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Amaro’s, Mérida

One of old Mérida’s loveliest patios houses this relaxing restaurant, which has a half-vegetarian menu, including several dishes made with the special Yucatecan vegetable chaya.
Café Rincón, Mérida

The best of the ever-popular terrace restaurants on Parque Hidalgo. If the bustle of the square gets too much you can sit inside in the hotel’s pretty patio.
Hacienda Ochil

A restaurant in a restored hacienda, offering finely prepared traditional Yucatecan dishes on a delightful terrace.
Hacienda San José Cholul

Hacienda San José CholulSet in a colonial hacienda, this restaurant’s biggest draw is the secluded garden. The service is also excellent.
Hacienda Xcanatún

Another seductive and comfortable hacienda restaurant in a garden. Xcanatún combines local and Caribbean cooking with a few French touches.
La Palapa del Lodge, Uxmal

Located opposite the ruins of Uxmal, this restaurant has a tropical garden, ethnic artworks, and fine local and international cuisine.
La Palapa, Celestún

Automatic first choice in Celestún, an ideally comfortable beach terrace beneath a palapa roof, with succulent, coriander-rich platters of fish, shrimp, and octopus.
Los Almendros, Ticul

This country restaurant is credited with almost reinventing traditional Yucatecan food for the outside world. Try the pavo en relleno negro , a great example of the rich flavors of local cooking.
Marganzo, Campeche

Bright and comfortable, this popular restaurant is an excellent place to sample the distinctive, sea-based cuisine of Campeche.
Restaurante Café Club, Mérida

A laid-back, eclectic café with a half-vegetarian menu including Mexican dishes, pizzas, and salads. Fun for breakfast, and a great bargain.

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Restaurant price categories

For a three-course meal for one with half a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal), taxes and extra charges.
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