I walked in after finding this place on tripadvisor. Today is Wednesday, 230pm. Who would have thought there would be a down to earth place for the locals in the middle of the tourist center. Live mexican music with 5 members made you want to get up and start dancing but alas, no dance floor. Go figure. They bring free... More

You will never guess what's up the stairs and down the hall. I would have never entered except that I heard the fun through a back door in a parking lot. Hokey, campy Ranchero bands playing rock? The audience participates, sings along, hoots and hollers. It's a big open room and on the weekend is full of Mexican families, not... More

best fun spot downtown, this afternoon cantina has been a staple for years and has good drinks and non stop food with great music, comedy and entertainment all day into the evening

El Tucho is an experience to remember!!! The first thing I asked my hotel was 'where is a good place for some beer & botanas?', I was told to walk down the street a few blocks and look for the little monkey sign over the door. When I arrived the live music was BLARING (as I find in just about... More

Loud, crowded, noisy and everyone was having a great time. The entertainment was surprisingly good -- we stopped here twice for a drink. We enjoyed the atmosphere -- we had stopped by a similar place a couple blocks away, and the whole room stared at us when we opened the door. At El tucho, we didn't get that vibe. Service,... More

Really Mexican middle class bar and restaurant with vaudeville entertainment and a sing and dance act like out of Vegas. Actually when we were in Merida Dec 24-Dec 31st this was the best music and entertainment we could fall into off the street. Prices and food very good. Entertainment hilarious even if you don't speak Spanish. Very friendly and safe.... More

This large, simple restaurant is a botana place. That is, when you are seated, and you order drinks, they begin by bringing you little plates of food (on the house) in traditional Merida style. You can't drink without eating, unless you are in the tourist hotel bars. They also bring you a menu. The food here is very, very good.... More