Merida excites us and totally captivates us. Known as the White City for its beautiful limestone buildings, this warm, welcoming, and safe city is also one of Mexico’s most important food destinations. In fact, in 2019 UNESCO named Mérida a Creative City of Gastronomy, a title given to places that use their culinary heritage to promote cultural innovation and sustainable development.
And honestly, it’s easy to see why. Mérida’s food scene brings together some truly special elements:
- Top-quality local ingredients
- Culinary techniques passed down from the Maya culture
- Spanish and Caribbean influences that make its cuisine one of the richest and most exciting in Mexico
And we want you to taste it all.
Let’s Eat Mérida, Together
At Sabores México, we’re obsessed with creating experiences that let you truly connect with Mexico’s culture, stories, architecture, and—of course—its food. After 13 years of hosting unforgettable tours in Mexico City, we’re thrilled to bring three brand-new experiences to Merida, each offering a different way to explore its incredible culinary scene.
1. Chronicles of Traditional Mérida
This walking tour takes you through the Historic Center, stopping at places that have been serving locals for decades. Along the way, you’ll explore some of the city’s most beloved markets—true temples of traditional cooking—like Santiago Market, Lucas de Gálvez Market, and the Handicrafts Market.
Every dish on this tour tells a family story. Get ready to enjoy iconic flavors like cochinita pibil, salbutes, relleno negro, and refreshing local aguas frescas.
2. Bites, booze and Merida vibes: Five Cantinas, Endless Stories
In traditional cantinas, especially in Mexico City and Merida, drinks are never lonely. They’re almost always accompanied by generous plates of botanas: vegetables, meats, and regional specialties that keep coming as long as the conversation flows.
Inspired by this tradition, we created a route through five traditional and contemporary cantinas in Merida´s historic center.On this tour, you’ll soak up cantina culture while tasting standout drinks and iconic snacks, all to the rhythm of Merida. In The Taste of Thirst, snacks rule, drinks connect, and music sets the mood.
We’d love to share this new chapter with you
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