Carajillo Paseo Montejo — Restaurant in Mérida

I just gave five stars in every category, but only four stars overall. How did that happen? Well...

The very first time I walked by this place it felt special. There are a bunch of letters for Merida (too many) around town, yet this had it's own installation, like it was in the same level as the entire city. Bold move...

I marked it on the map and made a decision to come back when I had more time, as I was currently running late for a photoshoot. When I returned, I got quite the experience.

When I walked in after day out shooting photos, the place was electric. The football match was on a huge screen, hot women at a bunch of tables, and the drinks were flowing. All of that confused me...

I stopped by to watch the second half of the game, yet I felt like I was doing at a club, but there was no dance floor. It's a lot of vibes to take in. The feeling was even more strange after the game ended and the atmosphere leaned even more toward some kind of ultra lounge.

A Jennifer Lopez music video kicked off the dancing vibe for a room filled with tables. All the pretty ladies swayed back and forth as if dancing in their chairs. A huge birthday celebration began with sparklers and singers, but the entire time you can't escape the fact it's just a restaurant.

The table vibe is a thing in Mexico I still haven't gotten used to. Every bar and club is filled with tables, but some on them at least have a dance floor. Sitting down and drinking is a big thing here, but it also can make the vibe unsocial as people stick to their tables and don't randomly mingle.

The vibe and the service sound great, so why four stars. Because on the end it's a restuarant, so it's about the food. The food was delicious, but it seemed out of place with the atmosphere. I ordered the most delicious, and beautifully plated tacos I have ever seen. Which just drove home the feeling of everything being out of place. As individual elements they are five stars, but as a combined experience it's confusing.

Am I eating at a five star restaurant? Clubbing? Or at a sports bar? It all turned out to be a bit too much, but it's definitely an experience everyone should have. As I said, there's nothing to complain about, just be prepared to be highly stimulated, it's a...

I think many of the other reviewers may have missed the point of this place. This an upscale lounge type of restaurant that caters to the wealthy and beautiful. The type that gets absolutely annoyed when a bathroom isn’t pristine and trendy. The type that wants to impress their date, but not in a stuffy old school fine dining tule of way.

The service was great from the moment I walked in. I had no reservations; abruptly barging in after seeing the decor through the windows from the outside. The hostess was super polite and funny and spoke flawless English. She greeting me with a fresh smile and promptly set me up for service. Asked if i had any food allergies and asked if I was celebrating an event. She passed me off to a manager who kept me busy while my excellent server Jesus made his way over. Jesus was excellent at his craft and displayed attentiveness and a great personality.

They have a DJ playing good vibe mixes at a good volume. He’s actually a really good DJ with seamless transitions. The type of music that you’d hear when shopping at a luxury fashion boutique.

The food was balanced well; I think in time they will find what they do really well and hone in on it. All in all I think this is the type of chill upscale place you can return to on the weekly basis to vibe at.

I give it 5 stars in its current iteration, and I expect it to continue to improve. It’s apparent that whoever owns this place cares and has an eye for design and detail, so I expect things to just improve going forward. I ordered the short rib and it was an absolute monster. The gravy on it...

Carajillo: Un Oasis Culinario Vibrante en el Corazón del Paseo de Montejo Ubicado en el emblemático Paseo de Montejo, Carajillo se erige como un punto de referencia en la vibrante escena gastronómica de Mérida. Desde el momento en que cruzas su umbral, te envuelve una atmósfera contagiosa de energía y sofisticación casual. Es el lugar perfecto para una comida animada con amigos, un brunch relajado bajo el sol yucateco, o una cena memorable que combina la tradición con la modernidad. Ambiente y Experiencia El ambiente en Carajillo es, sin duda, uno de sus mayores atractivos. La decoración es una fusión armoniosa de elementos contemporáneos y toques que rinden homenaje a la rica herencia cultural de la región. Predominan los materiales naturales, la iluminación cálida y una disposición del espacio que invita tanto a la intimidad como a la socialización. Ya sea que prefieras el dinamismo del interior, con su cocina abierta que añade un toque de espectáculo, o la brisa suave de la terraza exterior con vistas al majestuoso Paseo, Carajillo ofrece un entorno cómodo y estéticamente agradable. La música, cuidadosamente seleccionada, complementa la experiencia sin ser intrusiva, creando un telón de fondo perfecto para la conversación y el disfrute. La Propuesta Gastronómica: Sabores que Conquistan La oferta culinaria de Carajillo es un viaje delicioso a través de la gastronomía mexicana, reinventada con un toque contemporáneo y creativo. El menú es diverso y está diseñado para satisfacer una amplia gama de paladares, siempre priorizando la frescura y la calidad de los ingredientes. No puedes visitar Carajillo sin probar sus tacos. Son una obra maestra en sí mismos, con rellenos innovadores y presentaciones que deleitan la vista. Desde opciones clásicas con un giro moderno hasta creaciones únicas, cada taco es una explosión de sabor y textura. Las tostadas y los platillos para compartir también son excelentes opciones si buscas probar diversas delicias del menú. Más allá de los tacos, el menú principal ofrece platos fuertes que demuestran la habilidad de sus chefs para elevar ingredientes locales a nuevas alturas. Las carnes están cocinadas a la perfección, los mariscos son frescos y delicados, y las opciones vegetarianas son creativas y satisfactorias. Cada plato se presenta con una estética impecable, lo que demuestra la atención al detalle que se extiende por toda la experiencia. Bebidas y el Icónico Carajillo Como su nombre lo indica, la bebida estrella de la casa es el carajillo, y no decepciona. Preparado con precisión y un equilibrio perfecto entre café y licor, es el broche de oro ideal para cualquier comida, o el impulso perfecto para una tarde de conversación. La carta de bebidas se complementa con una selecta variedad de cócteles de autor, vinos nacionales e internacionales, y una buena selección de cervezas, asegurando que siempre haya la opción perfecta para maridar con tu elección de comida. Servicio Impecable El servicio en Carajillo es consistentemente atento, profesional y genuinamente amable. El personal demuestra un profundo conocimiento del menú y está siempre dispuesto a ofrecer recomendaciones personalizadas, explicando los ingredientes y la preparación de cada plato. La eficiencia se combina con una calidez que hace que los comensales se sientan bienvenidos y bien atendidos, contribuyendo significativamente a la experiencia positiva general. Conclusión En resumen, Carajillo en Paseo de Montejo no es solo un restaurante; es una experiencia culinaria completa. Es un lugar donde la excelente comida se encuentra con un ambiente vibrante y un servicio excepcional, todo ello enmarcado por la belleza histórica de Mérida. Ya seas un residente buscando un nuevo favorito o un visitante explorando los sabores de Yucatán, Carajillo es una parada obligatoria que promete deleitar tus sentidos y dejarte con...