Mérida’s Culinary Bonanza
Mérida has a rich variety of local cuisine. Did you know that there are more than 2,000 restaurants in Mérida?! How does one choose?!? Fortunately, our tour designers have lived on calle 47 – now the heart of Mérida’s gastronomic corridor – for over 20 years. They have sampled hundreds of restaurants – and kept track! Thanks to their groundwork, Mérida Eats! can eliminate the guesswork.
Mérida Eats! Tours – “Best of the Barrio”
- Tours take place in a particular barrio (neighborhood) of Mérida’s historic center
- Each tour entails less than 1 kilometer of walking, in brief segments
- You will visit three locally owned restaurants – selected for their excellent food and drink, top-notch service, and authentic ambiance – and sample about a dozen dishes and drinks
- All offer vegetarian and vegan options
Along the way, you will learn some history of the barrio, and some honored culinary traditions.
Who?
- Visitors with limited time in Mérida? This tour will jump-start your culinary journey.
- Long-time residents? This tour will add new dimensions to your habitual eateries.
When?
- Tours take place on most Tuesdays in December through March
- Tours last about 3 hours and begin at 2:00 pm (one starts at 10:00 am).
Where?
- Meeting and ending points will vary; all are in the Historic Center of Mérida.
Cost?
- US$90 or MX$1,650 (or US$70 or MX$1,300 for IWC members).
- Prepayment is required.
- Cancellations and refunds can be handled until 24 hours beforehand.
| Tour | Meeting Place |
|---|---|
| Mejorada Madness Sample tacos and botanas at three of Merida’s iconic taquerias. Buy colorful handmade tortillas made with ancient grains. | Parque La Mejorada, calle 50 x 57 |
| Down-Town Student Special Lunch like a local in the University neighborhood. | Parque de la Madre, calle 60 x 57 |
| Mid-Town Italian/Mediterranean Mérida offers plenty of pasta. Lentils and humus too, if you are so inclined. | Parque de la Madre, calle 60 x 57 |
| Up-Town – Top Tier Traditional Taste the very best of Yucatecan cuisine. Learn about unique spices and recaldos, and experience a pib. | Parque Santa Lucia, calle 60 x 55 to Parque Santa Ana, calle 60 x 47 |
| Santa Ana – Pizza Lovers Everyone loves pizza, and Mérida offers many kinds, all surrounding the very traditional Parque Santa Ana. | Parque Santa Ana, calle 60 x 47 |
| Paseo – Italiano Two of the most beautiful streets in the city – the elegant Paseo de Montejo and the newly built gastronomic corridor on calle 47 – host some of the very best Italian restaurants in the city. | Remate de Paseo de Montejo, calle 49 x 56A |
| Santa Ana – Left Bank Bohemian Certain cafes in Mérida have a distinctly French flair, including their fabulous pastries! Others are distinctly bohemian. | Parque Santa Ana, calle 60 x 47 |
| La Plancha – Worth the Walk Some of the best food on the gastronomic corredor is served up near the end at La Plancha. | Fountain pool at Parque La Plancha, calle 48 x 47 |
| La Plancha – New Kids on the Block Near this unforgettable national park you’ll discover some newer restaurants that are giving the established ones a run for their money! | Fountain pool at Parque La Plancha, calle 48 x 47 |