Fodor's Expert Review Restaurante Amaro
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Mérida
Mexican
Fodor's Choice
The patio of this historic home glows with candlelight in the evening, but during the day, things feel a lot more casual. Although the menu has a few fish or meat dishes (cochinita pibil, say, or butterfly chicken breast in a cream sauce), the emphasis is on vegetarian dishes such as chaya soup (made from a green plant similar to spinach), stuffed mushrooms, spinach lasagna, and avocado pizza. Prices are reasonable, and service is excellent. Expect live music in the open-air courtyard daily between 8:30 pm and midnight.
Quick Facts
Known For:
- Upscale Yucatecan cuisine
- Healthful juices
- Romantic atmosphere