Located on the beach in the small fishing village of Chelem Yucatan Mexico, Lizard Joe's BBQ is internationally known as one of the best restaurants on either side of the border and the Yucatan Home of Tequila Rock Legend Joe King Carrasco. Lizard Joe's has all of your favorite BBQ and traditional side dishes, a full bar with Ice Cold beer. All our meats come straight from local ranches and slow smoked over regional hardwood for up to 20 hours using non-commercial smokers for Authentic Backyard BBQ Tejano Style.

But don't think we cater to just carnivores ... we are one of the only BBQ restaurants in the world serving specialty Tex-Mex dishes that are Vegan friendly and exclude some more traditional ingredients in our side dishes so that they too are Vegetarian friendly if not Vegan. 

Lizard Joe's has a passion for Live Music and provides a nurturing environment for music/musicians of the past, present and future to sustain the creative talent of local and visiting musicians providing opportunities and incentives for artists from all genres to add their energy to the positive vibes happening at Lizard Joe's.

6 PM to 7:30PM Lizard Joe's welcomes any established, up and coming or amateur musicians/bands to showcase their talent as part of our "Sing for Your Supper" program where musicians/bands can try out new material or just have some fun performing for a diverse Lizard Joe's audience and be rewarded with a FREE Meal and 2 FREE Drinks. In addition, Lizard Joe's will donate the value of the meal(s) to a local charity selected by the musician/band.

8PM to Midnight, Lizard Joe's features some of the best bands from the Yucatan and beyond. The Yucatan is rich in musical talent and Lizard Joe's is always on the look out for new bands to perform at Lizard Joe's

So come to Lizard Joe's for Great Live Music, delicious BBQ, Happy Hour Drink Specials and Dance the night away under the stars and on the beach!

Lizard Joe's has everything you could ever need for a perfect day at the beach for your family, friends, group or special event!

- Beach Access
- Outdoor Showers
- Clean and Modern Bathrooms
- Games
- Wi-Fi
- Projection TV
- PA System

Let us help you coordinate your day at the beach with a customized menu, entertainment, decor and more.

Is Puerto Progreso one of the ports for your Carnival Cruise? We are only 10 minutes from the pier! Contact us and arrange to spend your day at Lizard Joe's with an all-inclusive price (food, drink, transportation ...)

ours of Operation
Semana  Santa and Summer (April, June, July,  August
Friday & Saturday  6 PM - 2 AM:
Full  service  restaurant until 10 PM with our complete  menu, Live Music 10 PM Check our Events page to see who is playing
Sunday 12 PM - 6 PM
Full  service  restaurant until 10 PM with our complete  menu

Winter January - March, Friday Nights 6 PM - 2 AM
Live Music, Drink Specials, Limited Menu, Vegetarian Dish. Food choices change each Friday. Check our Events page to see who is playing

Coming from Merida or Progreso, drive straight across Chelem Square, turn right  on the second street past the green Chelem Municipal building towards the beach  (look for our sign) and then left on the beach road. Lizard Joe's will be on the  beach side of the road Calle 17 between Calle 24 and 26. You can't miss the sign on the large bright yellow wall.