La Balsa - Progreso

La Balsa is a locals restaurant. Non locals would not think of eating there unless you are adventurous and go with someone that knows the place from experience.... read more La Balsa is a locals restaurant. Non locals would not think of eating there unless you are adventurous and go with someone that knows the place from experience. I went with folks that have been coming to the area for 28 years and know where to get the best of Yucatan food no matter what the place looks like. La Balsa's specialty is Conch Ceviche and it is fantastic. It's my understanding that conch may be legally harvested only from Sept to May so if you are not in Progreso at that time it may not be avalible. A regional beer, try Leon Negra, with the complementary tapas, and an order of Conch Ceviche is plenty for two at lunch. If you order two beers you get double the tapas. All this, with the Conch is about $5. Be brave.

La Balsa is a local restaurant. Not locals would not think about eating there unless you are adventurous and go with someone who knows the place from experience... read more La Balsa is a local restaurant. Not locals would not think about eating there unless you are adventurous and go with someone who knows the place from experience. I went with people who have been in the area for 28 years and know where to get the best of Yucatan food, no matter how the place looks. La Balsa Speciality is Conch Ceviche and it is fantastic. It is my understanding that the notch can only be legally harvested from Sept to May, so if you are not in Progreso at this time it may not be avalable. A regional beer, sample Leon Negra, with the complementary tapas, and an order by Conch Ceviche is a lot for two for lunch. If you order two beers, you will receive double tapas. All this, the conch is about $5. Be brave.