If you're looking for a place that serves the region's largest variety of taco options, this place…read moreis probably it. We had to visit multiple times to take in those options, and we can also say that their tortillas are among the best, namely because they are built to contain those fillings, unlike others that are simply not quite up to the task. Here are a few tips that we'd like to pass on from what we've learned: - The Lomitos offering is one of the best, bursting with flavor and smokiness. I think it's often overlooked, so definitely grab one of these. - The Lechon, Cochinita, and "Pork Belly" are all great, flavorful and juicy. You can't really go wrong with these, though the "Pork Belly" may not be what you expect, so read on. - The Castacan is the crunchy skin and pork belly that most Westerners think of, so if you're looking for that experience, this is your taco. - The Asado Yucateco (beef) is solid, but a little dry. Pork options are going to dominate it. - The artisanal cerveza is a great pairing with their tacos. If you are a beer snob, it's worth the extra cost. - We think you can pass on the queso fundido. It was more of a cheese blob than what we prefer in a fundido. Plenty of tacos to placate your hunger, so this can be a pass. - The light brown salsa is great, with excellent flavor. The small, dark brown salsa is a tongue-melter, so proceed with caution. I'm a pepper belly, but that salsa probably overwhelmed the great taco flavors, so just know that. Overall, a great place to get the variety and explore it. Seating was comfortable, and service was efficient, though not very chatty. They can get busy at times, which just speaks to the popularity of a well done taco. If you follow the given advice, you may have more of a 5-star experience. We had some of the misses, so you don't have to, though part of the fun is your own exploration. Buen gusto!

BEST OF MERIDA 2025 - Tacos La Union gets the nod for the…read morebest tacos. A humble eatery on Calle 57, they offer the best breadth amd quality at an amazing price. Service can be slow but its worth the wait. Oh and get the elote!!! So good! See prior reviews for more details and happy eating from John Seeto!

I definitely don't get the fanfare of this spot. The service is quick half open air restaurant…read morewith tables in the garden area. This spot is also cash only . They have a large variety of tacos. We opted for 4 tacos each we ordered 6 but they ran out of some of the tacos and that was that . No offer to change. It is known as a spot for breakfast and lunch tacos at cheap prices. We had chicken cilantro tacos , potato and chorizo, eggs with longaniza , bean and chorizo , pork asado, cochinita pibil. The meats seemed not fresh the tacos were not hot at all. All of the meat was precooked in casualas next to the grill . I guess for 1.40 USD for a taco you can't expect much . Based on the recommendations we felt obligated to try. This was a definite one and done for us. We had better tacos in Merida . 16 USD 276.00 pesos. This spot closes early mid afternoon so get there early if you wish !

We went just before they closed, not great timing on our end. Nice restaurant, seating was semi…read moreoutdoors, plenty of fans so it wasn't miserable and a roof to keep the rain off of you. Super friendly service. The tacos were so good we ordered more, we got to 15 and would have ordered more, but we ate them out of tortillas!

From Chicago, first time at CLT today. Here are some thoughts about this hidden gem:…read more -This is a simple place. Simple menu. Simple seating. Simple food. If you're looking for fancy, this is not for you. -The service was very good! One of the servers spoke English and he was very friendly and helpful. -I ordered 3 pork tacos, and it came with just the meat. You can add 3 different salsas, onions, cilantro, and/or lime wedges if you like. -These are some of the best tacos I've ever had. Delicioso! Highly recommended!!

Wow! It was hard to order here as the menu seemed to cater to family-style dining, or take out,…read morei.e., meat sold by the kilo with wholesale style tortillas, but down low on the board was inscribed "Super tacos" and we are happy to say, they are SUPER!! I had an initial offering of 3 and CA had 2. She found her two to be sufficient for a hot day lunch, washed down with Coke but I added two more to my plate. No options, except the menu also mentions Buche tacos which is pork stomach, when we ordered so we both got Crispy pork chunks and a tray of diced onion, salsas and lime wedges, which complemented the food well and added the heat I was in search of. No English spoken here but the young waiter was friendly and persevered with us. We left feeling happy! Total bill was 166 pesos (7 tacos and two cokes).

