Service was exceptional and the food on another level. I grew up in California and have been to…read moremost major cities in Mexico. I will say the chilaquiles con carne ahumada, were the best chilaquiles I've ever had!

From Chicago, first time at EB on a Sunday morning for brunch. Here are my thoughts:…read more -This place has a gourmet feel to it, in a good way. Everything is special, nothing is ordinary. -I ordered the French toast with a side of potatoes. -The French toast had granola, strawberry jam, and a sweet cinnamon cream cheese on top. The toast was delightful! The toppings were delicious and creative. -The potatoes were perfectly cooked and seasoned--scrumptious! This place is a gem. Highly recommended!!

From Chicago, first time at Marmelade today. Here are some of my thoughts:…read more -The service was first class! My waiter spoke very good English. -We sat outside on a Sunday morning, in early October, very pleasant. -Clientele are more upper class than we've seen in Merida. -They did not have vanilla for my latte, so I ordered caramel--very good! -I ordered the classic pancakes with maple syrup--quite good. -After we ordered, they came around with the pastry plate. We'll definitely get the cinnamon roll next time : ) Highly recommended!!

Vibey little cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. Food was ok. Would try lunch here.read more

My wife and I have been to the Colonia Mexico location many times but had never tried the Centro…read morelocation because parking is usually scarce. Since we were already heading that way, we took a slight detour to see if there might be an elusive parking spot on Calle 51. It wasn't looking too promising, but we lucked out and found a spot on the next block. When we entered the restaurant, we got the last available table. For those who don't know, the Centro location is small, with five small tables and a few seats at the counter. We ordered coffee. The menu is the same as the other location, so I went with my favorite: the omelette en costra, an omelette with cheese baked on the outside to make a nice crust, served with bacon, half an avocado, and their delicious sourdough toast. My wife chose the grilled cheese, which she said was divine. The coffee was also delicious. Service was very good overall, although our waiter never brought my wife water after she asked for a glass. It wasn't an inexpensive breakfast, but I think the prices were reasonable considering the quality. Our two dishes and two coffee drinks came to $550 MXN before tip. My wife said the bathrooms were nice and clean.

From Chicago, first time at SOCO today. Here are some thoughts:…read more -We came in on a Sunday mid morning for brunch. There was a steady stream of internationals for the hour we were there, must be located near a larger hotel. -We ordered a chocolate croissant for an appetizer. It was good. -I ordered the chilaquiles with green salsa and chicken. I really enjoyed the chicken, but overall not great. -My wife ordered eggs and toast, not great. And they charged us extra for butter and jelly. -She had an Americano, I ordered a latte. Both were good. They forgot to bring hers out. With all the great cafes in Merida, I cannot recommend SOCO : (

CHILA-KILLING IT - These folks freaking kill chilaquiles. We came twice, the service is fast and…read morefriendly, and the prices are supremely fair. And while small, it seats quite a few and is very well decorated inside. All my life I thought maybe you needed egg for the perfect chilaquiles but truth be told we got theirs with and without egg and the way these folks melt the cheese, it gives it this amazing texture not unlike a perfectly runny omelette. The egg is not in fact required. The flavors are rich, the chips are perfectly crunchy and crispy yet still drenched in salsa, and the meats and toppings just sing. Definitely by far the best chilaquiles we've ever had, and it's not even close. If you don't try Chilakiller's, don't bother ordering chilaquiles anywhere ever again because if you cared about chilaquiles, you'd have them here. Eat here, you won't regret it! Happy eating! -John Seeto

Great service! Food was delicious and hot. Cute setting and ambiance. Eduardo our server was super…read morefriendly and helpful! This will be my go to spot next time I am in town.

I was there during my vacation in Merida. My wife is vegan and they gave her so many options for…read moreher to eat. They made food for her that wasn't even on menu. Everyone and everything at this place is great. We went to eat twice during our stay. Will go back. I would highly recommend to anyone.

