Dzemul, Yucatán, Mexico · A Century-Old Casona Restored to Its Origins

Flavors that tell stories

A casona restored to its origins with respect and love: original façades, floors, walls, doors and ceilings that create an atmosphere of peace and gratitude for its legacy. The journey doesn’t end at the table: it begins at Casona Ciruelo, its gardens and pool, continues with a stay at Saramuyo House and becomes a complete experience between Dzemul and Telchac Pueblo — Yucatecan hospitality offered in gratitude to guests and travelers from Mexico and abroad.

1900

the casona is born, in the years of “green gold”

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of slow smoking for our pork shank

Our house was born in the days of “green gold,” when henequen fiber left the haciendas of this land for the world. It saw the Revolution arrive, heard “Peregrina” in the time of Felipe Carrillo Puerto, son of neighboring Motul, and for decades was home to a Dzemul family. Today it opens its doors again as Casona Ciruelo: flavors that tell stories.

1. 1867Dzemul separates from Motul and becomes its own municipality.
2. Early 20th centuryDzemul, land of henequen haciendas: Constancia, San Antonio, San Diego and San Eduardo. The casona is built.
3. 1915The Revolution arrives: in Motul, land is distributed to the peasants.
4. 1920sHuevos motuleños are born in Motul, at Felipe Carrillo Puerto’s table.
5. 1922 – 1924Felipe Carrillo Puerto, son of Motul, governs Yucatán; “Peregrina” is sung for Alma Reed, whose portrait now hangs in a room at Casona Ciruelo.
6. 1937The area’s haciendas become ejidos (communal farms).
7. 20th centuryThe casona becomes home to a Dzemul family for several decades and generations.
8. 1970sArchaeologists document Xcambó, an ancient Maya salt port in Dzemul.
9. Late 20th centuryThe henequen era fades across the region.
10. Turn of the centuryDzemul turns to its coast: the pink salt flats of Xtampú, flamingos and Xcambó bring together Maya history, tourism, nature and experiences.
11. Early 2020sThe casona is restored, respecting its essence: floors, ceilings, walls, doors and spirit.
12. June 28, 2024Casona Ciruelo opens. Gardens among century-old trees, a pool and the peace of Dzemul. The mango and the ciruelo (Mexican plum) trees offer their fruit to the kitchen and to the delight of local and visiting guests.
13. 2024The Smoke Kitchen is born: 18-hour smoked pork shank, smoked cochinita negra and pairings. Family events with paellas, discadas, northern-style barbecues, ostrich-egg skillets, smoked suckling pig, lamb from a local recipe, cochinita pibil, huevos dzemuleños, tetelas, corn in every form, the local garden and seasonal fruit.
14. 2025Casona Ciruelo Beer by Pok Ta Pok is born, a Dark Lager made to pair with the smoke kitchen and artisanal desserts. Casona Ciruelo becomes the No. 1 restaurant in the region and supports local family initiatives.
15. 2026Casona Ciruelo wins over the palates and hearts of visitors from Mexico and abroad, and launches its program of family, corporate and culinary events.
16. Late 2026Saramuyo House in Telchac Pueblo joins, offering overnight stays to enjoy local tourism and the Casona Ciruelo experience.
17. Vision 2027casona1900.com: a home for travel and culinary experiences, real estate and complementary dining, lodging and living services in beautiful Dzemul, a Yucatecan land of promise and well-being.

Yucatecan flavors reinterpreted and cooked to order. Recipes created to tell a story: smoke, recados (spice pastes), handmade corn and house salsas.

Our house beer · since 2025

Dze-MulDark Lager

An American Dark Lager: an adaptation of the European dark lager, shaped by German immigration and adjusted with local ingredients. It keeps its dark color with a lighter, more refreshing profile, perfect for the Yucatán climate.

• 4.5% ABV
• Made in Yucatán
• By Pok Ta Pok

Created to pair with Casona Ciruelo’s smoke kitchen and artisanal desserts.

We design every celebration: the menu, the music, the setting and the details that will make your day unforgettable. Paellas, discadas, barbecues and smoked suckling pig for family gatherings; nothing here is standard.

Nearby

Casona Ciruelo · 6 min

Telchac Puerto · 13 min

Motul · 15 min

Xcambó Archaeological Site · 21 min

Laguna Rosada · 22 min

San Crisanto Mangroves · 25 min

Mérida · 45 min

“Great experience of ambient, service, food and kindness. Definitively a must if you are traveling along Yucatan.”

“The owners take care of everything, very kind and gentle. Get the Chamorro pibil Casona.”

Friday

12:00 – 8:00 pm

Saturday

9:00 am – 8:00 pm

Sunday

9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Mon – Thu

Closed for private events