This is probably my favorite vegan place in Yucatán! The whole experience was beautiful from beginning to end. The restaurant was part of a lovely hotel and the interior design was gorgeous. We were greeted by two gentlemen's and they informed us that they didn't have enough tables but after a few mins they set us a table near the pool. Our serve was very attentive and he explained the menu to us because it was quiet difficult to understand. Once we received our veggie pizza and vegan burger.... omg it we couldn't stop eating lol. This place was amazing ! read more

Lo Que Hay Café - Vegan Near Me - Mérida, YUC

Wholesome vegan food in a beautiful courtyard setting. Not only is this *the* 100% vegan option in Merida, it also offers a nice internationally-inspired break from Yucatanean fare. The trade-off here is that the menu rotates and is limited to their theme of the night plus their standing menu of pastas; for us, this wasn't a concern, but picky eaters could check out their menu on Facebook or outside the courtyard. We went on Lebanese night and had a delicious babaghanoush, mushroom shawarma and mana'eesh. Note: Wear bugspray. read more

This is a vegan place. Normally I am not a vegan fan but after having been in Mérida for a while, I was dying for something without meat. Lo Que Hay is located inside of a hotel in a outdoor courtyard. I don't know how they remain open when it's raining hard but we went there one night after it rained and it seemed fine. The menu changes every day by nationality and by items as well, which is like their specialty. My husband and I went for Japanese night, Italian and Lebanese I think. My favorite was Italian from them. For the Japanese night the rice in the sushi was a little undercooked. The food in general is good not excellent. I don't know how good vegan food could be but this is fine and interesting. The meal normally is 160 pesos per person with tips. Normally it comes with a non-alcohol drink, a soup, an appetizer, an entree and a dessert. Overall it's good for Mérida because it gives you something different and varieties. read more

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Excellent restaurant, a true gem we're you eat in a small garden with fountain and music for a good price and a lot of vegan option. Food is home made and healthy read more

What love and joy you feel at this place! Lo Que Hay (meaning, "what there is") is a restaurant in the Hotel MedioMundo, near the center of town in Merida. It is run by the owner of the Hotel, who recently became vegan, and decided (after 15 years in business) to finally open a restaurant in her hotel. There are about eight tables, scattered around the fountain/pool in the back courtyard of the hotel. The food is completely vegan. There is only one choice each night: a 150-peso three-course meal, plus dessert and a (non-alcoholic) drink. The night we went, there was a pan-asian theme. It's delicious, and quite a good deal! It's evident that the owner takes great pleasure in running the place, and seeing customers happy. There is an "at home" feeling here, which makes you want to come back for more. We loved it! read more

I didn't expect to love this restaurant as much as I did. I was pleasantly surprised by the ambiance, the DIVINE food, and our attentive waiter. My partner and I have been traveling around Mexico for almost 2 weeks and decided to give this vegan restaurant a try after reading about their rotating themed menus. I was hesitant to stay for their Japanese menu (I'm a spoiled vegan living near San Francisco) but I'm SO GLAD I did! My partner and I shared the entire Japanese meal, a 4 course meal which included a fresh lemon cucumber drink, vegetable tempura, vegan sushi, Japanese soup, and a coconut based green tea ice cream. It was so (expletive) delicious!!!! The sushi was so good in fact that we ordered a second round of it , for 50 pesos! The entire meal we shared was less than $15! Anyway, point of this review is to just go to the restaurant... you won't be disappointed! read more

I can't say enough good things about this place. It's gorgeous and the rotating menu never fails to impress. My friend and I ate here several times during our trip to Mérida and every visit was thoroughly enjoyed! read more

Been in Merida for a few days and my wife and I needed some good vegetables. This place delivered more than we could have ever expected. First, the ambiance is fantastic. The dining area is outdoors around a small pool and gardens. The kitchen is open and the staff is very hospitable. The food is good and very reasonably priced. The menu is fixed, but changes daily so you can eat here more than once and not eat the same things. On the night we ate, it was Mediterranean / Italian. We had four courses for 160 pesos. My wife wants to eat there every night for the rest of our trip. I might be inclined to agree. read more

Serves a different ethnic cuisine every night, always vegan and delicious, wonderful setting and perfect service :) Check out the Facebook page for more! www.facebook.com/LoQueHayCafe read more

