Top quality Mayan cuisine in a friendly and welcoming environment. 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! read more

It's super tranquil, jazzy calming music. We were immediately offered a fan, plenty of shade and mosquito 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!! read more

Café Montejo Merida - Fruit plate with granola & yogurt. Definitely a shared plate. - Cafeteria Near Me - Mérida, YUC

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The food was amazing. The service was great. If I'm ever back in Merida I would definitely go again.

We recently stayed in Merida, and we did a lot of walking in the hot summer. One of the things we struggled with was finding a place to eat - one that was economical for our family of 4 but also with a variety on the menu to accommodate everyone. We happened across Cafe Montejo and ended up going back for a second time! The Cafe has a very lovely courtyard to eat in, and it was nice to have an outdoor table. There are also bag stands, fans, and incense to keep the bugs away. The menu is quite large, from a variety of drinks to different food options. My one daughter is quite picky and has a nut allergy, and she had no problem finding something she wanted to eat. We enjoyed a variety of foods, from giant pancakes with nutella, to eggs and chilaquiles. I enjoyed coffee (Cafe Americano style) and fresh fruit. The service was great and the servers were very friendly and helpful, and spoke English as well. read more

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The service was great, and the food was amazing. True representation of the local cuisine. Drinks were very refreshing and everything is reasonably priced read more

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Everything about this place is just perfect. The atmosphere, the variety and quality of food, just everything. And they utilize a unique call system for when you are ready to order. It allows you time to really look through the menu and consider your options without feeling rushed. And you use the same call system to ask for your check. Again, just loved it! read more

Café Montejo offers a variety of food, our group of eleven people can be at times hard to accommodate, finding the space and food that will accommodate a variety of palates was easily done at Cafe Montejo. We enjoyed the outdoor tables, patient wait staff and good coffee! read more

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We were headed to check out the neighborhood around Parque Santiago, so my husband did a quick search for someplace to grab breakfast and found Café Montejo. The front is very unassuming. You can easily walk past it aside from a small standing sign on the sidewalk. We have seen pre-COVID pictures of tables on the sidewalk, making it easier to find. Once through the doorway, you step into a nice size courtyard garden set with about eight tables with giant umbrellas. It's super cute, quiet and there are lots of plants throughout. For a while, the only sound came from the windchimes. As expected, with COVID restrictions, all of the staff were wearing masks, and the menu was available by scanning a QR Code. The staff was amazingly helpful and friendly and worked with us as we tried to order in our very basic Spanish. My husband was excited to see Hot Cakes ($95) with either Ham or Bacon on the menu. He got three plate size pancakes with four nice slices of Ham. They were excellent, and the staff was happy to bring him extra packets of Maple Syrup. I opted for the Huevos Divorciados ($115). The dish had two Fried Eggs on crispy Corn Tortillas, separated with rolls of sliced Ham. One egg was topped with Red Sauce and the other with Green Sauce. There were served with delicious fried Plantain, Black Beans, and some Toast rounds. The eggs were perfectly cooked, the sauces were flavorful, and there was plenty to eat. We also had a Coffee Americano ($30) and a Coca-Cola Lite ($25). While the food and service were excellent, the highlight of our breakfast was our lesson on Chocolate. We could see a woman running a belt-driven grinder in the corner of the patio, and our server told us they were making Chocolate. He told us about the beans that were roasted and then ground. First, she ground Canela (Cinnamon), Sugar, and Peanuts. Then she followed that by grinding roasted Cacao beans and combining them. It smelled incredible, and she was very happy for me to watch her work. There was a small table with their Cocoa and a few sauces packaged for sale as we left. They had a spicy Salsa with Peanuts on our table, which we never tried - we saw it again in jars and looking back which we had bought some. It sounds really interesting. Charming place, the food was excellent, and we'd go back to try more of the menu. Two notes at the risk of stating the obvious - the $ in Mexico denotes Pesos. So, don't be alarmed if you've been to more touristy areas in Mexico where prices are in US dollars. At the time of dining, our costs in US dollars were: Hot Cakes with Ham - 95 pesos or about $4.75 Huevos Divorciados - 115 pesos or about $5.75 Café Americano - 30 pesos or about $1.50 Coca-Cola Lite - 25 pesos or about $1.25 read more

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We had a nice breakfast here on a Saturday morning. We live very close to this place but did not know it was here. We met the owner in front of their place and invited us to eat so we did. It is a nice restaurant that is located in a courtyard. Luckily we had a fan right next to our table which kept us cool. I ordered the divorced eggs and my wife Mexican scrambled eggs. I ordered a lime juice that was very good. My dish arrived first and the eggs were perfectly cooked on a tortilla with the red and green sauce. My wife's order followed in a couple of minutes and she really enjoyed the eggs. Both orders came with black beans, sweet plantain, and a couple pieces of bread. The place seems to be family run. We met one of the son's and he was very nice. Menu is quite extensive so we will be back for lunch or dinner. read more

