€€€€Price: Moderate • Regional mexican • Mérida
Museo de la gastronomía yucateca, located in the heart of Mérida, offers an extraordinary dive into the rich tapestry of Traditional Mexican cuisine. This restaurant is celebrated for its authentic Yucatecan flavors, with diners raving about its "exceptional cuisine and delightful service." Visitors are transported back in time with their beautifully presented dishes that stay true to traditional techniques. The pollo pibil, wrapped in banana leaves and cooked in a barbecue pit, is particularly "spectacular." The charming courtyard setting, coupled with a small museum showcasing Yucatán's food culture, creates a "fantastic culinary experience, out of this world," making it a must-visit for anyone in Mérida.