Service was excellent! Menu has a lot of options from traditional to experimental. Everything was…read moreserved fresh and full of flavor. Highly recommend the SIKIL PAK, COCHINITA, and DULCE DE PAPAYA. Gracias Rolando M. Oh, and the spacious interior and pleasant, not too bright lighting, added to the meal.

The sopa de lima was lite, elegant, and perfect. The relleno was full, light in smoke and…read morewonderfully flavored. The cochinita pibil was well marinated and the beans were heavenly. We loved the relaxed ambiance. Our server was kind and patient with our order.

This has got to be one of the most amazing dining experiences I've ever had. From start to finish,…read moreall the food was a spectacle to behold and an interesting take on modern Yucatecan cuisine. The ambiance was warm, rich, and sophisticated, with a very grand entrance. Service was impeccable and even included a tour of the kitchen afterwards. This is not to be missed!

K'u'uk is a fascinating restaurant and probably the most foodie experience you can have in Merida…read more They are committed to preserving Yucatecan cuisine and Mayan traditions, but the food itself is also incredibly modern and makes use of many molecular gastronomy techniques. And to top it off, it's located inside a gorgeous colonial-style house at the end of Paseo de Montejo (by the monument). All of this adds up to a pretty spectacular meal. At a place like K'u'uk, I have a hard time resisting the tasting menu, so we did that! They also offer an a la carte menu if tasting menus aren't your thing. The tasting menu provides a name for each of the 12 courses, but they explain the course in detail when they serve it. Of our courses, I most enjoyed the coconut, shrimp, sea tostada, Mayan octopus, tamale, and meringue courses. There was one I really didn't enjoy - the venison in pipian - which I found texturally quite difficult to enjoy, but the rest I liked or loved (the tamale was my favorite in flavor, but the Mayan octopus and shrimp courses were the most "what am I eating?!"). They also offer a great beverage program, which includes anything and everything. I started with a glass of wine - a Gewurtztraminer from San Luis Potosi, which I really enjoyed. Then I moved onto a cocktail (my husband had selected a great one, so I copied him), which I loved as well. The service was great throughout, but they did something at the end of the meal which was totally different and wonderful: they offered us a quick tour of the house and the test kitchen. The test kitchen in particular was amazing to see. We saw equipment they use, idea boards for inspiration, former projects, and more. This was a really special addition to the evening. Overall, the meal was very good (other than the one dish I did not enjoy, my only complaint is that 12 courses is quite a lot, and I ate more than I would have preferred to), but the experience is one I will remember. Every moment of our dinner was evidence of how much the restaurant and every member of its staff cares about its mission to share and preserve Mayan and Yucatecan cuisine and food culture. A special meal and place in Merida.

I love Apoala, and not just because it's one of the first time I've eaten crickets! The food is…read moreOaxaca's rather than Yucatecan, so it's a good way to explore other Mexican cuisines in Mérida. The drinks are well-made as well. We always have a great time eating here and sitting outside to look out on the square--very romantic!

My husband and I had dinner at Apoala last night - our last dinner in Merida! We really enjoyed…read moreourselves! The menu spans Yucatecan and Oaxacan dishes - which was great since we love both! We shared: the ceviche de camarón, maíz y calabaza asada; the pesca del dia (that came with Mexican herb gnocchi and a tartar sauce); the memelitas; and a dessert (panna cotta with passionfruit sauce). We also had a few cocktails each (all of them were great). No complaints about the menu, food, or drinks! The location is wonderful! The restaurant is one of several that overlook the Parque de Santa Lucia. Great outdoor/al fresco dining. There was live music while we enjoyed our meal, and it just had a great ambiance overall! The service was also great - very friendly and helpful! Definitely a great place for dinner out in Merida! I'd be happy to repeat it!

I was recommended by the tour guide to check this place out. Since we were American he advised us…read moreto use our card too since the dollar to pesos conversion may not be to our advantage. There were a lot of foreigners (US and other countries) eating here. Tried the Yucatan cochinita pork and ordered their ceviche. The chips were baked and yummy. Their salsa looks super watery but OMG it was spicy and good. I love spicy food so I loved it. The pork came out first on top of the banana leaf. The meat was so tasty and tender. It was delicious. It comes with corn tortillas (flour is Tex Mex). I waited a few minutes and the ceviche was still not out yet. I was on a time crunch so I asked for the check and put the ceviche in a to go box. Be careful if you are in a hurry. Seems to take awhile to get the food.The ceviche was ok. I've had better in Texas :)

Horrible pizza. Mediocre drinks, but they have cold Bohemia in a bottle…read more Great outdoor space. TV is tuned to sports, mostly. Nice servers, but always trying to hustle for their friend's business ...."just one block away..." Free chips, salsa and beans. Just off the main square.

