Villa Restaurante Seafood & Grill Progreso — Restaurant in Progreso

They have a new chef, Yann, and have completely revamped their menu. I went there for lunch today, and both the food and the service were outstanding. I had salmon served over pesto fusili pasta, and it was amazing. At first, I was a little surprised because it isn't a traditional Italian pesto with basil and pine nuts. Instead, it used cilantro and walnuts as a fusion to incorporate Mexican tastes into the dish. I do love a traditional pesto, but this variation was a welcome change. It was excellent, and the presentation was top-notch as well (as you can see from the photos). Plus, it's a generous portion size. They also give you a Chipotle bean dip with house-made tortilla chips, made with flour tortillas. That was delicious, too! They have live music on Saturday nights, so I can see this becoming a regular hangout, particularly on the large outdoor patio area. The owner also has a seafood business, so they'll serve fresh seafood, not frozen, whenever possible. The chef takes the time to train the wait staff on providing exceptional service, which can be hit or miss at other restaurants here, particularly since Humo Bistro recently closed (they were my favorite fine dining restaurant here). Highly...

We ate at Villa because we are staying in the neighborhood and will return because the food is excellent and the patio setting perfect for our Covid era. The coconut shrimp tasted as good as it looks, the seasoning on the grilled shrimp was unusual and delicious, and the prices were more than fair for the quality and serving size. The mojito was not the best I have ever had, but minty and refreshing on a warm evening,

Highly recommended. We loved the fact that the place was not busy, but it...

Excellent food and experience. Randomly passed by this place and decided to stop and check it out. We’re so happy we did. Chef Yann took time to visit with us and helped us pick out a fantastic lunch. His seafood is so fresh and the flavors were outstanding (definitely try the fried octopus ceviche!) The atmosphere was relaxed, the prices very fair for the quality and his staff was pleasant and helpful. Best meal I’ve had in the area....