Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Think a cold beer can't tell a story? Think again. On this walking tour, we dive into Mérida’s cantina culture—where drinks refresh, bites surprise, and strangers become friends. From iconic neighborhood bars to a modern twist on the classic cantina, you’ll visit five unique spots, each with its own flavor, energy, and charm. Between mezcals, botanas, and conversations with locals, you’ll uncover the soul of Yucatán’s most social (and delicious) tradition: the joy of drinking, sharing, and slowing down to savor life.
• Guided visit to 6 cantinas (5 traditional + 1 modern)
• 6 drinks (beer, mezcal, tequila or cocktails)
• Local botana tasting (weekly menu, Valladolid longaniza, Yucatecan classics)
• Food & drink expert as your host
• Interactions with cantina staff and regulars
• Vegetarian, vegan, and allergy-friendly options
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
What To Expect
Walk down Calle 47 and discover Mérida’s culinary hotspot. This lively corridor is filled with traditional eateries, modern restaurants, and creative bars, perfect to savor authentic Yucatecan food and drinks.
La Mejorada Open Studio
Explore one of Mérida’s most beautiful historic neighborhoods, home to colorful colonial facades, quiet plazas, and the iconic La Mejorada church. A peaceful stop full of history and charm.
Options
Bites, Booze & MID Vibes ESP
Bites, Booze & Mérida Vibes
What‘s Included
Local guide
Professional guide
Alcoholic drinks
All activities
Food Tasting
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
32 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
5 Cantinas, Zero Pretension — One Of The Best Way to Experience Mérida
Departure29105547145,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you want to eat and drink like a Meridano, Jorge and Dania are your people. This crawl hits five cantinas in Centro each with a completely different vibe and specialty. Along the way your guides weave in the history of cantina culture in the Yucatán, including gems like the fact that one of the stops used to keep its own house cow and horse on the premises. The food is traditional and unpretentious: friolejes with chips, sausages in a creamy chipotle sauce, empanadas. My personal favorites were the pickled veggies at one of the stops and the poc chuc tacos. Cantina Casa Paja was a highlight for pure vibes alone: we kicked things off with a flight of micheladas. Fair warning: the tomato-forward version you might be used to is not what’s on the menu here. This is the Yucatán. The final stop was the most modern of the bunch. I finished the night with an espozate cocktail and fried fettuccine dusted with chili powder: crispy, spicy and reminiscent of Frito Lays. You will leave full. Plastic chairs, plastic cups, digital jukeboxes, and some of the most genuine hospitality I’ve experienced in Mexico. Jorge and Dania are not just friendly — they’re knowledgeable, charming and clearly proud of their city. This tour is for people who want to experience Mérida, not observe it.
Cantina classics
FraneSelak,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jorge was an excellent guide ! A great tour of proper local joints .
Excellent Chelera experience.
keniamelissaj,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very cool experience touring the most iconic bars in Mérida. Our guide Jorge explained part of the history of the places we visited and the historic center. I recommend that you experience this. As a suggestion, come hungry, as each place offers snacks with your drinks. Thank you very much, Jorge, for your attentions.
Must do!
debrasZ8103KK,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Recommend! Jorge was amazing! As a solo female, I felt comfortable and safe. Jorge was very knowledgeable about the history of the cantinas we visited and Merida in general. We even saw Parque La Plancha. I felt like a local…break from the usual tourist stops. The service was great and I was able to sample authentic foods and drinks. You will leave happy and full. My tip…book early in your trip so you can return to your favorites.
Great local experience!
577AnnaS,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00George and the group was really great! He understands when to inject really special information about Merida in the middle of the drinks and great local food. Really felt like a local! Would recommend this to anyone solo or with a group as a fun way to get to know the local part of Merida
One for the bar flies
jonbonjazzy,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jorge was a great guide and this tour gets you to places you otherwise wouldn't go as a tourist. My experience of Mexican food tours is that they are light on booze and heavy on corn-based drinks but this one leaves you really well fed and watered. Probably really fun to do as a group of mates. Also Judge Rinder has done this tour. So...
One for the bar flys
jonbonjazzy,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jorge was a great guide and the tour was brilliant for taking you to places you probably wouldn't go as a tourist. My experience of food tours in Mexico is that they are a bit light on booze and heavy on corn-based drinks but this tour leaves you well fed and watered. Probably a really good thing to do as a group of mates
A most perfect & enjoyable time was held by all!
S2379LQpatriceg,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We cannot say enough about this event! If you do just 1 tour in Mérida, this should be it! So fun being on the ‘inside’ of the coolest cantinas where the locals go. The food & drinks, all included, were fascinating & phenomenal. Jorge is a wealth of historic information about the city, the neighbourhoods and Mexico. Lots of walking, lots of tasting and more drinking than you can finish. An excellent experience, not to be missed! Highly recommend!!
Definitely do this tour when in Merida
Thomas K,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience - in particular jorge
Food and History Tour
Resort656969,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jorge was great! We went to 8 different locations. I learned about the history of Merida as well as visiting local restaurants, cantinas, and popular markets. Jorge was very educational. He speaks great English and was very accommodating for my service dog. The tour is 41/2 hours and worth it!
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