Popeyes is bringing its Louisiana-style fried chicken to Mérida. Construction crews are building the restaurant’s first location in Yucatán’s capital on Calle 41 x 34 in the La Castellana neighborhood behind the Galeria Mall and Via Montejo. Construction is moving quickly, with local reports suggesting an opening could come soon. The restaurant will occupy a…

Xtabentún’s origins trace back to the ancient Maya, but is the basis of countless modern cocktails.

Bibani, Hotel Cigno, and Hacienda Santa Cruz will join forces for a five-hour wine tasting, featuring dishes designed to showcase different culinary styles.

Mexico’s wine industry is experiencing a renaissance, with boutique producers crafting exceptional bottles that rarely cross borders. While international wine lovers hunt for rare Burgundies and cult Californian cabernets, some of Mexico’s finest wines remain hidden gems available only to those who journey to their source. The country’s wine scene has evolved dramatically since the…

While tequila remains Mexico’s most famous export, the country’s relationship with agave-based beverages runs far deeper than most visitors realize. From ancient fermented pulque to artisanal mezcals, Mexico produces dozens of distinct spirits from over 100 species of agave plants growing across the nation. The diversity extends well beyond Mexico’s borders, with agave spirits produced…

In the small city of Atlixco, Puebla, an unusual ice cream flavor captures the essence of Mexico’s most celebrated Independence Day dish. Chile en nogada ice cream transforms the complex patriotic flavors—poblano peppers, walnut cream, and pomegranate—into a surprising frozen dessert that maintains the traditional red, white, and green colors of the flag. Chile en…

Some places simply become part of Mérida’s soul. For over five decades, Cafetería Pop has been one of these places. It’s more than just a café. Cafetería Pop is a gathering point that has witnessed generations unfold. Inaugurated on April 18, 1971, it has become one of Mérida’s most iconic eateries—a time capsule of orange…

Unlike the grilled meats commonly associated with “barbecue” elsewhere, authentic Mexican barbacoa is entirely different and steeped in tradition and regional variations.  A tradition born from the earth The word barbacoa comes from the Taíno people of the Caribbean, who used it to describe meat cooked over an open fire or in underground pits. When…

Alarm bells are ringing across Yucatán, but there’s no fire, and it’s too early for a hurricane. It’s the queso de bola crisis of 2025.

Mexico is a country where food is not just sustenance; it’s also a culture. Nowhere is this more evident than in the humble yet infinitely versatile taco, a dish so beloved that it has become a global phenomenon. Having had the opportunity to live in several countries, when I mention I am from Mexico, people…

After some concern that it would not take place this year, Mérida Restaurant Week is officially back.

The Mérida Social Rehabilitation Center (CERESO) hosted a gathering where inmates, their families, and authorities shared a massive Rosca de Reyes (Three Kings’ Bread) spanning 1,300 feet. The traditional ring-shaped bread, eaten throughout Latin America on Jan. 6 to celebrate Día de Los Reyes, commemorates the arrival of the Three Wise Men bearing gifts for…