El Apapacho

Name: El Apapacho
Address: Calle 62 354 x 41 y 43, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico
Telephone: +529999231385
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.6

#6 of 2092 Mexican restaurants in Merida

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El Apapacho, located in the heart of Merida, is a fine dining establishment that specializes in authentic Oaxacan cuisine. The ambiance is bohemian and feminist, with a radical bookstore and a beautiful outdoor seating area filled with lush greenery. The interior design is colorful and art-filled, with a cozy and welcoming vibe. Prices are good value for money, with dishes ranging from 140 to 270 pesos.

El Apapacho boasts an impressive menu, with plenty of vegan and vegetarian options. The vegetarian enchiladas with potatoes are a must-try, as are the chiles enogada and the ceviche with a garlic and charred pineapple marinade. For drinks, they offer a variety of cocktails, including the Elena Garro mezcal drink, and a range of soft drinks and craft beers. The wine list is also worth exploring.

One of the standout features of this place is their commitment to feminism, anti-colonialism, and anti-imperialism, which is reflected in their book selection and overall ethos. They also provide insect repellent on each table, a thoughtful touch for outdoor dining.

Overall, El Apapacho is a unique and delightful establishment that offers a memorable dining experience in Merida.

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Lily Kley 18 days ago on Google

Beautiful and tasty spot!!!! Love it and such good food. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

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Disappointed 7 months ago on Restaurant Guru

I agree I paid $16.00 for guacamole and chips.

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Txema Novelo a year ago on Google

I am a local Meridian, yet I write this English because I want both tourists and locals to be aware of what has been happening socially in Merida in the past five years and how gentrification is taking a toll on the neighborhood lives of Mexicans in downtown.El apapacho food is great, it’s a constant, dishes are super well prepared, really nice portions and authentic cuisine from Oaxaca.Yet, I went this weekend, I haven’t been there for a while and I ordered the same thing I usually go for, it was all delicious, but I was surprised when the bill came up, because the menu prices have changed quite dramatically in the past months.I got an entry, a beer and a main dish, usually I used to pay for that the equivalent of 15 usd; that for Mexican minimum wage standards its not cheap, but it’s ok, and the food is worth it if you doing so once or twice a month.This time I paid around 30 usd, almost double for the exact same things. A 160 pesos for Guacamole, and 270 pesos for 6 shrimps (or so) in aguachile it’s insane, it’s only prices for international tourists now. I think both Mexican locals and foreigners who come by need to be aware of that. This add insult to injury when part of the discourse in the restaurant, specially in the book selection of the library shop is based mainly on radical politics, feminism anti colonialism and anti imperialism. It feels like a joke now to be simply thinking business wise and pretty much milk Americans (who will still find this prices cheap) and make it now imposible for medium class and working class mexicans to enjoy. Take for example the delicious “Little India” restaurant“ in Santa Lucia. The chef is Indian, and entree is 30 pesos, a main dish is a 140 pesos and a flan custard of ginger is 30 pesos, you get a phenomenal meal for 200 pesos (10 USD) a Guava flan custard at el apapacho is a 169 pesos, you make the math….

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