Travel By Fingertip...Merida

PE00720_.WMF (14630 bytes)

Dining in Merida

Alberto's Continental Patio

Perhaps the city's most elegant restaurant, Alberto's serves an unusual array of continental, Yucatecan and Lebanese specialties. Evening courtyard dining exceeds all romantic expectations. Expensive. Addr: 482 Calle 64. Ph: 99 28-5347. .

La Casona

A smaller mansion setting than Alberto's and therefore a more intimate but no less lovely dining experience. Italian cuisine specializing in seafood and steaks. Expensive. Addr: 434 Calle 60. Ph: 99 23-8348.

El Tucho

For some of the best Yucatecan cooking in the city and a very lively floor show featuring Cuban and Yucatecan entertainers. Moderate. Addr: 482 Calle 60. Ph: 99 24-2289.

Los Almendros

Serving the Yucatecan cuisine that originated in the Ticul region. Marinated meat dishes a particular specialty. Moderate. Addr: 493 Calle 50-A. Ph: 99-212851.

La Prosperidad

A lively spot all hours of the day or night. A favorite stop by Meridanos after work for drinks (appetizers included) and live music. One of the best comida corridas in town. Yucatecan cuisine. Moderate. Addr: 456 Calle 56. Ph: 99 28-5283.

Vito Corleone

Italian Pizza with more than a hint of Mexican-Yucatecan embellishments. Colorful establishment with sidewalk tables. Inexpensive. Addr: Calle 59.