Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Mérida

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

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La Barra

4.9

4.9 (36)

MXN310 to MXN500

Mexican

Mérida

About the restaurant

La Barra Huniik es el nuevo espacio del chef Roberto Solís bajo un servicio Omakase, donde el protagonista es el maíz. Barra donde podrás ver de primera mano la elaboración de los alimentos.
Contamos con una amplia variedad de productos derivados del maíz; combinados con productos locales que dan vida a platos únicos.
Nos encontramos ubicados justo al frente del parque de Santa Ana.

Top review

ChristopheVIP

Dined on Dec 3, 2024

Amazing, surprising, affordable gastronomic experience. Would highly recommend!

JAYU

4.8

4.8 (78)

MXN500 and over

Japanese

Mérida

About the restaurant

*Please, when completing your reservation, send a WhatsApp to share additional information 9991305283*

Designed by the famous chef Roberto Solis and his partner chef Manuel Balan, Jayu is an exclusive Japanese food restaurant with Yucatecan touches, hence the name JA for Japan, YU for Yucatan.
The concept is a 10-seat bar in which interaction is created between the chefs and the diner.
We have 3 menus.
-Nigiris menu.
-Short omakase.
-Long omakase.
We do not share any menu as it changes constantly, as we depend on daily supplies for its preparation, which consists of fish, seafood, meat and poultry.
When completing your reservation, send a WhatsApp to share additional information.
9991305283

Top review

StevenVIP

Dined 2 days ago

An amazing omakase experience. As soon as we walked in the door, it was like a portal to Japan- the decor, the seating, the service- all like a second floor sushi bar in Tokyo that takes you 30 minutes to find. It is as if the chef has spent years with a sushi master. A unique blend of Yucatecan and Japanese flavors that looked and tasted amazing!

Kuuk

4.7

4.7 (682)

MXN500 and over

Mexican

Mérida

About the restaurant

K’uuk offers a unique proposal that blends indigenous Mexican ingredients with cutting-edge culinary techniques, resulting in an innovative style of Mexican cuisine. Each dish reflects a deep respect for Mexico’s cultural heritage while exploring new flavors and presentations to create an unforgettable dining experience.

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YaleVIP

Dined on Dec 4, 2024

Fantastic tasting menu. We will definitely be back.

Huniik

4.7

4.7 (204)

MXN500 and over

Regional Mexican

Mérida

About the restaurant

We are offering a tasting menu consisting of 12 courses and made with the freshest ingredients from day to day.

Our cuisine is based on the interpretation of the Mayan culture, starting from something real; using modernity and tradition as tools, as well as the unique ingredients that we have in the region.

Giving a sensation of a Yucatan up to date both in flavor, space and land. A kitchen whose main concept is dynamism and interaction without barriers, without rules, where they frequently worked with producers from the peninsula.

Cost per person $2600.00 pesos MX. We do not include TIP

Dress code • Formal
* No shorts
* No open-shoes
* No tennis
* No t-shirts

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Christopher

Dined on Dec 17, 2024

An amazing dining experience from start to finish. Staff is attentive and kind, the setting is beautiful and the food is outstanding. We were impressed by each dish and loved the way the chefs incorporated distinct flavours of the Yucatan into the meal. Highly recommend if you’re in Mérida and want an outstanding dining experience.

Flamel

4.7

4.7 (126)

MXN310 to MXN500

International

Mérida

About the restaurant

We are a sensorial journey.
Amazing mixes of intentionally selected items.
An eclectic, mysterious and relaxed bar.
This is a secret and special place, where the spiritual and the material meets and combine creating magic.
A trip to ourselves, where the liquor reveals its secrets from the hand of the mixologist and the kitchen from our chef complements it perfectly.
A hidden space where we are not afraid of the unknown, where everything feeds the spirit...
and, of course, the body too.

