Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Mérida

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Manzoku

4.8

4.8 (22)

MXN500 and over

Japanese

Mérida

About the restaurant

Manzoku es un distinguido restaurante japonés ubicado en Mérida, Yucatán. Nuestro espacio ofrece una experiencia gastronómica única que combina de manera magistral la tradición culinaria japonesa con toques de innovación contemporánea.

Con un profundo respeto por las técnicas tradicionales de la cocina japonesa y un agudo sentido de creatividad, reinterpretamos los clásicos de la gastronomía japonesa utilizando ingredientes de la más alta calidad. Cada plato es una expresión artística que refleja su dedicación a la excelencia y a la constante búsqueda de nuevas experiencias sensoriales para los comensales.

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Tori

Dined on Jan 5, 2025

Our new favorite sushi spot in Merida. Everything we ordered was meticulously prepared and served, and the combinations were super unique and creative. It’s not cheap, but absolutely worth it

Flamel

4.8

4.8 (147)

MXN310 to MXN500

International

Mérida

About the restaurant

We are a sensorial journey.
Amazing mixes of intentionally selected items.
An eclectic, mysterious and relaxed bar.
This is a secret and special place, where the spiritual and the material meets and combine creating magic.
A trip to ourselves, where the liquor reveals its secrets from the hand of the mixologist and the kitchen from our chef complements it perfectly.
A hidden space where we are not afraid of the unknown, where everything feeds the spirit...
and, of course, the body too.

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Douglas

Dined on May 25, 2025

Truly a speakeasy experience with hidden entrance and exit ! Sit at the bar for the full experience

JAYU

4.8

4.8 (121)

MXN500 and over

Japanese

Mérida

About the restaurant

*Please send a WhatsApp message to 9991305283 after completing your reservation for directions.*

Designed by renowned Chef Roberto Solis and his partner, Chef Manuel Balan, Jayu is an exclusive Japanese restaurant with Yucatecan touches, inspired by the union of two great cuisines.
We have only 10 locations, creating a dynamic interaction between chefs and diners.
**We do not share a menu as it changes constantly, relying on daily ingredients for its preparation. It consists of fish, seafood, red meat, pork, and poultry.**

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Anita

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

Great experience and food! We really enjoyed the whole experience!

Ixi'im

4.9

4.9 (366)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Mérida

About the restaurant

Ixi'im is Mexican Cuisine with shades of SouthEast Mexico. Chef Luis Ronzón is in charge of the kitchen.

Ixi'im exhibits the largest Tequila collection in the World, located in Chablé Resort & Spa.

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EliasVIP

Dined on May 30, 2025

From the atmosphere to the drinks, food, and service, everything was perfect.

La Barra

4.8

4.8 (72)

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.

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Christine

Dined on Apr 18, 2025

Had a lovely experience at La Barra. The service was impeccable! Everyone is so attentive and emphasize attention to detail throughout the entire experience. The concept is so fun! Every single dish that came out was delicious. I highly recommend getting the 6 option menu and sharing with your partner or friend so you can taste the full menu.

Mochomos - Merida

4.6

4.6 (203)

MXN500 and over

Steakhouse

Mérida

About the restaurant

El Estado de Sonora es reconocido nacional e internacionalmente por ser uno de los mejores productores de carne bovino, porcino, avícola y acuícola. Es por eso que MOCHOMOS RESTAURANT BAR, contemporáneo, distinguido y amigable, ha modernizado el arte culinario de la comida sonorense fusionando su riqueza gastronónica. MOCHOMOS ofrece una amplia selección de entradas originales, los mejores cortes y platillos típicos sonorenses así como especialidades del día, en un ambiente agradable y un atento servicio para que a nuestros clientes, no les falte nada.

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Lunasolymar3

Dined on Mar 9, 2025

Place is wonderful, very friendly staff, appetizers where very good, my husbands food was very tasty. My food was ok, so sad the meat was not salted but everything else was great!!

Nectar - Mérida

4.7

4.7 (531)

MXN500 and over

Regional Mexican

Mérida

About the restaurant

Cocina Yucateca Contemporanea
Usando los ingredientes locales de la mejor calidad y conservando de este modo nuestra cultura, nuestra esencia y quienes somos; utilizando técnicas de vanguardia en donde lo que buscamos no es solo una comida, sino una experiencia culinaria.

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Jane

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Amazing insect tasting menu, absolutely delicious & a big hit on Father’s Day

El Lagarto de Oro

4.7

4.7 (46)

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.

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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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Música en vivo en la Bodega 🕺

Carnal

4.7

4.7 (16)

MXN500 and over

Fine cuts

Mérida

About the restaurant

At Carnal, we honor the primal bond between humanity and the earth, the ritual of fire and meat, the essence of flavor that lingers long after the plate is empty.
We are artisans of the blade, curators of the cut, and explorers of taste.
We know that a great dish doesn’t begin in the kitchen but in the selection — in the understanding — of each piece of meat.

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Pedro

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

Nice premium meat, but limited choices. Entrees were spectacular

Marmalade 47

4.6

4.6 (42)

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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KarenVIP

Dined on May 20, 2025

My husband and I have spent the last two months in Mérida, Yucatan. Marmalade 47 is our top breakfast restaurant. The food is delicious! Our favorites are the gourmet omelette, the poutine, strawberry waffle, and their cinnamon rolls. The service is excellent as well. Vaddir is one of our favorites. Everyone has made us feel welcome every time we eat at this wonderful place. If you are in Mérida, do not miss out on Marmalade 47. It has everything you want, delicious food, amazing service, great atmosphere!!!

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