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!

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

BEST OF MERIDA 2025 - Botanas Botanas are a special treat,…read morebasically free food you get with drinks. Lucero doesnt call it in here, they serve a great variety of excellent options (mmm the gizzard is absurd). It varies throughout the day the service levels and botana availability; but show up around 7-8pm for a safe bet on a good experience with solid service, availabilty, and a good place to hang. See prior reviews for more details and happy eating from John Seeto!

What a great surprise this was! I had no idea what we walked into, I thought we were just going to…read moregrab drinks at this ultra chic looking bar. We ordered beers, we received those, and literally 2 min later a waitress came out with all these mini tapas and I was in shock. I had mentioned that we didn't order them and she said they came with the beer, and oh my, it's genius! we literally didn't feel the need to leave the bar and ordered more than we should've. Some of the tapas were great, some were decent, nothing terrible but what a deal and concept.

The service is excellent!!!! The place is nicely decorated depicting marine artifacts. But the…read morefood! Wow! Excellent! Everything we tried was deliciously cooked and beautifully presented. Some of the things we had were shrimp cocktail, fresh oysters, Rockefeller oysters, pasta Alfredo, grilled octopus, salmon carpaccio, crab claws.

I'm really disappointed by my experience here, especially because this has been one of my favorite…read morerestaurants in Mérida. I was served the wrong dish, and when I politely brought it to the waiter's attention, I was told there was nothing that could be done and that I still had to pay for it. The meal was boxed up for me without offering a replacement or any solution. When it came time to pay, the credit card machine was handed to my husband for the tip, which felt awkward and dismissive given the situation. The food itself was also underwhelming. I asked about adjusting the seasoning and was told it wasn't possible. The flavors were not what I expected, and having eaten at restaurants all over the world, this meal fell well below that standard. For a restaurant that presents itself as service-oriented and welcoming, especially to visitors, this experience was surprising and disappointing. En Espanol Estoy realmente decepcionada por mi experiencia aquí, especialmente porque este ha sido uno de mis restaurantes favoritos en Mérida. Me sirvieron un platillo incorrecto y, cuando se lo mencioné amablemente al mesero, me dijeron que no había nada que se pudiera hacer y que aun así tenía que pagarlo. El platillo fue empacado para llevar sin ofrecerme un reemplazo ni alguna solución. Al momento de pagar, la terminal para dejar propina fue entregada a mi esposo, lo cual resultó incómodo y poco considerado dadas las circunstancias. La comida tampoco cumplió con mis expectativas. Pregunté si era posible ajustar el sazón y me dijeron que no. Los sabores no eran los que esperaba y, habiendo comido en muchos lugares del mundo, este platillo estuvo muy por debajo de ese nivel. Para un restaurante que se presenta como orientado al buen servicio y hospitalidad, especialmente hacia los visitantes, esta experiencia fue inesperada y decepcionante.

Wow! Cannot believe that no one else has reviewed this lovely restaurant. They have bren open for a…read moreyear and while pricier Than most of the (Mexican) restaurants we visited on our trip, we were ready for a channge from Cochinita Pibil, and the portion size and good quality was excellent and will worth it The 3 of us arrived at 4:45PM on a Sunday (when they close at 6PM). We were the only ones there but were treated like royalty. This is NOT a tapas restaurant, though there is an ample selection of appetizers that could be shared. The ambiance is elegant. Enjoy you meal at this fine restaurant. We did!

We had dinner here on a Friday evening before Christmas. We would have given it a better rating had…read moreit not been for the nasty, aggressive and unprofessional (male) wait staff. The food was "OK" but came out at uneven times. It's an attractive place but they need to train their waiters to be less aggressive and more helpful if they want anyone to return again. (We won't).

La Cubanita is great! Best Cuban food in Merida! It is great example of the 3 B's, bueno, Boni…read moreto, barato (good, pretty, cheap). Their ropavieja is to die for served with congress and sweet fried plantains. I ate my portion over 3 days! Cuban sandwich was fabulous, huge! And it's the real thing. I'm now hungry thinking about their food. Can't wait to go back.

The location is wrong. La Cubanita is on 56 between 41 and 39...I put in for a correction…read more Great little spot for Cuban cocina económica. Offers 4-5 dishes a day for 150 pesos, which includes a salad, rice & beans, and plantains. Hubby and I got the picadillo, which was flavored perfectly and was a lot of food. All the sides were great too, I especially enjoyed the vinaigrette on the salad. The taste and vibe was as if you were sitting in a Cuban family's kitchen, which basically you are. The spot is small, and also serves as an art gallery. They accommodated us and our dogs inside and service was fabulous. English was spoken if needed. Definitely recommend!

Had dinner here earlier this evening. I would give it six stars if possible. Great ambience,…read moreextremely well trained staff and friendly servers that made good recommendations. I had a local tequila and a local beer that were both excellent. The fish soup appetizer was a meal, as noted/advised by my server. But I also had grilled shrimp which were perfectly grilled and delicious, as were the side order of mashed potatoes that came with it. Latte was tasty but needed to be hotter, and I just wasn't up for asking my server to take it back and heat it more. Overall, a fantastic dining experience at a reasonable price in my opinion.

Two of my coworkers raved about Micaela Mar y Leña and insisted I had to visit during my trip to…read moreMerida - so I did, and it didn't disappoint! My husband and I ordered Molotes de Plátano to start; it's plantain stuffed with cheese served over creamy Valladolid longaniza. It was delicious! And just when I thought it couldn't get any better, it was time for the entreés. We ordered the Costilla de Res en Miel de Mole, a braised beef short rib bathed in mole served with mashed potatoes. The meat was savory and so tender it came right off the bone. The other entreé, which I honestly don't remember the name of, featured a tamal and duck, also served in a rich mole. The combination of flavors were interesting, complex, yet unique - unlike anything I'd ever tasted before. Of course, I never miss dessert. We ordered the Arroz con Leche, but not a typical one. This version was deconstructed with a vanilla buñuelo, rice pudding foam, honey toffee and ice cream. Another complex mixture of flavors with just the perfect touch of sweetness. The service was excellent from the moment we arrived. Even though we showed up before our reservation, we were seated immediately. Our sever kindly walked us through the menu and was attentive throughout our dinner. All in all, my coworkers were right - Micaela Mar y Leña is a must-visit in Mérida. Exquisite food, warm service, and an experience that truly stands out.