The food and ambiance was terrific and wonderful service. Food was fresh and very good. Great…read morecoffee! Will come back when we are in the area again!

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 : (

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

A perfect place to go for a late afternoon pick-me-up. We were especially sleepy AND especially…read moretransfixed by the comfortable, cohesive ambiance -- and ordered 2 coffee drinks each. Our sample size having doubled, we couldn't get over how smooth and delicious the coffee was! It's evident in the taste that the establishment values quality material (coffee beans) and practices. Absolutely recommend.

The food was OK. I think it's more hyped up than it needs to be. The restaurant is beautiful but…read morethe food was better at the local taqueria That being said, there were many large groups so I think it's good for that. They have a very large selection of food so there's something for everyone. Prices are OK, what you'd expect for a touristy spot. Recommend having a reservation for dinner as there was a wait.

I am of somewhat mixed mind about Chaya Maya…read more On the one hand, if you are in Merida for just a few days, and you don't have the time and energy to research things, Chaya Maya is in a great location and the menu has virtually ALL of the Yucatecan dishes you may want to try. It's pretty much all here, which is a big plus. The staff is very tourist friendly, and can speak and understand English well. They even asked in advance if anyone had allergies. So, for the less adventurous, it's an 'easy' experience. We ordered a variety of dishes...Lomitos, Pipian de Pavo, Pan de Cazon and more. All tasted fine, though we've had better on our tour of the region and at lower cost. The Chaya de Pina was fantastic. I'd recommend that for your agua fresca option. Service was attentive. High marks there, and it's clear they expend a lot of effort on the front of house experience, though the tortilla maker sitting in the room making tortillas by hand felt a touch gimmicky to us. In essence, if you want an expansive menu, easy for the English-speaking tourist, this is a good place to go, or perhaps to start your journey. You might lose some authenticity and pay a bit extra as a tradeoff. Chaya Maya does execute well, even if it has a bit more of a polished, corporate feel to it.

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.

Really happy to have visited this vegetarian friendly cafe our last day in Merida. It was a nice…read morerefresher from the usual meat based traditional fare found in most of Merida. Everything was made for us fresh and tasted really great! We had ice lattes, caramel and mocha. Each one was made with coconut milk. I had the sandwich with veggie ratatouille and cheese on it. I got a fried egg on the side and threw that on top as well. It also came with a side salad. It was filling and flavorful. My friend had the quesadilla with black beans. Also filled with veggies and cheese. We really enjoyed our food and would recommend!

From Chicago, first time at Marago today. Here are my thoughts:…read more -The service is very good, only had coffee, but a nice food menu too. -The ambiance is very cool, has a swanky feel to it, plenty of indoor seating, feels fancy. Great place to hang out. -One of the best vanilla lattes I've had in Mexico over the past couple of months. Highly recommended!!

All I can say is don't order the sweet coffees lol. They are diabetes. Food was fine.read more