This spot was my favorite during my whole trip to Merida. The restaurant is located in the back of a bed and breakfast in the center of Merida. They have a rotating entirely vegan meal- this was the only place I went to on the entire trip that was entirely vegan. Each meal had a theme of a different global cuisine. Both nights I went, they were serving different variations on Asian food. They speak in English, which makes it a convenient spot for American tourists. The spot is very quiet and has pretty trees and flowers surrounding the tranquil pool. The meal includes a soup, appetizer, entree, and sorbet, all for like $10 or so American dollars. Super cheap. I absolutely recommend stopping here if you're veg (or not!) in Merida. They don't serve alcohol, but I hear you can bring your own. read more

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Amazing daily menu, fast service, attentive staff, yummy Vegan food. Beautiful setting ! The whole experience was just amazing ! Highly recommend ! read more

If you're looking for a vegan restaurant look no further! They serve a 3 course meal (all vegan) for about $160 pesos. That includes their freshly squeezed juice, the starter, th second dish, and the entree, and dessert. You could order al la carte (like I did) for about $80 pesos but I think the better deal was to order the three course meal. Mmmm mmmm good! Definitely recommend going here for a wholesome meal that's totally vegan! read more

Whoa! What a delightful experience. Sitting outside in a courtyard, wonderful food and charming service. When we were seated we were told that it was 3 courses fixed price for $160 pesos (about $11 US). Actually, I counted 4 intriguing delicious courses, all beautifully prepared, all vegan, all fresh local Yucatan ingredients. Plus all the tamarindo beverage we could drink. We will certainly be back. Sure wish we had a place like this back home. read more

Great restaurant. I am vegan and have had meals at many vegan only restaurants. Often times these restaurants are focused on recreating or re-imagining something not vegan. Here the focus is on the ingredients and what tastes good. Just so happens to be vegan. I mean this in the best way possible but this tastes like home cooking. The food is flavorful and soulful. The intent is to be nutritious and satisfy without gimmicks. I wish this sort of place existed where I live. While I am all about the food the ambiance is great too. Usually a nice playlist of dinner music is playing and the sound of the wind in the trees and the pool create a immersive experience. read more

Didn't expect to be eating creative and tasty vegan food in a colonial city in Mexico, but we did at Lo Que Hay Cafe! We went on asian night, the fixed menu was just the right amount of food and you can't beat the lovely outdoor poolside dining. Expect super friendly service, but bring your own alcohol if you want it! read more

Excellent food and so different after typical mexican food elsewhere. Very pastoral place to sit and relax

We went on Mediterranean night and it was lovely! Beautiful courtyard, delicious food, great service and a 5 course meal for ~$10 USD - I could get used to this. read more

Amazing hidden gem! The court yard is beautiful and they have few seats so you don't sit squeezed together. Music was nice and ambient. Food was really good although it didn't knock my feet off. read more

Absolutely amazing vegan food in the heart of Mérida. Tonight's course was Mediterranean, and I've never had a better minestrone soup in my life (and I'm Italian-American). I was skeptical of the pasta course, but the "cream" sauce was outstanding! Really nice ambiance and the waitress was helpful in describing the dishes for us. I will be checking their Facebook feed daily while I'm here to see what other great dishes they have in store! Update: went to the Noche Mexicana tonight and it was equally amazing! Sopa de frijol con papas...simply delicious and the same excellent service! read more

This place is amazing for vegans and non-vegans alike. Located in a private, secluded, poolside courtyard, Lo Que Hay has really nice preset dinners for about $10. The night I was there, the options were Asian or Middle Eastern, and we had the Middle Eastern, which included fresh falafels, pita bread, and tabouli. I wish we had checked it out earlier so we could have gone more than once! read more

Great food, however unless you are getting the three course meal the portions are on the smaller size. The ambience is awesome though, so that partially makes up for it! read more

Excellent all the way around.... delicious food, gracious service and beautiful dining area on back patio.

Beautiful courtyard and great service, with the 3 courses, plus dessert and a drink for $180 pesos. Delicious, healthy vegan food.

Excellent food and service. A genuine sense of care for the customers. Highly recommended. Don't miss this place.