This is one of the absolute best places for botanas in Mérida. Go and order a beer and you'll soon find 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! read more

Excellent drinks and plenty of seating if you're caught in the rain! Service was quick and friendly, and their large drinks came in mason jars. We visited multiple times during our vacation here! read more

La Negrita Cantina - Dive Bars Near Me - Mérida, YUC

GREAT CANTINA FOR A LOCAL VIBE - La Negrota is a really fun local cantina where most of the seating is in an open courtyard and you get packed in like sardines as it fills up at night. With live music playing often you will have spontanoeous dancing eruot as couples get into the groove and enjoy the fun. With drinks you also get botanas, basically free appetizers, which are fine but nothing to wrote home about. The food is pub food style with a latin twist and while they aren't shooting for fine dining if you are in the mood for a local style pub meal its a great optiion and a lot of fun. Happy eating from John Seeto! read more

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We went with some locals to this Cantina around 4 o'clock on a Saturday and it was full, we got seated pretty fast and the waiter was quick to serve us our drinks. We had a drink that is called Baja panty, hilarious. It was a very yummy drink however, it's pretty strong. This drink is based with wine and has another two or more liquors, including tequila, it was so good. I highly recommend this drink if you go there. One thing I loved about this place is that they keep on bringing a small little plates for you to eat while drinking, there's also a menu with a small selection of food however for this small plates that come around are free for your table, you don't have to pay. I think at night on Saturdays they do our live music band, which I didn't stay for it was way too hot. There were fans all around the place, but they could use some more if you are in Merida that is a place that you must stop. read more

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The ambiance is great, live music, cold drinks, and good food! The service is fairly good given the number of people a single server can handle. Definitely recommend and will be coming back! read more

Great food, music, and ambiance. The servers are really nice. Great service! Highly recommend. read more

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Great ambiance , good service , amazing cocktails and food . I love the place to enjoy with friends . Every time I'm in Merida I have to visited .! read more

A MUST GO when in Merida. Live music, good food, super yummy tasty drinks and you can even order JUMBO drinks (per my mojito photo) This was so much fun. We came here our last night and the vibes were just so great. Musicians and Employees are super friendly too!!! They have a million fans everywhere but it did nothing with the heat so be prepared! read more

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I stopped in this place for a couple of cocktails after a good two hour walk around the city. The bartender was very cool and suggested to me some new and tasty mezcals. I didn't try any food and didn't get to experience the live music in the evenings but I sense this place is one of the places to be on a good night. I will return to try some food which if the food is just as good as the drinks the.it will make this place 5 star. read more

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I loved this place! The music and ambiance were so colorful and lively. The service was quick and friendly and the food was tasty! I got a mezcal flight and it was amazing. Definitely recommend! read more

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Heard about this place and the free snacks they provide with a drink purchase so we had to check out. As we enter the front door the inside is empty, where's all the people? This is supposed to be a popular spot.. and then you get to the back courtyard area and there are all the people. This place was packed and lively. We ordered beers and the famed snacks showed up shortly after (see picture). Chips with eight bowls of snacks. There was spicy peanuts, chicharrones, beans, salsa, marinated octopus, marinated beets, and other things I could not identify. Service was great. The drinks looked fantastic too, served up in big mason jars! The snacks are not free, when we got the check there was a three peso surcharge per person (but that's like 15 cents!) All in all a great place with a great vibe! read more

La Negrita Cantina - Free snacks! Kinda of free, small surcharge (like 20 cents / 3 pesos) - Dive Bars Near Me - Mérida, YUC

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Not to fond of my experience. Upon entering the venue, I was seated, and waited nearly 30 minutes till I was asked if I wanted something. Now I was there on a Saturday, at about 3pm, so it was not busy. I sat there and took a peek at a Black couple who was already seated when I walked in, who had nothing on their table, and as I waited, they just got up and left, so I seen what I was in for. Another white couple, same thing, sat and had nothing on their table, and waited as I did, and got up and left as well. After both couples left, I was about to get up and go myself, but I was given chips, beans, and all the fixings, so I decided to have a beer, while my wife had a Mojito. After we finished outle drinks, we made our way out the door. Now I never had the food, but if this is the way they treat foreigners, then I want no parts of that. Mind you I am Latino, half PR)half Mex....but born in the US. We left that place in a hurry and walked up 2 blocks to enjoy a wonderful burger at a nearby location. I may visit again, in hopes that my experience is not what I was meant to experience, but who knows, lots of establishments don't stand by their product, and just live off of their fame. If I do return, and have a totally different experience, I will surely write a review...but for now !!!!!! read more

