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ANIMA, Mérida, YUC

ANIMA

4.3
4.3
94 Reviews
MXN500 and over
Farm-to-table

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
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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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    MXN500 and over
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Grill, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 14:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ted Habiger

What 94 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Yucatán

    Great for brunch

  • Yucatán

    Innovative

  • Yucatán

    Healthy

  • Yucatán

    Hot spot

  • Yucatán

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Yucatán

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Yucatán

    Lively

  • Mérida

    Great for brunch

  • Mérida

    Innovative

  • Mérida

    Healthy

  • Mérida

    Hot spot

  • Mérida

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Mérida

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Mérida

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Anima delights with "excellent food," "outstanding cocktails," and a "superb, fun atmosphere." Guests appreciate the "thoughtful and tasty dishes," particularly the brisket and vegetable options. The "unique wood grill" adds a distinct flavor. While some encounters vary, the garden ambiance and attentive service promise an "amazing dining experience."

94 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Cancun1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    El pork belly muy bueno 9/10 Coliflor tambien buena 8/10 Me faltó estómago para probar más cosas

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Guadalajara1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I feel the short ribs were cooked 2 or more days before, they were dry. Like bad left-overs. They were not hot, and they were not cold. I would like FRESH-COOKED meat if I return again. I got a case of "Monteczuma's revenge" and I was sick. The beet salad, which has been very good in the past, was not so good. The beets seemed old, they were not the correct temperature for the recipe. The Mojito had very little taste like the mint was not "muddled," or crushed, very well. I was disappointed, and then I was sick later.

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  3. Lucinda

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meals I’ve ever had. All the vegetable dishes were incredible don’t skip them!

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  4. Lucio Orlando

    Yucatán2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Pocas opciones de alimentos, la cocina al estar a la vista debería ser algo más ordenado ya que de lo contrario da la sensación de falta de limpieza. Amabilidad 8/10 Ambiente 8/10 Precio aceptable.
    ANIMAResponded on 21 February 2025
    Hola, buen día. Muchas gracias por tomarte el tiempo de compartir estos valiosos comentarios sobre la presentación de nuestra cocina al aire libre. Son los comensales solidarios como tú los que nos ayudan a aprender y crecer. Abrazos

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  5. Fabian Enrique

    Yucatán1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente e innovador Servicio de 10 Y los alimentos exquisitos Lo recomendó ampliamente

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  6. Alejandra

    Yucatán1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    La comida fue deleitante todos los platillos excelentes, el problema fue el servicio. Reserve con casi una semana de anticipación cuando llegue no había nadie para recibirnos así que pasamos y nos sentamos en una mesa, cuando llegó la mesera nos dijo que todas las mesas estaban reservadas y apesar de que yo tenía mí reservación nos sentó en una pequeña mesa junto al pasillo las demás mesas nunca se ocuparon y aún así no nos quiso cambiar de mesa, teníamos todos los platillos amontonados en la pequeña mesa. Cuando nos empezó a atender la mesera nos ofreció un menú "especial por 14 de febrero" pero no paraba de decir el precio y hacia mucha énfasis en qué "era caro" enseguida nos ofreció mejor la carta (como si no trajera para pagar) fue muy incómodo. En conclusión: la comida es deliciosa pero me la pensaría mucho para regresar por el servicio

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  7. Emilio

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nos dios infección intestinal y terminamos en el hospital
    ANIMAResponded on 21 February 2025
    Hola buen día, lamentamos mucho que te hayas enfermado tanto. Seguimos un estricto protocolo de higiene para evitar estos resultados. Gracias por compartir con nosotros que tuviste este problema. Por favor, avísanos si deseas regresar para que podamos enmendar esta lamentable situación. Abrazos

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Yucatán10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    El lugar y el servicio muy agradable , la comida con buena presentación pero pobre en sabor , pedimos coliflor y para mi gusto estaba cruda en partes , y el brisquet muy seco.

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  9. Dan

    Charleston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food excellent, service to match. Had short ribs ,brisket, catch of the day(pompano), roasted broccoli, cauliflower, potato salad. All excellent. Outstanding cocktails as well.

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  10. Cinthia

    Mexico City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Me encantó el lugar, por ser martes estaba bastante tranquilo. La coliflor y el pork belly nos encantó recomiendo bastante.

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ANIMA is rated 4.3 stars by 94 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for ANIMA

Calle 47 461, Mérida, YUC 97000

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    MXN500 and over
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Grill, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 14:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ted Habiger
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