Eating and Drinking recommendations

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Eating and Drinking recommendations

Food Scene

Excellent coffee, pastries and omelettes. Right across the street...
11 residents recomanen
Cafetería Escargot Rústico sucursal Santiago
491 C. 68
11 residents recomanen
Excellent coffee, pastries and omelettes. Right across the street...
Beautifully decorated with pictures and memorabilia of the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, and excellent food as well.
10 residents recomanen
Los Platos Rotos De Frida
526A C. 61
10 residents recomanen
Beautifully decorated with pictures and memorabilia of the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, and excellent food as well.
Classic Mexican breakfast dishes such as Huevos Motuleos and Huevos Rancheros, omelettes, baguettes. Wi-fi and free coffee refills. Beautiful colonial building with courtyard.
26 residents recomanen
Café Montejo
584 Calle 59
26 residents recomanen
Classic Mexican breakfast dishes such as Huevos Motuleos and Huevos Rancheros, omelettes, baguettes. Wi-fi and free coffee refills. Beautiful colonial building with courtyard.
Good coffee, food and art. Great place for Sunday mornings during the bici-ruta (bicycle route).
20 residents recomanen
Sukra
496 P.º de Montejo
20 residents recomanen
Good coffee, food and art. Great place for Sunday mornings during the bici-ruta (bicycle route).
Restaurant, cafe & art gallery. Daily menu of Mexican, vegetarian and vegan food.
17 residents recomanen
Maiz, Canela y Cilantro
464 C. 70
17 residents recomanen
Restaurant, cafe & art gallery. Daily menu of Mexican, vegetarian and vegan food.
Cheap breakfasts, A/C, classic 70s decor, run by 3 brothers.
19 residents recomanen
CAFETERIA POP
501x 62 Calle 57
19 residents recomanen
Cheap breakfasts, A/C, classic 70s decor, run by 3 brothers.
Open 24 hours.
21 residents recomanen
Café La Habana
511A Calle 59
21 residents recomanen
Open 24 hours.
Excellent coffee, great cheese selection. Omelettes, quiches.
41 residents recomanen
CAFÉ CRÉME
386-B Calle 41
41 residents recomanen
Excellent coffee, great cheese selection. Omelettes, quiches.
Excellent french pastries, omelettes and coffee and more. Next to the cinema in Santiago square.
40 residents recomanen
Bistro Cultural
40 residents recomanen
Excellent french pastries, omelettes and coffee and more. Next to the cinema in Santiago square.
Good traditional Mayan food. Open for breakfast and lunch. Other branch below recommended for dinner.
229 residents recomanen
La Chaya Maya
x 62 C. 57
229 residents recomanen
Good traditional Mayan food. Open for breakfast and lunch. Other branch below recommended for dinner.
Simple and authentic Cuban & Latin cuisine, low cost, charming setting. Menu changes daily. Vegetarian & vegan options.
24 residents recomanen
La Cubanita
376a Calle 56
24 residents recomanen
Simple and authentic Cuban & Latin cuisine, low cost, charming setting. Menu changes daily. Vegetarian & vegan options.
Fresh ceviches and fish. Cheap! One part has A/C. Open until 5 pm.
12 residents recomanen
El Marlin Azul
488B C. 62
12 residents recomanen
Fresh ceviches and fish. Cheap! One part has A/C. Open until 5 pm.
Cocina economica serving fresh seafood tacos until they run out 9am – 5pm.
6 residents recomanen
El Cangrejito
519 C. 57
6 residents recomanen
Cocina economica serving fresh seafood tacos until they run out 9am – 5pm.
Red, green or yellow Thai curries and more. Delivery only, order on FB or WhatsApp +52 999 949 4541
20 residents recomanen
Ave del Paraíso - Cocina asiática a domicilio
86 Calle 13
20 residents recomanen
Red, green or yellow Thai curries and more. Delivery only, order on FB or WhatsApp +52 999 949 4541