Ok..just landed and this was around the corner from my hostel. The food is good, the drinks are cheap (and good!!) and I'm looking forward to coming back later this evening for live music. read more

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An uplifting cultural experience for USA tourists. The live band was purely Mexican, and the rock pop music was cool, and they granted patrons out of their tables to join the band on stage and sing. Karaoke meets live band! Wonderful huge iced Margaritas! read more

Definitely a tourist place. We visited last trip as well as current trip. The live music was excellent. The drinks were expensive & super weak. Ordered shots to add to our "mocktails" & still weak. Very odd. ORDER BEER instead of mixed drinks. Service was good. No AC -it was 103 degrees with a couple fans on. Several fans not operating. read more

This place is great for fun groups. The music tonight was awesome, Miriam is amazing. Lots of wait staff, very accommodating and friendly. Ordered a mojito and it was flavorful and extremely large. I would def return. They serve botanas, small appetizers, to your table for free if you're eating or drinking, that was a bonus as we didn't order food, only drinks. It can get extremely loud, not a place for intimate conversations. read more

La Negrita Cantina - Miriam and the band are amazing!! I heard that they play every Monday night. - Dive Bars Near Me - Mérida, YUC

This place was a great bar with live music. The tapas just kept coming as we drank delicious drinks. It's a must if your staying in Merida.

Down the street from our Airbnb. When in Mexico try the cantinas, we are glad we went. Had a mezcal sample, it came with chapulines and orange slices with spicy salt. We prefer the lime with our mezcal. Pedro very attentive, will be back to listen to live music, 6-9pm. Nice vibe, busy place at noon. read more

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We visited a month ago. This bar was so much fun. Live music, locals, tourists, everyone really loud and muy divertido! We had great drinks, some free snacks, and some purchased snacks. Highly recommend you go here! read more

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THIS IS YOUR ONE SPOT STOP IN MERIDA! If you want some amazing local music, good food, and great vibes, definitely stop by la negrita cantina. I actually stumbled upon this spot randomly and was really surprised to see the music set up and entire restaurant in the back. The bar food is great, music is even better, and it's great to see so many locals and tourists mingling here. read more

Perfecto y delicioso, con atmósfera muy relajado y divertido. Nos divertimos mucho. Servicio muy bien

I absolutely LOVED this gem! Walking into this bar reminds me of the local bar scenes in Havana, Cuba. This is also the only bar I've ever been to where they had a door man checking IDs before walking into the bar. Upon entry, it looks like a simple 10-20 person bar, but as you walk further down, you'll see there are ample amounts of seating, a live band, and even an outdoor space with a tree right in the center! This is a place typically visited by locals and ex-pats, but because of Yelp, I was able to experience this place firsthand! The tables are first come, first served - so be cautious of this as this place can get packed. Once you've found a seat and you'll be greeted by one of the staff and given free appetizers! SCORE! Their drinks are LARGE for extremely great prices, so be sure to spend at least an hour or two here! I wasn't a fan of cochinita pibil until I visited this place. Now, if I ever make it back to Merida, this is the only place I'll get cochinita pibil! Definitely a must-visit when in Merida! read more

