Maíz, Canela y Cilantro

This place is something very special. We spent a magical evening here under some light rain and had…read morean amazing night. Anna (Ana?) was our server and took great care of us. We had a variety of dishes which were all great but the mole was the star of the show. Beautifully done. Bonus- there's a bookstore also ran by the owners of the restaurant above the main dining room. You can't miss this place on your next visit to Merida EDIT: We loved this place so much we decided to come back again on our last night. As before, the service was amazing and I was able to pick up some great art and architecture books as well.

Great, flavorful, made onsite delicacies : excellent mole, chips and guac to die for, and colorful,…read moreshaded outdoor dining. Will return

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Sopa azteca (tortilla soup)

El Árbol

4.7(7 reviews)

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Lo Que Hay Café

4.9(30 reviews)

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This is probably my favorite vegan place in Yucatán! The…read morewhole experience was beautiful from beginning to end. The restaurant was part of a lovely hotel and the interior design was gorgeous. We were greeted by two gentlemen's and they informed us that they didn't have enough tables but after a few mins they set us a table near the pool. Our serve was very attentive and he explained the menu to us because it was quiet difficult to understand. Once we received our veggie pizza and vegan burger.... omg it we couldn't stop eating lol. This place was amazing !

This is a vegan place. Normally I am not a vegan fan but after having been in Mérida for a while, I…read morewas dying for something without meat. Lo Que Hay is located inside of a hotel in a outdoor courtyard. I don't know how they remain open when it's raining hard but we went there one night after it rained and it seemed fine. The menu changes every day by nationality and by items as well, which is like their specialty. My husband and I went for Japanese night, Italian and Lebanese I think. My favorite was Italian from them. For the Japanese night the rice in the sushi was a little undercooked. The food in general is good not excellent. I don't know how good vegan food could be but this is fine and interesting. The meal normally is 160 pesos per person with tips. Normally it comes with a non-alcohol drink, a soup, an appetizer, an entree and a dessert. Overall it's good for Mérida because it gives you something different and varieties.

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Our pool patio and vegan cafe

Orgánico

4.5(20 reviews)

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Total gem! We were hot and tired and then we stepped into this shady oasis of delicious fresh foods…read moreand drinks. First time I've been asked if I wanted my lemonade with or without sugar. Love that! All the dishes were great, and you can see that a lot of care and love goes into the preparation. The server was super nice. The space is full of lucious plants. Calming.

Really happy to have visited this vegetarian friendly cafe our last day in Merida. It was a nice…read morerefresher from the usual meat based traditional fare found in most of Merida. Everything was made for us fresh and tasted really great! We had ice lattes, caramel and mocha. Each one was made with coconut milk. I had the sandwich with veggie ratatouille and cheese on it. I got a fried egg on the side and threw that on top as well. It also came with a side salad. It was filling and flavorful. My friend had the quesadilla with black beans. Also filled with veggies and cheese. We really enjoyed our food and would recommend!

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Fresh lemonade

Nümen

4.7(9 reviews)

4.9 km

This is an excellent choice for those of us who are vegans and also for those who aren't…read more Great cuisine, delicious, beautifully presented. Will go back many times.

This place was... interesting. The decor is very modern and has a western feel to it. Located in a…read moreslightly more upscale suburban part of Merida, the place was empty aside for us, but we did go at a strange time of day I guess. Maybe it's more popular for dinner. The waiter did not know a word of English, so be prepared to order and understand the menu in Spanish. When we told him we were American and could only speak a tiny bit of Spanish, he walked off and muttered what sounded to me and my girlfriend like "shit!"! He didn't seem to know how to respons to anything we said in Spanish. Oh well. The bread and chimichurri sauce were delicious. I ordered the burger, which didn't have any flavor, but seemed to have lentils and therefore protein in it, which was a good thing. The salad was tasty. I would recommend trying it out at night time. PS- the coffee was excellent and strong.

Flatbread.

Dairy Free Capresse.

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Cinnamon Swirls.

La Chaya Maya

4.2(340 reviews)

0.5 km

Food was great! Service and ambiance were also outstanding. The homemade tortillas were also a…read morereally great compliment to the meal. Arrived for late brunch and easily found a table although it was during a weekday. Definitely recommend.

