Chill-Akil Centro — Restaurant in Mérida

TL;DR food tastes good but everything else bad

This experienced was a real rollercoaster. I had read about the slow service and yet somehow they still didn’t prepare me. The restaurant was pretty much empty on a rainy Saturday morning. They took our order very quickly so I was hopefully but then the food took 40 minutes to come out. I don’t understand how it can take that long to put together salsa and tortilla chips. Especially as many comments mention this and I just assumed it was because they were busy.

The food flavor itself was good HOWEVER, my order they totally messed up. I had asked if just plain green chilaquiles (which is weird that they don’t have that on the menu) and she said no problem at all. Well it still came out with chicarrón and a sunny side egg not an over easy like I ordered. This all was forgivable but then I found a hair in my food and then moments later another one. Not that I expected it but the food was not comped for any of these mess ups.

The plates themselves were nicely plated. The salsa verde flavorful, beans were also good. The chips taste freshly fried. The servings are a good size. Overall I liked the food and they have some interesting takes on the traditional chilaquiles. Food alone I’d give a 4.5 stars.

The orange juice and hot chocolate were very good. The salsas were very tasty.

The decorations and atmosphere are also weird. The decore is incongruent. It’s like a mix of mid-century modern, the 20-30’s and then contemporary instagrammy millennial stuff. Also because it is all concrete I can imagine it is very loud when the restaurant is full.

Was the food flavorful, yes, Would I recommend going...

Chill - Akill is a chilaquiles restaurant, though it has other offerings. Mostly this is famous for build your own chilaquiles. The service was really great, and amiable. We got to talking with another couple in the restaurant, and the waiter was just patient waiting for us to finish the conversation before taking our order. The food was really well seasoned, and tasty. The portions sizes are large, and we ended up with leftovers that unfortunately we couldn't take home because we were going on to a museum. Keep in mind that if you're going for breakfast, consider sharing plates because you could always order more. You really don't want leftovers with you. They had the traditional ham, cheese, eggs, and peas dish that the region is known for as well as over 10 different types of chilaquiles. this is not haute cuisine, it is good comfort food done well. It is worth a stop if your vacationing and Merida for breakfast. I believe that there are two or three Chil-Akil, but they are not really fast food chains. It seemed very homey and local, both in food, atmosphere,...

Chill-Akil Centro is a nice and lovely place for breakfast and brunch. The atmosphere is lively, though it can get quite noisy at times, so it might not be the best choice if you’re looking for a quiet meal. The portions are generous, and the prices are reasonable, which makes it a solid option for a casual outing. Also, the service is great.

As for the food, it’s decent but nothing extraordinary. The chilaquiles, while enjoyable, were a bit of a letdown in terms of consistency and flavor—definitely lacking that authentic Mexican touch. The overall flavors seem adjusted to cater to a broader palate, which might not satisfy those seeking traditional or extraordinary tastes.

In summary, it’s an average breakfast and brunch spot with a convenient location, but don’t go expecting an authentic Mexican culinary...