Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Yucatán

OpenTable

Updated March 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Yucatán? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

La Barra

4.8

4.8 (58)

MXN310 to MXN500

Mexican

Mérida

About the restaurant

La Barra Huniik es el nuevo espacio del chef Roberto Solís bajo un servicio Omakase, donde el protagonista es el maíz. Barra donde podrás ver de primera mano la elaboración de los alimentos.
Contamos con una amplia variedad de productos derivados del maíz; combinados con productos locales que dan vida a platos únicos.
Nos encontramos ubicados justo al frente del parque de Santa Ana.

Top review

Magda

Dined on Feb 26, 2025

The maiz omakase at La Barra was amazing, very creative and full of unusual tastes. Service and atmosphere were also exceptional. Highly recommend!

TULIA

4.7

4.7 (86)

MXN500 and over

Mexican

Mérida

About the restaurant

A fresh new concept by chef Roberto Solís

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DonVIP

Dined on Mar 1, 2025

Very elegant dining experience -- beautiful environment, attentive staff, extremely creative menu, fun cocktails. A special occasion restaurant.

El Lagarto de Oro

4.7

4.7 (42)

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.

Top review

JustinVIP

Dined on Sep 23, 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 🎤

Marmalade 47

4.7

4.7 (35)

MXN300 and under

Breakfast

Mérida

About the restaurant

Consiente tu paladar con una experiencia dulce visitando MARMALADE, el lugar ideal para desayunos y brunchs elaborados con ingredientes frescos y de alta calidad en donde la pasión por la comida se fusiona con la excelencia gastronómica.
Ideal para los amantes de la buena mesa, un espacio en donde los sentidos se deleitan con una experiencia única de sabores, aromas y texturas.

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Joanne

Dined on Feb 23, 2025

Excellent staff. Good menu and value. Lots of noise but fun!

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Experience

Brownie Cumpleañero 🤎

Experience

Espacio climatiazado

Experience

Espacio Petfriendly 🐾

TEYA - Gastronomía Yucateca Viva

4.5

4.5 (212)

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.

Top review

Amy

Dined on Feb 8, 2025

The food was different than what I am used to, so I assume it was authentic, very good. Service was slow, seemed like their systems were down. Make sure to speak Spanish.

El Lucero del Alba

4.5

4.5 (32)

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.

Top review

Juan Carlos

Dined on Feb 16, 2025

Service was prompt, food was very well prepared with nice presentation and portions are perfect. Atmosphere is very nice although a bit loud some sound proofing would be great. Overall I would recommend and plan to visit again.

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Experience

2x1 Cervezas a partir de las 8pm

Ariadna Restaurante

4.4

4.4 (45)

MXN500 and over

International

Mérida

About the restaurant

Ariadna; la fuente de inspiración detrás de este restaurante, es la mujer que lo vivió todo: amor, traicion, gozo, perdida.
En esta casa viva , cada plato refleja as diversas experiencias de la vida: el dia y la noche, lo cotidiano y lo extraordinario, la traición y la vanguardia.
Utilizando la materia prima de la mas alta calidad, unimos distintas influencias internacionales bajo un mismo techo.
Aquí vivirás un viaje a través de los sabores, donde invitamos a todos a explorar lo que la vida les presente y apreciar aquello que solo las dualidades puedan ofrecer.

Top review

Zephani

Dined 3 days ago

Had the best time!! Our waiter was absolutely phenomenal! I really wish I would have asked his name! He took such great care of us and was very attentive to our every need. Upon entering the hostesses were super kind and welcoming. The food was delicious and the presentations were beautiful! The ambiance was absolutely gorgeous as well. The vibe is very relaxed but sophisticated which we loved as well. Overall a 10 out 10. We will definitely be back soon and if I see our waiter, this time I’ll be sure to ask his name and update this review. 💖

ANIMA

4.3

4.3 (94)

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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Lucinda

Dined on Feb 17, 2025

One of the best meals I’ve ever had. All the vegetable dishes were incredible don’t skip them!

Salon Gallos

4.2

4.2 (130)

MXN310 to MXN500

Regional Mexican

Mérida

About the restaurant

SALÓN GALLOS OFRECE LOS SERVICIOS DE CINE, BAR, RESTAURANTE. EL RESTAURANTE ES UNA FUSIÓN DE COMIDA YUCATECA-LIBANESA, EL BAR OFRECE MIXOLOGIA y COCTELERIA CLÁSICA, EL CINE OFRECERÁ DIFERENTES TIPOS DE PELÍCULAS DE TODOS LOS GÉNEROS. TODO ESTO ES UN COMPLEJO QUE PODRÁN DISFRUTAR EN UN MISMO LUGAR.

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GarryVIP

Dined on Feb 15, 2025

Donnie and the team at Vana are awesome. They always create such a welcoming experience. The space is gorgeous and the cocktails and food are terrific but it’s the staff that make a visit to Vana always an exceptional experience. We always bring our guests who are visiting Merida to Vana and the night there is always their favorite. Thank you for creating so many wonderful memories.

Carlota Bistro Café

4.2

4.2 (9)

MXN300 and under

Café

Mérida

About the restaurant

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