Visiting Merida during COVID-19, we weren't sure if we'd be able to go out for drinks or hear live music. We had seen lots of people recommending La Negrita and were glad to see they were open. We arrived to see doors clearly marked as Entrance Only and Exit Only, a man at the door making a list and limiting access and seating. When our name was called, we stepped onto the sanitizing mats, had our temperature taken, and were given hand sanitizer. I was asked to log my name, temperature, and phone number in their journal. We have only been dining outside and specifically asked for an outside table, which was accommodated. The garden is huge, tables were spread out and with a line outside kept some tables empty. Our server brought us a QR code to scan for a menu. They then brought us a small bowl of chips and individual dishes of Refried Beans, Pumpkin Seed Dip, and Salsa. We started with a Trio of Mezcal - the Nivel Intermedio (240pesos) with Nuestra Soledad Matatlan, Nuestra Soledad Zoquitlan, and Nuestra Soledad San Louis Del Rio. They were accompanied by Orange wedges, Chili Salt, and Chapulines (grasshoppers). Being novices to Mezcal, we found them really smokey and definitely something you ship rather drink as shots. The grasshoppers were a snack we had wanted to try and found them a little tough and very smokey. I also had a Mezcal Cocktail - the Sunrise, a mix of Mezcal and Orange Juice. I opted for the 400ml side (70 pesos) in a large mason jar with a Spicy Chili rim. My husband went for a Frozen Margarita with Mezcal in the 400 ml size (100 pesos). Both were very strong, with great flavor, and huge for the price. We also ordered a plate of the Nachos con Arrachera (150 pesos). It was a big oval plate stacked with Fried Tortilla Chips layered with lots of Cheese, Crema, Guacamole, and tons of grilled slivers of Beef. The live band was great, loud enough to enjoy, but we could still have a conversation. We can't wait to come back on our next visit to Merida. Here are the approximate costs of everything in US dollars at the time of our visit. Trio of Mezcal - Nivel Intermedio: $11.95 The Sunrise: $3.49 Frozen Margarita with Mezcal: $4.98 Nachos con Arrachera: $7.47 read more

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I was a little disappointed given the many positive reviews. The drinks, while large, pretty weak. The snacks, while free are cold and relatively unappetizing. The vibe is pretty cool and festive. I bet it's a fun scene for music at night. If I had stuck to beer and skipped the food it'd be an alright spot. read more

Good location and nice place to chill. Outdoor was nice on a cool night but not sure if it'll b comfortable on a hot night. Had a special with cocktails and appetizers combo and was a good deal! Not too pricy. Waiter recommended Mezcaleros similar to tequila and my hubby enjoyed it. They had a great singer and a band perform. She sang salsa, Mexican pop, cumbia. Really enjoyed it. Will come back. read more

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While doing a tour of cenotes, our guide recommended that we check out this place before leaving Merida--and he was correct! If you are looking for a high energy place with cheap eats then look no further. If they offer you a seat in the bar, make sure you tell them you want to be by the dancing. There is a tree growing in the middle of this Cantina, and it just has magical vibes (there's probably a cenote under there). When my sister and I visited, we enjoyed the live music, the people dancing and our gigantic plate of Nachos which costed us less than $5 USD. Be prepared for it to be pretty busy (we were there around 7pm on a Tuesday and it was packed) and be open to sharing a table with strangers. Community vibes here! read more

We had friends in from the states and wanted to give them a cantina experience. We had reservations for a table for four on a Sunday afternoon. We got there before they had music that day. It was quite crowded with a lot of local families. We ordered beers and margaritas. The beers were very cold and the women enjoyed the margaritas. Our server was very good and attentive to our table. The place had a good vibe and we plan to go when they have music. read more

I enjoyed the live music, the reggaetón after the live music and the mojitos. I would come back, but I wouldn't recommend if someone is really hungry. The service is a tad slow, but! It's a lively atmosphere. I will have to bring my friends here when they come to visit for a good time. Not the best place to be for a solo travelers, dates..better for groups and bachelorette/bachelor and even bday night time entertainment. read more

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Waiter was rude. We saw many people leave within minutes of arriving which should have been a clue. Food was pretty good. Had to listen to music blasting while band warmed up which the band warming up would have been much better. It looks like it could be a fun place. Within 12 hours of eating and drinking the wife came down with Montezuma's revenge that we traced to this spot and their margarita, most likely from contaminated ice. Use caution regarding drinks that would use ice. read more

Very interesting bar very friendly to noisy. They must visit for a hour or less. Very crowded if you have time it's a visit if not, don't waste your time. read more

