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The Best Restaurants in Merida Mexico for Dessert

April 27, 2018

When I started doing research for my trip to Merida, Mexico, I stumbled upon several delicious-sounding dessert spots to hit up. I decided it would be a good idea to try and find some of the best restaurants in Merida Mexico for dessert, but little did I know the undertaking that would be. It turns out Merida is a city filled with delicious food and even better desserts. In my short one week visit, it would have been impossible for me to have narrowed down all the best desserts in town- but that doesn’t mean I didn’t try!

Merida is an amazing place to go for food and sweets. There are delicious places to try on every street. Here are some of the best restaurants in Merida Mexico, with great desserts!

Merida is a city filled with delicious food and even better desserts. Here are some of the best desserts in Merida Mexico!

 

Dulceria y Sorbeteria Colon

This place will probably be one everyone’s “must do” list for Merida. Also known as “El Colon,” this place serves some of the best freshly made sorbet I have ever had. And there are so many flavors to choose from. You should definitely some of the more tropical flavors that you wouldn’t find in your ice cream shops at home. I tried their mango flavor and their mamey fruit flavor, and have craved the latter multiple times since being home!

Merida is a city filled with delicious food and even better desserts. Here are some of the best restaruants in Merida Mexico for dessert!

There are two locations in the city. One is in the city center, just across the street from Plaza Grande. This location is small and often crowded with people. It also charges slightly more money for their sorbet. The other location is about a 15-20 minute walk north, off of Paseo de Montejo. This location is much bigger, with more tables and costs slightly less.

Cost: 40-45 Pesos for 1 dish of sorbet, depending on location

Merida is a city filled with delicious food and even better desserts. Here are some of the best desserts in Merida Mexico!

 

Pola Gelato Shop

I know gelato probably isn’t the first thing you think of when you hear “desserts in Mexico” but this place is something special. The small storefront is located just a few blocks north of Plaza Grande. Surprisingly, it’s most famous for its Pork and Beans flavor, which sells out quickly on Mondays (the only day they sell it.) If you’re not up for that kind of flavor adventure, don’t worry. They have lots of other great flavors and flavor combinations that are just as amazing. The flavors I tried were: Banana with Hibiscus Flower, Passionfruit, and Sour Orange with Cherry. I highly recommend them all.

Cost: 30 Pesos for one small scoop

Merida is a city filled with delicious food and even better desserts. Here are some of the best desserts in Merida Mexico!

 

Paleteria La Michoacana

Another sweet way to cool off in the Mexican heat is to try a paleta. These frozen fruit popsicles come in several different flavors and are a perfect treat for a hot afternoon. Paleteria La Michoacana is located less than one block south of Plaza Grande.

Cost: 15 pesos

 

Panaderia y Pasteleria La Vieja

If you’re looking to try some more traditional Mexican baked goods, look no further than Panaderia y Pasteleria La Vieja. Just a quick walk south from Plaza Grande, you can easily follow your nose to these sweet treats! This giant bakery is filled with rows and rows of different pastries and baked goods. Just grab a metal tray and some tongs from the front of the store and pick out what you’d like to try! Prices are not listed, so maybe don’t go too crazy.

Cost: Varies. I spent 18 Pesos on 3 pastries

Merida is a city filled with delicious food and even better desserts. Here are some of the best desserts in Merida Mexico!

 

Escargot French Bakery

It turns out you can find some pretty legit croissants in Merida! Escargot French Bakery has some other pastries, breads, and sweets for sale, but the croissants are definitely what you should get here. Get there early, and try the chocolate banana filled ones!

Cost: 40 Pesos for two croissants

Merida is a city filled with delicious food and even better desserts. Here are some of the best restaurants in Merida Mexico for dessert!

 

Hotel Casa San Angel

Inside this gorgeous boutique hotel is one of the best restaurants in Merida Mexico, where you can get both food AND dessert! The restaurant is called Tala, and it is a very popular spot for breakfast or brunch. It’s also well known in the area for its bakery. Every day has a slightly different menu of freshly baked treats, so you just have to pop in and see what looks good!

Cost: Varies

 

Marquesita Stands

Marquesitas are a local street snack that originated in Merida. They are essentially a warm, crispy crepe with melty shredded cheese and your choice of topping inside. Popular toppings include jam, Nutella, and cajeta, which is like a caramel sauce. I know it sounds really strange to pair cheese with these sweet toppings, but the mixture of sweet and salt is actually a pretty tasty combo! You can find Marquesita stands in many of the parks in Merida, as well as during the Thursday evening Serenata and during Merida on Sunday in the Plaza Grande. Here are some other great street foods you can find in Merida!

