Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Yucatán

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Updated 05 December 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 14 Dec 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.

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 3 Nov 2024

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

El Lagarto de Oro

4.7

4.7 (31)

MXN300 and under

Dining Bar

Mérida

About the restaurant

Here, the beer is served for everyone, every day from 12 noon 🍺🐊 Your trusted hangout has the best food and drink specials, great music with a DJ on weekends, and even little remedies to cure it and keep the party going, obviously 😎.

*If you want to make a reservation for 13 people or more, write to us on our social media @lagartodeoro
*We have FREE parking at 50 x 53 and 55, Parque de la Mejorada; so you don't have to struggle with parking.

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JustinVIP

Dined on 23 Sept 2024

El Lagarto de Oro is a very good spot. Chill & welcoming vibe, friendly service (Thank You Carol), good beer list, and a delicious menu. We enjoyed their Salpicon de Chicarra con Pulpo a la Longaniza.

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Experience

Dj desde las 3pm

Experience

Música en vivo en la Bodega 🕺

Experience

Gánate una PLAYERA si eres el más despechado 🎤

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 29 Oct 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 🖤

Experience

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

Porfirio's Merida

4.6

4.6 (636)

MXN500 and over

Traditional Mexican

Mérida

About the restaurant

Sinónimo de creatividad, orgullo y tendencia, PORFIRIO’S es también pasión y excelencia. En un entorno que renueva el concepto de tradición, se combinan con destreza ingredientes clásicos con acentos contemporáneos que se traducen en audaces sabores tomados de cada rincón del colorido México, llevados hasta la mesa con un toque creativo que replantea la belleza y el sabor clásico de cada platillo, a través de ingredientes cuidadosamente seleccionados y un ambiente donde música, decoración y sazón se entrelazan y traducen en toda una experiencia sensorial que te invita a recorrer México en un bocado. PORFIRIO'S es México re-imaginado.

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SteveD

Dined on 23 Oct 2024

Good and service both excellent. It is quite a long way out of the centre of Merida (30 mins by taxi) especially in the evening rush hour. Music and videos on large screen tv’s can also be a bit distracting. We had the tempura squid and fillet mignon to share which were both excellently prepared, cooked and presented. Porfirios ice cream cart to finish was fantastic.

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Experience

Un año nuevo de sabores y festejo en Porfirio's!

TEYA - Gastronomía Yucateca Viva

4.6

4.6 (195)

MXN310 to MXN500

Mexican

Mérida

About the restaurant

TEYA, Gastronomía Yucateca Viva, es un nuevo proyecto de Hacienda Teya, que a través de la preservación de nuestra cultura y cocina, se convierte en la representación en el presente del Yucatán del futuro: moderno, innovador y en desarrollo. Visítanos, vive la experiencia y conoce hasta dónde podemos impulsar los elementos característicos de nuestro estado con un nuevo menú que rinde "Un homenaje a Yucatán" realizado en colaboración con nuestro querido amigo Roberto Solís, complementando nuestro menú tradicional. Revive la esencia de Hacienda Teya y de Yucatán, y déjate envolver por cada uno de nuestros espacios y sus historias por contar.

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JPfc

Dined on 26 Jun 2024

Incredible food and great service. Probably one of the best traditional Mexican Restaurants from Yucatán. Good ambience, family friendly, and the service was on point.

ORIGEN UNION GASTRONOMICA DEL FUEGO

4.5

4.5 (122)

MXN310 to MXN500

Meat

Mérida

About the restaurant

Passion, tradition, and the art of fire.

This restaurant is more than just a place to eat; it's a tribute to fire and culinary tradition, where every dish becomes a celebration of simplicity turned extraordinary.

With recipes crafted with talent and dedication, the flavors here are elevated and enjoyed at their finest.

It's the perfect place to gather and share what we value most: friendship, good times, and, of course, perfectly cooked meat. Additionally, don't miss out on trying our signature dish, the "filete al trapo." And if you visit us in the morning, we invite you to enjoy our delicious breakfasts, prepared with the same passion and quality that defines our kitchen.

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Monica

Dined on 22 Nov 2024

Lovely resturant was great food. Service was amazing

Carajillo - Mérida

4.5

4.5 (184)

MXN500 and over

International

Mérida

About the restaurant

Carajillo es la cita obligada para la comunión de sentidos y sabores, combinado a la perfección la tradición y modernidad. Un auténtico festival para los sentidos donde celebramos el patrimonio gastronómico. Al Carajillo sabe mejor.

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PeteralanVIP

Dined on 8 May 2024

Wonderful food in a fun atmosphere. A great spot to bring friends from out of town.

El Lucero del Alba

4.5

4.5 (26)

MXN300 and under

Regional Mexican

Mérida

About the restaurant

It's time to toast and enjoy with your loved ones!

El Lucero is the perfect choice for snacking and savoring the best drinks. You must try our delicious gorditas, and if you're really hungry, go for the Poc Chuc nachos.

You can find us on 47th Street (Gastronomic Corridor of Mérida), next to the famous Remate, the perfect place for an evening stroll in the White Mérida.

In the palapa, we have live music every day so you can enjoy an exceptional atmosphere.

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Experience

2x1 Cervezas a partir de las 8pm

Experience

3x2 en Mezcalitas a partir de las 8pm 🍹

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 10 Nov 2024

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

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