Riviera Maya
Fresh-caught fish and seafood done up in simple preparations right on the beach. You may not have white linen and fine china, but you can't ask for a…
Riviera Maya
Fresh-caught fish and seafood done up in simple preparations right on the beach. You may not have white linen and fine china, but you can't ask for a…
Yucatán State & the Maya Heartland
Located 6km southeast of Oxkutzcab, and 21km northwest of Tekax, this is a great stopover lunch spot. It's definitely for carnivores and here's why: it…
Campeche
Campeche’s bustling Mercado Principal, across the street from the Baluarte de San Pedro, offers some good snacks – if you can handle the 'rustic hygiene.'
Chetumal
In a palapa (thatched-roof) restaurant right by the lagoon, Xel-Ha serves some of the best fresh fish around. Head about 8km north of Chetumal to the…
Parador Gastrónomico de Cocteleros
Campeche
This is a great place to sample the area's bountiful seafood. Over a dozen thatched-roof restaurants all serve pretty much the same thing: shrimp…
Izamal
Traditional, tasty and home-cooked food (you can watch your tortillas being made), prepared in a huge open-sided thatched hut, which adds to the charm…
Mercado Municipal Lucas de Gálvez
Mérida
Mérida’s least-expensive eateries are here. Upstairs are tables and chairs and diverse menus offering main courses of beef, fish or chicken. Look for…
Progreso
The 'cow in a rowboat' indicates you've arrived at this laid-back Texan-run spot. Despite the name, it doesn't specialize in milk-based drinks, but is…
Mérida
Popular with locals and tourists alike, this restaurant's main outlet can be found in charming downtown premises that are always busy. Consider La Chaya…
Isla Holbox
Set on a spacious deck, Rosa Mexicano specializes in Mexican-inspired author cuisine, with innovative dishes such as pollo molito (chicken stuffed with…
Tulum
A taste of real Italy on the streets of central Tulum. This cafe is cramped (luckily there are some alfresco tables outside) but somehow Mario makes it…
Mérida
The sharp minds behind this superb taquería combine the flavors and variety found on taco carts all over town, but in a pristine, air-conditioned…
Tulum
Odd for a casual beachside taco joint, there's valet parking at La Eufemia, where you can gorge on great cheap food (think 'In your face, pricey Zona…
Mérida
This modernised colonial building with contemporary local art on the walls puts a gourmet twist on regional favorites and makes a good downtown lunch spot…
Costa Maya & Southern Caribbean Coast
Veracruz-style picaditas (tortillas with a layer of salsa, cheese and topping) are tasty and cheap at this simple eatery near the bus station. For…
Yucatán State & the Maya Heartland
In a tiny spot in an incongruous part of town, a few blocks from the plaza, this tiny and casual place fills up quickly, especially between 1pm and 3pm…
Tulum
A good, cheap option to get your taco fix. You'll often have to wait for a table at this popular spot, or simply belly up to the counter. In addition to…
Ciudad del Carmen
This classic, open-fronted waterfront cafe is a busy gathering place for families and friends. It’s an excellent spot to sample treats such as pibipollo …
Isla Holbox
Ask just about anyone in town where to go for Holbox seafood and they'll probably point to Las Panchas, where you can get delicious Mexican and Caribbean…
Yucatán State & the Maya Heartland
Ticul’s lively Mercado provides all the ingredients for picnics and snacks, and offers nice photo ops, too. It also has lots of those wonderful eateries…
Mérida
Inventive and delicious takes on traditional Yucatecan cuisine, a setting that would win design awards and superfriendly staff make for a winning…
Mérida
Popular for its castakan (crispy pork belly), Wayan'e (meaning 'here it is' in Maya) is one of Mérida's premier breakfast spots. Vegetarians will find…
Campeche
This casual restaurant appeals to everyone with its wide-ranging menu and attentive, long-serving staff. Order everything from fried chicken (M$112) to…
Yucatán State & the Maya Heartland
Arguably the best eats in town, this dark place doubles as a karaoke bar at night for wannabe crooners. It overlooks a pretty plaza and has Yucatecan…
Campeche State
One of the town's smarter bar-restaurants, this large, modern spot is the place to munch on camarones (shrimp) on a deck jutting over the water. It also…
Cancún
The beautifully lit Patravali restaurant is owned by Indian expats living in Cancún. With a central location, it serves authentic Indian cuisine along…
Cancún
Owned by an Italian expat and located in one of downtown Cancún’s nicer and older neighborhoods, this local restaurant specializes in authentic Italian…
Valladolid
Located on the outskirts of town, on the premises of the resort Zenti'k, this pleasant open-air restaurant is an option for breakfast, lunch or dinner…
Chetumal
Set in an atmospheric century-old historic house, this beloved breakfast spot slings excellent huevos motuleños (fried eggs and ham on crispy tortillas,…
Mérida
An old-style spot can be romantic at night, especially when there are performing trova acts (after 8:30pm). It's in the courtyard of the house where…
Cancún
It’s easy to order at a place where you have just a handful of choices: ceviche (seafood marinated in lemon or lime juice, garlic and seasonings), tacos,…
Ciudad del Carmen
This large, open-air restaurant overlooks the water and affords terrific views of the Zacatal Bridge and local birdlife – there's even occasional faraway…
El Merkadito Seafood & Beach Club
Puerto Morelos
The Little Market is a beachfront restaurant near the town square that greets guests with vibrant ocean views in a relaxed open-air setting. Seafood…
Isla Cozumel
An excellent and popular restaurant with a garden at the back, La Choza offers regional Mexican cuisine, with classics like chicken in mole poblano (a…
Laguna Bacalar
A local fave for more than 20 years, this simple eatery does excellent carne asada (grilled beef) and chicken sopes (tortillas with a layer of beans,…
Cancún
This place gets the thumbs-up from locals and visitors alike. It’s all good, but the chicken dishes – with goat cheese sauce and mole poblano (a sauce of…
Costa Maya & Southern Caribbean Coast
About three blocks south of the plaza and a block in from the coast, Silvia’s serves mostly Yucatecan snacks, fish fillets and ceviche (seafood marinated…
Cancún
Tucked away on an alley off the trendy Avenida Náder, this tiny Japanese restaurant is beloved for its delicious noodles and baos (dumplings). Start with…
Mérida
While the cuisine is French, the influence is Yucatecan, and locally grown, organic products are used where possible. The small menu varies but includes a…
Laguna Bacalar
If Christian's were in Mexico City – the al pastor (spit-roasted marinated pork) capital – it would compete with the best of them. The popular, yet artery…