Elio Al Mare — Restaurant in Progreso

Alright, listen up, 'cause I gotta tell ya 'bout Elio Al Mar, down in Progreso, Yucatan, capisce?

First off, the atmosphere? Fuggedaboutit! It's like you walked right into an old school Italian trattoria, but with the sun shinin' on ya from the beautiful Yucatan sky. The place is tucked away, nice and semi-private, ya know, like you're meetin' the famiglia away from prying eyes.

Now, the surroundings - they're somethin' else. You got this view of the ocean, it's like the most delightful view in all of Progreso. It's like lookin' at a postcard, but better, 'cause you can smell the salt in the air, feel the breeze. Makes ya wanna stay there, enjoyin' a good meal and a fine glass of vino.

The food? Oh, it's made from scratch, I tell ya. The pasta, it's fresh, like the kind Nonna used to make back in the old country. You order the seafood, and it's like the fish just jumped outta the water and onto ya plate. And the taste? Fuggedaboutit! It's like every bite's a kiss from the chef, if ya catch my drift.

And let's talk about the staff - the broads, they're beautiful, like the kind you see in those old Italian films, all charm and grace. But lemme tell ya, the male waiters? They're sharp, dressed to the nines, and they got that old-world charm. They make ya feel like you're the don of the day. If ya want the service to be fast as a bullet, just slip 'em a nice tip right up front, let 'em know you're here for a good show, capisce? They'll take care of ya like you're family.

So, if ya wanna have a meal that feels like a sit-down with the capos, head over to Elio Al Mar. Just remember, when you're there, enjoying that view, the food, the company, and the service, fuggedaboutit - you won't...

If I could eat anywhere in the world, I would likely choose Elio Al Mare. They simply serve some of the best Italian food my husband and I have ever tried (and my husband had been in the high-end food and beverage industry for years). Plus, their location and seaside ambiance are hard to beat: with the grand glass sliders opening to the colorful Progreso sunsets blossoming in the skies over the emerald seas and slowly fading into indigo nights illuminated by the stars and the lights of the Pier; with the waves singing softly as they caress the shore and provide a perfect harmony to a wonderful selection of Italian and Mexican music; with the sea breeze kissing one's skin cooly and genly after a hot day - it is truly an indulgent dream come true! Today was our first time back at Elio's after two years, when we hadn't been able to come to Progreso due to COVID-19. I have been dreaming of the Pasta Negrita con mariscos the entire time we've been away - and can honestly say that it was exactly as delicious as I had remembered... Although we may be biased, to us, few things can rival Elio's antipastos, freshly made pastas, seafood, and Italian desserts and cappuccinos which in our experience, are always perfectly prepared and delivered with excellent service. We are so grateful for another truly wonderful evening we've been able to enjoy and share with...

We took friends for their last meal in the Yucatan after praising the restaurant based on two previous visits. We we embarassed and disappeared. The salads and tiramisu were excellent. The pasta dishes were disappointing, not as hot as desired. Three main courses of 5 were served in a reasonable time. The other two were served 35 minutes later after we asked when we would get them. The server laughed heartily when I asked where our meals were and I told him bluntly that it is no laughing matter. We bought an overpriced bottle of wine. The service was non-existent. We served more of the wine ourselves. The fetuccine tasted canned and should have been refused. No reduction in the bill or oyer consideration was offered. The servers shrugged when asked why no consideration was offered for the poor food and service. Multiple requests to speak to a manager were ignored. Not worth the drive or the expense. Go...