Amazing place on Mérida you can walk, eat marquesitas and have fun! Take a lot of photos

Nice walk with explanations along the way, can visit some interesting places such as the concept like Casa Tho

The buildings are beautiful, the area is clean and very safe. Some of the architecture is just amazing and romantic.

Sad to see that many historic buildings are now either empty and abandoned or have become a business. I guess there is no other option.

Beautiful and great atmosphere

Beautiful road of the city of Merida. Clean and modern, perfect road to walk, run and ride a bike. Many beautiful colonial architectures along the road. At day time not many people are walking because of the sun. Approximately from 6pm, people come out.

Nice area to walk and eat. Beautiful buildings

Entry is free!! And surprisingly hardly any visitors. Guess people got used to paying entrance fee 😉 Nice, well maintained place. Security takes it’s job seriously 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Museo Casa Montejo is a beautifully preserved slice of colonial history nestled in the heart of Mérida, Yucatán. Built in the 16th century by Spanish conquistador Francisco de Montejo, this mansion-turned-museum offers a rare glimpse into the opulence and architecture of the colonial era. The façade alone is worth the visit—ornately carved in the Plateresque style, it’s a stunning example of Spanish colonial artistry. Inside, the museum is divided into historical and cultural exhibits. The historical rooms are furnished with period pieces that recreate the lifestyle of wealthy colonial families, while the gallery spaces often feature rotating exhibitions of contemporary art.

An interesting historic house with some photo worth rooms to explore. It also has art exhibits to view and explains the historical and current socio-cultural importance of corn.

The museum is located in the city center of Merida and we can visit for free. It is a great place to spend the time to know about the history of the city.

Free to enter and worth the short visit. Lots of local artwork displayed in the gallery and even a short film in Spanish with English subtitles on the history of Merida. I found this interesting and worth the visit and time it took. Spend a little or a lot of time there is no rush.

Very well kept and renovated with some of the original furniture. The rooms were air conditioned and the path well marked. Ask to view the mural, it pictures the hardship and reality of the indigenous people. Free admission.

This is a good free museum to visit in Merida. It’s got some fantastic colonial furniture and a helpful video showcasing the history of the house. It’s now owned by a bank, which put the museum on show as a public service I assume. If you are in the main plaza check it out.

Mérida's Gran Plaza is a captivating blend of history and vibrant life, especially during Easter. The stunning colonial architecture, including the majestic Catedral and Palacios, provides a breathtaking backdrop. During Easter, the plaza buzzes with festive energy, often hosting cultural events that draw families and visitors alike. Adding to the lively atmosphere are the numerous street vendors, offering local treats and crafts. The Gran Plaza at Easter is a sensory experience, a perfect snapshot of Mérida's charm and community spirit.

Such a beautiful town square, lots of trees and the traditional seats for couples, not loud, live music and a photographer offering cheap pictures, very lovely place!

So much history in one plaza! Fantastic photo opportunities from the second floor of the governors mansion. Visit all the shops and enjoy the daily activities!

All.week and event to do . Kind people and respectful vendors dance listen to music ice cream food sage street access and kind people all.around ♥️

I was there for the day of the dead, was very crowded but it was very nice to be around locals and celebrate with them...

Beautiful place to relax, eat and walk around, specially on Sundays which is dia de familia.

Very busy park with lots to do around it. Daily shows and events here.

We had a great time during our visit here. It was a historical building in the city center of Merida where we could see murals, artworks, and museum. It was a free entry during my visit. In October, the city is preparing for a carnival. We could see many beautiful decorations inside the city. We managed to see local performances in the other part of the street.

Very large artworks depicting historical events, Mayan traditions and folklore ,displayed on two floors. Our Tour Leader took the 3 of us in for a brief viewing. For someone really interested in art ,longer than a brief view essential. Free to enter. Guards at main doors amenable .

Beautiful museum with incredible artworks. I loved the green colour of the buildings and the lighting throughout the museum was stunning. It’s in a great location and definitely a must see spot when you’re visiting Merida.

This is an exquisite and well maintained palace of the governor. The entry is free and is well guarded by police, however they allow people to view it. The palace has amazing paintings and murals which depict historic events and modern works from a famous Mexican artist.