Cost: Varies depending on the stand. I paid 30 Pesos for my marquesita, but the Mexican guy after me only got charged 25…

Merida is a city filled with delicious food and even better desserts. Here are some of the best desserts in Merida Mexico!

 

Ki Xocolatl

You can’t visit the land of the Mayans without getting some kind of delicious Mayan chocolate! There are lots of places you can get chocolate, but my research has determined that Ki Xocolatl has some of the most authentic and delicious chocolates in Merida. They have all kinds of chocolate products, from bars of the edible stuff, to soaps and lotions. They also have a small cafe in the back if you wish to have a coffee or a snack.

Cost: Varies, but be prepared to pay more for good chocolate

Merida is a city filled with delicious food and even better desserts. Here are some of the best desserts in Merida Mexico!

 


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40 Comments


Ryan Biddulph
April 27, 2018 at 4:33 pm
Reply

Those Mexican pastries are delightful Brianna! We did a house sit in East Harlem a few times last year. I bought a few of those pastries at a local bodega. Sweet, light, cheap and hearty, one decent sized piece of bread with sugar does the trick LOL. Thanks for sharing 🙂

Ryan



Castaway with Crystal
April 27, 2018 at 8:50 pm
Reply

Great post!
ARE YOU IN MEXICO STILL? I’m on Cozumel but I’ll be heading to Merida in a couple of weeks!



    Brianna
    April 27, 2018 at 9:36 pm
    Reply

    Aww man! I was only in Mexico for a week, back in March! Have fun in Merida, though. Let me know if you have any questions!

Daniela
April 27, 2018 at 10:50 pm
Reply

Mexico is always a great idea! Like your photos.



Eva
April 28, 2018 at 12:30 pm
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I would totally travel there just for these desserts, you convinced me! Not sure I’d try the Pork and Beans gelato, sounds odd just to write it, but the Banana and Hibiscus Flower sounds like something I’d totally love!
Plus, as you said, the chocolate. What other place on earth if not the land of the Mayans? Haven’t been to Mexico but you gave me some more reasons to plan to go asap!!



    Brianna
    April 29, 2018 at 9:14 am
    Reply

    Haha…yeaaaaaah to be honest, I didn’t even try the pork and beans, but I’ve heard it’s actually quite good.

Amanda Blizzard
April 28, 2018 at 12:41 pm
Reply

Girl where was this last week when I was wandering around Merida disliking all the food?! lol! I did find the most delicious little desserts at El Retorno bakery though… $11mx for a mini double layered cookie/cake coated in chocolate cream and sprinkles… My fav in the whole city!



    Brianna
    April 29, 2018 at 9:13 am
    Reply

    NOOO!! Dangit, I didn’t know about that one! Was it close to centro??

Aaron
April 29, 2018 at 11:53 am
Reply

Merida looks awesome! My wife and I are looking for a place to go this late spring. I think this just got added to the list.



kristen
April 30, 2018 at 1:15 pm
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Merida looks so amazing! And, I love that this post is totally focused on dessert, my favorite! I love that Merida has so much gelato! yum!



    Brianna
    April 30, 2018 at 1:46 pm
    Reply

    There are lots of treats to keep you cool!

Meaghan
April 30, 2018 at 5:08 pm
Reply

These all look so delicious!! I’ll take one of each, please haha. You can never go wrong with lots of sweet treats : )

Meaghan xx



Vet Leow
May 1, 2018 at 1:27 am
Reply

I have not been to Mexico yet but the desserts, gelato and places you shared in this post is beckoning me to visit!



FlySoulmates
May 1, 2018 at 3:40 am
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I’m planning to visit Mexico in this summer. I heard that Mexico have the best desserts. Thank you for your tips. I will for sure try Marquesita Stands



Corinne
May 1, 2018 at 4:10 am
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Oh my. My mouth is watering as I read this. I would love to try the cheesy crepe dessert; it sounds amazing. All of the desserts sound amazing actually…yum!



Cato
May 1, 2018 at 6:41 am
Reply

Dangerous if you’re on a diet hah! But who diets while travelling anyway! Will definitely check some of these out!



    Brianna
    May 1, 2018 at 10:12 am
    Reply

    Yes, thank you! Travel is not the time to be dieting!!

Ketki
May 1, 2018 at 7:36 am
Reply

Now i need a gelato or a croissant.. oh well may be a cookie! Great guide for desserts in mexico.



