Merida
Mérida
Yucatan, Mexico
Highlights
Mérida buzzes with vibrant culture and culinary delights, from ancient Mayan ruins to chic dining spots like Kuuk, all wrapped in colonial charm.
Yucatan, Mexico Get directions
Mérida buzzes with vibrant culture and culinary delights, from ancient Mayan ruins to chic dining spots like Kuuk, all wrapped in colonial charm.
Yucatan, Mexico Get directions
"“Merida, Mexico still manages to fly under the radar, despite its proximity to incredible Mayan ruins and neon-blue cenotes. Plus, it has a unique culinary scene that runs the gamut from perfectly fried street cart churros to haute takes on traditional dishes by chefs like Pedro Evia, whose restaurant Kuuk is a critical darling. Look around for some excellent lodging options, including rooms in sprawling historic haciendas and sleek little city apartments.” -Laura Motta, Senior Director of Content at Lonely Planet"
"Though Merida on Navigation Boulevard is the city’s only Yucatecan restaurant, the famous banana-leaf-wrapped, pit-roasted pork dish is closest to those served on the peninsula. At this airy spot, David Reyes serves up an iteration of the ancient Mayan preparation that’s bright with sweet-and-sour orange. Achiote, a favorite ingredient in the Yucatan, gives the pork its trademark reddish hue. Bright-pink pickled onions contribute an unexpected hint of heat." - Alice Levitt
At Doña Conchi's home Samin and local home cook Doña Conchi make pavo en escabeche, a turkey stew with meatballs formed from ground pork.
