EXCELLENT PIZZA IN A PIZZA TOWN - Merida surprisingly for those not from here has tons of amazing…read morepizza and even more just goof pizza. Pizza Oliva, located just a short walk from the flagship restaurant Oliva, lives up to the high standards of Okiva but serves mostly only pizza. It would be easy for you to come here and have a better pie than you could find in most cities in the world, and in Merida it is defintiely a contender for best pie. There are many pizza places worth trying and Pizza Oliva is at the top or near the top of that list, check it out! Happy eating from John Seeto!

From Chicago, first time at PO today. Here are some thoughts:…read more -I've been wanting to try the pizzeria after going to the main Oliva restaurant, which is located nearby, just a block away. -This is one of the nicest pizzerias I've ever been to. It has a very bright interior with white decor and big windows that let you watch people walk by on the sidewalk. -We ordered two salads (wedge and spinach) and two pizzas (Margarita and pepperoni), and they were just right for 4 of us--1 man, 2 women, and 1 toddler who loves pizza. -The pepperoni pizza had a thinner crust, which was perfectly, lightly burnt. Great flavors, the best pepperoni pizza I've had in Merida. -The margarita had a medium crust, with a very nice light sauce, and delicious mozzarella cheese. It was also a very good pizza. -You've got to try this when you're in Merida. Service is good. Highly recommended!!

MANY PEOPLE'S FAVORITE PIZZA IN MERIDA - Rafaello's, in the heart of Centro on Calle 60, is a…read morefavorite pizza spot for many in town. It makes sense, it is very cute inside, the servers are attentive, and the pizzas come out piping hot. That said, Merida is a very very saturated pizza market and it's likely if you ate your way around the city you might find other places you also like. The prices I think were a little high relative to other places you'd find not on Calle 60 (or 47), but they weren't ridiculous and I can see why some folks would call it their favorite in Merida. You should try it out and see how it moves you and share your experience for others. Happy eating from John Seeto!

My wife and ate dinner here on a Sunday night. We ate in the air conditioned section of the…read morerestaurant because it was a little hot. They have a beer and wine menu. I ordered an ice cold beer and my wife a glass of Cabernet. We split a caprese salad that was quite tasty. The salad had nice balsamic glaze and enjoyed the fresh basil. We ended up ordering the sausage pizza with onions, mushrooms, and added black olives. Perfect size that my wife and I had two large slices each. Service was good and bill came to around 500 pesos plus tip.

We enjoyed our meal at La Fogatta Plus. The pizza was quite delicious and the beer was cold. We've…read morebeen there before and will go again. Service was good and place was very clean. This was their restaurant. They also have another location in Merida that I believe is takeout only.

I guess I went to the smaller place. Walk up tiny stairs to the right to a small cozy dining area…read moreupstairs. The waitress was excellent very nice and attentive. Pizza is wood fired and came out perfect. 10/10 would recommend this place. Perfect crisp and amazing toppings!!

I really enjoy their pizza but the service has gone far downhill. Pizza ordered early in the…read moreevening, everything seemed fine, the window for the delivery time passed and nothing showed up. Called the restaurants phone and it rang and rang and nobody picked up. Finally had to contact Uber to cancel. Too many other good pizza places in Centro for this monkey business.

Many people love Eskondida, its centrally located and its one of a few places in Merida that aim to…read moreserve New York style pizza. It's a challenge being in Merida for sure, the ingredients are hard to get consistently, I remember one time I couldn't find basil at Chedraui for over 6 weeks. So it's not an easy place to build a pizza empire, that much is true, but the owners here clearly care about quality and try to offer the best Merida can offer. The prices are not crazy but Merida is a very pizza heavy city so it's really about what are you looking for. I get the impression the decor is going for a New York pizza place, which is in theme. I've only been once and got spotty service, but Merida is certainly overall a bit hard to find long term teams with perfect service. For some folks, especially those looking for something that reminds them of NY style, this will be their spot. If you are into the New York style of pizza its worth a try, noting in advance its hard to replicate NY style outside NY. But if you are into Detroit, Chicago, Neopolitan, Sicilian, or other styles, just be aware this is shooting for NY style, not those other variants.

