Mariscos Villa Rica Merida

4.5 ( 1271 reviews )
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C. 46 LB, Cordemex, 97115 Merida, Yuc., Mexico
+52 999 666 4180

Mariscos Villa Rica Merida is a seafood gem nestled in the lively Cordemex area of Merida, Mexico. With a stellar reputation, this restaurant offers an authentic taste of the ocean, complemented by exceptional service and a welcoming atmosphere. Reviewers consistently praise the cleanliness and ambiance, highlighted by the engaging tunes of music videos setting the mood.

Customers rave about the impressive variety of dishes. The pulpo tacos have made a memorable impression, introducing many to new textures and flavors, while the tacos de cangrejo suave have earned accolades for their delightful crunch and unmatched freshness. The house specialty, leche de tigre, is a must-try, with many claiming it to be worth a return visit alone. Diners also appreciate the impeccable service, which manages to stay prompt even during busy times.

Visitors can expect to be treated like family, with staff going above and beyond to assist with language barriers and ensure that every dish is well understood. With its unique offerings such as fried soft-shell crab tacos and exciting spicy oysters, Mariscos Villa Rica Merida is a treasure trove for seafood enthusiasts and a highlight of any culinary tour in Merida.

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Takeaway
    • Dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Great beer selection
    • Great cocktails
    • Great coffee
    • Great dessert
  • Popular for
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Offerings
    • Alcohol
    • Beer
    • Cocktails
    • Coffee
    • Quick bite
    • Small plates
    • Spirits
    • Wine
  • Dining options
    • Breakfast
    • Brunch
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Dessert
    • Seating
  • Amenities
    • Bar on site
    • Toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Quiet
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Groups
  • Planning
    • Brunch reservations recommended
    • Lunch reservations recommended
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs
    • Kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Parking

Reviews For Mariscos Villa Rica Merida

Robert Lovelle Rooks
Jun 25,2025
Great location, fantastic service, very nice atmosphere; Clean with good music videos playing. My server, who appreciated the fact that I was struggling to make all of our encounters 100% in Spanish, spoke some English and loved to explain to me what dishes were if I was unfamiliar and add his input on them as well (which is very helpful). This man got me to try Pulpo (octopus) tacos for the first time in my life. And I liked them! Definitely recommend this restaurant to all Mexican food and seafood lovers. BTW If you're a wimp like me and don't like scorching hot salsa, beware of the one I'm pointing at in this picture... it was a doosey!
Ivan MacGregor
May 18,2025
Huge variety of Seafood! Loved the coconut shrimp and the lobster soup. Service is excellent, even though the place was at full capacity the dishes we ordered were ready quite fast, less than 15 minutes. Air conditioning inside is really nice and lightning decoration quite original.
Jaime Damian Ortega
May 17,2025
Great little restaurant located across the street from the Maya Museum and Costco. You will see “Sirloin” out in front. Abulon or abulone tends to be tough when not cooked properly. Villa Ricas melts in your mouth delicious! Jumbo shrimp cocktail was ok but I customized it by adding jumbo shrimps where I should have left it at the small local shrimp standard it would have been better. My fault. Fantastic dessert of “plantanos flameados” or flaming bananas with brandy! Delicious! Villa Rica’s one-of-a-kind fried soft shell crab taco is fantastic! Give it a try along with the small green oysters in “Tigre de leche” or a spicy habanero sauce!
Jaime Ortega
May 10,2025
Spicy oysters with a unique habanero sauce “Tigre de Leche” a specialty of the house. Really enjoyed the clean freshness of these small tasty oysters. A delicious almost tartar fish ceviche that was out of this world! Again with the “Leche de Tigre” additional lime and habanero added by me. And a wonderful surprise a fried soft shell crab taco that was on another level! Just eat it as is! Update - had the three fried soft shell crab tacos that are out of this world! A must try! And of course the fresh local small super flavorful green oysters with the “leche de Tigre” habanero sauce. Delicious lunch!
Elina Lya
Apr 17,2025
We ordered leche de tigro that was AMAZING!!! I would come back only for that seriously!!! We also ordered a grilled fish made with local spices, it wasnt very tasty but you could tell it was very fresh and overall I would come back , I also really liked those little breads with the cheese inside that they give out to each table.
Nicholas Wyatt
Apr 17,2025
We had a wonderful experience. The tuna tostada was amazing and the fish tacos were super delicious. Our server was great as well. We will return for more!
Deborah Hamilton
Apr 14,2025
Went two days in a row. Huge selection menu and excellent , professional staff. Oysters are delicious. Best lechero yet in Merida.
Katalina McNulty
Mar 13,2025
Awesome experience! Food really fresh and well prepared. The waiter was very helpful and listened. Will be returning pronto!

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