Only wanting GOOD authentic local food to experience the culture, our private tour guide took us…read moreto Los Almendros, his favorite restaurant. Oh boy! So glad we did! When we scanned the dining room , it was filled with a mixture of locals and tourists enjoying their meals. Most of the time, we walk out if it's filled with tourists but our guide assured us that the food was fabulous. Yes, each dish we preferred was tasty snd reasonably priced. Place is also clean which is important.

Hubbers, his cousin and I worked up an appetite after a Turibus run. Cousin recommended we try this…read moreplace - he might have mentioned it was one of his favorite places to eat. We walked in, gone through the wide hallway with pictures of their cuisine on both sides, and noticed: nobody is here. There were chairs and tables behind the host's table, but it was empty. It wasn't long before someone came out to greet us and walked us into another area where customers were being tended to. We were seated immediately; menus came through a few seconds later along with complimentary servings of chips and beans. Ooohh, I enjoyed those a lot - so much that I asked for a second serving! Munched on them while going through the menu. I saw a dish on the walls as we walked in and thought about getting it. The problem is it was no longer on the menu, so I had to go to Plan B. It took a minute, but for one reason or another, I was drawn to the Pollo Ticuleño. VERDICT: First thing that hit my senses is the smell of old oil the chicken was fried in, so I was a bit put off. Breading was crispy and thin, but under seasoned. The chicken had a hint of dryness, also under seasoned. However, the refried beans, ham and cheese added saltiness to each bite, so it wasn't too bad. I'd forgotten about the oil smell at this point. The fried plantains was a good palate cleanser. Overall okay, a bit above par. FOOD: 3.5. SERVICE: 4. Servers were attentive and were available when needed. VALUE: 3. PARKING: They have a big, covered parking lot right next door. Street also available. OVERALL: 3.5. Hubbers got the poc-chuc. We were surprised at how generous this dish was. He couldn't finish it so we asked to take the rest home which he ended up having as a snack later in the day. Good first run, better than average, I would say. Would return if given the opp. Would like to try other dishes for sure.

Party of about 20 (give or take more, kids and all.) We came through for Hubbers' family reunion…read moredinner of sorts. And talk about convenient, it's located across the street from Hubbers' Auntie/Uncle's house! Reservations were made, being it a big party and all, so we were seated immediately at arrival. Water was good and ready to go for everyone. Someone took liberties to order apps for everyone to share which was much appreciated because it made it easy for everyone else. PINA COLADA: My choice of drink to wash it all down. Creamy but light, good level of sweet, and most importantly, refreshing. I might have had a couple more by the end of the night. CARPACCIO DE SALMON: Different from what I'm used to as their version was slightly cooked and they added veggies as well as grated parmesan cheese. But it tasted great. It's best when all the characters are put together for each bite. These plates were emptied out fast, so it's safe to say everyone liked it. TIRADITO DE CHICHARRON: Crispy skin, juicy meat on topped on tomato sauce. The pork was seasoned lightly but adding the sauce brings it to full circle. It's delish, for sure, but it got a bit too rich for me after the third bite. (That's just me, though!) It really is meant to be shared. TAPAS (3 KINDS): I was lucky enough to try the three different kinds ordered. 1) Chorizo Argentino con Chimichurri: they were generous with this as each piece got a whole sausage. Tons of favor but not overwhelming. The chimichurri added a light zing and the bread tapered off whatever strong flavors there might have been. 2) Guacamole con Camaron al Ajillo: Shrimp was cooked nicely, and although it was a bit on the salty side, guac took care of that, easy. Bread added texture. Also good bites. 3) Champinones con queso parmesano: my favorite, but I might be biased since I'm a mushroom fiend. I'm not going to elaborate how great this is. If you like mushrooms, do NOT skip this! FILETE HOMENAJE: My choice of main. Requested for a medium prep. I was impressed when served as the plate was put together so beautifully. I didn't want to touch it because it felt like destroying a work of art! But eh, that didn't last long since I was hungry. First bite was amazing as the steak came out more on a medium rare plus side, so it was PERFECT. (I wasn't sure if that was an option here, so I just kept it simple.) That sauce was a complex of different flavors but didn't take away from the main essence of the protein. The sides were great palate cleansers. I felt like I picked a really good dish! Hubbers got the arrachera a la plancha (grilled flank steak.) His plate ended up getting emptied out, too, so clearly, he enjoyed his dish as well. FOOD: 5. Presentation flavor, was way above par. There was nothing I did not like. SERVICE: 4. Staff hustled being us a big party and all. Yes, they forgot a couple of people's drink orders, but understood. There were a lot of us. VALUE: 3. PARKING: I didn't notice if they had their own parking lot, but there was plenty of street parking available. OVERALL: 4. Good food, good company, a clean, modern and beautifully decorated eatery... it was a great spot for a family celebration. Absolutely recommending, especially for celebrating special occasions.

