Guidebook for Merida
Food Scene
The places listed here are just a small example of one-off experiences in dining, vibe and architecture you'll find in Merida with many more listed in the Casa Guest Book.
The best French pastries in town just steps from the casa serving coffee in typical barista fare, breakfast and Panini's for lunch.
11 locals recommend
Cafetería Escargot Rústico sucursal Santiago
491 C. 68The best French pastries in town just steps from the casa serving coffee in typical barista fare, breakfast and Panini's for lunch.
Enjoy the natural patio setting with mature trees inside an old colonial home surrounded by antiques where a scene from Rick Bayless, Mexico- "One Plate at a Time" was filmed at the bar. Serving Lebanese and Yucatecan cuisine, you might lean Lebanese and try the smoky eggplant Baba Ganoush served with warm flat bread--it goes great with a local beer. Get to know the owner Alberto who is a storyteller of local history and lore.
Patio 57
No.482 Calle 64ᴬEnjoy the natural patio setting with mature trees inside an old colonial home surrounded by antiques where a scene from Rick Bayless, Mexico- "One Plate at a Time" was filmed at the bar. Serving Lebanese and Yucatecan cuisine, you might lean Lebanese and try the smoky eggplant Baba Ganoush served with warm flat bread--it goes great with a local beer. Get to know the owner Alberto who is a storyteller of local history and lore.
Great for a cocktail and appetizers, good for lunch or dinner in the classic courtyard setting of an old, updated colonial. You might start with the Ceveche.
12 locals recommend
La Prospe del Xtup
530 Calle 59Great for a cocktail and appetizers, good for lunch or dinner in the classic courtyard setting of an old, updated colonial. You might start with the Ceveche.
Iconic open-air food court in sleek mansion style with live Cubano rhythms and great mixologists.
44 locals recommend
CASA DOMINGA
459 Calle 47Iconic open-air food court in sleek mansion style with live Cubano rhythms and great mixologists.
For the one of the best evening dining atmospheres in Centro. Find the open air patio beyond the bar for best seating.
33 locals recommend
Pancho's
509 Calle 59For the one of the best evening dining atmospheres in Centro. Find the open air patio beyond the bar for best seating.
Great botana's and main courses in a terrific patio setting in the back.
37 locals recommend
Hermana República Centro
472 C. 64Great botana's and main courses in a terrific patio setting in the back.
Drinks & Nightlife
Authentic German beer garden with all the favorite foods, beer and wine from Germany and elsewhere a couple of blocks from the casa on 62. Great food scene on 62.
30 locals recommend
La Bierhaus
487 Calle 62Authentic German beer garden with all the favorite foods, beer and wine from Germany and elsewhere a couple of blocks from the casa on 62. Great food scene on 62.
On the loud side, this retro-styled bar with nightly live music has an excellent selection of organic mezcals and an atmosphere conducive to knocking 'em back.
122 locals recommend
Mezcaleria La Fundacion
509 Calle 59On the loud side, this retro-styled bar with nightly live music has an excellent selection of organic mezcals and an atmosphere conducive to knocking 'em back.
Casual, comfortable and friendly atmosphere with an artisan personality that hosts live entertainment such as Flamingo dancing, Jazz, Blues, etc.
47 locals recommend
Cantina El Dzalbay
Casual, comfortable and friendly atmosphere with an artisan personality that hosts live entertainment such as Flamingo dancing, Jazz, Blues, etc.
Essentials
Walk to fresh markets, groceries and more at your neighborhood Plaza, Santiago. Here you will find casual al fresco eats and daily shopping at local markets for fresh
Mexican ingredients and more.
52 locals recommend
Santiago Park
Calle 72Walk to fresh markets, groceries and more at your neighborhood Plaza, Santiago. Here you will find casual al fresco eats and daily shopping at local markets for fresh
Mexican ingredients and more.
All the essentials located in Santiago Park 1.5 blocks from the casa
7 locals recommend
Súper Akí Centro
529 Calle 52 All the essentials located in Santiago Park 1.5 blocks from the casa
Parks & Nature
Take a seat on a shady tree-covered park bench and watch the world go by. Evenings at the park you'll find songbirds are the featured performance of the day.
7 locals recommend
HIDALGO Park
Take a seat on a shady tree-covered park bench and watch the world go by. Evenings at the park you'll find songbirds are the featured performance of the day.
Sightseeing
Stroll along the boulevard that made the area famous to see the gorgeous 18th century mansions. Fabulous wealth was created from the Hennequin fibers of the Agave plant that made rope and various products for export worldwide.
205 locals recommend
Paseo de Montejo
Paseo de MontejoStroll along the boulevard that made the area famous to see the gorgeous 18th century mansions. Fabulous wealth was created from the Hennequin fibers of the Agave plant that made rope and various products for export worldwide.
See the heart of the historic center. Surrounding the plaza is Casa de Montejo, Palacio Municipal, Catedral de San Idelfonso, Palacio de Gobierno. Starting with Casa de Montejo at the south, built between 1542 and 1549 by the orders of Don Francisco de Montejo, conqueror of the Yucatán Península. View the façade that brutally depicts Spanish conquistadors standing on the heads of the indigenous Maya people. Tour inside the museum to see the stunning architecture and beautifully restored hacienda.
175 locals recommend
Plaza Grande
S/N C. 60See the heart of the historic center. Surrounding the plaza is Casa de Montejo, Palacio Municipal, Catedral de San Idelfonso, Palacio de Gobierno. Starting with Casa de Montejo at the south, built between 1542 and 1549 by the orders of Don Francisco de Montejo, conqueror of the Yucatán Península. View the façade that brutally depicts Spanish conquistadors standing on the heads of the indigenous Maya people. Tour inside the museum to see the stunning architecture and beautifully restored hacienda.