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 founders 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! tours eliminate the guesswork.

If you go on a Mérida Eats! Tour, you will…

• Visit three locally owned restaurants – selected for their excellent food and drink, attentive service, and authentic ambiance
• Sample about a dozen dishes and drinks – some traditional, some adventuresome
• Make friends with 5-10 other “foodies” from all over the world
• Bonus: Visit the tour directors’ private home on calle 47 Gastronomic Corridor

Your restaurant hosts will explain some honored culinary traditions.

Who should go?

• 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?

• November through March
• Tuesdays 3-6 pm
• Saturdays 3-6 pm
• Tuesday and Saturday tours visit different restaurants

Where?

• Tours take place on and near the Gastronomic Corridor in Mérida’s historic center
• They begin and end at designated spots in the Gran Parque la Plancha
• Each tour entails less than 1 mile of walking, in brief segments of 2 to 9 minutes
• Along the way, your guide will share cultural and neighborhood insights

Cost?

• US$95 includes all scheduled food and restaurant tips
• Discount for return guests and members of International Women’s Club of Mérida
• Prepayment is required
• Cancellations and refunds can be handled until 48 hours beforehand