Native Trails MyTrails 2025 310 Yucatán 9 Restaurant Micaela Mar y Leña Duration: 01:00 h · Price: $$ The Micaela Mar y Leña restaurant in Mérida combines coastal cuisine with traditional grill dishes. With a focus on fresh seafood, juicy steaks and sophisticated vegetable specialities, you are in for an unforgettable taste experience. Some of the dishes on the menu are named after people from Micaela's life, such as ‘Don Anselmo Simon's Fish’. Of course, bread, pickled vegetables and sauces are all homemade by chef Vidal. The food is accompanied by a selection of fine wines, refreshing cocktails or local craft beers. The restaurant's inviting and elegant atmosphere and friendly service make it the perfect place for gourmets and barbecue fans alike. 10 Restaurant La Negrita Cantina Duration: 01:30 h · Price: $$$ In the heart of Mérida, La Negrita Cantina has been welcoming guests since 1917, offering the authentic atmosphere of a traditional Yucatecan cantina—a place where locals and travelers meet over mezcal and live music to enjoy the city's vibrant nightlife. The bar boasts a diverse selection of drinks, including local craft beers and over 50 varieties of mezcal. Accompanying the drinks are traditional snacks such as Codzitos, Sikil Pak, and Kibis. The colorful décor and captivating rhythms of Son Cubano, Bachata, and Trova make every visit an unforgettable experience. 11 Restaurant Apoala Duration: 02:00 h · Price: $$$ Following the motto “Passion of Mexican Aromas”, Sara Arnaud cooks with her brother in the restaurant Apoala. When they create their culinary delights, the two cooks are inspired by their native town of Oaxaca, but at the same time influenced by the produce of Yucatán. In a pleasurable ambience, the attentive and experienced team takes pains to fulfill all your wishes and serves, besides those delights, a selection of more than 30 mezcals as well as splendid wines from choice small vineyards. 12 Restaurant La Chaya Maya Duration: 02:00 h · Price: $$ The restaurant La Chaya Maya in the historic center of Mérida serves you the best quality of typical Yucatán cuisine in the ambience of colonial Mexico. Observe the cooks while they are preparing colorful culinarian delicacies and don’t miss the fresh tortillas – they are simply delicious. The spinach-like Chaya leaves, which the Mayas appreciated already many centuries ago, are a special ingredient in some of the dishes and drinks. 13 Restaurant Hacienda Teya Duration: 01:30 h · Price: $$$ From the outside, the colonial-style building Hacienda Teya, built in 1683, impresses with its rustic and typical Mexican flair. Inside, you will experience and enjoy socializing in one of Mérida's favorite restaurants. In the traditional interior, the chef prepares a culinary journey through the Yucatán Peninsula; he creatively combines classical dishes of the region with aromatic highlights, which result in dishes such as Queso relleno de cazón, Poc-chu de pollo, Lomitos de Valladolid and Filete de res a la yucateca. 14 Restaurant Kinich Duration: 02:00 h · Price: $$ The restaurant Kinich offers traditional dishes of the Yucatán cuisine and stands out by its first-class service. The homemade salsa sauces are particularly recommended. Enjoy cool refreshments and feel the magic of the wonderful tropical atmosphere under the thatched roofs. 15 Restaurant Ixi'im Duration: 02:00 h · Price: $$$ The 200-year-old walls of a historic textile factory, complemented by glass walls, steel and clear lines - just as in the architecture, the gourmet dishes of restaurant Ixi'im reflect a successful fusion of tradition and modern times. The exquisite creations of Chef Luis Ronzón are prepared from seasonal, sustainably cultivated products. Fruits
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