Opposite the church at Santa Lucia. Falafel, hummus, baba ghanoush, tabouli, wonderful pita bread and much more. Breakfast, lunch or dinner.
22 residents recomanen
Pita
496 C. 55
22 residents recomanen
Opposite the church at Santa Lucia. Falafel, hummus, baba ghanoush, tabouli, wonderful pita bread and much more. Breakfast, lunch or dinner.
In the garden of the Medio Mundo Hotel. Ring the doorbell to get in. Excellent vegetarian & vegan food. Price fixed 4 course dinner including non-alcoholic drink for $180 pesos, different theme each night.
11 residents recomanen
LoQueHay Cafe
11 residents recomanen
In the garden of the Medio Mundo Hotel. Ring the doorbell to get in. Excellent vegetarian & vegan food. Price fixed 4 course dinner including non-alcoholic drink for $180 pesos, different theme each night.
Good traditional Mayan Food. Try the Chaya Margarita and the Tres Moscateros entrée, very popular.
94 residents recomanen
La Chaya Maya Casona
94 residents recomanen
Good traditional Mayan Food. Try the Chaya Margarita and the Tres Moscateros entrée, very popular.
For traditional Mayan food, a good alternative to Chaya Maya. The best Sopa de Lima in Merida! Very close to Las Escaleras.
12 residents recomanen
La Prospe del Xtup
530 Calle 59
12 residents recomanen
For traditional Mayan food, a good alternative to Chaya Maya. The best Sopa de Lima in Merida! Very close to Las Escaleras.
Tacos, steaks and great al pastor. Lunch, Dinner, late.
39 residents recomanen
Los Trompos
502 Calle 59
39 residents recomanen
Tacos, steaks and great al pastor. Lunch, Dinner, late.
Romantic courtyard and live (but not loud) music. Pizza, pasta & regional Mexican food on a beautiful stone patio.
58 residents recomanen
Amaro
58 residents recomanen
Romantic courtyard and live (but not loud) music. Pizza, pasta & regional Mexican food on a beautiful stone patio.
Mexican grill. Good tacos and nachos, nice to sit outside Thursday – Sunday evenings when Calle 60 is closed to traffic.
19 residents recomanen
La Parrilla
Prolongación Paseo Montejo
19 residents recomanen
Mexican grill. Good tacos and nachos, nice to sit outside Thursday – Sunday evenings when Calle 60 is closed to traffic.
Excellent pizzas and salads, don't be put off by the somewhat rundown exterior.
38 residents recomanen
Pizzeria Raffaello
38 residents recomanen
Excellent pizzas and salads, don't be put off by the somewhat rundown exterior.
In Santa Lucia Park. Attractively designed bistro, Italian wood fired pizza, good salads, pasta and grill.
84 residents recomanen
La Tratto Santa Lucía
84 residents recomanen
In Santa Lucia Park. Attractively designed bistro, Italian wood fired pizza, good salads, pasta and grill.
In Santa Lucia Park. Argentinean Steakhouse, great salads and steak.
67 residents recomanen
La Recova
471 Calle 60
67 residents recomanen
In Santa Lucia Park. Argentinean Steakhouse, great salads and steak.
In Santa Lucia Park. Interesting menu, a fusion of Yucatecan and Oaxacan food, a little more expensive but worth it. Lunch specials and open late for dinner.
127 residents recomanen
Apoala
471 Calle 60
127 residents recomanen
In Santa Lucia Park. Interesting menu, a fusion of Yucatecan and Oaxacan food, a little more expensive but worth it. Lunch specials and open late for dinner.
In Santa Lucia Park next to Apoala. Fine dining from chef Mario Espinosa blending Mexican and Mediterranean influences. A little pricer but worth it.
16 residents recomanen
Rosa Sur 32
471- 4 C. 55
16 residents recomanen
In Santa Lucia Park next to Apoala. Fine dining from chef Mario Espinosa blending Mexican and Mediterranean influences. A little pricer but worth it.

