For all things foodie and taking advantage of Yucatan’s incredible gastronomic offer, we get you lots of information about restaurants, bars, taco stands, market food, interviews with chefs, and more.
Some lunches are carefully planned. Others accidentally turn into an all-out comfort-food marathon. Our recent visit to WAGU at Vector Plaza was definitely the latter. My mom and I originally stopped in thinking we’d order a burger, maybe split some fries, and call it a day. Instead, lunch turned into one of those wonderfully indulgent […]
WAGU Mérida: Smash Burgers, Truffle Fries & Sauce Heaven Read More »
Part train museum, part romance novel, and entirely one of the most memorable dining experiences we’ve had in Mérida this year. There are restaurants you visit because you’re hungry, and then there are restaurants you visit because they transport you somewhere else entirely. Vagón Santa Fe belongs firmly in the second category. Over the past
Vagón Santa Fe Mérida: Cocktails, Sunset Views & Dinner in a Historic Train Car Read More »
Discover one of Mérida Yucatán’s oldest cantinas, once home to feminist pioneer Rita Cetina, with botanas, history, and classic local charm.
The Feminist Who Changed Yucatán—and the Mérida Cantina That Still Tells Her Story Read More »
A Different Kind of Food Experience in Mérida Yucatán When most people think about where to eat in Mérida Yucatán, they usually picture smoky cochinita pibil tacos, elegant hacienda dining, fresh ceviche by the coast, or trendy cocktail bars tucked inside restored colonial mansions. Ostrich burgers? Probably not. And yet, just outside Mérida, we recently
Avestruz Ostrich Meat in Yucatán: Sustainable Farming, Healthy Red Meat & Great Burgers Read More »
Mérida’s Gastronomy Scene Keeps Getting Better If you’ve been paying attention, you already know: Mérida, Yucatán is having a serious moment when it comes to gastronomy. What was once known mainly for traditional Yucatecan cuisine has evolved into something much bigger—a city where global flavors meet local talent, where you can go from cochinita pibil
Donoxtia Brings the Flavors of Northern Spain to Mérida Read More »
2026 Guide for Food Lovers At MID CityBeat, our readers can’t get enough of breakfast guides—it’s consistently one of our most searched-for topics year after year. So we’re back with our updated 2026 list of must-try breakfast spots in Mérida: a flavorful mix of lush gardens, Parisian vibes, hidden gems, and chef-driven menus. Here are
Mérida’s Best Breakfast Spots Right Now (2026 Guide) Read More »
Mérida’s food scene doesn’t slow down—and every once in a while, a new place opens that feels a little different from the rest. Pedinche Taco Bar is one of those. Pet friendly, private room to hang with friends, indoor and outdoor dining, and a cool bar where you can watch the game! Located in Centro
New Taco Spot in Mérida: Pedinche Taco Bar Brings Flavor, Fun & a Dog-Loving Twist Read More »
Just 30 minutes from Merida, the beach town of Progreso will bring you a wide variety of experiences as you stroll through its picturesque streets and walk the “malecón” in a fun family atmosphere. Before leaving, we share today’s weather! PROGRESO WEATHER Before visiting Progreso for one or more days, we recommend you to bring:
For the Beach Lover: What to do and Where to Eat in Progreso, Yucatan Read More »
On Avenida Libano in a small plaza, there is a cantina style gem for Mexican food! Unpretentious and a casual cantina vibe this restaurant/cantina/sports bar has low ceilings, A/C, tinted windows, the latest sports on TV, it’s always packed and the food is freaking awesome. They had me at “suadero”, but really everything on the
The Best “Suadero” in Merida at La Reforma Autentica Cantina Read More »
One of the most anticipated charity events in Mérida, Yucatán is returning this spring with an unforgettable evening of fine wine, haute cuisine, and generosity. A Taste of Mérida 2026, presented by Fundación BAI A.C., brings together some of the city’s top chefs, wine experts, and community leaders for a night dedicated to supporting health