El Huinic de la Ermita

Yucatán State & the Maya Heartland


Arguably the best eats in town, this dark place doubles as a karaoke bar at night for wannabe crooners. It overlooks a pretty plaza and has Yucatecan classics such as papadzules (diced-egg enchiladas bathed in pumpkin-seed sauce), longaniza asada (grilled Mexican sausage) and queso relleno (stuffed cheese), plus steak, chicken and seafood dishes.


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