spaswinefood: Taking a Margarita Break in Mérida, Yucatán

It was hard to leave a pleasant city like Campeche but, knowing that we were enroute to Mérida helped. Here are a few photos taken during our drive south to Merida.

Toll gate as you enter the Yucatán © Spaswinefood

Signs along the route © Spaswinefood

Sign showing ring road around Mérida © Spaswinefood

We spent two wonderful days in Mérida, Yucatán to take a break from our road trip through Mexico. Mérida is a beautiful historic city. Before leaving Campeche we made reservations at the pet friendly Casa Lucia Hotel in the historic center of Mérida.

We arrived mid-day and took lunch near the Plaza Independencia (Zócalo) at Restaurant Portico Del Peregrino, 57 Calle 501, between 60 and 62 Centro, Mérida.

Portico Del Peregrino Restaurant © Spaswinefood

Dining Room at Portico Del Peregrino Restaurant © Spaswinefood

For lunch John ordered Lemon Soup, a Yucatán speciality and Ceviche. I ordered Cheese Enchiladas with mole.

Sopa de Limón © Spaswinefood

Enchiladas de Mole © Spaswinefood

Ceviche © Spaswinefood

We shared a lemon pie for dessert.

Pie de Limón © Spaswinefood

Of course a display of tequila at the restaurant caught the attention of my i-phone.

Tequila display at Portico Del Peregrino Restaurant © Spaswinefood

Portico Del Peregrino Restaurant © Spaswinefood

Our first night in Mérida was the beginning of a Mayan festival.

Church on Plaza Independencia © Spaswinefood

Crowds gathered to see a folklorico at Plaza Independencia, Mérida © Spaswinefood

Folklorico at Plaza Independencia, Mérida © Spaswinefood

Plaza Independencia, Mérida © Spaswinefood

There was lots of activity around the Plaza.

People hanging out at Plaza Independencia to take advantage of the WiFi connection © Spaswinefood

Of course not everyone was online, there were some checking out the local treats on the plaza.

Papas and Churros Vendor at Plaza Independencia © Spaswinefood

Restaurants near the Zócalo are great places to drop by for a pizza or snack.

Sidewalk restaurant near the plaza © Spaswinefood

Vegetarian Pizza © Spaswinefood

Una Margarita © Spaswinefood

Next day, we dropped by the Amaro, a vegetarian restaurant for lunch.

Entrance to Amaro Restaurant © Spaswinefood

Amaro Restaurant Courtyard © Spaswinefood

Amaro Restaurant Patio Dining Area © Spaswinefood

For lunch we ordered the following:

Una Margarita © Spaswinefood

Eggplant Enchiladas © Spaswinefood

Fish with vegetables and rice © Spaswinefood

An inviting table setting © Spaswinefood

We finish with a flan to share.

On the way out I saw this wine display.

Dinner on the second night was at La Parranda Restaurant.

We ordered Bean Soup and Vegetarian Fajitas.

We loved our walks in the historic district, which is especially beautiful at night.

All to soon our restful stop in Merida was over and we were back on the road again. We were much enjoyed our stay at Casa Lucia Hotel. Next stop on our Margarita Dive will be Cancún, Quintana Roo. I invite you to join me in my travels through Mexico in search of the best in Spaswinefood, or visit my travel column.

Sharon

November 2011