La Chaya Maya (Calle 62)
La Chaya Maya
The most recommended traditional Yucatecan home-style restaurant in Mérida's old town, loved by tourists and local families alike for sampling the region's classics in one meal.
Located at the corner of Calle 62 and Calle 57 in the old town, near Parque Santa Lucía, with a sister branch, Casona, about a block away. The signature dishes are cochinita pibil, papadzules, relleno negro and Valladolid-style lomitos, plus lime soup and chaya drinks. Expect a wait at peak meal times; locals also often hold birthday dinners here. Expect about 150–350 Mexican pesos per person. It is a few minutes' walk from the Plaza Grande.
Opening hours
Daily about 7:00–22:00 or 23:00 (closing times vary by source)
Nearby sights
- José Peón Contreras Theatre
- Parque de Santa Lucía
- Government Palace of Yucatán
- Plaza Grande (Plaza de la Independencia)
- Mérida Cathedral (San Ildefonso)
- MACAY Contemporary Art Museum
- Casa de Montejo
- Lucas de Gálvez Market