BEST OF MERIDA 2025 - Expats Bar Hennessey's gets the nod…read morefor consistently good vibes, solid expat friendly holiday eating, an extensive drink menu, attentive service, solid pub food on a broad spectrum, and good companionship. See prior reviews for more details and happy eating from John Seeto!

My wife and I are regulars there. We had dinners at the Hennessey's 20 times. Great location, nice…read moredecor, good food and friendly service.

We've been here twice now on our three day stay in Mérida…read more They have a good local beer selection and a good German beer selection. Menu consists of German food offerings. Service is great and the air conditioning is cold. Great Happy Hour with local macro brew specials of $19 pesos (like a dollar) Only con is that they are out of a lot of beer and food on the menu (understandable because the supply chain was disrupted during the pandemic) They should print up a temporary one until they get things back in stock. All in all we liked it, it was a great place to escape the summer heat and grab a cold beer.

Yikes, what a great surprise! Initially was not impressed with their menu ( no sauerbraten) or…read moretheir lack of service, but I definitely underestimated it. I can't wait to return! We had the wiener schnitzel,which was a huge and delicious meal, served with the amazing German potato salad. And, the roast chicken was served in a light broth with a variety of baked veggies. Everything was beautifully seasoned and a lovely presentation.

When visiting Merida and being a coffee snob, I've always had a hard time finding better than…read moreacceptable coffee. This place has the best coffee in town and tasty Colombian pastries to accompany it. Highly recommend it!

I love this place! The colombian pastries are delicious and I love having coffee in their terrace…read moreabove the busy streets

This is one of the absolute best places for botanas in Mérida. Go and order a beer and you'll soon…read morefind yourself devouring a number of tasty snacks. The ambiance is always lively, the food and drinks always reasonably priced and delicious, and the service is great. We always make this one of our first stops in Mérida!

Excellent drinks and plenty of seating if you're caught in the rain! Service was quick and…read morefriendly, and their large drinks came in mason jars. We visited multiple times during our vacation here!

Once you're done having a grand time at La Negrita, you should come to Pipiripau, as this place…read moregets poppin' at night. Similar to the style of La Negrita, this place looks small from the outside, but as you walk in, you'll see it leads to an outdoor area with a small dance floor and a live band! Drinks are cheap here (e.g. 180 pesos for a bucket of beer). The place is adorable with tons of artwork and a wonderful open-air vibe. I'm not sure if they serve food here, as I didn't see any food on the menu, but I also came late.

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.

We always enjoy going to Dzalbay. The drinks, music, and food are a good way to enjoy spending time.read more

Aug 2024 * Friends As far as I'm concerned, this place is…read moreit. If, while in Mérida, you can't find the "there" there, you will find it at Dzalbay Cantina. Everything is top-notch: food, drink, MUSIC, ambiance. Note: the other night I was there, had a few and departed quickly when my Uber arrived. I forgot my wallet! The next day, it was there waiting for me. Nothing had been taken. Where else in the world could that happen?

Back to the roots. The CARANEGRA-Bar/Club is one of the non traditional Mexican bars in Mérida. The…read moreinterior presents native illustrations and decor orientated on the maya culture. The music sounds like a mix of electronic rhythms and acoustic tribe-rituals. They got a good list of regional, national and international beer sorts. The prices are fair and the service is friendly. If you looking for a modern bar with an interesting concept, just take a look!

Dinner a few nights ago. Ate fairly early and the place was pretty much empty. Disappointed in the…read moremenu, as relatively few interesting seafood dinner offerings; but lots of tacos and such. I had a large seafood ceviche. Tasty, good size, but nothing special. Also had pulpo tacos which had minimal taste. Good service. Prices were okay. Music outside was a nice touch. Two for one Martini was a nice special, but martini was just okay. I was surprised with the rating as I thought this was a very average dinner venue.

Great hidden space. Staff friendly and helpful even patient with language questions…read more Several dishes tried the favorites were: Ceviche, Thai grilled pineapple with chicken and rice, coconut shrimp and rice.

I like to come here and sit at the bar and enjoy their 20 peso drinks and snacks. The mini torta…read morepibil and panuchos are some of my favorites. I've never had a sit down meal here but the the main dining area is very nice and there is another section that is open to the sky. Customers are a combination of locals and visitors. Bathrooms are clean and service is good.

The secret upstairs bar under the open skies makes this restaurant extra special. Its a platform…read morepatio built into shade trees with a thatched roof. It's enchanting at night watching the lighted towers of the old cathedral standing watch over the Merida night sky...sitting at a candle lit table with cool Yucatan breezes blowing. It's a far remove from the hustle and bustle of the narrow, crowded downtown streets and the lively plaza. I ordered a pumpkin seed-based salsa which was prepared table side in a stone vessel. My friend ordered the grilled fish with rice, pickled carrots, onions and sauces. Both were delicious. We also had nice drinks, red wine sangria, and beer. What was perhaps the best feature of the place is the excellent waitstaff who are bilingual, who are helpful with making you feel comfortable, who provide charming conversation and tips, and who are generally well trained in hospitality. Such a far cry from the dour and arrogant wait staff typically found in Washington DC restaurants. This is a good place for a quiet escape from the plaza crowd.