Comments on: Adventurous Eating In Merida, Mexico

By: Allison

Allison — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 14:10:38 +0000

Hi Daisy,
I have not tried my hand at cooking Cochinita Pibil, but I am a big fan of Chef Rick Bayless and this is his recipe. Let me know how it turns out, Allison
http://www.rickbayless.com/recipe/cochinita-pibil/

By: Allison

Allison — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 12:46:33 +0000

Thank you for mentioning Door 54, Bill. Breakfast is my favorite meal and I can’t wait to sample Georgina’s morning goodies!

By: Daisy

Daisy — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 07:12:17 +0000

Hi Allison, Thank you for sharing this mouth watering Cochinita Pibil. If I may ask, do you have a recipe on how to do it? Arroz Valenciana and Paella are my favorites. Cheers from Qatar!

Thanks,
Daisy

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 14:23:37 +0000

In reply to Bill Kurfess.

I’m using this article for people’s recommendations for where to eat in Merida! Bill, thanks for sharing.

By: Bill Kurfess

Bill Kurfess — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 02:40:02 +0000

We really loved the exquisite food of Oliva Enoteca. But you must try the food and ambience at Door 54. Georgina puts out a lovely menu including some tasty offerings for breakfast.

By: Allison

Allison — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 11:32:41 +0000

Thank you for the correction, Stewart. I will note that queso de bola is edam cheese!

By: Allison

Allison — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 11:31:26 +0000

Thank you for these mouth-watering suggestions, Alison. I am plotting my return to Merida so I can sample the yummies at La Pigua, Manjar Blanco and Apoala.

By: Alison

Alison — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 19:54:06 +0000

Hey Allison, as a transplanted Canadian to lovely Merida, I’d recommend Manjar Blanco over the Chaya Mayas, and La Pigua is fantastic for seafood. Basic ambience but great food! Apoala on Santa Lucia Sq is a tasty fusion of Oaxacan and Yucatecan, and another fave spot of ours. After reading your story, I’m reminded to go back to Nectar! Great post!

By: Stewart Mandy

Stewart Mandy — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 00:28:32 +0000

Great article, glad you enjoyed your visit! Queso de bola is EDAM cheese, not gouda by the way…!

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 05:52:00 +0000

It has been a few years since I’ve been to Merida. I do remember being impressed by both the warmth of the people and the warmth of the weather in early January 🙂

By: Belina Garcia

Belina Garcia — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 05:31:30 +0000

We lived in Merida for over 4 years and have warm memories of it and the surrounding Peninsula, nothing like it. There, while being Mexican, we are definitely Not Yucatecan and we feel it, it’s amazing, a different country within our own. The food is incredible and the sights can’t be beat but most of all the warm Maya that share their wonderful heritage with all of us. Made wonderful friends from every corner of the world but some of the richest times were with Mayan families in the small towns learning their ways and spending time with amazing people. I miss it still and hope to return soon.

By: Allison

Allison — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 01:37:36 +0000

Hi Michael,
So glad this story was helpful. I hope you will love Merida as much as I do. It’s such a special, vibrant place. I can’t wait to visit again.

By: Working Gringa

Working Gringa — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 23:16:42 +0000

I’m a big fan of Merida, but don’t let the New York Times article scare you away from Cancun. There is absolutely no reason not to visit there. There are plenty of legal and open hotels, great restaurants and beach clubs and probably the best beach in the world. The NYTimes article, like most media, made what happened sound scary. But its not in any way a danger for tourists. Both Tulum and Merida are well worth a visit… and you can do both in two weeks!!

By: Michael Zullo

Michael Zullo — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 23:02:32 +0000

Very good article and fantastic pics, Allison. Thanks for the info. We were all set to arrange a 2 week get-a-way to Tulum, this Columbus Day Holiday in October – until we read about the trouble there in THE NEW YORK TIMES,. So, we started looking at Cancun. After reading your article we’ll look into a trip to Merida.
M&G
NYC