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That's awesome. Thanks for the heads up.

Marquesitas! a Must Have! Streetside vendors. My favorite were the "desert" kind... Peanut Butter and Banana or Peanut Butter and Blackberry Jelly.

Elotes - Cream Style Corn - I love corn... this was the worst thing I have ever tasted!

Ice Cream - Many homemade ice cream shops around town. DO NOT MISS IT!

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still would like to hear from someone who has been to Progresso recently and has a recommendation for a restaurant on the beach that has good food and drinks. I have tried a couple in previous years and they were really good at the time but it has been a couple of years. So, I was looking for an opinion from someone who has been there more recently.

Sorry it's taken me so long to write since our return. We just got back from a week in Progreso April 20th-26th. We flew into Cancun and rented a car for the drive to Progreso. During the week we ate at many of the restaurants along the Malecon. From West to east, here are the things I found.

Eladios - Best view of the pier... excellent patio seating... was not impressed with the food, margarita's or the prices.

Tommy's - Only ate chips and guacamole, but some of the best on the Malecon. Margaritas were quite tasty and several free shots of tequila the more you drank. Seating was on the beach under a small palapas. Good place to snack, drink, get a massage and come back to drink some more.

Maya Ka - Had some mayan "authentic" food... was good, but not what I was expecting.

Pelicanos - Good food... for those looking for non "authenitic" it's very good. My wife who is not food adventurous had a very good club sandwich.

El Ulpo Loco - Shrimp Quesadillas and some incredible margaritas. (2 for $5)... my favorite place for a Margarita on the beach.

Flamingo's - The ABSOLUTE best Ceviche I have ever eaten. The Shrimp and the Mixed Ceviche were both incredible! Drinks were good. Ate in this restaurant a total of 3 times (once was for the Ceviche only 1 last time before I left).

Zavi Playa - Pizza.... it was OK... if only spending a day in Progreso, this would not be my choice to eat here!

Just off the Malecon

La Genuina - WOULD NOT EAT HERE

Naked Frog - No beach view... just a couple blocks off the Malecon... excellent food!!! Excellent drinks.

Los Compadres Tacos - a must eat if you have the time. LOVED the tacos. They do speak very little (any?) English here. But the tacos were great.

I have been to Progreso twice on cruises... and loved it. In fact, I loved it so much we are returning in a month for a week in Progreso. I will post some updates & pictures after I return.

I would like to know as well. I was there on January 21st and still have the worst bug bites on my legs that I have ever had!

I love Progreso. I laughed at all the people that said they were just going to stay on the ship because of all they had heard about it. While I unfortunately haven't got to visit the ruins in my TWO visits to Progeso, I have had a blast both stops there.

Loved the town and felt safe walking around it.

Loved the beach area. Is the water crystal clear Cozumel water? No, but it's a great beach.

Loved the Margarita's from Tommy's along the beach. Waiter was great. after 8-10 Margaritas and a few shots... getting back to the ship wasn't that easy.

Massage on the beach? There's not a cheaper place... and cleanliness, professionalism, and enjoyment have not been better.

Going back this year for a week in Progresso. (First time out of the country and not on a cruise) Definitely going to the ruins, Merida, and hanging out on the beach for margaritas, guacamole & massages.

I am a fan of the Canon G-series line.... I have 2 Canon DSLRs.. and have recently added the Canon G16. It was my camera of choice entirely for my last cruise.

LOVED our massages on the beach in Progreso before... which is one reason i do not mind going back there next week! Definitely getting (at least 1) hour long beach massage.

A friend of mine, is looking to go on a cruise this year, but is single and doesn't want to pay the double rate. I understand Cruise Critic does not allow requests for Cabin Mates..... which leaves me wondering if there are other reputable places, that are cruise specific for this type of search.

I am looking for the following:

Canival Paradise

Carnival Elation

Carnival Jubilee

I unfortunately didn't get my first one until our 4th cruise, now I want them all to display.