Elaine’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
Centro is best described as the downtown of Merida. The cathedral is located in Plaza Grande in Centro, this area is an interesting start to get to know Merida.
142 locals recommend
Centro
Centro is best described as the downtown of Merida. The cathedral is located in Plaza Grande in Centro, this area is an interesting start to get to know Merida.
Paseo Montejo is the central boulevard on downtown Merida. The buildings were designed from the Champs-Elsees Paris. It is a wide tree lined street and there are cafes & restaurants on either side. A lovely place for a stroll.
43 locals recommend
Paseo de Montejo
Paseo de MontejoPaseo Montejo is the central boulevard on downtown Merida. The buildings were designed from the Champs-Elsees Paris. It is a wide tree lined street and there are cafes & restaurants on either side. A lovely place for a stroll.
Food scene
Mercardo 60 has a relaxed atmosphere, it is a food market with many individual food stands, serving Italian, Japanese , in addition to the many Mexican food options.
177 locals recommend
Mercado 60
461 C. 60Mercardo 60 has a relaxed atmosphere, it is a food market with many individual food stands, serving Italian, Japanese , in addition to the many Mexican food options.
Piñuela
Fabulous food and cocktails. Mexican fusion.
Fantastic Mexican cuisine, also has a lovely courtyard where one can to enjoy the outdoors.
Catrinas Restaurante Bar
425 C. 56Fantastic Mexican cuisine, also has a lovely courtyard where one can to enjoy the outdoors.
This restaurant serves fabulous sea food, a lovely venue to make anyone evening memorable.
84 locals recommend
Micaela Mar & Leña
458 Calle 47This restaurant serves fabulous sea food, a lovely venue to make anyone evening memorable.
A favorite with the locals, serves great breakfast options , as well as lunch and dinner.
Bistrola 57
488 Calle 60A favorite with the locals, serves great breakfast options , as well as lunch and dinner.
Oliva Enoteca
Popular Italian restaurant,
Fantastic Mexican cuisine, this is. wonderful option when looking for something a little special. Outside dinning, wonderful service and a great atmosphere.
127 locals recommend
Apoala
471 Calle 60Fantastic Mexican cuisine, this is. wonderful option when looking for something a little special. Outside dinning, wonderful service and a great atmosphere.
Quality food and service, outside dinning, a lovely option for an evening in Merida.
16 locals recommend
Rosa Sur 32
471- 4 C. 55Quality food and service, outside dinning, a lovely option for an evening in Merida.
Merida's Irish Pub. A beautiful colonial building, there is outside dinning, nice for a casual drink or and dinner.
99 locals recommend
Hennessys Irish Pub
Merida's Irish Pub. A beautiful colonial building, there is outside dinning, nice for a casual drink or and dinner.
The best Tacos, there are many in different areas of the city, very popular, and typically finish serving at 1pm.
30 locals recommend
Wayan´e
408 Calle 59The best Tacos, there are many in different areas of the city, very popular, and typically finish serving at 1pm.
Amore e Gusto
x 38 C. 79Vegetarian friendly, this place has a lovely courtyard, a beautiful place to dine.
Located on the famous Paseo Montejo street, quality, fresh cuisine.
10 locals recommend
Zinc Comfort Food
496 Paseo de MontejoLocated on the famous Paseo Montejo street, quality, fresh cuisine.
Eskondida Pizza
Great Pizza, eat in or home delivery.
A very special place for discerning steak lovers. 130 degrees is a little on the pricey side but well worth the extravagance.
42 locals recommend
130° SteakHouse
465 Calle 47A very special place for discerning steak lovers. 130 degrees is a little on the pricey side but well worth the extravagance.
A great place for breakfast and lunch, has a courtyard for outside dinning.
40 locals recommend
Bistro Cultural
A great place for breakfast and lunch, has a courtyard for outside dinning.
Estación 72
363J Av. ColónFantastic coffee, young local couple serving quality coffee.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Uber offer a very good, safe and inexpensive service.
Use the Uber App, the drivers will pick up from anywhere I the city.