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Amaro

4.3 (52 reviews)
ModerateVegetarian, Pizza

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What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Romantic
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Cassandra E.

5: Food 5: Customer Service 5: Ambiance 5: Cleanliness When you're with great company, everything else can be hit or miss and it can still be a fun event. When you're in a great restaurant that does a wonderful job from start to finish, the company doesn't matter so much. I could have been with the most boring, dull person on the planet and I would have enjoyed every minute dining at Restaurante Amaro. The scene there is gorgeous, as the main dining area is actually in an open-roof courtyard-esque area, containing tables with umbrellas to block that heavy hitting sun. The walls are covered with pictures of Hispanic movie stars from the 50s and 60s long ago and other miscellaneous art. The staff are incredibly sweet with perfect timing and perfect service. The bread con chimichurri sauce (for starters), Chaya drink and Chaya crepes were all delicious. I am dreaming of a meal there again. Someday... Amaro is very close to the Plaza Grande... Just about a block away and slightly easy to walk right by, as the entrance isn't very flashy or wide. The waiters are wearing yellow and the restaurant tables seem to be too. There's a stage and often live music most nights of the week. I would be a regular here if it weren't so far away! Hope you make it here if you're ever in the city! Enjoy and have fun!

Gabriel C.

I had the best food in Merida Yucatan so far even better than Chaya Maya. I ordered Pollo a la Yucateca, Empanadas and Salmon. My favorite was Salmon it was so tender and flavorful it was for sure the best quality. My second choice was Pollo a la Yucateca this was a surprise since I thought nothing could do better than Chaya Maya another restaurant on the area known for its great food well this Pollo was way better on tenderness and flavor. Empanadas were amazing too I don't like ground beef but this empanadas are the exception the best ingredients, for sure they use the best quality on their dishes. One more thing that did amaze me about this restaurant besides the great food was the building history and not only because is a beautiful mansion but because In this house was born the poet and statesman Andrés Quintana Roo, on November 30, 1787. He was President of the Congress of Chilpancingo and drafted the act of independence of Mexico. I love to eat on a place with history on it you just feel that you are part of history after you finish your meal. If you are in Merida Yucatan you have to eat at this famous Mexican high end cuisine restaurant. And if you want great service ask for Enrique the best waiter so far in Merida.

Vegan tamales
Leigh C.

The restaurant is not entirely vegetarian, but has veg options. Amaro is definitely tailored to an American audience. They had the menu in English or in Spanish. I ordered the guacamole (all the guacamole I had in Mexico was super lime-y, and this was no exception) and the tamales with TVP. It was good to have some protein, but the meal didn't taste overwhelmingly fresh or flavorful. I don't think I would go back again. I would recommend it only if you're veg and in dire straits.

I just had a wonderful vegetarian meal tonight at Amaro. The service was great and the guitarist perfectly unobtrusive. I highly recommend the stuffed eggplant.

Lightly breaded fish stuffed with cheese and spinach covered with a specialty delicious cream. This dish was amazing.
Eli G.

Amaro restaurant is an international friendly establishment in the center of Merida Yucatan, close to the main square. The restaurant has a very romantic, dim, candle lit setting with live music to the tunes of ballads and boleros which only adds to the romanticism of the place. The wait-staff are very attentive, courteous and world class professionals that know how to treat their clientele. This could be a perfect place not only for a romantic dinner but for a relaxing evening as well. Most importantly the food is excellent; their menu offers a variety of options for different diets like vegetarian, with choices of delicious fish, vegetarian lasagna, poultry and authentic Yucatan cousin. I would recommend the following dishes, their stuffed fish with cheese and spinach is to die for, or their vegetarian lasagna which is not too heavy to digest for the evening.

Stephen F.

Yea, it's immediately obvious that this place is a touristy spot... so what. The dining is in an open air courtyard with adorable ambiance and live music being played during dinner. Its just perfect. The food is good, not great, but hearty and filling. The service was fine, prompt and not bothersome. I would go here again.

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Excellent service and food was delicious. Completely recommend for a romantic evening dinner

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We ordered pizza here- a big mistake- it was not tasty and the crust was strange, flat and tasteless. Maybe their other dishes are better.

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This place is a gem--excellent food (many veg options, but not strictly veg). Creative menu & beautiful courtyard!

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Pizzeria Oliva

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5.0(6 reviews)
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EXCELLENT PIZZA IN A PIZZA TOWN - Merida surprisingly for those not from here has tons of amazing…read morepizza and even more just goof pizza. Pizza Oliva, located just a short walk from the flagship restaurant Oliva, lives up to the high standards of Okiva but serves mostly only pizza. It would be easy for you to come here and have a better pie than you could find in most cities in the world, and in Merida it is defintiely a contender for best pie. There are many pizza places worth trying and Pizza Oliva is at the top or near the top of that list, check it out! Happy eating from John Seeto!

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Pizzeria Oliva - Main room, views of sidewalk

Main room, views of sidewalk

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I really enjoy their pizza but the service has gone far downhill. Pizza ordered early in the…read moreevening, everything seemed fine, the window for the delivery time passed and nothing showed up. Called the restaurants phone and it rang and rang and nobody picked up. Finally had to contact Uber to cancel. Too many other good pizza places in Centro for this monkey business.

Many people love Eskondida, its centrally located and its one of a few places in Merida that aim to…read moreserve New York style pizza. It's a challenge being in Merida for sure, the ingredients are hard to get consistently, I remember one time I couldn't find basil at Chedraui for over 6 weeks. So it's not an easy place to build a pizza empire, that much is true, but the owners here clearly care about quality and try to offer the best Merida can offer. The prices are not crazy but Merida is a very pizza heavy city so it's really about what are you looking for. I get the impression the decor is going for a New York pizza place, which is in theme. I've only been once and got spotty service, but Merida is certainly overall a bit hard to find long term teams with perfect service. For some folks, especially those looking for something that reminds them of NY style, this will be their spot. If you are into the New York style of pizza its worth a try, noting in advance its hard to replicate NY style outside NY. But if you are into Detroit, Chicago, Neopolitan, Sicilian, or other styles, just be aware this is shooting for NY style, not those other variants.

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Eskondida - New York Pizza
Eskondida - New York Pizza
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