Yummy food, tried grasshoppers for the first time they were like salt and vinegar chips w lime. The…read moremole sweet potato brought me great joy i am obsessed w mole and will make it a mission to have every time i am in mexico. Drinks r just okay in my humble opinion.

Catrin is a pretty interesting place, the food and drinks are good but not legendary, the prices…read moreare fair. But what it really excels in is the experience. Right around sunset many times a week they have a sort of light show in house that is just a ton of fun to behold, especially for a visitor. If you live here you may only need to see it a couple times but as a passer through it kind of is a must see experience. Unfortunately I dont really know when they do the show so call ahead, Ive gone and seen nothing at times.

At Rosa Sur 32 there is minimal indoor seating with more on the patio outside. Ot is located in An…read moreParque Santa Lucia. This small gem is tucked in with more notable and recognizable restaurants, but from my point of view, not better! The expansive menu invites its guest to explore and try something new. Our first visit was months ago and now that we are back in Merida we made Rosa Sur 32 a priority to visit. I won't begin to explain the menu, it is too diverse. But trust my word, whatever you order will be well worth the visit. Great service and comfort await you!

A GEM IN THE PARK - Nestled in the corner of among a line of restaurants in Parque de Santa Lucia…read moresits Rosa Sur 32. Though inside seating is limited they have a number of tables outside so on a cool night its beautiful. We ordered light, getting only the house salad of the day and fish tacos. We were pleasantly surprised when they brought us complimentary bread with a chilled zuchinni garlic puree, think like a thick zuchinni gazpacho but it actually tastes good. Very refreshing on a warm evening. The house salad was anything but mundane, coming with mixed greens, cubed cucumber, cubed apple, cubed celery, and sliced kiwi. It was fantastic and the portion was generous. We also ordered fish tacos and these come as a pair. The breading was light and crispy, slightly oily in a good way, and served piping hot! Also just a pleasure to eat here! If we were to move here, we will be coming back for sure! Happy eating adventures ahead to you and thanks for reading! -John Sito

It's now called Nakuh and it has gourmet Mayan dishes. Thee first time we came here, we didn't…read moreexpect much and we were blown away! The food was outstanding. The ambiance is lovely too. Highly recommended!

Awesome spot, if you want a wonderful dinner and Yucatan food, you'll find it here. Got recommended…read morethis by a friend and was totally worth it! Located near the historical center of Merida, you'll find that the surrounding ambience to be a very colonial vibe. Parking is also easy in the many lots where it's basically 18 pesos a hour. We got the Combinado Vallisoletano with everything in it, which is a pretty large plate and easily serves two. Comes with 4 Pibihuas (2 cochinita and 2 lomitos), Longaniza Asada (A long and spicy sausage), Carne Ahumada (Diced meat that goes with the tortillas), and a few other sides. Not a bad price and works well as something to munch on. IMO their best item is the Pibihua, or the stuffed shell with meat. Very crunchy on the outside and filled with meaty pork loin or pulled pork, both are very good. Overall a good experience.

This restaurant was one of the restaurants recommended by a tour guide for Yucatecan food. I walked…read morein without a reservation one late afternoon, and most of the outdoor tables were reserved, so I chose an indoor table instead of the sad table by the kitchen. I ordered a cochinita pibil. It came with tortillas. I don't know how many, but I finished them all. The pork was very tender and delicious on its own, but I liked it better made into a taco with the frijol, onions, and tortillas. My order came out promptly. Service was decent. Looks like a popular place since there was a party of more than 15 people close to my table, and this was around 3:30 pm. Would recommend making a reservation during peak hours.

Good and hearty breakfast. I tried the chorizo eggs it came with beans and bread and three little…read moreslices of avocado. It was surprisingly tasty wish they gave bigger portion of avocado. I ate outdoors it was very nice until the bees and birds came. I would come back.