Restaurants in Chichen Itza Mexico

Regardless of how great it tastes wrapped up in a freshly hand made tortilla, topped with tangy purple onion and a splash of "habanero" hot sauce, cochinita pibil is not the only Yucatecan specialty there is, in fact, Yucatecan cuisine is incredibly varied.

Just a few minutes from the Chichen Itza archaeological site, you can find numerous restaurants owned by locals, who have learned the secrets of Mayan cooking from their parents and grandparents. Delicious papadzules, panuchos, poc-chuc, chilmole or the very traditional lime soup are among some of their tastiest specialties.

In the larger restaurants you can even enjoy delicacies similar to what a real Mayan Lord would have feasted on, such as Pavo en Relleno Negro, (turkey in black sauce), Queso Relleno, (stuffed cheese) and Pescado Tikinxic, (fish in annatto seed sauce).

All are made with the freshest local ingredients and spices, which are carefully selected to give the dishes that special and unforgettable flavor of authentic Yucatecan cuisine.

Mayaland

Located practically inside the archaeological site, this hotel has 3 restaurants; two of them have an open air setting and are surrounded by exuberant vegetation and the other one is an indoor restaurant with air conditioning. Together they serve the most popular Yucatecan delicacies both from their buffets or a la carte. With majestic peacocks roaming around their beautifully landscaped gardens there is no better place to dine.

Hotel Chichen Itza

Hotel Chichen Itza offers attentive service and exceptional regional cuisine. It is located along the Merida-Cancun Highway, a few minutes before the archaeological site. They serve are variety of delectable appetizers, entrees and beverages.

Villas Arqueologicas Chichen Itza

Besides being a memorable gastronomic experience, this restaurant is pleasantly located and is ideal for a family outing or a romantic getaway, all enhanced by the typically "Mexican" ambiance. The restaurant consists of an indoor area as well as an open air terrace, where you can enjoy Yucatecan dishes for breakfast, a fresh salad for lunch, or perhaps a fine dining experience in the evening, whatever your choice, we have something to please you.

Ik-il

This restaurant is located about 3 km from Chichen Itza, right beside the cenote 'Ik il' (considered sacred by the Maya). The cenote is open to the public and you can actually swim in its cool fresh water; a truly unique experience. The restaurant's menu is focused around the best Yucatecan specialties, with the highlights being their cochinita pibil tacos, panuchos, lime soup, and papadzules.