Did you know that Yucatan is one of the most diverse regions for dishes and ingredients in Mexico? It has a culinary history that dates back millenia and new innovative food ideas are being creative each day. It seems like each week there is a new gastronomic option opening and even for us it’s hard …
Mérida: A UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy and Délice Network Food Capital Read More »
June 14, 2024 The city of Merida’s Directorate of Economic Development and Tourism has rolled out The Mérida Seal: Sustainable Gastronomic Space is a distinction awarded to establishments with good practices in the following areas: Responsible and local consumption Environmental management (water conservation, environmental culture actions, social responsibility actions, etc.) Promotion of art and culture. …
The Mérida Seal: Celebrating Sustainable Gastronomic Spaces in the City Read More »
We are always getting asked about where to head out in Merida, Yucatan for a nice glass of wine and charcuterie board! So we have compiled a list for all you to have, easily accessible and ready for winetime. Bacchus Wine Bar Had a wonderful experience at Bacchus Wine Bar a few weeks ago. The …
Wine and Dine: Uncorking Merida’s Best Wine Bars for a Perfect Night Out 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 »
Merida is known for its lively cultural life and the city of Merida has several free events around the city. However, because of the recent construction in the Plaza Grande y in other parts of the centro, some of the usual locations for the events have been changed. Here is the updated information! We encourage …
A dark kitchen concept and Japanese and latino fusion, this small spot exceeded all expectations! It is truly a great find for lunch or dinner. It’s a quaint place with a Kusama vibe. Decorations from Japanese pop culture adorn the place and you can even put a wish on a paper and pin it to …
A MID City Hot Spot: Japanese Pop Culture Grab & Go Fusion Restaurant Kofuku Read More »
Updated April 23, 2024 Mérida, a city known for its vibrant colors and undeniable beauty, holds a treasure trove of unique neighborhoods. One of these neighborhoods, nestled within the heart of the Yucatecan capital, has captured the attention and hearts of both locals and visitors alike. At first view, it looks like a regular neighborhood …
Written by Stephanie Carmon April 15, 2024 In 1974, Don Jorge C. Cárdenas Gutiérrez found a large piece of land with an abandoned hacienda in the perfect location–close to the highway to Cancun. He was a furniture craftsman and he wanted to put his furniture-making workshop there so it was easy to take his pieces …
Legendary haciendas of Yucatan: the living history of hacienda Teya Read More »
Cantinas, bars and drinks that may seem a bit strange or let’s say unique to this country are a big part of Merida and Mexico’s nightlife. Cantinas A cantina in Mexico traditionally is a kind of bar frequented by males for drinking alcohol and eating free botanas (appetizers), and sometimes singing the blues and passing …
MID City Favorite Cantinas for a Cold Beer on a Hot Day Read More »
Music, dance, gastronomy, workshops,talks and more! Páayt’aan festival is in its third edition and will offer more than 40 cultural and gastronomic activities. It will take place in Izamal, Yucatán, from February 29 to March 3. This festival aims to promote the exchange of voices and knowledge among the identities that coexist in the Yucatán …
Páayt’aan festival in Izamal is Back Feb 29-March 3 Read More »