Laguna Bacalar
The slooow-food experience here pushes your patience to the limit, but grill-master Rodrigo Estrada makes it well worth the wait. Exquisite dishes such as…
Must-see restaurants in Costa Maya & Southern Caribbean Coast
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Chetumal
Yucatecan snacks such as panuchos (fried tortillas topped with beans, chicken and pickled onion) and salbutes (puffed deep-fried tortillas filled with…
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Mahahual
Nohoch Kay, aka the Big Fish, definitely lives up to its name. Don't miss this beachfront Mexican-owned restaurant, where they prepare succulent whole…
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Laguna Bacalar
A sign outside reads, 'Eat, drink and swim' – and that about sums it up. Fish and seafood dishes are tasty, albeit on the smallish side, but the mezcal…
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Chetumal
Overlooking the azure waters of Laguna Milagros, about 15km west of Chetumal, this open-air seafood restaurant draws deserving praise for its fried whole…
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Mahahual
About 30km north of Mahahual, this off-grid inn and restaurant makes notably fresh seafood dishes such as mixed ceviche and fish fillet in raspberry…
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Chetumal
Choose from more than a dozen Yucatecan-style guisados (home-style dishes) prepared as tacos and tortas (sandwiches) at this fan-cooled breakfast joint…
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Laguna Bacalar
An open-air palapa restaurant serving regional and fusion dishes, this waterfront restaurant prepares interesting creations such as pechuga sikil pak …
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Laguna Bacalar
Bacalar's first and only all-vegan dining option, Mango y Chile has a beautiful, large deck overlooking the fort and the lagoon, and friendly service…
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Mahahual
Lobster, lionfish, octopus, you name it – this fishermen's cooperative cooks up the fresh catch of the day and serves it to you right on the beach at the…
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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…
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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…
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Chetumal
Set in an atmospheric century-old historic house, this beloved breakfast spot slings excellent huevos motuleños (fried eggs and ham on crispy tortillas,…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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Costa Maya & Southern Caribbean Coast
Come here for the best eats in town. The house specialty is grilled venado (deer) steaks prepared a la yucateca (Yucatán-style). If you're here in the…
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Chetumal
A Chetumal favorite for more than three decades. Try the house specialty, camaron empanizado (breaded shrimp), or the fish taco a la mantequila (sautéed…
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Chetumal
Fun and festive, with a goofy dolphin statue outside, La Viagra Jarocha is a hit with locals and tourists alike, most notably for its namesake 'sopa…
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Laguna Bacalar
Go straight for the taco de cochinita surtida (slow-cooked pork), which comes prepared on a handmade tortilla and with a little extra fat for good measure…
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Chetumal
Walk in here and you'll feel like you're in a Hollywood mafia movie: the service and decor are old-school, with stiff, formal waiters in starched shirts…
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Costa Maya & Southern Caribbean Coast
This fishing lodge's restaurant-bar is one of the better options in town for eating and drinking. It serves both American- and Mexican-style breakfasts…
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Costa Maya & Southern Caribbean Coast
On the main drag in town, the friendly chitchat and well-prepared fish and seafood dishes make this a popular expat spot. Try the coconut shrimp or…
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Laguna Bacalar
With its 'smoking bench' and 'flirting bench', this al fresco spot on the plaza charms, offering tapas-style food, plus pizzas, pastas, tacos and…
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Mahahual
Hopping in the mornings, the tiny Tartaleta has decent expressos, pastries and freshly baked bread. Expect a line. It's in the pedestrian section of…
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Mahahual
Fernando's offers up fish and seafood dishes prepared with sauces ranging from sweet coconut-mango to spicy red. After dinner – or before – try a smooth…
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Chetumal
A sweet little family-run place serving regional and Mexican standards, daily lunch specials and meal-sized tortas (sandwiches). They often offer an…
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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…
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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…
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Mercado Ignacio Manuel Altamirano
Chetumal
Mercado Ignacio Manuel Altamirano has a row of small, simple eateries serving inexpensive Yucatecan food.
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Costa Maya & Southern Caribbean Coast
A decent spot to fuel up and do a bit of people-watching.
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Chetumal
A row of small, simple eateries serving inexpensive meals, produce and fruit.
