Dulcería y Sorbetería Colón — Restaurant in Mérida

This spot is full of local history and clearly a longtime favorite among Mérida’s residents. It’s a great place to cool off on a hot summer night in the city. Don’t expect traditional ice cream—what they serve here are mostly tropical fruit sorbets and fresh fruit-based shakes, all made with real ingredients. Everything we tried was delicious, and the service was quick, even late at night—we went around 11 PM.

It’s definitely part of Mérida’s cultural charm, and worth experiencing at least once. While the baked goods didn’t stand out, the ice cream and fruit options are clearly the stars. There’s a wide variety of flavors to choose from. The place itself is a bit run-down, but the local vibe and flavors more than...

Average sorbet, ruthless waiter. Our first visit: When we arrived Sunday by 7pm the place was packed. Ask attendant what should we do, and say buy to go. After we got the product, a table became available and sat down by ourselves. A few minutes later a waiter showed up asking us to leave the table saying “this product is not from here”. Then I mentioned he was wrong, I bought the product here, if you wish I will show you the ticket. He insisted me to leave, so I said bring the manager - who never showed up. Fifteen minutes later we left the place after finishing our average sorbets. We will...

In between the castle-like mansions of the Paseo de Montejo lies this simple shop that sells ice-cold little towers themselves. An amazing place to get sorbet in all kinds of fruity flavours. The texture is so soft, it reminded me of granita in Sicily (high praise). No icy crystals, just snowy fruit: amazing. All of it for a fair price. What more do you want?

We tried the Mamey and the Guanabana, which were both delicious in its own right. If you are looking for something really refreshing, try the fruity sorbets like limon or guanabana. Will definitely come back for...