IX CAT IK
IX CAT IK Tradicional Cocina Maya
A garden restaurant serving traditional Maya food, with handmade tortillas and pit-roasted pork; rated 4.9 on Tripadvisor.
IX CAT IK holds a 4.9 rating on Tripadvisor from more than 3,000 reviews, making it one of the most highly regarded Maya restaurants in Valladolid. Its seasonings are made from scratch with herbs grown in its own garden, and the cochinita pibil is cooked in an underground pit. In the garden, women hand-pat corn tortillas in front of guests, and staff sometimes give visitors a tour of the garden. Recommended dishes include lime soup, Maya-style shredded beef (Tsi'ikbil Wakax), and chaya drinks. There are plenty of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. It is near the eastern entrance of the city, a long walk or a taxi ride from the central square. Average spend is about 400–600 Mexican pesos per person.
Opening hours
Daily, about 12:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Cenote Zací
- San Roque Museum
- Casa de los Venados
- Valladolid Historic Centre
- Church of San Servacio
- Calzada de los Frailes
- Convent of San Bernardino de Siena
- Cenote Oxman