Yucatán State & the Maya Heartland
Known for its poc-chuc (grilled pork, M$100), the massive, two-story El Principe Tutul-Xiu has several other classic Yucatecan dishes and desserts. The…
Must-see restaurants in Yucatán Peninsula
Isla Mujeres
Bakes good thin-crust pizzas and calzones in a wood-fired oven, which is the main reason to come here when you tire of Mexican food. The menu also…
Chichén Itzá
For a good, honest, cheap meal hit this humble little place at the end of the strip of simple cafes opposite the church. Since the mid-'90s it's been…
Chetumal
A sweet little family-run place serving regional and Mexican standards, daily lunch specials and meal-sized tortas (sandwiches). They often offer an…
Cobá
Owned by the local Maya community, Ki-Hanal (which means 'tasty food' in Maya) does indeed do some tasty traditional dishes and there's a daily lunch…
Cancún
Clean, cheap and popular, this little spot has great comida corrida (set menu) and Mexican standards, plus delicious aguas – watermelon, cantaloupe,…
Playa del Carmen
In a loving nod to soccer legend Diego Maradona, who wore the number diez (10), El Diez serves up pizzas and parrilladas (Argentine-style barbecues) just…
Cancún
Specializes in regional Mexican cuisine, offering great value in its menú del día (fixed two-course meal). If pollo en mole poblano (chicken smothered in…
Mérida
Close to the city center, El Trapiche has cheap Mexican eats in a casual environment. It bills itself as the best pizza joint in town, but it's actually…
Laguna Bacalar
Highly recommended by locals and expats alike, this streetside palapa (thatched-roof) place prepares breakfast and a set menu of home-style Mexican…
Chetumal
Simple and laid-back spot that serves great espresso and food. A favorite with Chetumal’s student and intellectual set, it’s a good spot to chat with…
Isla Mujeres
Aside from the hearty breakfasts here, you get a bird's-eye view of the boardwalk scene from the restaurant's upper deck. And Jax is probably one of the…
Mérida
Numero Dos is cheap, good and less crowded than some of the busier markets in town. On the north side of Parque de Santiago, it's packed with juice stalls…
Cancún
If you love tacos and tortas, head to this 24-hour restaurant/bar, where the specialties are barbacoa (mutton) and cochinita (slow-cooked pork). It's not…
Celestún
Said to be the most consistent restaurant in town. It's OK. Or you could just stick with the afternoon margaritas (M$50) overlooking the beach. Service is…
Cancún
For a cheap lunch on this side of town, head over to this small sidewalk restaurant where the friendly owner, Javier, serves up affordable Jalisco-style…
Valladolid
A collection of market-style eateries that are popular for their big, cheap breakfasts. At lunch and dinner some offer comida corrida (set meals of…
Isla Mujeres
Mix things up a little with some beef in shiitake-mushroom sauce at this Asian-fusion restaurant. It’s not beachfront, but the modern, cool ambience is…
El Cuyo
Try the delicious crispy shrimp served in a coconut (M$130) at this large fan-cooled eatery on the plaza's west side.
Yucatán State & the Maya Heartland
Near the plaza, Super Willy’s is a small supermarket with a big variety of groceries and household items.
Mercado Ignacio Manuel Altamirano
Chetumal
Mercado Ignacio Manuel Altamirano has a row of small, simple eateries serving inexpensive Yucatecan food.
Campeche State
This clean, modern, family-friendly seafood restaurant is on the coastal road about 2km from the market.
Tulum
Handicrafts mall at the Tulum archaeological site with coffee, ice cream and taco shops.
Costa Maya & Southern Caribbean Coast
A decent spot to fuel up and do a bit of people-watching.
Mercado Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Playa del Carmen
A different take on traditional market food courts, the handful of eateries here offer an array of dishes such as chilaquiles (fried tortilla strips in…
Celestún
There's nothing special about this small cafe on the plaza other than the fact that it is the only spot open before 10:30am. Come here for simple Mexican…
Cancún
Inexpensive Mexican food can be found at the food stalls on the northern corner of Parque de las Palapas.
Chetumal
A row of small, simple eateries serving inexpensive meals, produce and fruit.