Merida is the capital of Yucatan state and the biggest city of the entire peninsula. This elegant green edifice is the area's government seat, standing on the main Plaza Grande square. In normal times you can enter it to admire great murals in the arched courtyard. They remind on Diego Rivera murals in Mexico city's City Hall, but here in Merida, Fernando Pacheco is responsible for them. Murals depict Spanish invasion of Yucatan and enslaving and destroying Mayan culture.

A beautiful building right around the corner from the Cathedral. The building is open to the public with no admission charge. Exceptional murals on the walls and especially in the expansive rooms on the second floor. The building is clean and very well cared for. Definitely worth a visit if you are in this area.

An unexpectedly interesting place, full of huge beautiful murals depicting the struggles of the Maya people and the government establishment in the Yucatán. Definitely a great place for learning and appreciating art.

By the work "park" I imagine a lot of greenery, trees and benches to relax on, but there is almost none of that in this park. It's more like a small square with three palm trees and restaurants. What's interesting here are two huge white benches (or more like chairs) that you can sit on if you are able to climb them. However, if you are in luck, you may see the Yucatecan Serenade - an open-air dance with live music - taking place in this park every week. I imagine this event is what makes this park interesting.

City park in the historic center of the city. The park has GINORMOUSgossip chairs, the white chairs that face opposite directions for lovers to kiss or gossip to share information. The park is surrounded by restaurants. Once a week there is a city sponsored concert in the park. Get there early to sign a seat for the singing and dancing. The park is easy to get two of you are visiting in the center or the historic center of the city, or a quick Uber ride from the outside of the center. This is a lovely park, but it is just a park. The oldest park in the city of Merida

There’s often events going on at this park, like traditional music and dances. This is an iconic little park in the heart of Merida, so it’s a must visit if you are around the area. The place captures the Mexican culture and colors.

Great plaza a few blocks away from downtown with lots of places to sit and restaurant around the park. Don't miss sitting on the large chairs and get your picture taken. In the evenings there is usually live music.

Beautiful park just blocks from centro. If you're staying on the north side, you can walk past this park every time you're heading to the city center. The park is shaded by beautiful trees, and has 4 restaurants with outdoor seating to relax in the shade. Tucked in the corner is Ki'Xocolatl - authentic Yucatan chocolate that is a must visit, and the perfect place to get some gifts for friends and family when you get back home. Also Grab a few photos at the Sillas gigantes (giant kissing chairs) or wait to get those down in the centro by the Merida sign. One of the favorite things we did was the free walking tour with Gabriel that starts here. This is a great way to see the highlights of the city, the history and a few of Gabriel's favorite places all in 2 hours. Please take my word for it - do this on your first day and you'll feel like you got the insider tour - https://www.freewalkingtourmerida.mx/. Lastly, and maybe most importantly, Yucatecan Serenade, an open-air dance with live music, has been held weekly on Thursday night at 9:00 pm since 1965 right here (now you know what the stadium bench seating is for). Please take my word for it... this is the place to be on Thursday. Locals and travelers alike attend this event and it is always amazing and it is always busy. Get there at 8:00 pm (or earlier) to get a seat at this free event, because it is the place to be! The regional music was played by a full band, and some of the songs were accompanied by traditional dancers. You don't want to miss this on your visit!

This park is full of joy. I went there for the Thursday local dance show which starts at 9 p.m.. The people there are in a really good mood, they are chilling, talking, laughing and just enjoying their time there. Come around 8 to 8.30, find a nice spot to sit. Bring snacks or buy some of the many locals selling snacks, water, coke or buy some food from the food stalls or many restaurants.

Great place to hangout. Several restaurants, little pricey but good food everywhere. Make sure you ask if there are discounts, we got our drinks half price at the Soberana patio.

Unique food experiences at Kuuk. We loved it. Our favorite dish of all was the smoky shrimp over rice. the pumpkin appetizer is a must try. i wish we would have saved more room for a second dessert. we shared a light one with tofu & celery. imaginative and delicious. Good wine. Great cocktails. Excellent service. We loved it.

