Yucatan is a foodie haven and we will get you some of the best spots for fine dining, tacos stands, cafes for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
In recent years, San Ángelo has quietly become one of Mérida’s hottest dining zones, with a lineup of restaurants that rival any in the city. From casual bites to refined dinners, here are some of our favorites: 🍸 La Sirena y El Pescador – City 32 A stunning, chic spot perfect for date night or […]
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Whether celebrating fiestas patrias or just enjoying a weekend. Mexican cuisine—recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity—is a global phenomenon, and these are some of our favorite places in Mérida to experience it. Each state has its own cuisine, which makes the culinary offer that much more vast and impressive. Yucatecan
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If you thought Mérida’s craft beer scene couldn’t get any better—think again. Verdina, the brand-new taproom in Centro, is serving up smooth Nitro Stouts, fun smoothie beers, authentic Czech pours, and Canadian pub food with a Yucatecan twist. This place isn’t just about drinking a beer; it’s about traveling through taste, with pints, plates, and
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When we first arrived in Yucatán about 15 years ago, finding a good craft beer was nearly impossible. There were a few places around town where you could find a microbrew, but it was definitely a treasure hunt and was rarely on tap. Fast-forward to today, and thanks to both local passion and foreign talent,
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If you’ve been in Mérida long enough, you’ll remember Raffaello’s—the legendary Italian pizzería that set the bar for authentic calzones and pizzas over 17 years ago. Well, good news: it’s still here, now called Il Calabrese, and it’s as delicious as ever. The new name honors the southern Italian roots of the cuisine, but the
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Mérida isn’t just tacos and cochinita pibil—this city is making serious waves in the world of fresh, high-quality seafood. Thanks to its proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and connections to the Pacific coast, you’ll find some of Mexico’s best marine flavors right here in the Yucatán capital. But it’s not just about taste—it’s about
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Bold flavors, fluffy baos, and a fresh take on fusion in Montes de Amé If you’re on the hunt for a unique dining experience in Mérida, Yucatán, look no further than Wah Bao, an Asian-Mexican fusion restaurant quietly turning heads in the upscale neighborhood of Montes de Amé. This innovative spot is quickly becoming one
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Father’s Day is the perfect excuse to celebrate the dads, granddads, bonus dads, and father figures who’ve been our everyday heroes. And what better way to honor him than with a fantastic meal, cold drink in hand, and a laid-back atmosphere where he can kick back and feel appreciated? Whether he’s the type who enjoys
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Old favorites, new gems, and everything in between. Once a quiet street tucked between Paseo de Montejo and Parque Santa Ana, Calle 47 in the Historic Centro of Mérida, Yucatan has blossomed into one of the city’s most exciting culinary destinations. Lined with tropical palms and colorful colonial façades, this buzzing corridor—we’ve fondly dubbed the
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You know those places that somehow feel like home the moment you walk in? The kind of restaurant that’s been around for nearly two decades, survived gentrification waves, economic dips, changing trends—and still packs a punch with amazing food, funky charm, and unbeatable hospitality? That’s El Templo. We stopped by this Mérida institution recently (located
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