Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Mérida

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

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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.

Top review

EliasVIP

Dined on May 30, 2025

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

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!

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.

TULIA

4.7

4.7 (95)

MXN500 and over

Mexican

Mérida

About the restaurant

A fresh new concept by chef Roberto Solís

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Diana

Dined 3 days ago

Went to Tulia for a date night. My date was vegan and I found this place with good delicious options for her to enjoy gourmet dishes. I was truly impressed by the entire atmosphere; the service, drinks and food were top tier. Prices are totally worth it. It’s great for a good first impression on a date; the music wasn’t loud and the dim lights made it perfect for a romantic night. I recommend trying the homemade banana pie. It’s freshly baked as you order it, and perfect to share for 2 or even 3 people. I have zero complaints and all good comments about this restaurant. Definitely worth a visit. I’ll come back on my next trip to Mérida.

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

Kuuk

4.6

4.6 (706)

MXN500 and over

Mexican

Mérida

About the restaurant

K’uuk offers a unique proposal that blends indigenous Mexican ingredients with cutting-edge culinary techniques, resulting in an innovative style of Mexican cuisine. Each dish reflects a deep respect for Mexico’s cultural heritage while exploring new flavors and presentations to create an unforgettable dining experience. For reservations of more than 6 people, please contact us directly or use the tools on our website www.kuukrestaurant.com.

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marciVIP

Dined on May 31, 2025

Excellent! We ordered a la carte. The service was first class. The food was delicious, interesting but accessible, and well presented. We didn’t love our desserts but by then we were sold on the rest. Excellent Mexican white wine and cocktails. Worth the price for sure!

Porfirio's Merida

4.6

4.6 (690)

MXN500 and over

Traditional Mexican

Mérida

About the restaurant

Sinónimo de creatividad, orgullo y tendencia, PORFIRIO’S es también pasión y excelencia. En un entorno que renueva el concepto de tradición, se combinan con destreza ingredientes clásicos con acentos contemporáneos que se traducen en audaces sabores tomados de cada rincón del colorido México, llevados hasta la mesa con un toque creativo que replantea la belleza y el sabor clásico de cada platillo, a través de ingredientes cuidadosamente seleccionados y un ambiente donde música, decoración y sazón se entrelazan y traducen en toda una experiencia sensorial que te invita a recorrer México en un bocado. PORFIRIO'S es México re-imaginado.

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sharonVIP

Dined on Mar 31, 2025

As always the food is consistently delicious and the service is excellent

Huniik

4.6

4.6 (249)

MXN500 and over

Regional Mexican

Mérida

About the restaurant

We are offering a tasting menu consisting of 12 courses and made with the freshest ingredients from day to day.

Our cuisine is based on the interpretation of the Mayan culture, starting from something real; using modernity and tradition as tools, as well as the unique ingredients that we have in the region.

Giving a sensation of a Yucatan up to date both in flavor, space and land. A kitchen whose main concept is dynamism and interaction without barriers, without rules, where they frequently worked with producers from the peninsula.

Cost per person $2600.00 pesos MX. We do not include TIP

Dress code • Formal
* No shorts
* No open-shoes
* No tennis
* No t-shirts

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Alex

Dined 5 days ago

Amazing gastronomical experience and perfectly paired wine.

Cienfuegos

4.6

4.6 (259)

MXN500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Mérida

About the restaurant

Cienfuegos reúne la mejor calidad en los platillos y un ambiente de la mejor calidad.

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JorgeVIP

Dined on Mar 20, 2025

Amazing as usual … the food, the ambience, the drinks. All good. What an awesome restaurant.

ANIMA

4.2

4.2 (100)

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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RicVIP

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

This was our third visit and the food was very good but they were out of a few things (ruibs and other meat and some seafood) and even ran out of red wine. We bring visitors there because we can trust the results, a bit disappointing for them to have run out of things on a Friday night.

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