We love coming here with our dogs because the people are so welcoming. It is a great neighborhood place. The food is also very good and I love especially the fruit juices, coffee and croissants. read more

Great spot for breakfast near the historic center. We met up with friends for breakfast in the patio. They have small fans to help with the heat. I ordered fruit with yogurt and granola which included papaya, melon and bananas. Just right for a hot morning. The scrambled eggs were perfect. We asked for 'tiernitos' I have a strong dislike of brown burnt eggs. The hot cakes were a little on the dry side but ok. The cheese quesadilla was a homemade corn tortilla with cheese and greens. Very tasty. Wish we had discovered it sooner. read more

La comida esta delicioso y el servicio excelente algún día regresaré el Café de Cocoa lo mejor ahí cerca esta el mercado

Excelente servicio. El staf muy agradable. La comida muy rica y bien porcionada. Y el ambiente del lugar muy agradable.

Beautiful restaurant in a great location. Service was spectacular, as well as the food.

A nice little unassuming place. You go in a garage door like opening and are seated in a patio garden. The waiters were attentive and friendly and even changed out the seats when they saw that we were having a bit of trouble with the chairs they had at the table. We were there for breakfast and had motulenos (a local breakfast dish), scrambled eggs Mexican style (with plantains and beans), and pancakes. The chocolate frappe was also a great treat to beat the humidity. The service was good and the prices reasonable. read more

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So IM back in Merida and I decided to give this place another try. And I am still underwhelmed. The guacamole is just ok, definitely not great. The enchiladas verdes de pollo are also just ok. I'm not a fan of the texture of the chicken. The best thing I ordered was the mango smoothie made with yogurt. It's very refreshing and tasty. This will be the last time I try this place out. read more

From the street this looks like a nondescript cafe but once you venture inside you discover the very nice courtyard and garden in the back. We met a friend here for breakfast who also teaches yoga in an upstairs area. We had some excellent coffee and breakfast. I'll return to try their lunch and dinner menu! read more

Good place to eat, excellent service. They have very good food and excellent cappuccino. The staff is very good friendly and attentive.

Our fave late breakfast place in Mérida. About six blocks away and so worth the walk. MANY menu choices, my fave the spinach and cheese omelette with Mexican bacon, yum, refried beans and plantains, a bit of toast with shared side of fresh fruit with a smattering of yogurt with granola. Fabulous and held me till dinner. Very pleasant courtyard with fans and sweet young waiters. read more

The staff was so great. There was a group of eight of us and they made us feel like guests in their private home. We practiced our Spanish (some of us horribly) and had great conversation. The food was delicious. My kids were with us, so they were happy to see something familiar (pizza) on the menu. It's a great place to stop in for a bite to eat. We walked to it from our Airbnb and then stopped at the market and ATM--very convenient location. I'll definitely go back the next time I'm in Merida. read more

We went here for a quick breakfast and it was delicious! We both got huevos, I got rancheros and he got motuleños. Both were great! And the orange juice was fantastic! Great little spot to go! read more

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The service is great and so is the atmosphere. We really enjoyed the food and have been three times during our two week visit to Mérida. read more

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Great Breakfast Spot!!! Outdoor eating area, great staff! Hot Cakes were big and fluffy!!! Smoothies were on point! Great place to relax and enjoy a chill breakfast. read more

Best breakfast in Merida, near Parque Santiago! Be sure to meet owner Fernando and his amazing staff. All homemade food prepared by chef Esteban. read more

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Delicious breakfast or brunch spot- they've got a breakfast special where you get eggs any style, toast and beans, bottomless Americano coffee and a fruit plate for 60 pesos! All very tasty and the staff here are lovely and very attentive. Will be back for our next few days in Merida! read more

Café Montejo Merida - It looks small from the street but there's a big leafy courtyard out the back! - Cafeteria Near Me - Mérida, YUC

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This place was a short walk from my rental in Santiago. I "stumbled" upon it while walking around. I am glad that I came. Great place to get cafe Americana and enjoy the cool shade in the courtyard. Stopped in on two occasions. The service was all smiles and friendly. Enjoyed huevos divorciados on one occasion. If I am ever back in Merida, this will be my go to cafe. read more

Café Montejo Merida - Huevos divorciados - Cafeteria Near Me - Mérida, YUC

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This is the best cold coffee place in town ..nice garden and comfortable atmosphere. Prices are mid range..It is a place where locals gather and have meetings and dance classes.. read more

We went to have the pizza. It was ok, not quite as flavourful as other pizza places on Calle 60. The service was pretty good. I asked for a fork and knife twice but never received them. Oh well, the pizza cooled down enough I could use my hands. The restaurant was very busy while we were there. Ambience in the courtyard was great, it was too dark to read the menu, we had to keep getting up and going over to the entrance. We did go back the next morning for pastries and they were delicious. We will go back again for breakfast and dinner. The people are great there, and this is one of the few places open in Santiago that we have been able to find. read more