Dedicated to showing the best of Oaxacan cuisine makes for a unique dining experience within Mérida. Whether eating fried zucchini blossoms, or beef short rib with pineapple sauce — the food and the people-watching at Apoala is hard to beat.

The hip restaurant uses the tag line to “unlock your senses,” so the experience is more than just the sense of taste. And it delivers. 

A multi-purpose dining and drinking space, El Remate de Montejo encompasses a downstairs dining area, with a more casual pizza restaurant - Neo, and, upstairs, El Gato, a bar with an unrivaled view all the way down Paseo de Montejo.

Emplumado brings international cuisine to the Yucatan Peninsula - it's an experience not to be missed.

No trip to Merida is complete without walking among its main square in the evening to appreciate the views of the local cathedral and the historic government palace. And there's no better way to end the evening than with dinner at Holoch.

As you walk into Michaela, you can feel the warmth of the atmosphere; it has a soulful and down-home energy with a hint of urban chic and New Orleans.

Oliva Enoteca is gaining regulars for its homemade gnocchi, classic pasta dishes, and lemony seafood risotto with fresh octopus. 

Picheta, is the best Yucatecan contemporary cuisine restaurant in Merida. Surrounded by history and with a unique view throughout the city.

Ramiro Cocina, a small, daytime-only restaurant, featuring various kinds of mole, squash blossom quesadilla or the signature bacalao to share. The restaurant’s recipes are all inspired by the founder’s grandfather.

Yierba Santa creates a new experience based on contemporary Mexican cuisine, which innovates the traditional dishes and offers new sensations to the palate. 

Enjoy Cantina la Negrita, a lively hangout located in the Historic Center of Mérida, offering a unique selection of tapas and cocktails, in addition to regular live music.

Salón Gallos cultural center, an innovative place which blends cinema, art, gastronomy, and gathers locals looking for a distinct experience. 

Taller Maya, a floor-to-ceiling windowed space, showcases clothing, accessories and homeware handmade by Yucatán artisans. 

Quinta Montes Molina, the Paseo de Montejo mansion that has remained in the Montes Molina family since they bought it in 1919. Being shown around the light-filled mansion is less like touring a museum than getting a glimpse into a lived-in family home, filled with objects from around the world through the generations.