My wife and I had a great breakfast here. I had the eggs benedict and my wife had huevos rancheros…read more- both were delicious. Very nice ambiance - either sit inside with nice a/c or outside on the patio. Service was great and our waitress was very patient with our mangled Spanish. We will definitely come back again

The food was amazing. We ordered the mix ceviche and shrimp taco. A fresada for the drink and it…read morewas delicious!!! Service was great. Ambience was good, open air, just a little hot. I would definitely recommend this place. I really like the little sample plates they served complimentary. I got to tried different things that I wouldn't try otherwise.

Amazing Fresh Mariscos with great hospitality servers. The owner is a wonderful man who thrives on…read morethe best customer service in town. Don't miss out. I literally ate here all week. Because I was sooo impressed with our 1st order. I decided to try a different dish. I've eaten several dishes and still completely amazed at the flavors and freshness. Hands down the best place around. Next time I'm visiting from California this is definitely a 1st stop !

The best restaurant I've ever been to in Miguel Aleman. The food & services are both so great…read more Lucky to drop in!

The ambiance is nice as it does give a romantic vibe but also good for groups of friends…read more I wouldn't say the food is spectacular. It's pretty average compared to other places in the area and slightly more expensive. We got burgers and a table guacamole. The guacamole was really good but the burger fell short for me. Maybe other items on the menu are better. What was nice was the BOGO deal they had on beers.

Excellent options, excellent service. Easy parking, very…read morenicely decorated. The fish is very good

Delicious! Who would have thought you could find authentic, amazing Peruvian food in the middle of…read moreMerida? The food is excellent, they have a good selection of beers (including some Peruvian beers) and great service. The appetizers they bring out beforehand are pretty good, unique to this place. The place is a little small so it might be hard to get in, but we went on a weeknight and a table had just opened up. If we find ourselves in Merida again we will definitely eat here again!

Drinks were great food could of been better. Over all great presentation and nice small intimate…read moreplace.

Great lunch at this comfortable, welcoming venue. Helpful staff. Varied menu. Tasty food with large…read moreportions at a reasonable price. Really enjoyed my lunch experience ...

Love their Kibi!! My favorite! but also their local foods are good. We were group of 7, and…read moreothers had local foods. Like Mondongo soup which 2 ppl shared. Service is very professional and courteous. Valet parking. Wish they are open till late for dinner.

The service is excellent!!!! The place is nicely decorated depicting marine artifacts. But the…read morefood! Wow! Excellent! Everything we tried was deliciously cooked and beautifully presented. Some of the things we had were shrimp cocktail, fresh oysters, Rockefeller oysters, pasta Alfredo, grilled octopus, salmon carpaccio, crab claws.

I'm really disappointed by my experience here, especially because this has been one of my favorite…read morerestaurants in Mérida. I was served the wrong dish, and when I politely brought it to the waiter's attention, I was told there was nothing that could be done and that I still had to pay for it. The meal was boxed up for me without offering a replacement or any solution. When it came time to pay, the credit card machine was handed to my husband for the tip, which felt awkward and dismissive given the situation. The food itself was also underwhelming. I asked about adjusting the seasoning and was told it wasn't possible. The flavors were not what I expected, and having eaten at restaurants all over the world, this meal fell well below that standard. For a restaurant that presents itself as service-oriented and welcoming, especially to visitors, this experience was surprising and disappointing. En Espanol Estoy realmente decepcionada por mi experiencia aquí, especialmente porque este ha sido uno de mis restaurantes favoritos en Mérida. Me sirvieron un platillo incorrecto y, cuando se lo mencioné amablemente al mesero, me dijeron que no había nada que se pudiera hacer y que aun así tenía que pagarlo. El platillo fue empacado para llevar sin ofrecerme un reemplazo ni alguna solución. Al momento de pagar, la terminal para dejar propina fue entregada a mi esposo, lo cual resultó incómodo y poco considerado dadas las circunstancias. La comida tampoco cumplió con mis expectativas. Pregunté si era posible ajustar el sazón y me dijeron que no. Los sabores no eran los que esperaba y, habiendo comido en muchos lugares del mundo, este platillo estuvo muy por debajo de ese nivel. Para un restaurante que se presenta como orientado al buen servicio y hospitalidad, especialmente hacia los visitantes, esta experiencia fue inesperada y decepcionante.