Pancho Maíz is a modern mexican restaurant in La Mejorada, Mérida.
Pancho Maíz on Parque de la Mejorada in Mérida is chef Xóchitl Valdés's native-corn antojería, Bib Gourmand and 2026 Michelin Young Chef Award winner.
Signature dishes: Native-corn antojitos, Tlacoyos, Quesadillas, Nixtamalized masa
Address: Calle 59 437a, Parque de la Mejorada, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yucatán
Lu'ME Cocina in Mérida's Pedregales de Tanlum runs a fresh Mexican breakfast and small-plates kitchen, Michelin-recommended in the 2026 Mexico guide.
Signature: Brunch plates, Small plates, Mexican breakfasts, Recado-driven proteins
El Marlin Azul on Calle 62 in Mérida's Centro runs the city's go-to lunch ceviche and tostada de pulpo, cash only, kitchen closes at 18:00 every day.
Signature: Tostada de pulpo, Ceviche mixto, Aguachile, Pescado frito
Rosas & Xocolate inside the pink boutique hotel on Paseo de Montejo Mérida runs a chocolate-led Yucatecan tasting menu and a sunset rooftop bar.
Signature: Chocolate-driven tasting, Yucatecan modernist plates, Pink mole
La Barra de Huniik is the chef's-counter sibling at Roberto Solís's Huniik in Mérida, a six-seat omakase-style room, one Michelin star plus Service Award.
Signature: Chef's-counter tasting, Yucatecan small plates, Mezcal pairings
Trotter's in Mérida's San Antonio Cucul is a dry-aged American steakhouse with a tomahawk-and-Caesar tableside program, popular with the Plaza Jardín set.
Signature: Dry-aged ribeye, Tomahawk, Caesar tableside
Oliva Enoteca on Calle 47 in Mérida runs hand-rolled pastas and a deep Italian wine cellar, opened by chef Ricardo Garcia in a restored townhouse.
Signature: Hand-rolled pasta, Italian wine list, Wood-fired pizza
