Chichén Itzá (Mayaland Hotel) ★ 4.0
Hotel Mayaland next to Chichén Itzá runs a Yucatecan buffet, cochinita, poc chuc, salbutes and Hanal Pixán mucbipollo during October-November dates.
More food day trips in Mérida
Cuzamá (cenote circuit + lunch) ★ 4.2
The Cuzamá cenote circuit 50 km south of Mérida pairs a horse-cart tour of three cenotes with a Yucatecan lunch at a Cuzamá lonchería, cochinita and poc chuc.
Izamal (Kinich) ★ 4.6
Izamal is the Yucatán yellow town 75 km east of Mérida; Restaurante Kinich on Calle 27 has run regional Yucatecan poc chuc and queso relleno from 1993.
Chocholá (Ixi'im) ★ 4.8
Ixi'im at Chablé Yucatán in Chocholá is Yucatán's other Michelin one-star (with a Green Star), Luis Ronzón cooks from 100-plus traditional Mayan gardens.
Progreso (Crabster Seafood) ★ 4.2
Crabster Seafood and Grill on the Progreso malecón runs Gulf seafood, ceviche, lobster and grilled catch directly opposite the beach 40 km north of Mérida.
Tixkokob (Pueblo Pibil) ★ 4.5
Pueblo Pibil in Tixkokob 20 km east of Mérida is chef Silvio Campos's Bib Gourmand pib-cooking kitchen, slow-roasted pork and Yucatán al pib techniques.