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.

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.

ECONOMICALLY DELICIOUS - We all want to save some coin every now and then, and even by Merida…read morestamdarss Los Platos Rotos is an affordable spot. Most dishes if not all are under 120 pesos and generally speaking the food is quite good. The menu seems to rotate and as its an open air place it could get hot at times, but it is a cute lunch place with friendly service and solid food worth a shot. Happy eating from John Seeto!

Service was quick and the food was hot. Difficult to find with our GPS but eventually found it…read more Outdoor, covered seating. Ordered the huevos rancheros and they didn't disappoint. The cafe with piloncillo was the best! They have daily specials but we ordered from the regular menu. The broken/chipped plates are clever.

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

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.

Absolutely fantastic. Handmade tortillas served in a traditional gourd vessel - everything here is…read morethe best. I have eaten here about 11 times but can never get beyond the poc-chuc - I cannot say enough good things. If you are in Merida, go to La CHaya Maya (there are two locations). You won't regret it.

Whoa, this place is popular!…read more Hubbers and I are so glad we came through the exact time we did because if we waited ten minutes, we would have had to wait another 20. We were seated and given menus immediately so they're efficient with their time! Since I'm a first timer, I wanted to take my time with the menu. While waiting, they gave us complimentary chips with 2 kinds of bean dips, pico de gallo and red sauce: all very tasty! We've had to ask for a second serving! I've had huevos motulenos a few times, so I wanted the other version: huevos divorciados de la chaya maya. (Fine, I'll admit, I got it because I thought it was funny.) All I asked is if it was spicy (it's not) and that's all I know about the dish. So it was almost like a surprise dish for me. HUEVOS DIVORCIADOS DE LA CHAYA MAYA: I left it up to Hubbers to pick which ones I might like. He chose relleno negro and pipian - and he chose well! Broke the sunny side up yolk and mixed it in the relleno negro, added with the crispy texture of the chips: YUM. Did the same for the pipian, with its nutty flavor and creamy texture. Even the pumpkin seeds added taste. Sooooo goood! I made sure to empty that plate. LOS 3 MOSQUETEROS YUCATECOS: Hubbers' choice. This is a pretty plate! I got to try the pureed plantain (a first for me!) and that was tasty! Had a teenee taste each of the three dishes and also delicious. FOOD: 5. SERVICE: 4. VALUE: 4. PARKING: I didn't notice any parking lots, so can't comment on that, but there is street parking. Could be a challenge. OVERALL: 4.50 (bumped it up a little.) And the cherry on top: there's a lady making fresh tortillas. And they are delish! A crowd formed outside waiting for seating. I truly understand why. They really are popular! An amazing first run! Highly recommending!

Easily one of the most beautiful restaurants in Mérida. People told me, whom had been to Mérida…read morebefore, that i had to go the Apoala so it was definitely on my list! Buddy and I sat outside and I order a cocktail and the eh brought us out super bomb chips and two different kinds of salsa, the green one was better I think! I hadn't had a piece of meat all week so I went with the steak, it was really great. The black mole sauce on it made it for me but the meat was cooked absolutely perfect. If I was by myself or with a women I would've ordered more honestly, kindof wish I got to try more of the menu... but still had a wonderful experience. The staff was ofcourse super friendly!

I love Apoala, and not just because it's one of the first time I've eaten crickets! The food is…read moreOaxaca's rather than Yucatecan, so it's a good way to explore other Mexican cuisines in Mérida. The drinks are well-made as well. We always have a great time eating here and sitting outside to look out on the square--very romantic!

Visitors, you must go eat here. We found many foodie places with fancy, tasty, tiny bites that were…read moregreat on a vacation trip. This place is more focused on authentic, well made simple Mexican food, generous portions, excellent service and drinks, and best prices. We ordered arrachera tacos, one order with cheese, one order without. The plates arrive with extra tortillas and enough meat to have 4 tacos, and you will eat all four. Bonus tacos! Best margaritas in town. Best service of anywhere we ate; very attentive to every need. One outdoor screen showing local sports. Lots of local people-watching, scenery, and positive vibes to take in right on their main strip, Paseo de Montejo. This restaurant proves you don't need to be pretentious and fancy when you have amazing authentic local comfort food and treat your customers like royalty. Glad we saved this place for last but... next time we'll go there first. Visitantes, tienes que ir a comer aquí. Encontramos muchos lugares para amantes de la comida con pequeños bocados elegantes y sabrosos que fueron geniales en un viaje de vacaciones. Este lugar está más enfocado en auténtica comida mexicana simple y bien hecha, porciones generosas, excelente servicio y bebidas, y los mejores precios. Pedimos tacos de arrachera, una orden con queso, una orden sin. Los platos llegan con tortillas extra y suficiente carne para tener 4 tacos, y te comerás los cuatro. ¡Tacos de bonificación! Las mejores margaritas de la ciudad. El mejor servicio de cualquier lugar donde comimos; muy atento a cada necesidad. Una pantalla al aire libre que muestra los deportes locales. Mucha gente local, paisajes y vibraciones positivas para disfrutar en su avenida principal, Paseo de Montejo. Este restaurante demuestra que no es necesario ser pretencioso y elegante cuando se tiene una increíble comida reconfortante local auténtica y se trata a los clientes como a la realeza. Me alegro de haber dejado este lugar para el final, pero... la próxima vez iremos allí primero.

The bistec tacos are soooo good! The portion is quite ample. The order comes with two tacos and…read morefour tortillas. I had to eat some bistec before I could double up on the tortillas to actually pick it up. I actually tried the habanero salsa which is common for this area. Just a bit will add amazing flavor; just don't overdo it!!! We also ordered a side of beans which came with tortilla chips. Since the beans had chorizo I couldn't eat them. Hubby said they were amazing! Also amazing is the service. Our order came out very quickly and our waiter was fantastic. This is a relaxed restaurant that is quite clean. You can eat inside or outside.

I can't speak for any of the food, but this is a super cool spot to hang out for drinks and live…read moremusic. Picnic bench style seating, and plenty of it. There's a very small "dance floor" between the live band setup and the bench seating. Lots of beer and cocktail options. Definitely a younger crowd. Service isn't bad, but be patient. This place gets busy.

Slow service and the mixed drinks were weak. Felt like we ordered juice and water. Terrible…read moreexperience and never will go back.

Excellent food in a very homey environment - the salsas are fresh and tasty and the service is…read morealways friendly and inviting - highly recommend

Traditional local food with excellent service. The portions are large so be light when ordering. My…read morefamily comes to this location often for late night dinners and we always enjoy it. The good is delicious and so full of flavor you will not regret it.

A little overpriced and they don't have coffee just espresso. The food was just so-so. Wasn't my…read morefavorite breakfast place I've ever eaten at anywhere in Mexico. The juices are very much watered down.

Really lovely place, with large shade trees and great service. The coffee is delicious and there…read moreare lots of options for vegetarians. Great spot to watch the world go by.