We were on a car trip with Mexican friends We were getting away from the Quintana Roo sites to the Yucatan area we had not seen.. They choose the Pickled Onion, saying it looked interesting. We had traveled from a fancy hotel in Merida to Santa Elena. The Mayan-style dwellings/cabins were great, with hot water, A/C, and a great level of comforts away from a big city. The pool was great, we had a happy hour there, and the grounds were meticulously maintained. This area is in tropical Yucatan, but features grounds that made it a high-end property right up against the natural growth. This is Ms. Pickles life, and her soul is poured out here. We were at the pool, and had a happy hour there. We sadly did not get to eat at the restaurant as we went to the night show at Uxmal. We had a restful night in our cabin, and did greatly enjoy our included breakfast the next morning in a beautiful outdoor area. The meal was served to us on individual plates, with both hot and cold items. The hot items were indeed hot and the cold were cold. Very enjoyable. We talked to Ms. Pickles, and despite her modesty, she is the leader of charity and business in Santa Elena. A wonderful person with a wonderful establishment.

We really enjoyed our stay at The Pickled Onion. The owner Valerie made us feel welcomed and we were impressed by what she has accomplished since moving to Mexico 14 years ago. Our spacious accommodation was lovely with a king size bed and tastefully decorated with Mayan art work. We appreciated the air conditioning, the free wifi and the small refrigerator. The breakfast was served outside on the patio. It was delicious and plentiful. The restaurant menu offered a good selection of Yucatecan cuisine. Everything we ordered was flavorful and appetizing. The property and pool area was very well maintained. I would recommend this BnB to anyone who would enjoy a romantic getaway.

Stay here to visit Uxmal, just a few miles down the road. You stay in a large thatched hut beautifully decorated in tile and with a hammock and umbrella for the sun. The restaurant is lovely open air and the menu is small by well selected. The Margarita and the guac has a bit too much lime but who cares? Breakfast is very sumptuous with many items -- the juice was so good I should have asked what it was. Valerie, the owner, was very helpful with directions for my leave-taking. The best beds AND soft pillows in the Yucatan. And the sheets were like butter. Great shower. And REAL toilet paper not that wispy stuff. Buen hecho.