Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Yucatán

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems in Yucatán? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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.

Top review

Jason

Dined on Dec 3, 2024

A fantastic new (5 months) restaurant in Merida. We had a six-course meal, and each plate was better than the next.

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.

Kinich

4.7

4.7 (256)

MXN310 to MXN500

Traditional Mexican

Izamal

About the restaurant

Caminar por las calles de Izamal te obliga a llegar al lugar perfecto, la experiencia mágica de los sabores que calman hasta al más hambriento, la frescura de las texturas que calman la sed y la tranquilidad de llegar a un lugar distinto y distante en el tiempo, como si redescubrieras un Izamal ancestral que no esperas, en medio de un pueblo mágico y a las faldas de la pirámide siempre dispuesto a restaurar el corazón del visitante.

El Restaurante Kinich sigue luchando con la bandera de preservar la cultura del sistema alimentario mexicano vivo, sigue construyendo modelos efectivos de rescate gastronómico a través de la promoción y divulgación de los platillos típicos autóctonos de la península de Yucatán pero sobre todo sigue sumando a los cocineros y cocineras tradicionales de México a ser parte de las manos mágicas mexicanas.

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CarlosVIP

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

I have been going to Kinich for about a quarter of a century. The food has consistently been excellent, the service impeccable and in an ambiance unsurpassed in Magical Izamal.

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Experience

Brunch kinich, el tesoro gastronómico de Izamal

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 (50)

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.

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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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Experience

Cumpleaños en VANA

Experience

Reserva el salón para tu evento 🖤

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Pizzas al 50% de descuento🍕🖤 *Aplica Restricc.

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.

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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