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Cenote Yokdzonot
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Veg-options
Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant in a cenote and retreat site, owned and operated by a cooperative of local Maya women. Small charge to enter the park; the restaurant is above, overlooking the site. Has a vegetarian option of vegetables, warm corn tortillas, house-made sauces and salsas, and rice and beans, which can be made vegan if you request no dairy. The zikilpak appetizer is also vegan and comes with house-made tortilla chips. Open Mon-Sun 9:00am-5:00pm.
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Calle 20 s/n, Yokdzonot (at 27 and 29), Valladolid, Mexico
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- Outdoor seating
- Cash only
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Last update on 28 Feb 2018 by Guest
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5 Reviews
First Review by roya_PDX
imogenmichel
Points +2693
Tasty snack after a wonderful cenote! - Edit
We came here yesterday to visit the beautiful cenote here following a visit to Chichén Itzá - we had the cenote almost to ourselves which was glorious! After an hour swimming around the cenote and enjoying watching the birds nesting and flying around the pool with fish swimming all around us with vines/roots trailing right down to the water, a stop off at this restaurant for a snack was very welcome. Although they didn’t have many vegan options, they did understand what vegan meant and could offer the salsa zikilpak or to veganise another option on the menu. We were happy with the salsa zikilpak, especially as it came with a very flavourful chilli sauce on the side. Whilst this isn’t a place to head for a full meal, nonetheless it was an excellent option for a small snack after the cenote.
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Marika_Lgd
Points +17
Un plat délicieux - Edit
Nous avons pris le seul plat végétarien:un délice
Read moreAccueil chaleureux, loin de la foule
Très agréable moment
Pros: Peu cher
Cons: Peu de choix
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mamba
Points +1359
Authentic Mexican food - Edit
The restaurant at Cenote Yokdzonot offers typical Mexican snacks. If you want to eat vegan, they are able to prepare it vegan by leaving the animal ingredients away. This results in cheap, filling and good but not very inspiring food. The restaurant alone doesn’t justify a visit to Yokdzonot, in my opinion. But – the cenote is very nice and not too touristy. When we arrived, there were some smaller groups there, so we decided to have lunch then. And afterwards we actually had the cenote all to ourselves for about an hour! So, when you are in the Chichen Itza area I strongly recommend you visit this cenote instead of the crowded cenote Ik kil!
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Snoopyram7
Points +132
Nice vegan options in chichen itza area - Edit
Located at the cenote, this restaurant has nice vegan options. The salsa zikipac, made from walnuts, was a delicious appetizer. They are very accommodating to vegan diets and cook vegetables separate from meat dishes. Glad we found this spot thanks to Happy Cow! Would recommend to any chichen itza vegan visitors.
Read morePros: Location
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roya_PDX
Points +66
Great food, very close to Chichen Itza! - Edit
This is a very unique and special place located only about 20 km from Chichen Itza, off the highway in the village of Yokdzonot. It is run by a cooperative of local Maya women who came together to transform their village cenote into a beautifully simple and affordable place for swimming, walking, relaxing, and dining. It seems to offer the only vegan and vegetarian options anywhere near Chichen Itza aside from the restaurant is right outside the entrance to the archoaeological site, which is very touristy, overpriced, and mediocre according to reviews, with limited vegan options. Instead, we opted for the restaurant at Cenote Yokdzonot. The outdoor dining area sits above the cenote, under a structure among the jungle trees. We were very pleased to learn that their vegetarian option could be made entirely vegan, which included avocado and other vegetables, rice, beans, and mouthwatering house-made corn tortillas. Be sure to specify no cream (crema) or cheese (queso) if ordering vegan. We confirmed the beans were vegan. As an appetizer, we also ordered the zikilpak (a naturally vegan pumpkin seed spread thick like hummus) which came with delicious corn tortilla chips. We love Jamaica (hibiscus) juice, and they have a great one - homemade, and no sugar added. We ordered a pitcher and drank the whole thing! Supposedly they have buffet style service as well, but when we were there, they were just doing menu-based table service. The founding women in the co-op all still work and manage Cenote Yokdzonot, so anyone who serves you at the restaurant or cooks your food is part of this cooperative, which feels significant. The service was lovely - they were very kind and accommodating. We would absolutely return if ever near Chichen Itza again - and if you're prepared for swimming, the cenote is absolutely stunning--a magical experience! I recall that it is best to be ready to pay in cash.
Read morePros: Delicious homemade food--especially the tortillas!, Worker-owned local Indigenous co-op, Beautiful setting
Cons: Only a couple of menu options for vegans
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