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Patricio

Dined on Nov 3, 2024

Food was delicious, drinks very nice and the place is amazing

Delina Rooftop

4.7

4.7 (51)

MXN500 and over

International

Mérida

About the restaurant

Rooftop en el Minaret Paseo Montejo Mérida
La terraza más espectacular sobre el bello Paseo de Montejo, música lounge, cocktail bar y comida de autor deleitarán todos tus sentidos. Live Dj viernes y sábado.

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ScottVIP

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

Beautiful restaurant. Great food and drinks. I would highly recommend. Great rooftop vibes

Vana

4.7

4.7 (100)

MXN310 to MXN500

Pizza Bar

Mérida

About the restaurant

Tu punto de encuentro preferido de la ciudad. Somos una casona renovada ideal para pasar una noche en pareja o con amigos.
Nuestro nuevo y mejorado menú sorprenderá tus papilas gustativas con sabores indescriptibles. La experiencia gastronómica que vivirás en Vana es inigualable a otra de la ciudad. Podrás probar nuestras cervezas, vinos y coctelería en TAP. Además de contar con vinos clásicos hasta vinos veganos, cerveza artesanal y coctelería de la casa.
Reserva y conoce Vana.
¡Más mejorada que nunca!

*Estamos en el Parque de la Mejorada.

Top review

NickieVIP

Dined on Oct 29, 2024

Attended with a large party the food was great the service even better. Will definitely be back.

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ANIMA

4.4

4.4 (80)

MXN500 and over

Farm-to-table

Mérida

About the restaurant

Ánima is an open fire gastronomic experience restaurant in Merida. The menu features delicious offering for vegetarians and meat lovers alike. We have a strong relation with local producers of vegetable and organic lamb and pork. Ánima strives to create organic soul food that moves and inspires patrons, and offers a welcoming atmosphere for family meals, outings with friends, or romantic dates.

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Raymundo

Dined 1 day ago

The food at ANIMA on Christmas Eve was excellent -well-prepared and flavorful. However, given the higher price point, I wish there had been some explanation of the dishes. A small detail like that would have enhanced an otherwise enjoyable and festive experience.

Salon Gallos

4.3

4.3 (121)

MXN310 to MXN500

Regional Mexican

Mérida

About the restaurant

SALÓN GALLOS OFRECE LOS SERVICIOS DE CINE, BAR, RESTAURANTE. EL RESTAURANTE ES UNA FUSIÓN DE COMIDA YUCATECA-LIBANESA, EL BAR OFRECE MIXOLOGIA y COCTELERIA CLÁSICA, EL CINE OFRECERÁ DIFERENTES TIPOS DE PELÍCULAS DE TODOS LOS GÉNEROS. TODO ESTO ES UN COMPLEJO QUE PODRÁN DISFRUTAR EN UN MISMO LUGAR.

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NataliaVIP

Dined on Aug 19, 2024

Such a great spot to eat, drink and hang out. The space is creative, joyful, clever, charming. Always something going on besides delicious tacos, great appys, high quality and enjoyable modern takes on traditional yucatecan. Great for solo, friends, large groups and anyone who likes a good time.

Casa del Pastel

4.3

4.3 (63)

MXN310 to MXN500

International

Chicxulub Puerto

About the restaurant

Somos un restaurante único en el puerto de Progreso, donde combinamos la frescura del mar con la elegancia del Mediterráneo. Nuestro ambiente tropical y cosmopolita se fusiona con una arquitectura icónica de estilo art deco. Ofrecemos una experiencia gastronómica distintiva, utilizando ingredientes de alta calidad en menús sin complejidades, sabores autenticos, cortos y perfectamente ejecutados.

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CoCoVIP

Dined on Jan 7, 2024

I love all of Bran's restaurants and Casa Del Pastel is no exception. The food is great, staff is well-trained. I just wish the music weren't so loud. We get together with friends to have conversations and the noise level on the front and DJ side of the terrace is grating. That is also true of the beach.

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