Lonchería El Pocito

Not worth the visit—close or not This spot came recommended by locals as a place to try authentic, homemade food using local ingredients. Unfortunately, the experience fell flat from start to finish. Service was disengaged—no welcome, no recommendations, and no confirmation of our order. It felt like we were just supposed to know what to do. A simple order-at-the-counter system would’ve worked better. The food didn’t redeem the experience. I ordered the Cochinita, which came with tortillas and refried beans—the beans were runny and lacked any real flavor. The chicken version came with a side of thick spaghetti, which felt totally out of place and didn’t pair well. The Sopa de Lima tasted like hot water with lemon—completely bland. And one small but important note: if you do get hot food, eat it fast—the fans around the seating area cool it down quickly, which doesn’t help when the food’s already lukewarm or lacking in flavor. Despite the high number of reviews, it seems more geared toward locals who may have a nostalgic connection to the style of cooking. For visitors, it’s simply not worth the effort. The surrounding neighborhood feels a bit sketchy, and the overall experience just didn’t justify the trip. Whether you’re nearby or thinking about going out of your way—don’t. Not worth the visit, close or not.

Absolutely some of the best local food with the local “Sazon” and not overpriced like the hotel zone.

Great restaurant! They serve breakfast from 8am to 12pm and the rest of the time they have a daily menu. The pulled pork was really tasty - I would get it more often for sure. They have some desserts in the fridge next to the counter. We got a banana pudding with tapioca - nice, slightly sweet and calmed down the spiciness of the main course 😄 The prices for main dishes are around 170-200 pesos.

We had several plates for a family style lunch to try a bit of everything. The food was delicious, the breakfast menu looked even better and hope to return one day for their full breakfast. It’s worth the trip for authentic local food!

Great experience!! food was excellent, very delicious and authentic, great service, love the atmosphere. 100% recomendado

It was hot in there with lots of fans Nice people working there and the cochinita pibil was out of this world albeit a bit greasy. For the price can’t be beat

Excellent food, good service, very good prices. The hotcakes and tamales were excellent. Bacon and café de olla very good. I will return often to this clean, well run, restaurant.

Came here specifically for Sopa de Lima. It is so good. A local Yucatan soup. Local place, so be prepared for conversation to be in Spanish. Nice staff though. Use Google translate if really needed.