Getting Around

The main ADO bus terminal
53 residents recomanen
ADO CAME
555 C. 70
53 residents recomanen
The main ADO bus terminal
Direct buses to Cancun Airport leave from here
8 residents recomanen
ADO Fiesta Americana station
Calle 60
8 residents recomanen
Direct buses to Cancun Airport leave from here

Drinks & Nightlife

A typical cantina converted into a stylish and cool bar with Cuban overtones, very popular with Merida’s locals. Check Facebook for details of specials https://www.facebook.com/LaNegritaMerida Can be noisy when busy, go early on a Friday or be prepared to stand. Live music.
276 residents recomanen
La Negrita Cantina
415 C. 49
276 residents recomanen
A typical cantina converted into a stylish and cool bar with Cuban overtones, very popular with Merida’s locals. Check Facebook for details of specials https://www.facebook.com/LaNegritaMerida Can be noisy when busy, go early on a Friday or be prepared to stand. Live music.
Large multi-room bar with garden in old colonial building. Upbeat and lively vibe, food and live music.
42 residents recomanen
Pipiripau Bar
461 C. 62
42 residents recomanen
Large multi-room bar with garden in old colonial building. Upbeat and lively vibe, food and live music.
Mezcal bar popular with the younger local crowd, open late.
122 residents recomanen
Mezcaleria La Fundacion
509 Calle 59
122 residents recomanen
Mezcal bar popular with the younger local crowd, open late.
Attached to Apoala restaurant, Malahat Speakeasy & Mixology brings a taste of the speakeasy experience from the 1920s.
33 residents recomanen
Malahat
33 residents recomanen
Attached to Apoala restaurant, Malahat Speakeasy & Mixology brings a taste of the speakeasy experience from the 1920s.
Tables and chairs on the sidewalk, air-conditioned inside. Good pub food. Friendly owners Sean & Colm. Live music from 10pm on Fri, Sat & Sun.
99 residents recomanen
Hennessys Irish Pub
99 residents recomanen
Tables and chairs on the sidewalk, air-conditioned inside. Good pub food. Friendly owners Sean & Colm. Live music from 10pm on Fri, Sat & Sun.
Large selection of imported beers, and if you've had enough Mexican food you can get traditional German fare such as Bratwurst & chips or Jagerschnitzel. Live music some nights.
30 residents recomanen
La Bierhaus
487 Calle 62
30 residents recomanen
Large selection of imported beers, and if you've had enough Mexican food you can get traditional German fare such as Bratwurst & chips or Jagerschnitzel. Live music some nights.
Walk through the lobby keeping right of the staircase and out into the classy garden bar and restaurant area. Great views of the cathedral lit up at night, live music some nights around 10pm.
7 residents recomanen
Piedra de Agua Hotel Boutique
496 C. 60
7 residents recomanen
Walk through the lobby keeping right of the staircase and out into the classy garden bar and restaurant area. Great views of the cathedral lit up at night, live music some nights around 10pm.
Tables outside this classy hotel face onto the parque and are a great place to sip a dry martini and watch the world go by. Extensive cocktail menu.
Mansión Mérida on the Park
498 Calle 59
Tables outside this classy hotel face onto the parque and are a great place to sip a dry martini and watch the world go by. Extensive cocktail menu.

Shopping

For over 30 years, La Casa de las Artesanías has been supporting artists of the state of Yucatán. Good place to buy handicrafts and souvenirs knowing the artists get fairly remunerated.
7 residents recomanen
La Casa de Los Artesanos
65 C. 63
7 residents recomanen
For over 30 years, La Casa de las Artesanías has been supporting artists of the state of Yucatán. Good place to buy handicrafts and souvenirs knowing the artists get fairly remunerated.
Best place to buy hammocks, English-speaking staff, good prices, can ship internationally.
Hamacas Merida
510A Calle 65
Best place to buy hammocks, English-speaking staff, good prices, can ship internationally.