GREAT CANTINA FOR A LOCAL VIBE - La Negrota is a really fun local cantina where most of the seating…read moreis in an open courtyard and you get packed in like sardines as it fills up at night. With live music playing often you will have spontanoeous dancing eruot as couples get into the groove and enjoy the fun. With drinks you also get botanas, basically free appetizers, which are fine but nothing to wrote home about. The food is pub food style with a latin twist and while they aren't shooting for fine dining if you are in the mood for a local style pub meal its a great optiion and a lot of fun. Happy eating from John Seeto!

Came through twice…read more The first was at noon on a Sunday. Joke is on us: we learned they're not open until 2pm (only on Sundays. Otherwise, they're open at noon all other days.) We came through a couple of days later because it came highly HIGHLY recommended by Big Bro. So, I was more curious than anything. Another reason I came through is to try their kibi's. (It topped my Yelp search when looking for this particular grub.) We wanted to get drinks as well since it was a hot and humid day! Pina colada for me, brewskis for Hubbers. We put in an order for the kibis because that's main reason I came through. Drinks came through, and then... mini plates of snacks, oh, WHAT! La botana, is what they call them. Whew, didn't plan on eating more than the kibis, but I welcomed it! It was a pretty good variety, too: there were sausages, pork skin, jicama and some sort of salad. Staff told us if we wanted refills on any or all of them, to let them know and they'd be more than happy to comply. Kibis finally came through, and I have to admit that I was disappointed. Not only did they lack taste, but they were also hard. They may have been overcooked which most likely contributed to the lack of flavor. Initial thought in mind were hockey pucks. Chewing through one was a challenge that I didn't bother going for a second. (It was practically inedible.) The guac, pico de gallo and sauce were great, but didn't do much for the pucks. Hubbers really liked it, though, so there's at least that. FOOD: 2. SERVICE: 4. I noticed staff mostly just hanging out together at the bar, but they were excellent at being mindful of guests. VALUE: 3. 5 for las botanas, 1 for the kibis. PARKING: Street only. It will be a challenge, for sure. OVERALL: 3. FUN FACT: They are the second oldest cantina in Merida (opened in 1917.) I learned the place is far livelier at night when they have bands performing. Someday, maybe...? Not a one-and-done, but it'll be a long minute before a second visit, if at all.

We always enjoy going to Dzalbay. The drinks, music, and food are a good way to enjoy spending time.read more

Aug 2024 * Friends As far as I'm concerned, this place is…read moreit. If, while in Mérida, you can't find the "there" there, you will find it at Dzalbay Cantina. Everything is top-notch: food, drink, MUSIC, ambiance. Note: the other night I was there, had a few and departed quickly when my Uber arrived. I forgot my wallet! The next day, it was there waiting for me. Nothing had been taken. Where else in the world could that happen?

I can't speak for any of the food, but this is a super cool spot to hang out for drinks and live…read moremusic. Picnic bench style seating, and plenty of it. There's a very small "dance floor" between the live band setup and the bench seating. Lots of beer and cocktail options. Definitely a younger crowd. Service isn't bad, but be patient. This place gets busy.

Slow service and the mixed drinks were weak. Felt like we ordered juice and water. Terrible…read moreexperience and never will go back.

Great service and place is clean. For whom they like mezcal…read morethere is a verity of it, different mix cocktails. Great for brunches, good for big and small group And. Great patio

I'm glad that they moved into the space that used to be Pancho's. The outdoor area is a nice place…read moreto spend an afternoon having drinks with friends. Prices are reasonable and service is good

STUNNING!! I have never wanted to applaud after a meal…read moreuntil tonight. The patio atmosphere was beautiful, service was perfect, and the food and cocktails were out of this world. Highlights were the grilled shrimp tacos and the ceviche. I wish I could fly your chef to Australia! 11/10

I like to come here and sit at the bar and enjoy their 20 peso drinks and snacks. The mini torta…read morepibil and panuchos are some of my favorites. I've never had a sit down meal here but the the main dining area is very nice and there is another section that is open to the sky. Customers are a combination of locals and visitors. Bathrooms are clean and service is good.

BEST OF MERIDA 2025 - Botanas Botanas are a special treat,…read morebasically free food you get with drinks. Lucero doesnt call it in here, they serve a great variety of excellent options (mmm the gizzard is absurd). It varies throughout the day the service levels and botana availability; but show up around 7-8pm for a safe bet on a good experience with solid service, availabilty, and a good place to hang. See prior reviews for more details and happy eating from John Seeto!

