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La Exquina

4.3 (26 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican

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Casual
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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One of the best margaritas in Merida
Tim P.

Based on someone's advice that the best tacos and margaritas in Merida we went here. They were not wrong. We had a downpour right before we got there. Waiters were cleaning and drying the tables. Because of rain it was a beautiful summer evening in Merida. We ordered margaritas that were spot on. Some of the best we have had. Ordered the queso fundido for an appetizer. Great cheese and chorizo sausage with flour tacos. Nice change from corn tacos that you normally get. For dinner my wife and I ordered the bistec and arrachera tacos. They were so good on the flour tortillas. Our waiter Orlando brought chopped habanero peppers for the tacos. Enjoyed the evening watching people walk the Paseo. Great place and one of the best waiters, Orlando, we have had. We will be back.

Outdoor dining great location
Steve T.

It is what it is a medium priced restaurant with a large soccer watching crowd after 9pm. The service is very good. I had the very good chicken fajitas three times. The location was very close to the Fiesta and Hyatt, about a five minute walk. It's a good start for a walk along Montejo or walking to centro.

Tacos Al Pastor
Sean C.

We really liked this place for tacos - really good Al Pastor, arrachera, and poc chuc. Their margaritas are the best I've had in Merida - most places make them too sweet but these were perfectly balanced. The outdoor tables are also really nice for people watching and they have a big screen TV with spots on. Prices are good - 3 of us each had 4 tacos 4 margaritas and the bill was $1200 pesos including tip

Guacamole

The chuleta and arrachera tacos were delicious and so was the guacamole. Everything I saw coming out looked very good also. Nice outdoor patio with sidewalk seating to see people walking by on Paseo de Montejo.

Jamaica
Cesar R.

The Food. The food in this restaurant ranges from good to average. Nothing memorable, yet not bad for the price. Don't order the Carne asada since the meat it's super dry. Order Arrachera instead. The Drinks. The aguas frescas here are good and safe. You don't have to worry about getting sick since they are made with purified water. We ordered the Jamaica and the Orchata; both very good. The Service. The servers are friendly and very fast when the restaurant is not busy. However, they take forever when there are a lot of people in the restaurant.

Supertaco de bistec
John M.

Their supertaco was excellent. It's not as touristy as some might think. It is a great place to eat with friends. First night in Merida we found a winner. I'd recommend this to anyone who wants a restaurant where they can walk to easily from their hotel.

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4 years ago

Excellent food and even better portions. Would have posted a picture but I was hungry and the tacos didn't last long!

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10 years ago

Good solid food. Easy to find, and the tacos are yummy, as was the agua de jamaica. A good place to get a quick tasty bite.

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We really liked this place for tacos - really good Al Pastor, arrachera, and poc chuc.

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Pancho's

Pancho's

4.1(36 reviews)
1.6 km
$$$

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.

The secret upstairs bar under the open skies makes this restaurant extra special. Its a platform…read morepatio built into shade trees with a thatched roof. It's enchanting at night watching the lighted towers of the old cathedral standing watch over the Merida night sky...sitting at a candle lit table with cool Yucatan breezes blowing. It's a far remove from the hustle and bustle of the narrow, crowded downtown streets and the lively plaza. I ordered a pumpkin seed-based salsa which was prepared table side in a stone vessel. My friend ordered the grilled fish with rice, pickled carrots, onions and sauces. Both were delicious. We also had nice drinks, red wine sangria, and beer. What was perhaps the best feature of the place is the excellent waitstaff who are bilingual, who are helpful with making you feel comfortable, who provide charming conversation and tips, and who are generally well trained in hospitality. Such a far cry from the dour and arrogant wait staff typically found in Washington DC restaurants. This is a good place for a quiet escape from the plaza crowd.

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La Exquina - mexican - Updated May 2026

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