With a strong influence from the Mayan Culture, as ancient as contemporary, and the contributions from the many european immigrations, the originality of the Yucatecan food is also due to the isolation this region has experienced throughout Mexican history. The result is an eclectic and surprising mixture of smells, flavors and colors; explosive when it comes to one of its basic ingredients: the habanero pepper, and complex when it comes to dishes like the Stuffed Cheese.
Given the variety of sources and elements, it is not strange that Merida & Yucatan restaurants feature an unbeatable quality: from Italian food at La Tratto to Cantonese food at Hong Kong.
Merida has been for centuries the social, cultural and political center to the vast Yucatan peninsula. A stroll by one of its streets, cultural centers and plazas offers you an unforgettable and fulfilling experience that will not be complete without the flavors of the Yucatecan tradition.
For the crave hour you can try out the deliciously famous Papadzules (tortillas stuffed with boiled eggs in a pumpkin seed sauce) or an endless list of regional snacks such as salbutes and panuchos. Dining in Merida & Yucatan will always be a delightful experience.
For lunch or dinner you can not miss the opportunity to take a seat in the classic Lo Almendros restaurant or delight in the sipping of an excellent local beer at popular Eladios eatery. In both cases youll find strongly recommended menu selections such as Cochinita Pibil (suckling pig baked in banana leaves with a rich annatto sauce), Sopa de Lima and one of the latest creations of this versatile kitchen: Poc-Chuc.
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Here are some of the best Merida & Yucatan restaurants, places you should visit at least once!
Los Almendros
Los Almendros is an institution in the culinary traditon of Yucatan and is, of course, a must during your visit to Merida. The menu includes pictures to facilitate your election.
La Tratto
A visit to this Italian specialties restaurant is enough to know why it is one of the most popular places in the white city. Try the most classic Mediterranean recipes in a fresh contemporary ambience.
La Nao
Part of the Cancun-based Hong Kong chain, La Nao recreates a Cantonese ambience ideal to taste an endless assortment of exotic dishes in the purest southern China tradition. The buffet is deffinitively the best choice.
Eladio's
This is the place where Meridans come to relax and cool off with one of those excellent Yucatecan beers, ice cold. Beer is acomanied by delicious regional snacks. You can order typical dishes from the menu also.
Chili's
As no other place, Chili's is in Merida to offer the excellent ribs and other american grilled specialties in a friendly ambience.
While visiting the peninsula, you should try eating in the markets and small stands, they are not only the most popular places for dining in Merida & Yucatan, they are also the most delightful ones!
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