The food was good. The service was good. The restaurant was clean…read more But, only 4 starts because there was no cerveza!

They have the meats. If you need to pick up amazing inexpensive things that you can put into a…read moretortilla, this is your place. You can order meats by the gram. Meats come with all fixings, such as salsas, onions, cilantro, and tortillas. They even have a large sit-down area as well. It was busy. There was a line for take away.

This was our first chicharrón taco and WOW! It was amazing. So crunchy yet not dry! Having a room…read morewith A/C was a nice plus. We were a large group and they had no issues accommodating us.

On our 21 day Yucatecan culinary quest, we ventured all throughout Centro Mèrida, and feel ready to…read morecrown the prized Cochinita Pibil winner. Taqueria La Lupita - Congratulations on your victory! To the uninitiated, let's spend a moment on discussing the regionally renowned Cochinita Pibil. This is a slow-cooked pork dish, made as a hybrid of traditional Mayan and more modern New World techniques, much as its name is a hybrid of Spanish (cochinta = little pig) and Mayan (pib = pit-cooked) itself. Traditionally it's cooked while wrapped in banana leaves, flavored with spices (especially achiote) and left in an underground pit oven for a LONG time. When done properly, it's a juicy, tangy, savory, delight that can go in a taco, a torta, or whatever you fancy. Taqueria La Lupita does serious volumes of business, and a highlight is certainly their cochinita pibil. But, they are more than a one-trick caballo. During our extended stay, we visited TLL several times, and got to try both form factors (tacos, salbutes, panuchos, tortas, polcan) as well as meats (cochinita pibil, relleno negro, lechon al horno, escabeche). We still couldn't try everything, and certainly not every combination. But we sure loved our experience throughout, even for the items that were not notable winners. This place is popular for all the right reasons: Deliciousness, variety, service, value, experience. Even when it was a bit busy, they have a lot of tables, and we had really good service there. Don't get discouraged by a little wait time...it's the best option we found in Santiago Plaza/Market. Some places in Mèrida may have struggled to maintain their experience after being highlighted by Netflix or Youtube programs, but Taqueria La Lupita has stayed true, and we couldn't have been more delighted by our visits there. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

Unfortunately, It was not worth the hype for me. Bland and hard tortillas. Not for me.read more

SOLID BURGER PLACE FOR MERIDIANS - This burger place lands the fundamentals well. It's a mid size…read moresitdown place with maybe 20 tables, service was good, and the prices were fair. They I think are trying to be the Gourmet Burger style of Merida and in that regard they do a solid job. The burgers we had were pub style, fairly meaty and properly cooked. I prefer a little more char and cheese on mine, also more a smash burger kind of guy, but this place kind of reminds me of Umami Burger in LA if you know them, at least in terms of the burger quality. It's a nice calm place to get a bite with company and worth a try if you're hankering for a nice burger. Happy eating from John Seeto!

Came here after my awful experience at Cantina La Negrita. I must say, that the hospitality and…read moreattention was at its best. Thank God!! I had the Bacon Cheeseburger with Fries and onion cheese rings. The burger was grade a Beef, cooked medium well, and it just melted in my mouth, the cheddar cheese gave me a feel of home in the US, and the bacon and fixings all tasted soooo fresh. I have to admit, the onion rings/mozzarella rings were a succulent twist to two of my favorite fast food go to's. The breading included chia, so the flavors just bursted with each bite. If your looking to have a good ol Burger, and give yourself a break from the Yucatan cultural foods, this place won't disappoint. Just be sure to sit closer to the cashier area, as the place can get a bit hot towards the back. But overall, a great experience overall. Thanks guys.