
Cantinas in Mérida: which ones are still open in 2026
A tour of Mérida's historic cantinas that are still open: La Negrita, El Cardenal, Eladio's and the neighbourhood ones, with their atmosphere, the free food and how to behave.
September 25, 2026Category

A tour of Mérida's historic cantinas that are still open: La Negrita, El Cardenal, Eladio's and the neighbourhood ones, with their atmosphere, the free food and how to behave.
September 25, 2026Where to have a good breakfast in Mérida: the Yucatecan morning dishes, the markets, the kitchens that open early and the old favourites, with what to order at each.
The guide to eating good cochinita pibil in Mérida: how to tell the real thing, why it's a morning food only, and a list of stalls and kitchens to try it.
A formidable dining experience of Japanese food in Mérida.
For over a century the Lucas de Gálvez Market has been Mérida's home for fresh produce, Yucatecan food and crafts. Its history, what to buy and what to eat.
The oldest cantinas and the best bars in Mérida to drink, snack and eat. Mérida's bars and cantinas are icons of the passing of time and the city's tradition.
Lent is a chance to make delicious Yucatecan dishes at home, such as papadzules, pan de cazón and tikin xic fish. What is Lent?
Buffet breakfasts in Mérida are ideal for a weekend morning with friends or family. Hotels and restaurants to have a cheap, hearty breakfast near the centre.
What cochinita pibil is, a step-by-step stovetop recipe, and 10 of the most famous places in Yucatán to eat cochinita — from street stalls to haciendas.
Listening to jazz and live music near home while enjoying a glass of wine with your favourite company is real. Where? That's the question.
Frijol con puerco is a regional dish prized by chefs everywhere. Every Monday in Yucatán, find where to savour this traditional pork-and-bean dish.
Do you know the Slow Food market yet? Also called the Earth Market, it's the best option for buying organic food near you, every Saturday in central Mérida.
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