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El Cuyo

El Cuyo is a small coastal town on the Gulf of Mexico in northern Yucatán. Often described as a fishing village, the town derives most of its income from tourism. It is a barrier island with the Lagoon Ria Lagartos on the inland side of the island. The town is a popular destination for kitesurfing, fishing, birdwatching and other aquatic activities and natural explorations.

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  1. Eat

    Casa Mangle

    Yucatecan restaurant with super chill laid-back vibe. Grab a table on the open patio or under the trees in the garden where you can kick off your shoes and dig your toes into the sand. The specialties are mostly seafood, but they serve classic sopa de Lima, cochinita pibil and other Yucatecan specialties. Big cocktails.

    Daily 08:00 - 21:30M$200

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    El Bucanero

    Casual hamburger joint with a nautical theme and some unusual toppings, like squid, lobster or octopus..

    Tue-Sun 18:00 - 22:30, closed MonM$100

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    El Chile Gordo

    Upscale restaurant with nouveau Mexican cuisine focusing on Yucatecan flavors and fresh ingredients, including lobster, octopus and snapper. Offers a gourmet 9-course dinner that is a bargain at M$1000 (about US$50). Reservations are a must.

    Thu-Sat 19:00 - 21:00, closed Sun-Wed

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    El Havanero

    Chill place with salsa music and a nice mix of Cuban and Mexican food (including some vegetarian options). Great cocktails including tasty mojitos made with Havana Club rum.

    Thu-Sun 17:00 - 00:30, closed Mon-WedM$200

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    Gaby Pizza

    Authentic Italian-style pizzas in a small, cozy pizzeria owned by an Italian guy. Good variety of pizzas including a vegetarian option. Extra toppings cost M$50.

    M$150

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    La Conchita

    Friendly casual seafood restaurant. Ceviche or anything shrimp or octopus is recommended. Generous portions for the price.

    Mon-Fri 09:00 - 20:00, Sat-Sun 08:00 - 18:00M$150

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    La Negrita

    Casual open-air restaurant specializing in seafood and Yucatecan regional food. The house specialty is anything with mojo de ajo. Fresh ceviche is a winner too.

    Daily 09:00 - 17:00M$150

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    Mowgli

    Fresh seafood and fresh produce is the focus of this Yucatecan regional restaurant. The grilled octopus is a winner. Mowgli is the most expensive restaurant in town, but also the best if you crave innovative, flavorful dishes prepared by a Michelin-star chef..

    Daily 06:30 - 23:00M$800

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    Naia Cafe y Restaurante

    Healthy choice breakfasts with plenty of vegan choices. The Buddhist Bowl is a generous, tasty start to the day. Coconut milk smoothies with coconut milk fresh out of the coconut. Good coffee drinks as well.

    Daily 08:00 - 15:00M$200

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    Navios

    Casual seafood restaurant with zesty shrimp tacos and cold beer.

    Daily 09:00 - 17:00M$250

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    Zapote

    Upscale restaurant with a contemporary dining room serving nouveau Mexican cuisine with an emphasis on grilled meats and seafood. Creative cocktails including several artesanal mezcals.

    Tue-Sun 17:00 - 22:00, closed MonM$500