An architectural jewel, it is a classic opera house from the gilded age of Merida. I saw the Merida…read morephilharmonic here and it was a wonderful experience (full disclosure, I don't even care that much for classical music).

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.

This place is a joke, avoid it, go to Eladio's on Calle 59 instead. The idea is that waiters bring…read moreyou a selection of snacks with each round of drinks. We were asked where we're from as we sat down, and seemingly as they found out we're not local they decided they wouldn't bother. We received a bowl of crisps, the kind you get with every drink everywhere. After our overpriced drinks, greasy crisps and a terrible live show, we left and went to Eladio's for a feast with great service. Avoid.