Restaurant Reviews

RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH December, 2015 Delicious gourmet burgers. Fabulous gin cocktails. Special house wines. All in a pretty downtown restaurant with a small, cozy interior and on-the-park terrace dining….

November, 2015 Brazilian “rodizio” dining is becoming more and more popular outside of South America. For carnivores, it is an excellent way to enjoy a great variety of delicious cuts…

October, 2015 This iconic, classic Mexican restaurant personifies the mission of this chain of successful restaurants: “offer a very Mexican experience with the traditional flavors of our food, with excellence…

August, 2015 Much has been written about Yucatecan gastronomy…its subtle flavors and its differences from the cuisines of other regions of México. You cannot visit our state without trying it….

July, 2015 If you are a fan of ribs, you probably already know that this famous rib house chain opened a branch in Mérida last year. With the slogan “legendary…

June, 2015 If your exploration of Merida’s Centro Histórico takes you to the “barrio” (neighborhood) of La Mejorada, make sure to drop in to El Templo for lunch or dinner,…

May, 2015 As the name implies, Sushi Roll is a Japanese food restaurant, with 46 branches in all of México. The first branch in México opened in 1996; the Mérida…

April, 2015 “La Recova” is the name of a beautiful arcade building which existed in the city of Buenos Aires from 1803-1883; it was a market specializing in meat, poultry,…

February, 2015 For a relaxing, pleasant informal breakfast or lunch, Bistro Cultural in Mérida’s Centro is a perfect option. Owned and operated by Yohann Chauvineau, from France, this casual place is…

December, 2014 For an evening when you want every detail to be perfect, Villa Martine Restaurant would be an excellent choice. This elegant restaurant, located near Parque de Santiago, has…

October, 2014 IHOP was launched in 1958 in California, USA, by Al Lapin. He was tired of eating the same thing everywhere, so he came up with the idea of…

September, 2014 La Isla Restaurant is located in the Fiesta Inn Mérida, across the street from Siglo XXI Convention Center. For this reason, it is obviously popular with business travellers…

July, 2014 Which definition of summer do you prefer: the scientific one (the warmest of the four temperate seasons, falling between spring and autumn) or this one: a day at…

June, 2014 One of Mérida’s most popular restaurants, Boston’s did not actually originate in the city of that name. It began in Edmonton, Canada in 1964. Today there are more…

May, 2014 This Paris-style bistro offers delicious home-made French food and wines at fair prices. They have typical fare including French onion soup (try it!!!), mussels in white wine with…

April, 2014 This iconic restaurant known for its Lebanese cuisine has a fascinating history going back to Motul in the 1930s. The Siqueff Febles family founded the café restaurant and…

March 2014 Oliva Kitchen & Bar is a new arrival to Mérida’s ever-growing culinary options. This small restaurant is receiving enthusiastic comments from customers and has risen to one of…

February, 2014 Osteria Piccoli Cucina Italiana on Prolongación Montejo offers an authentic Italian food experience in Merida. The ambience is pleasant, and the chef is the real thing…straight from Italy….