Loved all the dishes here! We had 4 different pasta and all were cooked well but my favorite was…read moreLINGUINE GAMBERETTI E LIMONE. It has spice and citrus with shrimp and just yummie!! I don't get the take the picture of that dish cuz I just dug into it too fast . The deserts were really delish too

An absolutely terrible experience from start to finish. The only single thing that was good the…read moreentire night was the first drink I ordered, the "Espíritu Playero." After that, everything went downhill. The food was a disappointment. The Bruschetta ai Funghi looked completely different from the menu photo--tasted okay, but it was incredibly dry. The gnocchi bolognese was just mediocre, definitely not worth the price. To make matters worse, the staff completely ignored my table after dropping off the food. I had zero follow-up, yet I clearly saw every other table around me receiving maximum attention. The service here is extremely selective and unprofessional. The drink situation was even worse. I ordered a Spanish white wine that was awful, so I asked to switch it for a sweet cocktail, the "Atardecer en Progreso." It was a disaster: it was bright green (even though mango/passion fruit is supposed to be yellow), and the bottom of the drink was incredibly bitter and undrinkable. When I pointed this out, the waitress just dismissed it, saying "that's how it is." To top it all off, they still charged me for the wrong drink they messed up. WARNING TO EXPATS AND TOURISTS: They use abusive and dishonest billing practices. My actual bill was $933 MXN (around $53.30 USD), but they ran my card for $61.82 USD without my consent, forcing a terrible exchange rate to pocket an extra $9. I went back to complain, and I was met by a clueless "supposed manager" because an actual, professional manager was nowhere to be found. Terrible customer service. TIP: If you are a foreigner, ALWAYS demand to pay in PESOS (local currency) on the card machine. Never let them select USD, or you will get ripped off. Avoid this place at all costs!

BEST OF MERIDA 2025 - Piiza Pizza e Core will scare you off…read moreif you just walk by, it seems too open and hot. But go upstairs and enjoy the ac, chill vibes, friendly service, and the far and away best Neoplolitan pizza you will find possibly in your life. Same with the Negroni. See prior reviews for more details and happy eating from John Seeto!

The pizza here is the best Neopolitan style in the city. The cost of a margherita is 200 pesos,…read morecomes out quickly, and it will bring a smile with each bite. The tiramisu is 100 pesos and also very well done The food is the highlight here and ambiance is nothing much to write about. There's also drink staples available such as spritz, americano, and lemoncello.

I love the vibe here! Great service and AMAZING pizza…read more The crust tastes so fresh as well as all the Ingredients!

This place is amazing. It's just my exactly vibe! The…read moremusic , the people inside , the Bathroom, the grafittis and the pizza !!! Waooo . My new fav place in merida.

Messinas pizza is soooooo finger licking good! Oh my will definitely spend my money here anyway…read more It's a whole experience we got it for delivery with Rappi

Tucked inside a little plaza, we came in the afternoon to grab a snack and get our drinks on. Very…read moresubstantial bar menu and the helpful staff was quick to provide recommendations. Cocktails were very tasty and presented well, we enjoyed some mescal varieties and they were all good. I would recommend la Dona for the ladies, it's adorably decorated with a little candy on the side. Reasonable selection of mostly local fare but the tacos stood out, we had at least one of every one of them and were were impressed with both the quality and quantity. Maybe a bit pricy for the area but I consider it a good choice for casual dining, the outdoors seems to have a constant breeze due to the way the plaza is constructed.

Nos quedamos en un hotel cerca. Nos gustó tanto cuando visitamos el primer día que decidimos…read moreregresar el otro! La pizza y la arrachera excepcional. Nos atendió una chica súper gentil y linda. El segundo día pedimos tacos, los tacos de arrachera caramelizados estaban bien pero los de queso de cabrá nos decepcionaron (tenía mas cebolla que carne y poco queso).