We’re combing the streets of Mérida, looking for a quick bite
Cornbread on your frappe? Our food scout gets adventurous while searching for a new place to snack
Pancho Maiz: Authentic masterpieces in a rustic Mejorada restaurant
According to the Popul Vuh, the sacred book that recounts the Maya creation myth, the gods formed the first humans from yellow and white maize. In Aztec legend, the god Quetzalcóatl turned into a black ant in order to pass through the mountains, returning with a grain of corn to be planted. Thanks to the…
Marky Mark’s Wahlburgers chain looks south of the border
Wahlburgers, the restaurant and bar chain founded by actor and producer Mark Wahlberg along with his brothers Donnie and Paul, is bringing the franchise to Mexico. “We are already in talks with different groups in Mérida, Tijuana and Mexico City interested in developing the brand,” commented Alejandro Gómez Colindres, a consultant for Wahlburgers who has…
Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants awards gala moves to Mérida
Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2022 returns in November with a new home — Mérida. The awards gala, the first full gathering of Latin America’s gastronomic community since 2019, is Nov. 15. The event will be in-person as well as live-streamed on YouTube. Previously held in Mexico City, Lima, Bogotá, and Buenos Aires, the awards program…
Favorite places in Mérida for a quick bite
I have been back out on the road, hunting for my next bite of something new. In Mérida, here are some of my latest finds. Hogsons Smokehouse Barbecue is popular everywhere and Yucatán is no exception. Hogsons Smokehouse looks like an upscale Texas restaurant, starting with its bullhorn light fixtures. For appetizers, we tried their…
A taste of Italy, and of romance, in García Ginerés
Tucked away on a quiet side street in Garcia Ginerés is a charming restaurant with an authentic taste and atmosphere of Italy. Casa de Piedra has been providing delicious meals in a warm atmosphere for six years in Mérida’s distinctive colonia. Described by travel blogger Pies Viajeros as one of the most romantic restaurants in…
New rule would force restaurants to pay ‘rent’ for public spaces
It is time that Mérida’s businesses operating in public spaces pay for the privilege, says Mayor Renán Barrera Concha. The mayor’s comments came after a backlash from Centro residents unhappy with plans for a new “foodie corridor” on Calle 47. The new project plans to make use of city sidewalks and a traffic lane for…
In García Ginerés, generations of women made Flores Café a success story
On a residential street in picturesque García Ginerés, the singular Flores Café is a story of family and love over several generations. For its seven-year history, Maria Moreno has run Flores Café in a house she inherited from her great-grandmother. Maria has been at the helm, cooking, shopping, waiting tables, and everything else that six…
A shortlist of Mérida’s most modern places for brunch with friends
I only occasionally go out for breakfast or brunch. So when I do go, I want the place to be fun and unique. My friends have helped me with a shortlist of fairly contemporary breakfast/brunch spots north of Centro. Here goes: La Libertad Start with a cup of organic coffee or a hot or cold…
Mérida’s new wave of creative Asian cuisine
Small family businesses make the world go round. And in Mérida, a new wave of family-run, Asian cuisine spots are on the rise. These places share the fact that they all blossomed during the pandemic and that they are owned by persistent and passionate entrepreneurs. We spoke to a few of them about their stories…
A Mérida restaurant makes a big move, to Phoenix
A colorful Mérida restaurant is Phoenix, Arizona’s latest import. Arianna Pared Villegas opened Cocina La Negra in March. It’s hard to miss the pink, yellow, and green building that houses the newest Cuban restaurant in Phoenix, the local newspaper reported. La Negra fits in well on 16th Street, this part of which is known for…
Vegetarians and vegan restaurants are sprouting up across Mérida
We sampled reasonably price restaurants all around the city for good plant-based options.
British ambassador gets food poisoning and gives Yucatán a headache
Officials scramble to save face after diplomat tweets from hospital bed
Mérida residents complain about downtown businesses hogging public spaces
Mérida’s City Hall says it has removed metallic structures and potted plants designed to close off public spaces for private businesses.
5 foodie places that deliver flavor in Mérida
Let’s get back out there and try Mérida’s fabulous foodie spots, especially ones that deliver. Here is where we were recently.
Expats asked to weigh in on a Calle 47 culinary corridor
Several members of Mérida’s international community participated in a focus group to discuss the potential for a project described as a “culinary corridor” along Calle 47 east of the Remate.
Canada’s favorite indulgence makes its way to the land of the panucho
Cue the poutine! As much as everyone in Mérida loves tacos, panuchos, and salbutes, the amount of international options for snacking and dining in the city continues to grow.
Live music is back at Yucatán’s restaurants and bars
e measure was put in place over a year and a half ago along with a series of other restrictions to help against the spread of COVID-19.
Remembering the gregarious host behind Alberto’s Continental for 51 years
Mérida lost one of its most colorful and beloved raconteurs when Alberto Salum, co-owner of the once-famous Alberto’s Continental, passed away on Oct. 1. For decades, his Continental restaurant and patio were a must-see for visitors, and he was its gregarious host. Major media took note and world travelers packed Alberto’s for years. Alberto’s, a…
New permit allows restaurants in Yucatán to stay open longer
Yucatán’s state government has announced that restaurants will now be allowed to remain for one hour longer, until 11 pm.
Restaurant association says it will defy new COVID-19 rules
Mexico’s restaurant association (Canirac) and its 550 members say that they will defy the order issued by Yucatán’s state government to reduce their operating capacity from 75% to 50%.
Bars in Mérida’s Centro at risk of closing down for good
Centro bars are at risk of permanent closure after the introduction of new rules and the reinstatement of mobility restrictions. Several bars had been granted temporary licenses that allowed them to operate as restaurants, but these permits have now been rescinded. Industry representatives say that they cannot withstand any more closures and that if they…
48 hours of Thai cuisine at hacienda pop-up
This weekend, Merida’s Hacienda Xcanatun is featuring a Thai cuisine pop-up hosted by Saffron, an award-winning restaurant in Mayakoba, on the shores of the Riviera Maya. At a preview event for the pop-up, Chef Khun Rita — who is from Phuket, Thailand — and her team delivered a magnificent array of classic Thai dishes with a contemporary…
Limits on gatherings, restaurants and driving to be loosened
Yucatan’s economic reopening turns another corner Monday, Nov. 2, when beaches and parks reopen and social gatherings can resume under health protocols. The beaches and parks will still require social distancing and closed-off children’s areas. Weddings, baptisms and similar social events will be allowed, but capped at 50 people in enclosed areas and 100 when…
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