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.

A bit pricy, but worth it. Great location, great food and great attitudes. This place has it all…read more We spent the day at el Faro for drinks and the beach , but decided to come here for the food. The chef is really proud of her food, she does a great job and really cares about the customers experience and satisfaction. The beach at this location looked kind of shallow, but very pretty and calm. This location is more mellow than the other spots in the same strip. For a party go somewhere else then come here to unwind and eat some good food.

INCREDIBLE food. The best shrimp tacos, salsa, and guacamole I have ever had. Our waiter Leo was so…read morefriendly! Gotta try it! My friend said "there wasn't a single thing I put in my mouth that wasn't perfect" lol

You can't feeling swim in the water. The water is very low and fenced off. (Maybe because seaweed…read morecontrol) It doesn't make a good view. We just had the guacamole. It was not seasoned. The chips were not salted. So it just tasted like avocado smashed into a bowl. The area around it feels safe and trendy. The staff are nice. The breeze is great. Wonderful seating and music. The prices are touristy, but not crazy. We hope the rest of our meal is good. We bought a "package". **** I just went to a 5 star, when I realized all beach's in that area have the same type of beach, our massages were great, and the burgers were amazing. * service could have been better- but super nice. ** even though they quote in usd, they charged our $80 usd (for two people) into PESOS = $88 usd -that was sneaky.

Malecon 21 is a wonderful, modern spot with a huge open air restaurant overlooking the beach. I…read morehighly recommend having lunch here if you're cruising and docking in Costa Maya for the day. It's just a quick $5 cab ride from the port. I had the Quessabirria and it was fabulous!

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.

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!

The food was allll amazing! Our group had a torta, alambre, gringa, queso Ondo, burrito, fajitas de…read more chuleta, nachos de ranchera and they were ALL delicious! Best mexican food in Bacalar!

Don't be fooled by its rough exterior; the food is AMAZING!!! This is a family owned and operated…read morebusiness. It was heartwarming to see the whole family involved. The food was beyond delicious. This is for those of you looking for REAL Mexican food!!!! We had the chorizo quesadillas, pastor gringa, and Trompo alambre. Everything was mouthwatering cooked to serve. I highly recommend this place

This place closed but the place on the beach next to it was 3 taco plates, guacamole, salsa, and 4…read moremargaritas was $200! Watch out!

Instead of booking a standard destination from the cruise's list of premise options, we decided to…read moretry this option from TripAdvisor. The staff was so friendly and food was fantastic. Try the fish tacos and you will not be disappointed. And look at that hibiscus daiquiri! Gorgeous!!!

OMG! This place is amazing! The ambiance, the staff, the food...all amazing! I can't believe a…read moreplace like this exists in this little town so far from most tourist areas...so lucky to have had the opportunity to experience it with friends! Appetizers were great, entrees and desserts were great, drinks were good...and prices were very fair and reasonable! If ever I am in this part of Mexico again, I will be sure to eat here!! You will not be disappointed!!

So who would think it?…read more We were staying in a remote resort near Xcalak, which is about as far south as you can go on the Yucatan peninsula without crossing into Belize. Everyone kept talking about The Leaky Palapa - DON'T MISS IT! Great advice! (Amazed it isn't on Yelp yet!) The place is easy to miss if you're not looking for it, but once inside, the decor is artsy and the food is fabulous. And the wine list is diverse but VERY reasonably priced. We went twice and tried the beef and seafood, all prepare with a local flare, but in the new American tradition. Service was great. Owners are charming. It's worth the drive to the end of the world simply to eat there! GO!