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Pueblo Maya
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About
Mexican Restaurant & Mexican Crafts MarketBotanic Garden, Swimming Pool & Lounging Area with HammocksAfter exploring the ruins at Chichen Itza, come to Pueblo Maya where you can eat authentic regional cuisine in our Mexican restaurant, have a cocktail, swim, and lounge around in a hammock. Then shop for high quality Mexican clothes, crafts and jewelry in our Mexican craft market. We also have a botanic garden featuring local plants. There is something for every member of the family at Pueblo Maya. Children are welcome.Pueblo Maya is located about 1 km (about ½ mile) from the entrance to the Mayan archaeological ruins of Chichen Itza.
Features
CUISINES
Mexican, Latin
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
FEATURES
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Parking Available
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Location
Parking Available
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Hours
Closed now
• Opens at 9:00 AM
Sunday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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3.7
279 reviews
Excellent
77
Good
104
Average
50
Poor
30
Terrible
18
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bennyparsy
149 contributions
Aug 2023 • friends
We had been fasting for some time and it was quite hot, but we were kindly welcomed by a boy who explained the buffet formula (300 pesos excluding drinks). Certainly better than average in the area.
Ate well and satedly, nothing exciting but typical local dishes, various possibilities of choice and also a fun cultural/local figurative entertainment even if a little arranged..
Without infamy and without praise
Written 15 August 2023
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Bergamo125546 contributions
Jan 2024 • friends
We went to Pueblo Maya for lunch after visiting Chichen Itza. Place evidently designed for groups of tourists returning from the archaeological site with large spaces, thatched roofs etc. However, it looks good. The food is buffet style with a wide choice of Mexican and international and the quality is acceptable. Sufficient to nourish oneself without demanding gastronomic excellence.
Written 15 February 2024
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Antarsul
New Jersey202 contributions
Jul 2023 • family
It seems there are not many options after 5 pm and they know it. The price it’s a bit high for the quantity and variety of food which is a buffet menu. The drinks are extra. There is music and some sort of ethnic dancers during dinner which is a nice touch. The ambiance was festive.
I will try a different place next time.
Written 8 July 2023
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EastCoastHippo
22 contributions
Aug 2023 • none
I mis-stated the name of this restaurant in my review of Chichen Itza. My apologies - I will correct it if I can. This was recommended by our tour guide, who will never be forgiven for it. It caters to the big bus tours, but apparently gives coupons to the tour guides to get free meals if they bring tourist there. Can't believe we fell for that. There was one big bus when we got there, and it only got worse as they kept coming. It is a buffet, with mediocre and relatively expensive food. The Chaya drink they serve is instant and tastes like weak Kool-aid. They even had "natives" dressed up in costumes, singing and dancing around the room. I really can't think of a single good thing to say about this place.
Written 13 August 2023
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Belle-Noel
Croydon1947 contributions
Oct 2023 • friends
As part of a deluxe chichen itza tour, we came here as part of the buffet. I really enjoyed the yukatan food, as it was slightly different to what was being served in our hotel at secrets maroma.
The staff were nice and there were many options on offer including international cuisine.
Some staff even put on a show at the end of the meal, so it was overall a great experience.
Written 2 November 2023
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Cedric54
Baden11 contributions
Dec 2023 • couples
We just wanted to eat a small dish. In this restaurant you can only eat buffet for an enormous price! Even in switzerland the Restaurants are cheaper! The drinks are the double price from regular restaurants outside and smaller too. They never show a price until the end.
We would never go there again.
Written 5 December 2023
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Ketan P
Columbus13 contributions
Mar 2023 • family
Almost there!
Great location. Well laid out. Concept is good with buffet for traditional and international. Price point is at 250 pesos plus drinks (this is where they get you. Know before you order). Place is huge. Nature driven outdoor seating. Clean restrooms.
We asked for Papaya since they were not served that day. One person said no but one more was able to get them which was super nice. Traditional garb dancers was interesting and fun.
Lost of positives.
Couple of things got me. Our bill had lunch for 4 whereas it was just 3 of us. Honest mistake?
In the gift store, which has amazing collection, we got something from 70% off section and she tried to charge full price. Honest mistake may be?
Overall a very good experience.
Written 26 March 2023
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64marzias
Sanremo46 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
we suggest to stop and have lunch here when you visit Chichen Itza. The buffet is huge and the food is good. It's quick, cheap, and in addition to mexican food, you find also continental menu ( just in case). Good!
Written 26 March 2020
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steph f
2 contributions
Mar 2020 • family
We came to this restaurant on our tour to Chichen Itza. We didnt know what to expect. Everything we ate (and we wanted to try everything) was delicious! So much flavor! We especially loved the lime soup and could not find a lime soup that compared to it. I would love to know some of the secret ingredients.
Written 25 March 2020
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Olenka
Northampton566 contributions
Nov 2019 • none
Great place to eat after visiting Chichen Itza.
With the amount of people visiting one can assume that everything is fresh.
We managed to visit when there were no groups, but it was still busy.
The choice is great and I like the fact that the food is served by staff, as otherwise it would be a mess.
Written 23 May 2020
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PelleasPhiladelphia
Philadelphia1137 contributions
Mar 2025 • family
This is a stop just for tourist buses and is not great. There is a big store for getting your souvenirs and then a very touristy dining area with sub par tacos and cheesy tourist dancing.
Written 22 March 2025
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Keren R
Los Angeles17 contributions
Dec 2023 • family
The food is excellent, Price is excellent for the food they offered, everything was delicious and we can eat all we can. We enjoyed also the regional dance and a Mayan dance!
Written 28 December 2023
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Tuxtla Gutierrez3 contributions
Feb 2020 • business
Very Good, Variety and Flavor food. Son traditional and Amazing Services. Thanks so Much . I enjoyed so much to have my lunch here
Written 23 February 2020
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Caty S
Monterrey7 contributions
Dec 2019 • family
Nos detuvimos a comer después de visitar la zona arqueológica de Chichén Itzá. El lugar es al aire libre, y cuenta con gran cantidad de mesas bajo palapas (es parada usual de autobuses de tours). La comida es muy sabrosa, el buffet cuenta con una sección de comida regional del que destaca especialmente la tradicional cochinita pibil (¡deliciosa!) y otra de comida internacional. Los precios del buffet sumamente razonables. Nota: el buffet no incluye bebidas, y algunas, especialmente alcohólicas,pueden ser caras. La atención fue rápida y amigable.
We stopped there for lunch after visiting the Chichén Itzá archeological zone. The place is an open patio set up, with lots of tables under palapas (a type of open building with a thatched roof, quite cool), and it seems to be a regular stop for tour buses. Food is very tasty, buffet style, with a section for regional dishes in which special mention should be made of the Cohinita Pibil (shredded pork served in a regional sauce, delicious!) and an international section for those looking for something familiar. Prices for the buffet were very reasonable. Note: the buffet does no include beverages, and some of them, especially alcohol, can get pricey. The staff was friendly and efficient.
Written 9 December 2019
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Karin_O909
Pretoria216 contributions
Nov 2018 • none
We stopped at this restaurant as part of the guided tour for Chichen Itza and a cenote. The buffet was very typical of what you would find anywhere in Mexico so I guess the food was OK. I was a bit taken aback by the inflated drinks prices – we only had 2 bottles of water (500ml each) and were very surprised by the bill we received - $13.50. This after we were informed water is included in the price. Also, as with most tours, you continuously hear how much more affordable the prices were at this place compared to Chichen Itza – luckily we did not fall in the trap of buying anyting. At Chichen Itza we found similar items at better prices.
Written 10 July 2019
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