I miss you, too…read more This funky place exudes both charm and quirkiness, and I love it. The entry area is very unassuming and looks like it is labeled as "La Gala", but I assure you, a pleasant breakfast/brunch/lunch place awaits. Located in an almost hidden place off of the main 47 avenue, Te Estraño, Estraño is a gift of a place for those seeking a nice brunch spot. We were seated in a nice gardeny courtyard area that felt relaxing and cool, and were promptly attended by service. The various entrees have some unique and clever names, perhaps inspired by poetry and literature. I was sad that they did not have one of their entrees (a pork belly sandwich), but the waiter recommended an alternative that worked for me. My wife ordered their version of a Huevos Motuleños that was a great rendition paired with Longaniza de Valladolid (and plantains). Our friendly waiter didn't seem very versed in English, but my 1st grade-level Spanish powered through successfully to order both drinks and entrees without a hitch. We loved the presentation of the food (as artfully presented as their entree names), and the overall vibe of the place. Oh, a travel hint to those English speakers. If you go to a bathroom with the letter "M" thinking "Men's", just remember that in Spanish "M" means "Mujeres", which is for Women. Not that I made that mistake personally, mind you... No me olvides

amazing restaurant!! a group of 8 came for a bachelorette party. right away the staff came to give…read moreus fans and plugged them in outside because it was so hot. the furniture and lighting and plants are all amazing and my acai bowl was very fresh! the cinnamon dish was great and my other friend had the avocado toast which also was divine.

I really wanted to love this place, but it wasn't meant to be. It was a stone's throw from our…read morehotel room, and my partner had his eye on the steak au poivre on the day we arrived. Four days later, we decided it was time. We stopped in during the late afternoon after a long day of walking around and exploring in the heat. The air conditioning was glorious. We were thrilled to see tinto de verano on the menu, which we haven't had since a trip to Seville. I got an orange soda, too. Both were delicious and refreshing. They told us they were out of the steak au poivre, so my partner got the salmon. I got a mini cheeseburger. We also got an order of fries. The fries were pretty yummy, especially with the house-made ketchup. The salmon was tasty, according to my partner. It wasn't special, but it was fine. I asked for the burger to be medium well. (Note: I usually prefer medium, but I've noticed that lots of restaurants here seem to err on the side of under-done, and I didn't want to risk getting sick while traveling.) The burger was sort of warm on one side, but mostly room temperature at best. It was incredibly greasy. It was also quite red and raw on the inside. I didn't love the mayo on it. It wasn't delicious. I gave up on trying to eat it and just ate the fries. I tried to eat my partner's salad since he didn't love it, but it just tasted meh so I left it alone after a nibble. The experience manager came by to chat and asked how the food was. I shrugged and said it was a little raw, not my favorite. They said it was very obviously underdone when I showed it to them. They offered to re-cook it, but it had already taken so long, and the flavor wasn't to my taste. They said they'd take the French fries off our bill. Odd, since we both devoured the fries, and it was the burger that wasn't touched. All in all, a bit overpriced for a really mediocre experience. At least the drinks were good and the people were nice!

We love eating in this park with all the restaurant options. We both were in the mood for a burger…read moreand fries. After being seated outside we both ordered a beer. It came out really cold and with a frosted mug. My wife ordered the California burger and I got the classic. Both were petite sizes. We ordered an order of fries with truffle oil. The burgers came out and included fries. We should have asked if anything came with the dish. The truffle fries were good but for me could have used more oil. Our burgers were delicious. Good beef taste and a nice fresh bun. Our waitress was very nice and helpful.

The ambiance is nice as it does give a romantic vibe but also good for groups of friends…read more I wouldn't say the food is spectacular. It's pretty average compared to other places in the area and slightly more expensive. We got burgers and a table guacamole. The guacamole was really good but the burger fell short for me. Maybe other items on the menu are better. What was nice was the BOGO deal they had on beers.

Excellent options, excellent service. Easy parking, very…read morenicely decorated. The fish is very good

Ambiance was amazing and so was the service. I had the Tuna…read moreTartare and my husband had the ribeye steak with vegetables and a wrapped puesto in a gotas cheese that was delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant!

