Yerba Santa Mérida was recommended to us by two chefs from Michelin restaurants in Oaxaca so we had to try it and it did not disappoint!
We decided to visit for…Yerba Santa Mérida was recommended to us by two chefs from Michelin restaurants in Oaxaca so we had to try it and it did not disappoint!
We decided to visit for lunch as it opens at 2:00 pm. We were greeted warmly and escorted to our table.
The interior is absolutely beautiful. It feels very old world luxurious and is decorated so sumptuously.
Enrique took care of us and was so happy to explain the delicious dishes we chose for lunch.
The flavour pairings were well thought out, intentional and beautifully executed, every dish was absolutely delicious!
Carmen followed up with us at the end of our dining experience and she was an absolute delight! Warm, friendly and so professional.
We are in Merida for another 2 months and we will definitely be revisiting this new favourite gastronomical gem!
We visited Yerba Santa Mérida as a family, with our two kids, and overall it was a very enjoyable experience. I’d rate it 4/5.
The ambiance is excellent and truly one…We visited Yerba Santa Mérida as a family, with our two kids, and overall it was a very enjoyable experience. I’d rate it 4/5.
The ambiance is excellent and truly one of the restaurant’s strongest points. The setting feels elegant and almost magical—beautifully restored architecture, warm lighting, classic details, and a refined atmosphere both outdoors and indoors. From the grand entrance to the tastefully set tables, it’s the kind of place that immediately feels special and memorable, without being unwelcoming for families.
From a culinary perspective, the restaurant clearly has all the right ingredients to be a 5/5. The flavors are complex, layered, and ambitious, showing a lot of creativity and intention. However, the execution didn’t fully match the vision on this visit. For example, the risotto was just slightly undercooked, which affected the final impression. Dishes like these rely heavily on precision, and with such nuanced flavor profiles, they really demand a very experienced palate and flawless technique to shine.
That said, the potential here is undeniable. The cuisine is thoughtful and bold, and with a bit more consistency in execution, this could easily become one of Mérida’s standout dining experiences.
Final thoughts:
A beautiful restaurant with excellent ambiance, creative and complex flavors, and huge potential. Definitely a must-try in Mérida, especially if you appreciate refined settings and adventurous cuisine.
Wow!!! A stunning restaurant with a supper fun speakeasy bathroom 🤩 No words to describe the food but SPECTACULAR!!! Every dish filled with so much flavor!!! Yes it is a…Wow!!! A stunning restaurant with a supper fun speakeasy bathroom 🤩 No words to describe the food but SPECTACULAR!!! Every dish filled with so much flavor!!! Yes it is a bit more expensive than other places but worth every single penny! We were a family of 15 with kids and they were soooo nice to seat and place us all!
We were looking for a great restaurant where we could celebrate our anniversary! Yerba Santa was perfect in every way! Atmosphere, food, service by Rueben. Todos!! …We were looking for a great restaurant where we could celebrate our anniversary! Yerba Santa was perfect in every way! Atmosphere, food, service by Rueben. Todos!! We loved everything! I was especially pleased they offer vegetarian options.
Absolutely beautiful venue with amazing food. Definitely get the duck mole, tenderloin, and the maybe Caesar salad. It is in a very gorgeous setting. We sat in…Absolutely beautiful venue with amazing food. Definitely get the duck mole, tenderloin, and the maybe Caesar salad. It is in a very gorgeous setting. We sat in the Grand Room inside. The bar on the second floor also like a lot of fun.
