The owners inherited a strong affinity for the Mayan from their ancestors. They dreamed of introducing people to the Mayan through their cuisine. Yaxche Maya cuisine Restaurant is the fulfillment of that dream.

The restaurant

The main dining room in the lower deck has air conditioning and broad windowpanes that allow the sunlight in. It is decorated with Mayan paintings, mixing the ancient with the most modern displays. In the upper deck the dining area is at a terrace, with wooden floors and a sophisticated atmosphere. The whole deck faces the luxurious 5th avenue. You can come for lunch of dinner, or have a typical drink at the bar such as “Mayarita”.

Events

The restaurant is available for special events like rehearsal dinners, weddings, conferences and private parties. We can also plan surprises for birthdays, engagements, anniversaries or other special occasions.

How it all begun

Inspiration: The grandfather: Don Andrés Hernandez.

Don Andres Hernandez took all these photos. He lived in Merida, the cultural center of the Yucatan. When he moved to Merida from Cuba, the local Mayan fascinated him.

Throughout the 1930's to the early 80's he traveled the Yucatan peninsula talking to the Mayan and learning their language and history. Along the way, he visited ruins of Mayan religious and governmental centers.

Some of these had only recently been discovered by archeologists, and were not often seen by anyone other than ranging Mayan hunters.

Don Andres, known as 'The Cuban' to friends and travelers, passed on his interest and respect for the Mayan culture to his grandson, Ramon Lizaola. It was him who began to dream about bringing a bit of Mayan culture to the outside world through a restaurant serving Maya cuisine.

Yaxche Maya Cuisine Restaurant is dedicated to memory of Don Andres. Rest in Peace. IN LAK ECH - Abuelo (I’m another you).

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