    Brianna
    May 1, 2018 at 10:13 am
    Reply

    Nothin’ wrong with a good cookie! 😛

Mayuri
May 1, 2018 at 8:08 am
Reply

I couldn’t agree more. Mexico in general has amazing delicacies. So I’m not surprised about Merida. I am hoping to visit Merida next year – this food guide will definitely come in handy



    Brianna
    May 1, 2018 at 10:13 am
    Reply

    Definitely! I’ve got more Merida posts coming too!

Lance
May 1, 2018 at 8:37 am
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We have stopped a couple of times during cruises to Progresso, and driven through Merida, but never spent time in the city. Now that I am seeing all of these great desserts, I think it is time to spend a little time in Merida. I don’t know that I would like a pork and beans gelato, but I’d give it a try. It looks like there are plenty of worldwide options from paletas to gelatos to croissants. My mouth is watering for a trip to the Yucatan and to these dessert shops.



Madison
May 1, 2018 at 11:24 am
Reply

These pictures look amazing – definitely want to travel here next!



Samantha
May 1, 2018 at 3:06 pm
Reply

These look so awesome! My favorite thing to do lately is to explore dessert places where I am traveling, because different cultures and cities have different takes on dessert! I had Mayan chocolate while in the Mayan Riviera a few years ago, sooooo yummy!



    Brianna
    May 1, 2018 at 9:14 pm
    Reply

    Agreed! Desserts are the BEST way to see a city 😛

R K Nair
May 1, 2018 at 3:36 pm
Reply

WOW! Treasure for someone with a sweet tooth. Mayan Chocolate seems a rarity. Even the flavor combinations are a treat – Banana with Hibiscus, Passionfruit with Cherry. Reminds me of different smoothie combinations in Kerala. Thanks for sharing



Yukti
May 2, 2018 at 6:33 am
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Mexican food is always my favorite but never tried Mexican desserts. The restaurants in Merida are having beautiful desserts with lovely flavors. I would love to taste authentic Meridian dessert Marquesita Stands which has salty and sugary flavor.



umiko
May 2, 2018 at 9:54 am
Reply

Ki Xocolatl and the paletas are the two things that I’m not going to miss if I get a chance to go to Merida. I just can’t say no to chocolate. I tried paleta for the first time in Bali last summer and it was really good. I wonder if it’s as good as the one in Merida.



Hector Echeverria
May 3, 2018 at 2:36 am
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Pork and bean flavor gelato sounds like an interesting combination. It must be good if it sells out right away. These are very nontraditional Mexican desserts, but it is great to see the diversity. It is also great that they are putting their twist on the flavors.



Erica Edwards
May 3, 2018 at 6:03 pm
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Omg… Mexican chocolate and tropical sorbet, yes please!! So many yummy options to check out when I come to Merida!



Meagan
May 3, 2018 at 8:27 pm
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Eeeeeevery single one of these looks amazing. That gelato – and those cookies – ack, now I’m HUNGRY 🙂



Josh
May 4, 2018 at 3:44 am
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Man that gelato looks like the perfect thing on a hot day, would definitely be my pick! What was your favourite?



    Brianna
    May 4, 2018 at 8:53 am
    Reply

    I’ve thought about that mamey fruit one several times since I had it!

Natalie Allen
May 6, 2018 at 4:18 am
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Oh man… that sorbet looks amazing! I’ve never heard of cajeta sauce, but I do love caramel so that would be something I’d have to try. : )



Tarah
May 6, 2018 at 6:34 pm
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All of those look delicious! Especially those pastries and sorbet! We need to visit just for the dessert 🙂



farenexus nexus
May 18, 2018 at 1:01 am
Reply

Great post!
ARE YOU IN MEXICO STILL? I’m on Cozumel but I’ll be heading to Merida in a couple of weeks!



    Brianna
    May 20, 2018 at 5:41 pm
    Reply

    Thanks! I’m not in Mexico anymore, but super jealous that you are!! Enjoy Merida! 🙂

Michael Clarke
May 23, 2018 at 7:48 am
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I love to eat foods in Mexico. The location is good, but the food is extraordinary in taste. Love to visit once again to Mexico dessert, especially for the mexican chocolate.



Erin
May 1, 2019 at 7:33 pm
Reply

Don’t forget ‘Le Chujuk’! Fabulous cakes and the very best Mexican wedding cookies!!



    Brianna
    May 3, 2019 at 11:55 am
    Reply

    Oh man! I guess I need to go back and try that one!

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