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ANIMA, Mérida, YUC

ANIMA

4.2 (97)
MXN500 and over
Farm-to-table
Calle 47 461, Mérida, YUC 97000

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2 people
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7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    MXN500 and over
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Grill, International
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ted Habiger
  • Neighborhood
    Mérida
  • Cross street
    Calle 47 between 54 and 52
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

What 97 people are saying

ANIMA reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Yucatán

    Innovative

  • Yucatán

    Hot spot

  • Yucatán

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Yucatán

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Mérida

    Innovative

  • Mérida

    Hot spot

  • Mérida

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Mérida

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
ANIMA offers a "very nice open air courtyard" and "excellent" food, with standout vegetable options. Guests rave about the "amazing" BBQ, including "excellent" baby back ribs and grilled shrimp. Though some experienced service hiccups during events, the "superb" atmosphere and "outstanding" cocktails consistently delight patrons.
97 Reviews
  1. vanessa VIP

    Monterrey13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Deliciosa el ceviche de pulpo sin duda regreso !!!

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  2. Thomas

    Vancouver15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice open air courtyard with a view of the smoker. Great food and service, an authentic experience.

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    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good BBQ! I don’t eat meat but my husband loves BBQ so I went along. He had the baby back ribs and said they were excellent. I was pleased to see a few fish and a lot of vegetable options on a BBQ joint menu. The grilled shrimp were delicious and we shared some vegetable side dishes. Excellent service & cool ambience to take in.

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    Cancun1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    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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    Guadalajara1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 4, 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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  6. Lucinda

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 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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  7. Lucio Orlando

    Yucatán2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 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 February 21, 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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  8. Fabian Enrique

    Yucatán1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 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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  9. Alejandra

    Yucatán1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 14, 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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  10. Emilio

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nos dios infección intestinal y terminamos en el hospital
    ANIMAResponded on February 21, 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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ANIMA is rated 4.2 stars by 97 OpenTable diners.

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Calle 47 461, Mérida, YUC 97000

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Calle 47 between 54 and 52
  • Neighborhood
    Mérida
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    MXN500 and over
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Grill, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ted Habiger
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine
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