This is a new restaurant in the uptown Xtabay section of Mérida, Yucatán. They have a beautiful…read moregarden motif both inside and outside. Inside of course there is air-conditioning. Outside there is a beautiful water garden with almost an oriental feel. The decorations are beautiful, the ambience is upscale but casual. The service is exceptional. The food is excellent. Their food is Mayan fusion, serving traditional regional dishes with a modern flair. I had the pavo en escabeche indio (turkey with "pickled" onion). They also have great appetizers and some unusual but delicious desserts. I got some pictures off their Facebook page and posted them, most of which have the name of the dish on the picture itself. There is a lady and making fresh tortillas to one side of the restaurant next to their artisan bread bakery. If you want to take in some local flavor in an elegant atmosphere this is the place! Reservations are recommended. Bathrooms are very well maintained. Family friendly. Good for groups. Credit cards or cash accepted.

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.

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.

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.

Super Dope spot in Izamal with actual vegan and veggie sections on the menu. Outstanding Panuchos…read moreand Sikilpak

This place was amazing!…read more We walked in on a weekday and were sat far apart from everyone else but the seating was very spread out and we felt safe dining here. The staff were amazingly nice as well. Unfortunately, I can't remember out server name, but he was so genuinely nice, that I hope we can come back here on our next trip to Mérida and see him again. We ordered just appetizers but they bring out a wide variety of Yucateco foods and in small portions so you can try as much as possible. We also ordered amazing drinks (non-alcoholic but still yummy) and we left here super full. The parking lot is a bit small, so try to come early or at a time that people wouldn't originally eat meals.

Eladio's is a great place to come with friends, have some drinks and enjoy some live music. We sat…read morein the air-conditioned room and the waiters were quick with our drinks and generous with the endless plates of free botanas

Catrin is a pretty interesting place, the food and drinks are good but not legendary, the prices…read moreare fair. But what it really excels in is the experience. Right around sunset many times a week they have a sort of light show in house that is just a ton of fun to behold, especially for a visitor. If you live here you may only need to see it a couple times but as a passer through it kind of is a must see experience. Unfortunately I dont really know when they do the show so call ahead, Ive gone and seen nothing at times.

First time here and we loved it. We only had an appetizer and some drinks but everything was great…read more They were very attentive. Great music, loved the decor.

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!

My husband and I had dinner at Apoala last night - our last dinner in Merida! We really enjoyed…read moreourselves! The menu spans Yucatecan and Oaxacan dishes - which was great since we love both! We shared: the ceviche de camarón, maíz y calabaza asada; the pesca del dia (that came with Mexican herb gnocchi and a tartar sauce); the memelitas; and a dessert (panna cotta with passionfruit sauce). We also had a few cocktails each (all of them were great). No complaints about the menu, food, or drinks! The location is wonderful! The restaurant is one of several that overlook the Parque de Santa Lucia. Great outdoor/al fresco dining. There was live music while we enjoyed our meal, and it just had a great ambiance overall! The service was also great - very friendly and helpful! Definitely a great place for dinner out in Merida! I'd be happy to repeat it!

Cacique has the best tasting tacos - I constantly crave them - their salsas are great and that…read morecrema is an amazing treat - highly recommend

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.

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