We dined at Kuuk 9/20/25. This is a big house that was converted into a restaurant. What used to be bedrooms have now been converted in dining areas and the room we were seated in accommodated 3 tables for dining. Pedro, our waiter, always seemed in a rush! We ordered pulpo and esquite as our starter. The pulpo was delicious and the esquite, I did not care for, the corn was not to my liking. Then 4 guests arrived and ordered the chef prefix which is a lot of small portions of food and drinks throughout the dining experience which if I remember correctly is $2100.00 per person. So, what happened once that table started ordering, all the attention and service was totally devoted to that table. That left us, a table of 2 and another table of 2 guests also dining in that one room. Service was “Horrible”! … “NO” Service for the other 2 tables of 2 guests! When we were done eating, I asked for a dessert menu. I started asking the waiter Pedro questions and then suddenly, tells me, look over the menu and think of what you might like and then Pedro took off to the table of 4 guest that ordered prefix. It was a very good while before Pedro came back and asked, ok, so what would you like for dessert. At that point I told him, “I don’t care to order dessert, I am ready for the check”. Then as the hostess came to our table with the terminal to tally us out, Pedro appears at our table stating it was our anniversary and here is a dessert on us. The timing was 100% off as Pedro was too busy catering to the table that ordered the Prefix. We were ready to leave much less have dessert at this point!!! The Hostess was very lovely, personable young girl who later showed us what used to be a private house. The bottom line to Kuuk is “I would NOT recommend this restaurant to any of my friends or anyone one in general!”

We had an amazing Bordeaux with our food thanks to the sommelier for making a great suggestion. The staff was very good even though there was a horribly rude Dutch family playing board games next to us and treating the staff poorly the staff was professional and always smiled. It was a great experience. Europeans, please don’t act rude to Mexicans!

Kuuk is the finest dining experience in Mérida. Exceptional quality, variety and execution. Great ambience and top service as well. Great wine list with a large selection of Mexican wines and solid representations from everywhere else in the world. Love coming here anytime I am in Merida.

Went to celebrate a birthday on Sunday for lunch 3pm. The menu is spectacular! We had robalo and shrimps. Delicious!! But, the Waiter was really not pleasant all the time and the restaurant was totally empty, we were the only table. The waiter seemed upset and in a rush. Food is good! Site is beautiful.

Of course we did the tasting menu and it did not disappoint. Not much that can be said that probably hasnt been said before. The service is great but it felt a bit impersonal compared to other restaurants of this stature. The food is bold and it's nice that they introduce you, or at least not let you forget that you're eating ingredients not found elsewhere. The physical place is gorgeous.

The food was okay, but at that price it should have been outstanding. There were 2 people who were very hospitable and welcoming. Unfortunately they weren’t my waitstaff. Oddly, after the majority of the other diners had left, the service got worse. There was one guy who couldn’t wait to get me out the door. There MUCH better options in Merida.

What a great restaurant. Welcoming staff, delicious food, pleasant family friendly atmosphere. We have the cochinita pibil and poc chuc. Both were tender, juicy and delicious. The service was very attentive. We didn't have to wait. It was so good we went back a second timime on our last night in Merida. Delicious!

After all the amazing reviews and coverage this place gets, we thought we had to try it for ourselves and went to two of their locations within a few days. While the atmosphere is nice, feels very authentic, and the corn tortillas being prepared in real-time is great, I found the food to be quite bland. The meals looked delicious but flavor was lacking in most of it. The staff was lovely and helpful.

Despite the line for a table these guys move fast and efficient. Food was delivered fast a promptly, great taste, hot and delicious. Great atmosphere of traditional Yucateca dishes. Server was very efficient and always checking on us.

This was really good. Very friendly service, great food (huge portions) and super cold beer.

Was my first time in Merida Yucatan Mexico and my friend sed let's go to La Chaya Maya and we went , it was sooo delicious 😋 the ladies are making the corn tortillas right in front of you and there is a parking right before u reach on your right hand u get your ticket and before u left La Chaya Maya tell them to stamp it u will get a discount or maybe u even have to pay for the parking , and let me tell u the have 2 La Chaya Maya and 2 of them are same distance from the Parking u can just ask the parking person , as u come out of the parking if u go to your right hand u do straight on the corner and the next to your left hand and as u reach corner u take your right hand little down and on your right hand there 😉 enjoy.

