Merida is ready to delight gourmets with a variety of interesting dishes and drinks. Since the city can hardly be called touristy, most of its restaurants is aimed at locals and serve typical regional food. The menu necessarily contains a variety of pork dishes. Pork is cooked over an open fire, added to soups and goulashes, used to prepare delicious ham and various types of sausages. Seasonal vegetables are given great attention too. Salads and roasts, as well as interesting first courses are prepared from them.
The first settlement on the territory of the modern city was founded in 25 BC and was used as a place of life for fired Roman soldiers. In those days the city was called Emerita Augusta in … Open
Merida is a city whose first mention dates back to ancient times, which is reflected in numerous city attractions (for example, the Roman Amphitheater, aqueducts, thermae, the Temple of … Open
A popular gourmet spot is La Tahona Bar that offers a casual atmosphere and an impressive menu. Here you can try not only signature cocktails and the best Spanish wines but also fine dishes of fresh seafood. Here they serve amazing stuffed squid with asparagus, seafood platters, as well as hearty meat dishes. The menu includes both Spanish and classic European dishes.
Merida is a unique city from historical and cultural points of view. In Roman times, one of the largest and richest cities was located on its territory, and some of its monuments have been … Open
Fans of hearty meat dishes will like Al Plato where they serve fantastic dishes from selected pork. Meat, as well as vegetables and fruits, are supplied to the restaurant from the surrounding farms. Fresh produce is one of the main secrets of the unsurpassed taste. The house specialty is grilled pork served with various vegetable garnishes. There are also suitable dishes for vegetarians - the restaurant prepares excellent salads from seasonal vegetables, as well as traditional Spanish dishes from beans, lentils, and chickpeas.
Historical monuments of various periods have been preserved in Merida. An outstanding religious site is Basílica de Santa Eulali. It is one of the region's oldest churches, the first … Open
The best barbecue in town can be tried at La Carbonería, which offers its guests a large selection of meat and poultry dishes cooked over an open fire. They can also enjoy grilled vegetables, as well as fine cold cuts with various kinds of sausages and jamon. The restaurant features an original design and a hall finished in wood.