Our waiter was super rude . Me and my dad decided to go sit at the back of the restaurant where there was literally no one there. Being that it is out doors and very hot , I wanted to sit near a fan . The only one that was blowing towards our direction was the one at the 8 top so as we sat down the waiter comes up and tells us to move to another table being that there was only two of us .So we asked if he can change the direction of the fan so that we can at least get some sort of air blowing our way .. He barely moved it and walked away . He never came back to check on us to see if we needed anything else . We had to ask other people for apps and more beer which was absolutely ridiculous!!. I wish I would I've gotten his name ...Not a good experience for me being that it was my 1st time going there. read more

Love this place! Just arrived in Merida and we are off to a great start! It's our first time staying in the centro area- within walking distance you find a plethora of eateries- This place looked like one of my dad's cantinas but it was very different inside- Service is amazing, very attentive staff catering to requests! Food is good but the drinks take the price- there house beers are smooth, with a pale ale flavor to it/ my wife had the electric blue mezcal drink and she enjoyed the cool factor in this humid climate- You are somewhat transported to a different time period (bar has been here since 1917)- A must stop!!! read more

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If I could give a zero, I would. Our waiter was beyond awful. Bitter, angry, impatient and just horrible. Didn't check on us once. There are plenty of places to go with better servers. Don't spoil your evening. Go elsewhere. read more

accidentally fell into this place while visiting during Day of the Dead......felt transported! We were the only gringos in the place and we were made to feel very welcome! Place was packed at 3 pm.....drinks are automatically served in ONE QUART mason jars ( you can ask for a smaller version ) Tapas brought to the table were fabulous! Great introduction to Merida.....had to go back before we left! Loved it! read more

Best bar to hang out in Merida! We were in Merida for three days and out bar hopping every afternoon and evening. Hands down this place has the best atmosphere of any place in Merida. AND - the staff is very cool and attentive (unlike a LOT of places in Mexico) The host was friendly, got us a spot at the bar while he found us a table. The service while we were at the table was great. Mexican bar in Merida, Cuban band playing and the place is filled with some local but mostly people visiting. The only downside - the food sucks. Really bad. So don't eat here, go for the drinks. read more

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This place was POPPIN. It looks small and unassuming from the outside but when you enter you realize you are at the most popular bar in town. It aesthetic pays heavy heavy homage to cuba. There is a small bar up front followed by an indoor seating area of about 30, then their is a HUGE outdoor space with a stage for live music which they have every night. I heard its packed every night (I went on a Friday evening) and it makes sense. There were people there playing cards, dancing, just having a good time anyway they liked. The drinks are cheap $50-$100 pesos and so is the food. Its not much of a food menu tbh. Just some sustenance like tacos, ceviche, wings, etc. I got the ceviche which wasnt bad and a big portion for only $55 pesos. My gf got the asado tacos which were about average for Merida. We were only gonna stay for an hour so we could catch the pok ta pok game but we ended up completely missing that. We stayed and drank and chatted with locals. read more

The location is nice but only for drinking. The food wasn't good and not everything was fresh made. Also the waiters aren't really friendly. I ate better Mexican food. read more

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Look very carefully at your bill. And count your change closely. Twice I've found items on the bill that weren't ordered. Another time I gave the waiter a $500 peso note for a $180 peso tab and he gave me back $20 pesos and wordlessly disappeared. I chased him down and reminded him he owed me change for the $500 peso bill. He rolled his eyes like he knew I caught him and grunting gave me back the correct change. Food is merely ok. Place is always filled. Go figure. Go someplace else read more

Great small bar with a small selection of tasty food items. We enjoyed chips, salsa and tacos, and when my companion found he just didn't like the mole sauce on his enchiladas (it was too rich for him), the bartender was happy to bring him a new dish more to his liking. Very friendly service and the bartenders spoke a bit of English and were accommodating. The prices are reasonable here as well. Please note this place looks like a dump from the street but the bar area and the courtyard in the rear is very nice and comfortable and clean. read more

Be careful when ordering they may charge you extra. They'll will fix it with no problem but after one to many you may not notice the extra charge. I order three 19 pesos Ámbar and I was charge for three Heineken. They fix it with no problem but just be on the look out. read more

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