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!

Wonderful beer selection. Cocktails are delicious. Well portioned plates with great flavor…read more What a great vibe this place has. When we arrived there was a band playing in the back courtyard-super fun! We sat in the front taproom, which boasts high ceilings, great ambiance and easy to have a conversation, even with the live band. You will see every kind of person in this place. Fun lively and great beer and grub.

A feel some disappointment, as all the good reviews made this place seem like a great spot. Id say…read moreits a huge hit or miss with the food and drinks they serve. I stayed at the Holiday Inn that was a 4 minute walk from this establishment. theres an Oxxo along the way, so it was a great destination for dinner and grabbing essentials. Go for an outdoor table. The inside rooms look depressing like a yellow prison at night time. We were there during happy hour, so we got two margaritas even though we ordered one. As simple as it was, it really hit the spot! Bright, fresh, and the right amount of salt. The Ribeye Chicharron was pretty good, although it could have been more tender. Its not chewy by any means, but its also not as soft as it could have been. Feels like they repurpose their ribeye scraps for this dish. Also no need to order guacamole, as they give you a mountain of avocado in this dish. The Octopus tostada was pretty good. They cooked the pulpo just right. They add tons of veggies on top so theres a lot of different flavors and textures in this one. The tostada itself holds up pretty well in its crunchiness. Cochinta pibil tacos were good, but Ive had better cochinta throughout my trip. The seasoning and flavor wasnt as bold as other places have served it. The sour pork was OK, but I couldnt help feeling it could have had more flavor. This was more like a orange glazed salad, with pork thrown in the mix. Its not bad, but it wasnt what I was expecting. That watery horchata was the worst horchata I had the entire trip. It barely had any rice or cinnamon flavor after two sips. Completely skip this.

It's now called Nakuh and it has gourmet Mayan dishes. Thee first time we came here, we didn't…read moreexpect much and we were blown away! The food was outstanding. The ambiance is lovely too. Highly recommended!

Awesome spot, if you want a wonderful dinner and Yucatan food, you'll find it here. Got recommended…read morethis by a friend and was totally worth it! Located near the historical center of Merida, you'll find that the surrounding ambience to be a very colonial vibe. Parking is also easy in the many lots where it's basically 18 pesos a hour. We got the Combinado Vallisoletano with everything in it, which is a pretty large plate and easily serves two. Comes with 4 Pibihuas (2 cochinita and 2 lomitos), Longaniza Asada (A long and spicy sausage), Carne Ahumada (Diced meat that goes with the tortillas), and a few other sides. Not a bad price and works well as something to munch on. IMO their best item is the Pibihua, or the stuffed shell with meat. Very crunchy on the outside and filled with meaty pork loin or pulled pork, both are very good. Overall a good experience.

Service was excellent! Menu has a lot of options from traditional to experimental. Everything was…read moreserved fresh and full of flavor. Highly recommend the SIKIL PAK, COCHINITA, and DULCE DE PAPAYA. Gracias Rolando M. Oh, and the spacious interior and pleasant, not too bright lighting, added to the meal.

The sopa de lima was lite, elegant, and perfect. The relleno was full, light in smoke and…read morewonderfully flavored. The cochinita pibil was well marinated and the beans were heavenly. We loved the relaxed ambiance. Our server was kind and patient with our order.

We came here for breakfast before heading to the airport. The Food was tasty. I had the chilaquiles…read moreRojo and it was to my liking. Not too tangy but just right. My other half has Juevos rancheros and some pancakes. The service was great and Kevin was the one who waited on us. The ambience is nice and clean.

Warning!! Tourist trap. Food is not worth the price. They'll also harass for tips. Regret not…read morereading restaurant reviews prior to dinning here.

I miss you, too…read more This funky place exudes both charm and quirkiness, and I love it. The entry area is very unassuming and looks like it is labeled as "La Gala", but I assure you, a pleasant breakfast/brunch/lunch place awaits. Located in an almost hidden place off of the main 47 avenue, Te Estraño, Estraño is a gift of a place for those seeking a nice brunch spot. We were seated in a nice gardeny courtyard area that felt relaxing and cool, and were promptly attended by service. The various entrees have some unique and clever names, perhaps inspired by poetry and literature. I was sad that they did not have one of their entrees (a pork belly sandwich), but the waiter recommended an alternative that worked for me. My wife ordered their version of a Huevos Motuleños that was a great rendition paired with Longaniza de Valladolid (and plantains). Our friendly waiter didn't seem very versed in English, but my 1st grade-level Spanish powered through successfully to order both drinks and entrees without a hitch. We loved the presentation of the food (as artfully presented as their entree names), and the overall vibe of the place. Oh, a travel hint to those English speakers. If you go to a bathroom with the letter "M" thinking "Men's", just remember that in Spanish "M" means "Mujeres", which is for Women. Not that I made that mistake personally, mind you... No me olvides

amazing restaurant!! a group of 8 came for a bachelorette party. right away the staff came to give…read moreus fans and plugged them in outside because it was so hot. the furniture and lighting and plants are all amazing and my acai bowl was very fresh! the cinnamon dish was great and my other friend had the avocado toast which also was divine.

My husband and I walked by this place and was super curious. It was about a block or so from our…read morehotel. After the incident at La Chaya Maya, we decided to give it a chance. And I'm glad that we stepped in. We had an amazing dinner. I ordered enchiladas and I forget what my husband had. But I liked them because they tasted like the Mexican enchiladas that I'm used to. I got them with a red salsa, that wasn't too spicy, but it was good. The food in Merida is very different and it was nice to get back to some familiar flavors. We liked this place so much that we came back for breakfast the next day. Again, the meal was quite good and filling and had we come earlier in the week, we would have returned, however, there were other corners and interesting places to checkout. While there the service was very good. They weren't full. They had a cute little stand onto which I could put my purse. They also had an interesting looking bar. We did have some chips with three different salsas. Each was interesting. I also believe that we had the guacamole which was quite good and tomato-less. I would recommend this place for a good meal for breakfast or dinner.

TLDR: Overpriced AND they pressure you to tip - worst experience in Merida so far…read more I never write reviews, but our experience here was so poor that it warrants me warning others. Overall the food was decent, but drastically overpriced compared to the numerous other options in Merida. But the worst thing about Piñuela is the service. Our waiter was never to be found, and took forever to get us basic things like water and napkins.  In fact, our dishes were sitting on the pass for so long that another waiter ended up bringing us our food. All 5 dishes all at once of course. Finally, as other reviews have mentioned they tried to sneak in a 15% tip to the bill total. I asked about it and the waiter suggested it was "optional". He then waited at our table until I paid, which was tremendously awkward. It's obvious he was trying to pressure/guilt us into paying the full tip. The management at the restaurant clearly cares nothing about the experience of its customers. Please from my mistake and don't bother with Piñuela.

Excellent food. I definitely recommend it. Located in downtown Merida. Family ambience and casual…read more Excellent for those looking for authentic food. Dining room was clean and air conditioned. Waiter provided excellent service. I would definitely go back again.

Horrible breakfast experience. Service was beyond slow, took about 1 1/2 hour for food. Once the…read morefood came out it was cold, we had to get up multiple times to the bar to ask the bar tender for more coffee. I would not recommend this place, not only was the food bad but the service was bad as well.