Lacto
Ovo
Mexican
Bakery
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Mexican food, French bakery, art gallery, and a feminist book store. Has vegetarian dishes but ask for vegan options. Open Mon 8:00am-10:00pm, Wed-Sun 8:00am-10:00pm.


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33 Reviews

First Review by BekkaTheOwl

VišnjaJerman

Points +56

Vegan
10 Nov 2024

Vegan enmoladas

Ordered a big portion of vegan enmoladas filled with cactus; the mole sauce was amazing, very thick and flavourful. Limonada electrica was tasty and refreshing. Very nice ambient in the back garden, plus you can browse the adjacent feminist bookshop (most books are in Spanish).

kiwischokolade

Points +166

Vegan
21 Aug 2024

Solides Essen, tolle Getränke

Die Gerichte sind ganz gut als vegan ausgeschildert, ist auch sehr wichtig, da nicht alle Mitarbeitenden wissen, was vegan ist. Die Fotos der Speisekarten von Happy Cow sind nicht mehr aktuell. Das Essen letztendlich war okay, nichts außerordentlich gutes. Die Cocktails jedoch waren richtig gut.

Pros: Getränke

McMallory

Points +2284

Vegan
11 Mar 2024

Adorable spot, came here twice

When I found this place, I hadn't noticed it on HappyCow for some reason, so had been planning to add it myself because I was so impressed.... only to find that it was here after all! This is an adorable outdoor restaurant with a mostly-vegetarian menu and a lot of good vegan options. It's a no-frills type place (their full name includes a small caveat that translates to "not gourmet food") but everything is really tasty. More than that, the vibe here is incredible. It was a great mix of locals and tourists, and it definitely attracted a politically-aware and savvy group of people, likely due to its location in a feminist and antifascist bookstore. I got to eavesdrop on a conversation where about 15 young people from a collective of some sort were getting to know each other, and several of its members were explaining veganism to the other members of the group, who were really receptive. The place just had a great welcoming vibe, not just for vegans, but for anyone who was open and tolerant.

And the food was good! As promised it was pretty low-frills but it was tasty and the portions were huge. The first night I ordered enfrijoladas which were excellent. The second night I got enchiladas which were good but I admit I wish they'd had vegan cheese. There are a lot of options for appetizers and dessert as well.

One of my favorite places in Merida!

CamilaGalvez

Points +1593

Vegan
25 Jul 2023

De mis favoritos en Mérida

Me encanta este lugar, también para ir con gente que no es vegana.
El sazón es deliciosos, los platillos son grandes y abundantes.

Pros: Muchas opciones veganas, Excelente sazón

Cons: No aire AC, hace mucho calor

BettyCa

Points +125

Vegan
03 Apr 2023

Riquísima comida mexicana vegan

Hay muchas opciones veganas y vegetarianas con sabor mexicano , el mole delicioso ! Y súper bien servidas .
Staff atento .

Pros: Muchas opciones veganas, Comida mexicana , Cerveza , bonito jardín al aire libre

Cons: Ninguna

AFlyGuyTravels

Points +186

Vegan
24 Dec 2022

Wonderful place to for vegan and non vegan friends

This cafe has the cutest chill vibe. The food is good but sometimes lacks flavor so ask for salt. I love coming here with my non vegan friends as we all have options. Has a great beer selection, best I've seen at a cafe here. Cafe runs consistent hours unlike many cafes in Merida which clothes on random days and hours.

Update: Since my first review the Cafe has removed some of the vegan options which were the ones that were high in protein like the vegan fajitas. The vegan options now are a bit boring and bland and contain very little vegan protein.

Updated from previous review on 2021-08-01

Pros: Nice vegan tomato soup, Great garden for dinning, English speaking staff

Cons: Sometimes food is bland, Vegan options lack protein

liskarlett

Points +60

Vegan
24 Aug 2022

Muy rico

Tienen varias opciones veganas muy interesantes. El mole estaba muy rico. El lugar es muy agradable.

Pros: Agradable , Rico

Pikis

Points +58

Vegan
23 Aug 2022

Lindo lugar con opciones vegan limitadas

Buen lugar con buen servicio y cierran tarde.

Pros: Buenos precios de acuerdo a la porción , Abierto en lunes hasta tarde , Lindo lugar

Cons: No suficientes opciones veganas

Louna_imilla

Points +192

Vegetarian
05 Aug 2022

My first mole in Merida

I loved the food in this restaurant, the vibes and the environment, the service is super friendly and the craft mezcal they offered me was energizing and woke me up!

Pros: Plenty of vegetarian options

MollyManriquez

Points +1928

Vegan
07 Jul 2022

Cool location

This place is worth going just to see it. We went around breakfast time. The pink piña was the perfect morning drink and the enchiladas were delicious.

vegaleo

Points +101

Vegetarian
13 Jun 2022

Great meal

There were a lot of vegan options, and the ones we had were delicious! Nice ambiance and friendly staff.

FernandaDBL

Points +48

Vegan
03 Jun 2022

Gorgeous!

Lots of vegan options, excellent taste and the atmosphere is cozy.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Great taste, The place is lovely

taybs

Points +40

Vegan
25 Apr 2022

Nice atmosphere, disappointing food.

The enchiladas lacked flavour and our mushroom mole tasted bitter/burnt. Good vegan options on paper but need executing better as the food was quite bland which was a shame.

Pros: A good amount of vegan options , Nice atmosphere , Friendly staff

Cons: The vegan food we ordered was pretty tasteless , Some of the food tasted bitter/burnt , Overall pretty disappointing

nikita999

Points +186

Vegan
11 Apr 2022

🌈

Un lugar muy bello con libros increibles un espacio bello con una comida demasiado agradable

MeretAmSo

Points +31

Vegetarian
19 Mar 2022

Imaginative, modern and hip

El Apapacho is a really fantastic spot in Mérida: they have many vegetarian and vegan options, serve water for free (!) and have an amazing variation of feminist books. The waiters were incredibly nice and fast.

