We've been here twice now on our three day stay in Mérida…read more They have a good local beer selection and a good German beer selection. Menu consists of German food offerings. Service is great and the air conditioning is cold. Great Happy Hour with local macro brew specials of $19 pesos (like a dollar) Only con is that they are out of a lot of beer and food on the menu (understandable because the supply chain was disrupted during the pandemic) They should print up a temporary one until they get things back in stock. All in all we liked it, it was a great place to escape the summer heat and grab a cold beer.

Yikes, what a great surprise! Initially was not impressed with their menu ( no sauerbraten) or…read moretheir lack of service, but I definitely underestimated it. I can't wait to return! We had the wiener schnitzel,which was a huge and delicious meal, served with the amazing German potato salad. And, the roast chicken was served in a light broth with a variety of baked veggies. Everything was beautifully seasoned and a lovely presentation.

This is one of the absolute best places for botanas in Mérida. Go and order a beer and you'll soon…read morefind yourself devouring a number of tasty snacks. The ambiance is always lively, the food and drinks always reasonably priced and delicious, and the service is great. We always make this one of our first stops in Mérida!

Came through twice…read more The first was at noon on a Sunday. Joke is on us: we learned they're not open until 2pm (only on Sundays. Otherwise, they're open at noon all other days.) We came through a couple of days later because it came highly HIGHLY recommended by Big Bro. So, I was more curious than anything. Another reason I came through is to try their kibi's. (It topped my Yelp search when looking for this particular grub.) We wanted to get drinks as well since it was a hot and humid day! Pina colada for me, brewskis for Hubbers. We put in an order for the kibis because that's main reason I came through. Drinks came through, and then... mini plates of snacks, oh, WHAT! La botana, is what they call them. Whew, didn't plan on eating more than the kibis, but I welcomed it! It was a pretty good variety, too: there were sausages, pork skin, jicama and some sort of salad. Staff told us if we wanted refills on any or all of them, to let them know and they'd be more than happy to comply. Kibis finally came through, and I have to admit that I was disappointed. Not only did they lack taste, but they were also hard. They may have been overcooked which most likely contributed to the lack of flavor. Initial thought in mind were hockey pucks. Chewing through one was a challenge that I didn't bother going for a second. (It was practically inedible.) The guac, pico de gallo and sauce were great, but didn't do much for the pucks. Hubbers really liked it, though, so there's at least that. FOOD: 2. SERVICE: 4. I noticed staff mostly just hanging out together at the bar, but they were excellent at being mindful of guests. VALUE: 3. 5 for las botanas, 1 for the kibis. PARKING: Street only. It will be a challenge, for sure. OVERALL: 3. FUN FACT: They are the second oldest cantina in Merida (opened in 1917.) I learned the place is far livelier at night when they have bands performing. Someday, maybe...? Not a one-and-done, but it'll be a long minute before a second visit, if at all.

Once you're done having a grand time at La Negrita, you should come to Pipiripau, as this place…read moregets poppin' at night. Similar to the style of La Negrita, this place looks small from the outside, but as you walk in, you'll see it leads to an outdoor area with a small dance floor and a live band! Drinks are cheap here (e.g. 180 pesos for a bucket of beer). The place is adorable with tons of artwork and a wonderful open-air vibe. I'm not sure if they serve food here, as I didn't see any food on the menu, but I also came late.

I can't speak for any of the food, but this is a super cool spot to hang out for drinks and live…read moremusic. Picnic bench style seating, and plenty of it. There's a very small "dance floor" between the live band setup and the bench seating. Lots of beer and cocktail options. Definitely a younger crowd. Service isn't bad, but be patient. This place gets busy.

When I go to MX for work, I always go to BeerShooter. Staff is very knowledgeable about beer and…read moremakes sure you have a great time. Looking forward to going back.

From the owner: The greatest selection of beers in the city, nice environment, local bands and good food; all in a…read moresingle place.

Cheap drinks and great live music. Glad to find a Yelp reviewed bar in Merida that's still open…read morepost pandemic. So many others have vanished. The two cats resting at the first bar upon entry were cute and friendly. Server checked on us often.

This place doesn't look very appealing from the street but once you walk all the way to the back…read moreand find the outdoor bar and garden, it's a gem! We like sitting at the horseshoe shaped bar and the bartender always remembers us and is quick with the drinks. It's a very chill atmosphere and they have some decent live music every night. It's one of my favorite bars in Merida

I like to come here and sit at the bar and enjoy their 20 peso drinks and snacks. The mini torta…read morepibil and panuchos are some of my favorites. I've never had a sit down meal here but the the main dining area is very nice and there is another section that is open to the sky. Customers are a combination of locals and visitors. Bathrooms are clean and service is good.

The secret upstairs bar under the open skies makes this restaurant extra special. Its a platform…read morepatio built into shade trees with a thatched roof. It's enchanting at night watching the lighted towers of the old cathedral standing watch over the Merida night sky...sitting at a candle lit table with cool Yucatan breezes blowing. It's a far remove from the hustle and bustle of the narrow, crowded downtown streets and the lively plaza. I ordered a pumpkin seed-based salsa which was prepared table side in a stone vessel. My friend ordered the grilled fish with rice, pickled carrots, onions and sauces. Both were delicious. We also had nice drinks, red wine sangria, and beer. What was perhaps the best feature of the place is the excellent waitstaff who are bilingual, who are helpful with making you feel comfortable, who provide charming conversation and tips, and who are generally well trained in hospitality. Such a far cry from the dour and arrogant wait staff typically found in Washington DC restaurants. This is a good place for a quiet escape from the plaza crowd.

We got an abundance of free snacks after ordering three cocktails. The snacks consisted of Yucatán…read morespecialties that we probably wouldn't have tried otherwise. The snacks and the cocktails were delicious. We also ordered a guacamole natural that was plenty for our group of 4. For the main course we shared cochinitia pibil and arrachera that were perfection and large enough to feed two people each. They also had live music. The staff were very attentive. This was a great stop during our stay in Merida.

This restaurant was nearly empty when we arrived. The service was attentive and helpful, and the…read moreappetizers that were brought to our table were pretty good. And free. I tried the POK CHUK and the pork was a little bit on the tough side, and a bit bland. My companion ate a dish that closely resembled enchiladas with eggs inside. He did not like his dish, but to be fair he had never tried that kind of item before and it's possible it just wasn't the right choice for him. The bar plays lots of really, really old 80s videos and music, so it's a strange vibe inside. The restrooms are clean and well stocked and everything worked in there.

My wife and I are regulars there. We had dinners at the Hennessey's 20 times. Great location, nice…read moredecor, good food and friendly service.

BEST OF MERIDA 2025 - Expats Bar Hennessey's gets the nod…read morefor consistently good vibes, solid expat friendly holiday eating, an extensive drink menu, attentive service, solid pub food on a broad spectrum, and good companionship. See prior reviews for more details and happy eating from John Seeto!

Lovely night on the patio watching live music under the string lights…read more Service was great and the vibe was absolutely perfect