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.

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.

A very friendly little cafe. The food and drinks were very good. The service was excellent. It was…read moreour go to place for breakfast while in Merida. I highly recommend you give it a try.

This restaurant is the real deal!! The food was way past excellent! The service is fantastic!! Luis…read moreis the best waiter you could ask for he was great!!! I would go back to Progresso just to eat here!!! Everything was so fresh and prepared to perfection!!!

Very good food fast service servers have very good customer service a lot to pick from the menuread more

Al pastor is very good here or any of their tacos. I also loved the bean and cheese. Simple but…read moredelicious.

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.

Hubbers and fam talked this place up a storm, so it was a must have during our visit to Merida. So…read morethat was the original plan: to visit their Merida location but having a spot at the Progreso Malecon just simply made it very convenient. Hubbers and I came through maybe a little over an hour before closing time so there were plenty of seats and tables to choose from. We were given menus and what I appreciated immediately is that our server asked if we much prefer an English menu. Hubbers said he was fine but I certainly can use one. (I would have been fine without it, but it sure made ordering faster and easier!) We (literally) wanted to order practically everything, but common sense kicked in and decided to get a few apps, then decide whether we want mains or not after. They gave complimentary crispy tortillas and biscuits. Thankful for my refreshing and delicious pina colada because all these comp'd goodies did is made my mouth dry. The lime and sauces didn't help at all. This might just be their ploy of making us order more drinks. (I'll admit it worked.) But you know: don't knock it 'til you try it. One by one apps were getting to our table. TUNA CARPACCIO: The plate had so many things going on yet very well put together. It was a busy plate, for sure, but the fish was the absolute star of the plate. The vege added texture to the bite and the flavor of the sauce/marinade had a good blend. Avocado added creaminess to each bite. HALF DOZEN OYSTERS: I am incredibly skeptical about having oysters outside of the US, but Hubbers assured me they're safe to eat here. They tasted fresh, sure, but I found it kind of bizarre that the size of the oyster is not commensurate to the size of the shells. Delicious, otherwise. FRIED OCTOPUS: Hubbers loves octopus, so this was a must-have. This was well prepped. The seasoning on the thin batter was perfect and the octopus was tender. This dish didn't last very long on the table. We practically gobbled it all up. We liked it so much we thought about putting in a second order. We opted against it in the end. PICANA PIZZA WITH CHIMICHURRI: Okay, so I decided to get a main since I had a craving for pizza. Never had a picana pizza before, so there was no better time to try it. I didn't know what to expect, but since this place isn't a pizza joint, I didn't expect much. The crust was so thick that a fifth of the pie was JUST crust. There were slices of picana which tasted great. The amount of cheese was not overwhelming and the little vege it had surprisingly cleansed my palate, albeit a little. But the biggest challenge to this pizza was that they didn't slice it through and through to separate them triangle-shaped goodies. I was full after one slice, so I asked them to pack the rest up to take out. Offf, their packaging was less than stellar. (They literally and carelessly stuffed everything in a container - one can tell they just didn't care. And they still didn't bother separating the slices.) Hubbers decided on steak which he couldn't finish either since the apps were filling, but we're lucky to have a small kitchen (fridge included) in our hotel and had that and the pizza for a second meal. Hubbers also opted for dessert. I took a small bite. It was alright. SIL and her husband joined us later and put in a couple of starters and drinks. Salmon carpaccio (forgot to take a picture) is delicious as well. FOOD: 4.5 SERVICE: 4.5. Friendly and attentive staff, they make up for the minor gaffes. VALUE: 3. Pricey, but fair, especially for the location. Expect to pay the equivalent of US/American prices. PARKING: Not sure if they have their own parking lot, but there may be street parking at the back. OVERALL: 4. I'd have to try the Merida location first before I'd come back here, but overall better than average first run.

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.

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!

We had a 8:00 reservation on a Wednesday night. The place was full so would definitely recommend…read morereservations. We were seated in the outdoor courtyard which was nice on this cool December night. We started with drinks. My wife got an excellent cosmo and I got a glass of wine. They have a very complete mixed drink menu. I ordered the grouper with capers and my wife the filet with mushroom sauce. My fish was delicious. It was flash fried, a light crispy crust, and very moist. It was served over a bed of mixed vegetables. My wife loved her filet. Perfectly cooked with a lot of flavor. Our waiter Rueben was great and provided excellent service. We met the owner as we left and she was very friendly. Best meal in Progreso.

I dare you to find a better takeout experience then Humo Bistro in Progreso!…read more My personal dinner tonight was excellent, carpaccio de calabaz appetizer, ensalada Caesar, linguine fra diavolo (jumbo shrimp!), and crumble de manzana w/ complimentary ice cream.. scrumptious delights! Oh, and did I mention the house margarita to go packaged in cute little 1/2 pint glass flask with a cork seal? Ja, perfecto! Not cheap, but not bad at under $800p and a gastronomic delight from start to finish

So there's a pretty good chance that you would just walk by this restaurant and never even know it…read moreexisted. If you are ever in the area and want to try regional Yucatecan food tortas, empenadas, salbutes, penuchos, and natural beverage choices like cebada, Lili can make your day. Trust me, the place does not look like it has food even in it but somehow they're able to make some fantastic choices. Enjoy.