This place was really good! The aceite de chile was absolutely delicious and added so much flavor…read more The pasta was amazing, and the pizza was perfectly charred, giving it that wonderful smoky flavor. Everything was well-prepared and full of flavor. Definitely a place worth visiting!

From Chicago, first time at PO today. Here are some thoughts:…read more -I've been wanting to try the pizzeria after going to the main Oliva restaurant, which is located nearby, just a block away. -This is one of the nicest pizzerias I've ever been to. It has a very bright interior with white decor and big windows that let you watch people walk by on the sidewalk. -We ordered two salads (wedge and spinach) and two pizzas (Margarita and pepperoni), and they were just right for 4 of us--1 man, 2 women, and 1 toddler who loves pizza. -The pepperoni pizza had a thinner crust, which was perfectly, lightly burnt. Great flavors, the best pepperoni pizza I've had in Merida. -The margarita had a medium crust, with a very nice light sauce, and delicious mozzarella cheese. It was also a very good pizza. -You've got to try this when you're in Merida. Service is good. Highly recommended!!

My kids (and the grown ups) loved this spot!…read more Pros - Lovely outdoor patio - Outdoor brick pizza oven where we could watch our pies being baked! - Pizzas were tasty! Thin crust, fresh ingredients, classic flavors and textures of the sauce and cheese - Delicious caprese salad - Kind, patient waiters, as typical in Merida - They played an eclectic mix of music- not too loud. And as we were leaving, we got "Rickrolled," as the youths say. They were THRILLED Cons - None!

MANY PEOPLE'S FAVORITE PIZZA IN MERIDA - Rafaello's, in the heart of Centro on Calle 60, is a…read morefavorite pizza spot for many in town. It makes sense, it is very cute inside, the servers are attentive, and the pizzas come out piping hot. That said, Merida is a very very saturated pizza market and it's likely if you ate your way around the city you might find other places you also like. The prices I think were a little high relative to other places you'd find not on Calle 60 (or 47), but they weren't ridiculous and I can see why some folks would call it their favorite in Merida. You should try it out and see how it moves you and share your experience for others. Happy eating from John Seeto!

If you want to enjoy classic handmade pizza on a wood oven, this is the place. Nice smiling people…read moreworking for you. Tiny place with great food, clean.

I never thought a burger at a pizza joint would be so good. There was a gentleman who was doing…read moretheir social media and doing a tik tok for the burger and he shared it with us. Hands down, an amazing burger and quite complimentary to the pizza La Fogatta Eapecial II (which was also delicious). I will be back again tomorrow!

Holy Batman! I've found real NY pizza in Mexico! The best I have had in more than 3 years!…read moreIt's perfect - crust, sauce and mozzarella. Everything is perfectly seasoned and cooked. Staff are great. They are friendly,polite, and professional, and listen to your requests. Everything is immaculate. They even had A&W root beer and cream soda! Would have liked to see wine and beer options.

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.

Always fantastic! Another great night on the terrazzo for a friend's birthday. The Capresse salad…read moreand arugula & prosciutto pizza was delicious. Handmade tiramsu for desert. Excellent

An absolutely terrible experience from start to finish. The only single thing that was good the…read moreentire night was the first drink I ordered, the "Espíritu Playero." After that, everything went downhill. The food was a disappointment. The Bruschetta ai Funghi looked completely different from the menu photo--tasted okay, but it was incredibly dry. The gnocchi bolognese was just mediocre, definitely not worth the price. To make matters worse, the staff completely ignored my table after dropping off the food. I had zero follow-up, yet I clearly saw every other table around me receiving maximum attention. The service here is extremely selective and unprofessional. The drink situation was even worse. I ordered a Spanish white wine that was awful, so I asked to switch it for a sweet cocktail, the "Atardecer en Progreso." It was a disaster: it was bright green (even though mango/passion fruit is supposed to be yellow), and the bottom of the drink was incredibly bitter and undrinkable. When I pointed this out, the waitress just dismissed it, saying "that's how it is." To top it all off, they still charged me for the wrong drink they messed up. WARNING TO EXPATS AND TOURISTS: They use abusive and dishonest billing practices. My actual bill was $933 MXN (around $53.30 USD), but they ran my card for $61.82 USD without my consent, forcing a terrible exchange rate to pocket an extra $9. I went back to complain, and I was met by a clueless "supposed manager" because an actual, professional manager was nowhere to be found. Terrible customer service. TIP: If you are a foreigner, ALWAYS demand to pay in PESOS (local currency) on the card machine. Never let them select USD, or you will get ripped off. Avoid this place at all costs!