What a great surprise this was! I had no idea what we walked into, I thought we were just going to…read moregrab drinks at this ultra chic looking bar. We ordered beers, we received those, and literally 2 min later a waitress came out with all these mini tapas and I was in shock. I had mentioned that we didn't order them and she said they came with the beer, and oh my, it's genius! we literally didn't feel the need to leave the bar and ordered more than we should've. Some of the tapas were great, some were decent, nothing terrible but what a deal and concept.

Went last night for cocktails. We tried 3 different mezcal drinks. Very good. Nice job on the…read moredrinks. Service good. They had a "flatbread" special with 3 cheeses and special sausage. It was pita chs with like 12 large chips with 6 pieces of sausage and lots of creamy cheese sauce. Lots of sauce. It was NOT good.And it should be pita flat bread not pita chips. FOR $250.00 PESOS. It was not work it. They have other flatbread on the menu I hope they are not using pita chips. The fried calamari was good. The antipasto burrata was not a present nicely, needed more flavor, like more pesto sauce over the burrata and the pieces of the antipasto cut smaller which was only fried tomatoes and prosciutto in large pieces. Very disappointed in the food.

I would have to say one of the best burgers in town. Great quality, friendly people awesome drinks…read more The area is amazing. Would recommend to go during the week and they have live music. It's well worth it.

This place is a great find after a nice stroll along the Paseo de Montejo. Alluring Spanish…read morecolonial style establishment with a sexy and romantic vibe that emits an inviting ambience allowing one to sip on chichi cocktails and gather with friends. Food is good with exuberant options. Complimentary bread is a great starter. We had the Pizzeta Iberica (ham pizza) and Salmon Empapelado (grilled salmon) I enjoyed this one immensely. Cooked and presented nicely with tasty mashed potatoes and green salad. Friendly and attentive staff. Cocktails seems to be popular here for travelers and local millennials seeking a fun night out and about. Menu is simple and reasonably prices. It really is a nice date spot. Overall, Casa Chica is a nice spot to be turned on by the vibe, settings location, and feel like living the "Teenage Dream." "Enjoy YOURSELF! That's what your 20's are for! Your 30's are to learn the LESSONS. Your 40's are to pay for the DRINKS!!" -Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City

Had an enjoyable breakfast here on a Saturday morning. We had our dog and the deck area is pet…read morefriendly. They had four dog bowls filled with fresh water. I started with a glass of orange juice and my wife got a Coke Zero. They served the whole can with plenty of ice. We both ordered the Eggs Benedict. I got mine with ham and she got hers with bacon. The orders arrived fairly quickly with our eggs accompanied with some potatoes and salad. The eggs were cooked perfectly with a nice hollandaise sauce. We both enjoyed the soft bread the eggs were on. The potatoes were good. Overall a nice breakfast experience.

My husband and I stayed at the hotel for one night and had complimentary breakfast. Our entire…read moreexperience was fantastic! The restaurant took necessary COVID-19 precautions. Service: our waiter, the only one there, was Eric who's originally from Venezuela. We were there early enough to engage in conversation about COVID-19, life in Merida/Mexico, culture, and politics. He was very friendly and gave us good insight to life in Merida. He was very attentive and provided great service the entire time. I had ask for a different dish after my specialty dish came out and had. I don't eat meat and failed to ask for more info on the enfrijoladas. Eric was very accommodating for my mistake. Food: We both ended up getting the chilaquiles, one without meat. The sauce was very delicious and the tortilla was nice and crispy. The dish came with refried beans and eggs. The whole dish was extremely satisfying! Did not disappoint. We were also served cut fruit with honey and granola, very fresh. To drink we had coffee and fresh orange juice. Ambiance: The restaurant is quaint and intimate. There was jaz-like music playing in the background. This place has lovely character and charm. We would definitely come here again for breakfast! Food was very delicious and service was great! Highly recommend this place when in town.

It was lovely inside and reasonably priced. If you like brunch, it is great. My companions were…read morelooking for lunch and they don't serve that until one so they left. I had a combo of a meal with espresso. The Chilaquiles were not really my thing because they were fancy and not too heavy and had a weird ham on them, but the ambience was great. The servers also were very nice. I think it is worth going here if you'd like a fancy looking brunch without the ridiculous price. The tablecloths had nice linens, so I don't see this as a "bar". Maybe at night it's different but at noon it was absolutely a lovely brunch..

Had a great night yesterday at Esvedra Downtown. Smart, tasty cocktails with Mexican flair,…read moreexcellent pizza from a wood burning oven, attentive service in a nice setting with a live DJ. Great addition to downtown Merida. Will definitely return!!!

My friend and I went here just for drinks. Fun atmosphere and really great service! Dulce was…read moreparticularly welcoming and made our experience there excellent. They have the best mix drinks I have tried in Merida. I would highly recommend dropping in for cocktails here!