When visiting Merida and being a coffee snob, I've always had a hard time finding better than…read moreacceptable coffee. This place has the best coffee in town and tasty Colombian pastries to accompany it. Highly recommend it!

I love this place! The colombian pastries are delicious and I love having coffee in their terrace…read moreabove the busy streets

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.

We always enjoy going to Dzalbay. The drinks, music, and food are a good way to enjoy spending time.read more

Aug 2024 * Friends As far as I'm concerned, this place is…read moreit. If, while in Mérida, you can't find the "there" there, you will find it at Dzalbay Cantina. Everything is top-notch: food, drink, MUSIC, ambiance. Note: the other night I was there, had a few and departed quickly when my Uber arrived. I forgot my wallet! The next day, it was there waiting for me. Nothing had been taken. Where else in the world could that happen?

Back to the roots. The CARANEGRA-Bar/Club is one of the non traditional Mexican bars in Mérida. The…read moreinterior presents native illustrations and decor orientated on the maya culture. The music sounds like a mix of electronic rhythms and acoustic tribe-rituals. They got a good list of regional, national and international beer sorts. The prices are fair and the service is friendly. If you looking for a modern bar with an interesting concept, just take a look!

Very fun karaoke bar with high energy, cool dj, good vibes all around. The mix of spanish and…read moreenglish songs was great and the language difference didn't stop anyone from having a good time. Service was really good! Everyone wanted to help you and make sure you had what you wanted/needed. It only got slow when it was time to pay but not in a horrible way. Our check was missing drinks and we had to get it corrected and then the card reader wasn't working and needed to get swapped out. I told my husband that I thought some drinks were complimentary but he wanted to pay. I could've easily been wrong but it seemed like the drinks were given for us to try. After a full day of flights, I really wanted good food. Sadly, this was not the place for that. The only thing I loved were the French fries and so we ordered a plate of fries. It wasn't on the menu so I was happy they let us order. My shrimp tacos had alot of breading and I didn't taste or see a shrimp. My husband's fish looked like buffalo chicken. I also didn't like two of my drinks and didn't drink them. The margarita had salt inside the drink and the rim. The aperol spritz...not a fan and didn't drink either. Come here for the fun not the food!

Dinner a few nights ago. Ate fairly early and the place was pretty much empty. Disappointed in the…read moremenu, as relatively few interesting seafood dinner offerings; but lots of tacos and such. I had a large seafood ceviche. Tasty, good size, but nothing special. Also had pulpo tacos which had minimal taste. Good service. Prices were okay. Music outside was a nice touch. Two for one Martini was a nice special, but martini was just okay. I was surprised with the rating as I thought this was a very average dinner venue.

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.

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!

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