Whoa, this place is popular!…read more Hubbers and I are so glad we came through the exact time we did because if we waited ten minutes, we would have had to wait another 20. We were seated and given menus immediately so they're efficient with their time! Since I'm a first timer, I wanted to take my time with the menu. While waiting, they gave us complimentary chips with 2 kinds of bean dips, pico de gallo and red sauce: all very tasty! We've had to ask for a second serving! I've had huevos motulenos a few times, so I wanted the other version: huevos divorciados de la chaya maya. (Fine, I'll admit, I got it because I thought it was funny.) All I asked is if it was spicy (it's not) and that's all I know about the dish. So it was almost like a surprise dish for me. HUEVOS DIVORCIADOS DE LA CHAYA MAYA: I left it up to Hubbers to pick which ones I might like. He chose relleno negro and pipian - and he chose well! Broke the sunny side up yolk and mixed it in the relleno negro, added with the crispy texture of the chips: YUM. Did the same for the pipian, with its nutty flavor and creamy texture. Even the pumpkin seeds added taste. Sooooo goood! I made sure to empty that plate. LOS 3 MOSQUETEROS YUCATECOS: Hubbers' choice. This is a pretty plate! I got to try the pureed plantain (a first for me!) and that was tasty! Had a teenee taste each of the three dishes and also delicious. FOOD: 5. SERVICE: 4. VALUE: 4. PARKING: I didn't notice any parking lots, so can't comment on that, but there is street parking. Could be a challenge. OVERALL: 4.50 (bumped it up a little.) And the cherry on top: there's a lady making fresh tortillas. And they are delish! A crowd formed outside waiting for seating. I truly understand why. They really are popular! An amazing first run! Highly recommending!

Front of restaurant as you come in

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Picture on the street where the restaurant is located

Amaro

4.2(53 reviews)

0.6 km

To start, bugs would not stop falling from the sky...a bit gross, however it was raining a bit and…read moreit is sort of an outside restaurant. Ordered a mango and strawberry daiquiri and they were not blended. Rim was something strange. Not salt, sugar nor tajin. Service was very slow. The guy was nice but would rather chat with his coworkers. Ordered an avocado pizza, and it tasted like something from the school cafeteria. Chaya crepes were soggy, drowned in sauce to the point where it nauseated me. God help anyone who comes here looking for a fulfilling meal. Included gratuity into the check, but told me I didn't have to pay it if I didn't receive good service. What a weird spot to be put in!?

We've been coming to Amaro for a long time. We've had very good food, including Fish Amaro, Chaya…read moreCrepes, Salmon Pizza, and a chicken dish the name of which I can't recall. There's a great variety of drinks--nice traditional mezcalitas, chaya cocktails (with xtabentun), clericot, beer, wine, you name it. The last year or so they've had, in my opinion, a very fine singer/guitarist; she's there, I believe, Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and maybe Saturdays. Music starts at 8:30 (it used to start at 8:00, and I wish it still did or at 7:30) -- no cover. (That's not to say that on the other nights you won't hear good music; over the years there have been many fine trova singers.) All in the atrium of an historic building: in our opinion, a special if not unique place in Merida.

Evening music

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Savia

4.3(12 reviews)

1.2 km

Delicious Healthy and Vegetarian Restaurant in Merida!…read more I visited Savia Vegana for lunch one afternoon during my stay in Merida this November. I loved the unique décor inside the restaurant. They serve a different menu of the day every day with soup, entree and fresh juice included. You get to choose between a few different options for the soup, main meal and juice. I ordered the garbanzo bean soup and vegetarian lettuce tacos, along with a Jamaica drink. Everything tasted absolutely delicious and fresh. I paid a total of 75 pesos for my complete meal, which was very inexpensive and a great value for what you get! The restaurant serves vegetarian/vegan dishes made from fresh and organic ingredients and healthy twists on traditional Mexican foods. The service was excellent and my server was very friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was really chill, relaxed and peaceful, which made for a very enjoyable dining experience. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a fresh and healthy meal in Merida. I cannot wait to return here next time I find myself in Merida!

Went in for lunch. The waiter was very pleasant. Decent sized menu for vegans…read more The food was enjoyable if not breathtaking. I liked the hot salsa. The atmosphere reminds me of a hippy health food store. Nothing wrong with that. Easy and casual place to stop for a bite.

La entrada de Savia

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Buena opción para los vegetarianos y veganos. Ambiente tranquilo y relajado

Tierra Nueva

5.0(1 review)

3.2 km

Terracita

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La entrada

Chilakiller's

4.7(45 reviews)

0.8 km

Great service! Food was delicious and hot. Cute setting and ambiance. Eduardo our server was super…read morefriendly and helpful! This will be my go to spot next time I am in town.

CHILA-KILLING IT - These folks freaking kill chilaquiles. We came twice, the service is fast and…read morefriendly, and the prices are supremely fair. And while small, it seats quite a few and is very well decorated inside. All my life I thought maybe you needed egg for the perfect chilaquiles but truth be told we got theirs with and without egg and the way these folks melt the cheese, it gives it this amazing texture not unlike a perfectly runny omelette. The egg is not in fact required. The flavors are rich, the chips are perfectly crunchy and crispy yet still drenched in salsa, and the meats and toppings just sing. Definitely by far the best chilaquiles we've ever had, and it's not even close. If you don't try Chilakiller's, don't bother ordering chilaquiles anywhere ever again because if you cared about chilaquiles, you'd have them here. Eat here, you won't regret it! Happy eating! -John Seeto

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