In the middle of nowhere is this gem of a family restaurant. My pizza was excellent, my wife says…read moreher vegie pasta primavavera was better. My sister-in-law says it's bad for her because she lives close and will be breaking her diet too often now. The super clean, friendly, and could succeed in any town in the states. English spoken by some of the family (the part from Oregon). Cute little gallery run by them (next door) had stuff we bought to finish our Xmas shopping. Well earned 5 star review. By the way, staff quickly lost a chair as they saw her coming, and other than the table skirt being a common bit too low, the dining room was friendly to my wife's wheelchair, and so was the gallery. I did not use the bathroom, but believe it has 2-3 steps to get in. The dirt parking lot was hard-pack and there is a curb cut. Much more accessible than most other places. (Keywords to help others looking for them: ADA, disabled, disability)

This place is off the road and in the woods outside of Chuburná. Look for the yellow sign of Africa…read moreto find it. We had reservations but did not really need because there was only one other table occupied. They do all the cooking in their wood fired oven which gives it a lot of flavor. We started the meal with a caprese salad. Nice mozzarella, tomatoes, basil in a balsamic glaze. We asked for more balsamic for our taste. I ordered the meat calzone and my wife ordered the baked ziti. My calzone was stuffed with sausage, pepperoni, peppers, onion, and cheese. Very good. My wife got the baked ziti. Her serving was the size of a casserole dish. It could feed at least 3-4 people so we have a lot of leftovers. The taste and the sauce was delicious. Wine selection is limited to Chardonnay or Syrah. Good pour on the wine. Waitress was very nice and provided great service. A gem off the beaten path.

My husband and I had lunch at Amaro. It was one of the best meals we had during our vacation in…read moreMerida because I didn't have to struggle to find a vegetarian option. They had an entire page of their menu full of vegetarian options-- with protein! We had the stuffed squash and eggplant meshe. Both were fabulous. Then we decided to have the crepe de cajeta for dessert. Another excellent choice! It seems like it is more popular for dinner than for lunch, but we still enjoyed our meal and had great service. Oh, and a high chair with a tray for our son-- an added bonus! One caveat-- I speak enough Spanish that I had no problem ordering and interacting with our server. Not sure if they have an English menu or staff who can speak English to explain menu items. If you aren't super comfortable ordering in Spanish, use a translator on their online website before you go just in case.

To start, bugs would not stop falling from the sky...a bit gross, however it was raining a bit and…read moreit is sort of an outside restaurant. Ordered a mango and strawberry daiquiri and they were not blended. Rim was something strange. Not salt, sugar nor tajin. Service was very slow. The guy was nice but would rather chat with his coworkers. Ordered an avocado pizza, and it tasted like something from the school cafeteria. Chaya crepes were soggy, drowned in sauce to the point where it nauseated me. God help anyone who comes here looking for a fulfilling meal. Included gratuity into the check, but told me I didn't have to pay it if I didn't receive good service. What a weird spot to be put in!?

BEST OF MERIDA 2025 - Piiza Pizza e Core will scare you off…read moreif you just walk by, it seems too open and hot. But go upstairs and enjoy the ac, chill vibes, friendly service, and the far and away best Neoplolitan pizza you will find possibly in your life. Same with the Negroni. See prior reviews for more details and happy eating from John Seeto!

The pizza here is the best Neopolitan style in the city. The cost of a margherita is 200 pesos,…read morecomes out quickly, and it will bring a smile with each bite. The tiramisu is 100 pesos and also very well done The food is the highlight here and ambiance is nothing much to write about. There's also drink staples available such as spritz, americano, and lemoncello.

I love the vibe here! Great service and AMAZING pizza…read more The crust tastes so fresh as well as all the Ingredients!

This place is amazing. It's just my exactly vibe! The…read moremusic , the people inside , the Bathroom, the grafittis and the pizza !!! Waooo . My new fav place in merida.

Tucked inside a little plaza, we came in the afternoon to grab a snack and get our drinks on. Very…read moresubstantial bar menu and the helpful staff was quick to provide recommendations. Cocktails were very tasty and presented well, we enjoyed some mescal varieties and they were all good. I would recommend la Dona for the ladies, it's adorably decorated with a little candy on the side. Reasonable selection of mostly local fare but the tacos stood out, we had at least one of every one of them and were were impressed with both the quality and quantity. Maybe a bit pricy for the area but I consider it a good choice for casual dining, the outdoors seems to have a constant breeze due to the way the plaza is constructed.

This upscale, white tablecloth restaurant gave me one of the best meals I had on a recent trip to…read moreMérida in the Yucatán. The service was excellent and friendly, and the "outdoor" dining in the large activity center with a three story roof was very pleasant. My tender arrachera steak was marinated and grilled perfectly. The accompanying potato, onion, and green beans were cooked and seasoned well. In addition, the warm mousse center in the chocolate cake was absolutely delicious with the toasted meringue on top and vanilla ice cream and crumbled crust base on the side. Don't miss this restaurant if you're in the area!