This place is something very special. We spent a magical evening here under some light rain and had…read morean amazing night. Anna (Ana?) was our server and took great care of us. We had a variety of dishes which were all great but the mole was the star of the show. Beautifully done. Bonus- there's a bookstore also ran by the owners of the restaurant above the main dining room. You can't miss this place on your next visit to Merida EDIT: We loved this place so much we decided to come back again on our last night. As before, the service was amazing and I was able to pick up some great art and architecture books as well.

Really great specialty coffee shop. We came back multiple times during our stay in Merida…read more All of the drinks we tried including the v60 pour over were great! One of the baristas was quite knowledgeable when describing different tasting notes of the coffee available as pour over.

From Chicago, first time at Manifesto. Here are some thoughts:…read more -This place is really cool on the inside, it's like walking into a different world. -I ordered a Moka, not good. Had a thick gel on top like what happens to pudding when it's cooling. My wife had regular coffee and loved it! -We each tried a pastry. I got the apple, raisin, walnut strudel, and it was delicious! My wife ordered the croissant and enjoyed it. -Service was good. Recommended!

Top quality Mayan cuisine in a friendly and welcoming environment…read more It is not your typical "USA STYLE" Mexican food. This is the real deal with fresh, tasty and healthy foods. Make it a don't miss if you are going n Merida!

It's super tranquil, jazzy calming music. We were immediately offered a fan, plenty of shade and…read moremosquito repellents. Food was great! The fruit plate was unexpectedly HUGE! Couldn't even. One close to finishing it even if the flies had let us. Everyone was lovely, great service!!

Absolutely fantastic. Handmade tortillas served in a traditional gourd vessel - everything here is…read morethe best. I have eaten here about 11 times but can never get beyond the poc-chuc - I cannot say enough good things. If you are in Merida, go to La CHaya Maya (there are two locations). You won't regret it.

Whoa, this place is popular!…read more Hubbers and I are so glad we came through the exact time we did because if we waited ten minutes, we would have had to wait another 20. We were seated and given menus immediately so they're efficient with their time! Since I'm a first timer, I wanted to take my time with the menu. While waiting, they gave us complimentary chips with 2 kinds of bean dips, pico de gallo and red sauce: all very tasty! We've had to ask for a second serving! I've had huevos motulenos a few times, so I wanted the other version: huevos divorciados de la chaya maya. (Fine, I'll admit, I got it because I thought it was funny.) All I asked is if it was spicy (it's not) and that's all I know about the dish. So it was almost like a surprise dish for me. HUEVOS DIVORCIADOS DE LA CHAYA MAYA: I left it up to Hubbers to pick which ones I might like. He chose relleno negro and pipian - and he chose well! Broke the sunny side up yolk and mixed it in the relleno negro, added with the crispy texture of the chips: YUM. Did the same for the pipian, with its nutty flavor and creamy texture. Even the pumpkin seeds added taste. Sooooo goood! I made sure to empty that plate. LOS 3 MOSQUETEROS YUCATECOS: Hubbers' choice. This is a pretty plate! I got to try the pureed plantain (a first for me!) and that was tasty! Had a teenee taste each of the three dishes and also delicious. FOOD: 5. SERVICE: 4. VALUE: 4. PARKING: I didn't notice any parking lots, so can't comment on that, but there is street parking. Could be a challenge. OVERALL: 4.50 (bumped it up a little.) And the cherry on top: there's a lady making fresh tortillas. And they are delish! A crowd formed outside waiting for seating. I truly understand why. They really are popular! An amazing first run! Highly recommending!

My boyfriend and I stopped in for breakfast, and I'm glad we did…read more I ordered a Chaya juice and he ordered a frappucino- both were delicious. He ordered the waffles and I ordered the eggs with veggies. Thank god for that breakfast, it was such a nice healthy thing to eat and it tasted so good. The veggies were cooked to perfection and the eggs were cooked just right. Great atmosphere and cheap price too!

Total gem! We were hot and tired and then we stepped into this shady oasis of delicious fresh foods…read moreand drinks. First time I've been asked if I wanted my lemonade with or without sugar. Love that! All the dishes were great, and you can see that a lot of care and love goes into the preparation. The server was super nice. The space is full of lucious plants. Calming.