La Tia De Kaua

La Tia De Kaua, nestled in the heart of Yucatan, offers a culinary experience that resonates with the essence of authentic Mexican cuisine. With a limited but enticing menu featuring only three daily dishes, the restaurant showcases the skill of traditional cooking methods, notably utilizing a smoke oven for their pulled pork and chorizo. Diners have praised the delightful flavor profiles of the meat, complemented by homemade tortillas and traditional salsas that ignite the taste buds.

Patrons like Simon and Mitch Standfield emphasize the warmth and friendliness of the family-run establishment, where guests can observe the aunts passionately preparing food. The welcoming atmosphere combined with the personal touch of service creates an unforgettable dining experience, especially after a day of exploring the nearby Chichen Itza. The affordability of meals, typically under 240 MX, alongside the genuine Yucatecan flavors, makes La Tia De Kaua a must-visit.

Whether you're enjoying the tender chicken wrapped in handmade tortillas or the rich taste of their fried tortillas with egg, each bite tells a story of tradition and dedication. La Tia De Kaua is not just a meal; it's a delightful journey into the heart of Yucatecan culture.

Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Great dessert
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Cash only
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking

Timothe Cottereau

Jun 22,2025

Only 1 meal option per day but very good! Meat was cooked well, well put together with the rest of the food. Service was nice and welcoming.

Gosia Dunning

Jun 10,2025

This is a great authentic spot for some delicious pulled pork and chorizo. Cooked in a traditional smoke oven, served with hand made tortillas. Just amazing and perfect after visiting Chichen Itza.

Simon

May 25,2025

10/10 If you are around Chichen Itza you have to go to La Tia De Kaua. The restaurant is a family business and everyone is working there. The service is very friendly and English speaking, you can watch the aunts preparing the food. They only have 3 different dishes but the taste extremely good. They have chicken with tortillas and salsas, fried tortillas with egg inside and homemade sausages. We tried everything and paid with drinks, food and desserts around 240 MX. I recommend you to eat there, it’s a great experience.

Mitch Standfield

May 21,2025

Just unreal authentic Mexican food. The meat was super flavorful, the salsa just spicy enough, and the handmade tortillas were out standing. If you make the drive to chichen itza then it is definitely worth stopping by on the way back.

Tarun Bahuguna

Apr 13,2025

It is a cute little place about 20 mins away from Chichen Itza. I read about it on a Reddit thread and decided to give it a try. They were so welcoming to us and explained to us the three items on the menu from traditional Yucatan cuisine and also gave us a tour of the kitchens where they make their food. The food was simple but so flavourful. The tomato salsa was amazing, and the sausages were yummy. Overall a great lunch here and a great experience with a cuisine I had never had before.

Ana Llapa

Apr 2,2025

OMG!! what a great restaurant!! We came after watching a YouTube video of people visiting Chichen Itza, and this was one of their stops post ruins and post cenote visit! Their main specialty, is called Poc Chuc, which is a thin sliced pork grilled, served with beans, onions, cilantro, delicious home made tortillas and a spicy sauce(very spicy). They also serve encamisado which is an egg cooked inside a tortilla. Omg!! Delicious!! We also tried the chorizo which was a little spicy but yummy! The service is great!! So friendly and welcoming!!! There is free parking, but when we got there it was full so we parked across where they were charging 20 Mexican pesos. I loved the fact that everything is homemade and they invite you to go see their cooking process!! Everything smelled so yummy while back there!! We came at around 430-5pm and it was already full with locals...you know that’s always a great sign of excellent food! We were about to skip it because we didn’t want to get caught out in the darkness, but decided to go anyways! So glad we did! We also got to try real gum...sold there, that was awesome treat! For dessert we had the flan which was delicious ! I also ordered agua de Chaya which was a lemony water with the herb Chaya, first time trying it and it was very refreshing. They also have music playing, a lovely gentleman playing the piano, kept the place lively! Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. If we ever return we will definitely visit again!

Sro vdh

Mar 13,2025

They only have one menu, so just say YES! They will bring you the best Yucatan dish, specializing in poc chuc, with frijol, long chorizo and great tortillas. A must stop after your chichen itza trip!

R Bencosme

Mar 11,2025

Absolutely delicious food from a small hometown place. I definitely recommend if you are in the area.