Pros: Free Water, Bookstore, Good Food for a fair price

bibsn

Points +961

Vegan
03 Mar 2022

Best food in town

There aren't many vegan restaurants in Mérida, many are already closed. So we tried El Apapacho with 'vegan options'. Best decision ever! Wonderful fresh food, nice courtyard and staff.

Meal size is good, we had a misunderstanding and ordered 4 dishes for two people 😅

They're also offering Mexican wine and Beer.

Try this restaurant!😄

Pros: Fantastic food, Fair prices , Staff speaks english/spanish

Cons: Not directly in the City center

SibelLagerdahl

Points +85

Vegetarian
05 Feb 2022

Lots of flavours and big portions.

The mushroom mole was a flavour explosion. I wanted to try cactus too I ordered Nopales Rellenos. It stuffed with mashed potato. served with salsa verde. Authentic mexican flavours.
The wine was great and the staff was very helpful and spoke very good english as the menu is in spanish only. Recommended.

Updated from previous review on 2022-02-05

Pros: authentic, tasty, good portions

AxelCarmona

Points +48

Vegan
15 Oct 2021

Lot of vegan options

They have a many vegan/vegetarian options, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, good service and a very chill garden and it is not a very expensive place.
I ordered 'Nopal relleno', it was delicious.
El Apapacho is also a bookstore.

Pros: Lot of vegan options

kavesapi

Points +58

Vegan
06 Oct 2021

Delicioso y hermoso lugar

La comida es muy rica, porciones bien servidas y el lugar es muy cálido y fresco, el servicio por parte del Mesero Ronald EXCELENTE! Nos dan fruta al llegar y colores para los niños 😊 muchas opiniones veganas

Pros: Enchiladas de champiñones , Pan masa madre, Arroz y frijoles

LishMCC

Points +640

Vegan
27 Aug 2021

Delicious Toast!

Beautiful atmosphere!
Friendly staff!
Yummy Avocado toast!
The restaurant has a few vegan options. The food was delicious.

Pros: Beautiful Atmosphere , Friendly staff, Delicious Toast

Cons: Pink Chai Tea wasn't sweet. , It is just a personal preference.

Gabetrav

Points +265

Vegan
26 Aug 2021

I wanted to lick my plate

We were a little on the edge about coming here after reading reviews, however our entire party agreed it was an excellent choice. Is the food exceptionally creative? No, but the authentic dishes did not disappoint and the flavors and presentation were on point. I absolutely loved my Mexican Soya (soy protein) Fajitas and my partner (who’s a bit of a mole expert) said the Soya Mole will have a special place in her heart. Our omnivore friends also enjoyed their plates

Over half the menu is vegan and all vegan dishes have the option to be made vegetarian by adding appropriate dairy products.

They also serve a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages — we really enjoyed the Jamaica!

MENU HERE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bTjhDm2D9n97KXIVwe91Jmpz9p7lHZR-/view

Pros: Tasty authentic Mexican cuisine w vegan twist, Clearly labeled vegan and vegetarian options, Unique vegan desserts

Cons: Only outdoor and semi outdoor seating, They had bug spray on the table, but we had no issues with mosquitos

LammertWesterhoff

Points +1094

Vegan
29 Jun 2021

Nice place and food but service not great

The place has a nice vibe to it and it's lovely to sit in their outdoor backyard area. We also liked the food and they have several vegan options which are clearly labeled on the menu.

Unfortunately the staff was a bit cold and we didn't feel as welcome as we often feel at other restaurants. Also they overcharged us a small amount and when we mentioned it politely the staff basically ignored it and didn't take it off the bill.

Updated from previous review on 2021-06-29

Pros: several labeled vegan options on menu, nice ambiance

Cons: staff could be friendlier

chelssjh

Points +298

Mostly Veg
18 Apr 2021

Lots of options but meh

I want to love this place and will certainly eat there again. The items are clearly labeled and fairly priced. However, I found the dishes kind of boring.

Pros: Lots of options, Clearly labeled

Cons: Lacking creativity

lgsbloor

Points +53

Vegetarian
28 Feb 2021

Wonderful food, menu items are the same but available in all options, I had the vegan, loved it. It is on my list of fave Merida eateries

There was outdoor dining at distanced tables, great atmosphere, murals, simple and unpretentious. Staff were friendly and service was fast..

Pros: Excellent food

ilsemarel

Points +114

Vegan
28 Jan 2020

Deliciosas enchiladas

Tiene un jardín bonito. Todos pedimos enchiladas de mole y están deliciosas. Muy bien servidas y hechas de tortillas a mano. Tienen un amplio menú vegano, y también hay varias opciones para los no veg. Al llegar te dan una jarra de agua, lo cual me pareció un buen detalle. Además el chico q nos atendió súper amable y sirven rápido. Lo recomiendo ampliamente.

Pros: Muchas opciones veganas , Bonito jardín

AlanGallart

Points +68

Vegan
09 Nov 2019

Delicious

They easily modify almost any dish to vegan versions. Fantastic flavors, friendly staff and nice garden sitting.

Pros: All the above

Cons: None

ariannabeau

Points +316

Vegan
26 Mar 2019

Great place to hang!

Great service! Our waiter was super sweet and extremely helpful with ensuring everything was vegan and helping us pick the most delicious thing off the menu. The atmosphere was fantastic! Beautiful murals everywhere and a great soundtrack. Our food was Devine! Definitely would recommend checking this place out while in Merida.

Pros: Great Service, Allows dogs, Chill vibe

Cons: Smallish portions




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