Yesterday we met some dear friends at Sanbrovo to enjoy a night out…read more My wife and I have been waiting to come here, to try their steaks. We greeted by very friendly valet parking attendant, since it was raining they walked us in with big umbrellas. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very nice roomy and Airy, and the chairs are extremely comfortable. To start off we ordered our drinks, and a caesar salad for an appetizer, and we split it between my wife and I, the Caesar salad was absolutely delicious, cold and crispy. I ordered the New York strip steak with Cambray potatoes $525 mxp My wife ordered the Grilled Chicken Breast with pepper cream sauce and french fries. $225 mxp I asked for my Steak medium rare, and when I received it it was bloody rare, so of course I needed to send it back, when it finally arrived, the meat was cooked to the temperature I asked for, but the Steak was extremely tough. It supposed to come with Cambray potatoes, they only gave me 3 1/2 small potatoes, what a joke, the the grilled onion was hard and not cooked. You can see in my photo I took. I asked for a side of french fries, they arrive in a little cup and where cold. $80 mxp And to top it off I asked for some A1 sauce and they had no idea what I was talking about, a steakhouse with no A1 sauce they should be ashamed of themselves. My wife's chicken was very dry, with no taste and very little French fries, you would think the amount of money we're paying will we get extra potatoes. Now I see why people go to Texas Roadhouse or Sonora Grill. Our way to Jaime was very nice , he was very attentive, but needs more training he bring out food at different times which is one of our pet peeves. For dessert we splurge and we had: Carajillo Sanbravo $ 235 Chocolate lava cake with coffee, almond and cocoa nibs brittle, chocolate ice cream, coffee foam, flamed licor 43 This was the best part of the meal. We always ask ourselves will we come back to this restaurant the answer is absolutely no, what a total waste of money. Chef Bob Lissandrello Yucatan Food Critic

We tried to go here but it's no longer in this location. This spot is now more of a coffee…read moreshop/cafe. Was so disappointed since the reviews were so good

A Delicious, Light Gem…read more Ki'ool was a fantastic surprise during our brief stay in Mérida. The menu contained some refreshingly light and healthy alternatives to the wonderful Yucatecan cuisine which abounds here: we each had a fantastic chicken dish with hummus and a delicious salad accompanied by some exceptional baba ganouj (which I normally dislike). The ambiance was bright and airy, in the street level of a famous building, the casa Catherwood. The chef owner was helpful and charming and we felt like we had stepped into a pleasant oasis. We ended up visiting twice in three days. You'll be happy when you check it out!

This is a new restaurant in the uptown Xtabay section of Mérida, Yucatán. They have a beautiful…read moregarden motif both inside and outside. Inside of course there is air-conditioning. Outside there is a beautiful water garden with almost an oriental feel. The decorations are beautiful, the ambience is upscale but casual. The service is exceptional. The food is excellent. Their food is Mayan fusion, serving traditional regional dishes with a modern flair. I had the pavo en escabeche indio (turkey with "pickled" onion). They also have great appetizers and some unusual but delicious desserts. I got some pictures off their Facebook page and posted them, most of which have the name of the dish on the picture itself. There is a lady and making fresh tortillas to one side of the restaurant next to their artisan bread bakery. If you want to take in some local flavor in an elegant atmosphere this is the place! Reservations are recommended. Bathrooms are very well maintained. Family friendly. Good for groups. Credit cards or cash accepted.

Rudy is a charmer! He was so welcoming! We stopped for drink and my dad and I stopped in because…read morethey had a sign saying it was happy hour. But this place has a wonderful menu. We will go back lots and so should you!!

We have been to Lou's for the bar but not to eat. We decided to give it a try and glad we did. We…read morehad a 7:30 reservation but got there early to have a drink. Decided to get the Thai shrimp while we waited. It was in a peanut sauce with six shrimp. We took our seats at the table and the service was great. They deliver some tortillas with a curry flavored dipping sauce. It was very good. I ordered the salmon and my wife got the eggplant lasagna. Both of us enjoyed our meals. Very popular place with English speaking expats. After dinner enjoyed the bar with locals.

On our 21 day Yucatecan culinary quest, we ventured all throughout Centro Mèrida, and feel ready to…read morecrown the prized Cochinita Pibil winner. Taqueria La Lupita - Congratulations on your victory! To the uninitiated, let's spend a moment on discussing the regionally renowned Cochinita Pibil. This is a slow-cooked pork dish, made as a hybrid of traditional Mayan and more modern New World techniques, much as its name is a hybrid of Spanish (cochinta = little pig) and Mayan (pib = pit-cooked) itself. Traditionally it's cooked while wrapped in banana leaves, flavored with spices (especially achiote) and left in an underground pit oven for a LONG time. When done properly, it's a juicy, tangy, savory, delight that can go in a taco, a torta, or whatever you fancy. Taqueria La Lupita does serious volumes of business, and a highlight is certainly their cochinita pibil. But, they are more than a one-trick caballo. During our extended stay, we visited TLL several times, and got to try both form factors (tacos, salbutes, panuchos, tortas, polcan) as well as meats (cochinita pibil, relleno negro, lechon al horno, escabeche). We still couldn't try everything, and certainly not every combination. But we sure loved our experience throughout, even for the items that were not notable winners. This place is popular for all the right reasons: Deliciousness, variety, service, value, experience. Even when it was a bit busy, they have a lot of tables, and we had really good service there. Don't get discouraged by a little wait time...it's the best option we found in Santiago Plaza/Market. Some places in Mèrida may have struggled to maintain their experience after being highlighted by Netflix or Youtube programs, but Taqueria La Lupita has stayed true, and we couldn't have been more delighted by our visits there. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

Unfortunately, It was not worth the hype for me. Bland and hard tortillas. Not for me.read more