Seafood Restaurants in Mérida

La Pigua Restaurante

Takes you by the hand on a journey of sea flavors. Get on board with a shrimp soup, go from windward to leeward with an Xcatic chile stuffed with dogfish, change course with seafood in “escabeche” or go adrift with squid in “huitlacoche” sauce. One of the house specialties is the champagne shrimps, served with roasted pineapple and a touch of parsley. Amazing!

Every day from 12 pm – 10:30 pm
Av. Cupules #505-A x 62, Col. Alcalá Martín
Tel. (999) 920 3605
www.lapiguamerida.com

Muelle 8

Hogfish with black butter, capers and fried parsley, this probably makes you want to go there for lunch, right? Another house specialty is the paella, only available on Sundays and by special order for your events. Muelle 8’s specialties are shrimp and lobster, and they can be prepared any way you like. When you visit the restaurant remember to order the smoked red snapper paté appetizer, absolutely delicious!

Every day from 12 pm – 6 pm
Calle 21 #142 x 30 y 32, Col. Buenavista
Tel. (999) 944 5343
FB: Muelle 8

El Pez Gordo

An exquisite selection of gourmet recipes and a series of exotic mixtures result in a unique fusion of flavors. From delicious tacos (like the famous “Cronchi” of fish, shrimp, chicken or crocodile, with the secret iguanuqui sauce recipe); to the “Barbie Taco” (fish or lobster “pastor” with pineapple, cilantro and onions); or maybe a “Marisquite;” yes! a corn “esquite” with seafood in butter. Try it!

Every day from 11:30 am – 8 pm
Av. García Lavín, Plaza Mónaco
Tel. (999) 316 8065
www.elpezgordo.com.mx

El Cangrejito

A unique place, with 64 years behind it. If you are looking for a relaxing restaurant with Coca-Cola tables, great prices, and fresh, delicious seafood, you have found it! El Cangrejito offers only what is freshly caught each day, so everything is fresh from the sea. The “tacos” are priced from approximately $10 – $15 pesos. Delicious seafood for everyone!

Monday – Saturday from 9 am – 4 pm
Calle 57 #523 x 64 y 66, Col. Centro
Tel. (999) 901 4815
FB: Restaurante El Cangrejito

La Víbora de la Mar

“A la víbora, víbora de la mar, de la mar, por aquí puede ¿empezar?” (Mexican song). La Vibora offers everything from tacos to main dishes. Some of the popular dishes include: the tuna “tostadas” a La Vibora with sweet and sour dressing, alfalfa sprouts and serranos chile; chorizo shrimp tacos; fried octopus ceviche; shrimp “queso relleno;” or some black shrimps au gratin. There are many choices on the delicious menu, and their staff will pamper you. Tip: they have home delivery, too.