Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Yucatán

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

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Ixi'im

4.9

4.9 (324)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Mérida

About the restaurant

Ixi'im is Mexican Cuisine with shades of SouthEast Mexico. Chef Luis Ronzón is in charge of the kitchen.

Ixi'im exhibits the largest Tequila collection in the World, located in Chablé Resort & Spa.

Top review

Tim

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

The absolute beat dining experience. Everything deserves more than 5 stars. From the personal welcome at the entrance to the final surprise dessert everything was spectacular. The food and service were top notch and the ambience is stunning. Gracias to all for making our afternoon very memorable.

La Barra

4.9

4.9 (35)

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.

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ChristopheVIP

Dined on Dec 3, 2024

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

JAYU

4.8

4.8 (76)

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

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Giampiero

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

Great experience. Lovely ambiance. Nice service. Very good omakase

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.

Cienfuegos

4.7

4.7 (212)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Mérida

About the restaurant

Cienfuegos reúne la mejor calidad en los platillos y un ambiente de la mejor calidad.

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Tracy

Dined on Nov 27, 2024

Foos excellent as always. They did forget that it was our 20th wedding anniversary.

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

Nectar - Mérida

4.6

4.6 (481)

MXN500 and over

Regional Mexican

Mérida

About the restaurant

Cocina Yucateca Contemporanea
Usando los ingredientes locales de la mejor calidad y conservando de este modo nuestra cultura, nuestra esencia y quienes somos; utilizando técnicas de vanguardia en donde lo que buscamos no es solo una comida, sino una experiencia culinaria.

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Greg

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Thank you for a wonderful experience. The tasting menu and service was outstanding.

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Museo de la gastronomía yucateca

4.6

4.6 (771)

MXN300 and under

Regional Mexican

Mérida

About the restaurant

El museo de la gastronomía yucateca o MUGY es un restaurante único en México que promueve nuestra riqueza cultural y gastronómica. Esta situado en el corazón del centro de Mérida y al visitarlo te llevara al pasado a través de un recorrido mágico por la historia de nuestra gastronomía, donde podrás descubrir los auténticos olores y sabores de la fusión perfecta de dos culturas. No te lo puedes perder¡

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James

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

Absolutely amazing food. Service was amazing and the flavors were delicious. I will definitely be back.

ANIMA

4.4

4.4 (78)

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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Geoffrey

Dined on Nov 10, 2024

Superb food, extremely hip and fun atmosphere, especially when the chill lounge opens

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.

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