crispy lettuce on top of a delicious mix of steak drunks and shrimp sitting on a 2mm thick handmade blue miaz tortilla. Two cream drizzles and the open fire kitchen flavours permeated the entire dish. We also ordered a felafel and a chilli rellano. Both were very good. Excellent authentic flavours packer full of loving care. Bravo and thanks.

just wanted to post updated menu pictures since the last ones were old and many things were no…read morelonger on the menu. service was great and attentive and offered alternatives to items we originally had in mind but were no longer available. A lot larger of a place than it seems plus takes credit cards!

Date: Monday, August 21st, 2023 Time: around 3:30pm…read moreParty of: 2 to eat in + 2 for takeaway Meal: Late Lunch *Taco de Cameron (32.00) x5 *Taco de Carne (24.00) x6 *Taco Cochinita (22.00) *Taco de Filete (23.00) *Taco de Caracol (34.00) *Taco Pulpo (35.00) *Taco de Jaiba (32.00) *Cerveza (45.00) *Agua Purification 1/2 L (21.00) x2 Probably one of my favorite meals in Bacalar as I adore tacos. We were staying at an Airbnb close by, so walked here on a Monday afternoon with the hubby. We ordered the above to eat in and takeout for his parents. I think like 8 of those tacos listed were mine. I love trying all kinds of fillings so can't help it when at a taco shop. I have to order like one of everything. All the tacos were delish. I especially liked the pulpo / octopus and carne asada. The conchinita pabil was new, so I decided to try that without looking up what it was. It's traditional Yucatec Mayan slow-roasted pork dish. Glad I tried it cuz I adore pork. You can grab sauces for your tacos and they give you complimentary chips. Definitely a must eat for any taco lover in Bacalar.

Food made me sick!!! They cook with lard and oil but me being vegan ordered from little selection…read moreof vegan options and still made me sick. Will never go there again.