Great authentic food! Hot tortillas made on the spot! All dishes are flavorful

Great place to get a bunch of typical yucatecan food in one place. This location is quite spacious and indoors if you're looking for AC and fewer mosquitos. We had the sopa de lima, a vaporcito, and poc chuc and with the complimentary totopos and dips (frijoles, salsa habanera, and a pumpkin seed dip), we had plenty of food.

Wow! This place has GREAT FOOD. The atmosphere is relaxed but up market, the service is phenomenal, Im so excited that we ate here it was truly delicious and a great time! Will be coming back if im in Merida again. The unique take on mezcal drinks is really something and it was one of the highlights along the beef ribs and the octopus. I have had A LOT of great food across continents and this is up there with the best.

A friend recommended the place. We had a reservation but arrived 45 minutes too late. They still served us, first at the bar, later on a table. The entire time tables were empty, reservation system blocks a lot of capacity. The food was delicious. Service was good. We would come again. Like many places in Merida, a bit overpriced.

traditional food with a fun and creative twist. great cocktails. warm intimate atmosphere. our server explained each dish and made suggestions. Highly recommended

Yum!! This is one of the best meals we’ve had in our month in Mexico. The fish ceviche was fresh and tasty. And the tuna tacos were the best we have eaten - so fresh. Almost considered extending our stay so we could go back. The resturant has lovely atmosphere and staff are so helpful and friendly. Couldn’t recommend anymore.

Great place with delicious and ingenious twist of typical dishes . We had an oopsie with one of the dishes but the staff was quick to solve the issue. We had lentils with pork belly and octopus that tasted like BBQ but better :). Higher than average prices but the food is worth it.

The service was first rate. We didn’t have a reservation but it is recommended. We enjoyed our food, and the nice dessert they gave us for our anniversary celebration.

Extensive drink and wine list, about 4 times bigger than the food menu. Kind of overwelming, we order 2 of the signature cocktails, not the best idea. A salad with watermelon, nice flavor but a lot of seeds. For having a wood fire grill the polpo did not spend enough time there, rather rubbery. Interesting desert, never had anything like it but it was good.

The food was amazing!! Great quality of the pastas and super friendly staff. Our only gripe was the staff passing through the glass door into the kitchen right behind our table. A must visit in Merida

Absolutely outstanding. The food was incredible — fresh, authentic, and full of flavour — but the service was somehow even better. Warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. One of the best dining experiences we’ve had in Mérida. Highly recommended.

I recently ordered delivery and wanted to share some feedback. The food was delicious, but I noticed that the portion sizes seem quite small, especially compared to my last order. For example, I didn’t receive the garlic bread this time, and the overall serving size felt much smaller, even though I paid the same price. I believe there’s an opportunity to improve consistency in portion sizes, as I find the current pricing to be a bit high for what I received. I was able to make two meals out of my order last time and this time I got a side container, not all the way full, I don’t know if the photo was able to show that, but it was a lot less than what I got the first time. Thank you for considering my feedback!

Absolutely delicious pastas and salad! The mista salad was so fresh and the flavors perfect. The cacio e Pepe was just how we remember it in Italy. Seemed fresh and home made. The ravioli was so good too. Lovely to sit outside as well!

The pasta dishes were amazing, made with homemade pasta and the ambience of the restaurant is lovely. Desserts were also delicious and beautifully presented. Only downside was the waiter kept trying to upsell us wine when we had already been quite clear about our budget for the wine. Make sure you book at the weekends as they get really busy!

We didn’t have a reservation and they were able to fit us in by the door. The music was very loud making conversation at the table difficult. The food was outstanding and the service was spot on.

Overpriced for what it is. I’ve lived in Europe and the U.S. and traveled through Asia, Africa, and the Americas — I can enjoy a taco on the street or spend money at a nice restaurant. We went here to celebrate a family birthday, and honestly, it wasn’t worth it. The pasta was good but definitely overpriced. The service started off average and only improved once they realized we were actually spending money 🤣. I mentioned it was a birthday, and all they could offer was a candle — no cake, nothing special — on the 60th! For what we paid, I expected a much better experience. Probably better suited for couples; definitely not a family-friendly place.

The food and its presentation was creative here and the flavours were very good. All 4 of us had different main course dishes. Short ribs were excellent, fish of the day was also excellent. The lamb burger was ordered well done, but it was still quite pink inside.... But the flavours were very good. My pasta dish with truffle oil was delicious, and just the right amount. The appetizers were okay, but we all felt the desserts were just excellent! My partner said it was the best dessert he'd ever had in Mérida. There was a very limited selection of red wines the evening we were there, and we're thinking there was a problem with the air conditioning because it was terribly hot and they had a fan running. It was a great dining experience overall.

My boyfriend and I had an incredible time at Nectar. David was our waiter and he was more than fantastic. We both had the 7 course dinner. I had the lamb, and he had the quail. Both were delicious. Our favorite was the mamey sorbet desert. Perfect portions, atmosphere, and staff. Thank you Nectar for a beautiful date night!

Perfect experience from the minute we walked in! The only thing better than the food, was the service. Jorge was attentive and knowledgeable. He made the evening a great first experience for us. Had the 5 course tasting and was immediately impressed by all the flavors and textures.

Nectar was a nice treat while visiting Merida. My group I enjoyed a very nice meal. Enjoyed the relaxed, friendly welcoming atmosphere the music was good too and not too loud. However, the location is a bit strange insofar as my view from the table was the parking lot and through out the meal I was somewhat blinded by the lights of cars that were parking right in front of the building. We chose the 7 course tasting meun which was good but perhaps needed more balance of the course offerings. The group favorite items were the pork belly taco and the grilled red snapper. The entre finale pork chop was over cooked a bit tough and dry and disappointing. The coconut dessert was nice and the yogurt dessert was interesting but seemed unnecessary and didn't pair well with the tasting menu. It would have been nice to have something light a fruity like a sorbet. The service was good but lower than expected as there were mistakes throughout. It seemed some of the service staff may have been in training, but not sure. In fact the last dish was served to everyone at the table but one person. The service staff came back and forth but it took awhile before they noticed the person did not have their dish. They brought as soon as they noticed but a restaurant rated highly as their you'd expect more stellar service. But all in all not a bad dining experience. But didn't quite meet my expectations. But by all means still worth trying...

Had the 7 course set menu but swapped out the pork chop for the picanha special, which was amazing. The final dessert was some weird garlic experimental thing that was disgusting but overall the course was really good.

Jesus, our server was outstanding. He was the highlight of the evening. Great job! However… The owner, Roberto Solis, came into the restaurant, shortly after my partner and I sat down - we were the only seated patrons at the time, right next to the kitchen. He spent time chatting with the kitchen staff, looked our way a number of times, but never so much as even smiled in our general direction. Yet, with each subsequent table (of locals) that came in, he greeted them, spent time talking to them, and even sat at one table for the vast majority of their meal. Us? We were never even acknowledged. I’m typically not paranoid nor a complainer but, we were clearly the only Americans in the restaurant and it felt like a deliberate snub. The vast majority of the food was delightful, but the pork chop was nearly inedible. It looked lovely and had a great flavor but it was 90% fat. There was so much left on the plate that the server asked my partner if he wanted a to-go box. Hard pass. Jesus, our server, was, as mentioned, wonderful - and the restaurant is beautiful. Being able to watch the kitchen while at work was akin to sitting at a chef’s table & very much enjoyable but… For the cost of the food, I expect it all to be exemplary - Not inedible. To note: I grew up in the restaurant business and I would’ve fired an employee if he behaved like the owner did - it was just a slap in the face. Won’t be back & won’t be recommending to others. Do better.

Their menu has some delightful gems! The star of our meal was a caramelized onion sheet! Wow. So fun to eat. Also we ordered a "venado almendrado" venison; AMAZING, unforgettable. The rest of the meal was good and the service of our waiter was impeccable.