El Merkadito is one of the most popular beachfront restaurants in Puerto Morelos. Having some fish tacos with a delicious cold chela in front of the sea is a pleasure. Do you like it?

Puerto Morelos it's from the coastal towns of Riviera Maya With a special touch. Located between the tourist Cancun and Playa del Carmen, this town is the favorite place for many travelers fleeing the great masses. Thanks to this controlled Tourism development, the big chains or companies do not arrive here, at the moment there is not enough tourism to take their grip on Puerto Morelos. So Puerto Morelos grows in a warm environment, with local businesses and charming restaurants.

The Merkadito, Puerto Morelos

There are several restaurant options in Puerto Morelos, El Merkadito is one of the most popular. The fact of being located in front of the sea makes it very appetizing to customers, eating in front of the impressive blue is priceless: the terrace of El Merkadito is a great reason to come here.

The Merkadito, Puerto Morelos

The Merkadito, Puerto Morelos

The menu de The Merkadito collects the most popular dishes that offer in this Caribbean area: ceviches, cocktails, toasts, tacos ... made with fresh products from the Caribbean such as fish (boquinete, grouper, tuna ...), shrimp, octopus, squid, ax key or mussels. El Merkadito's kitchen offers dishes beyond the classic menu; you can try the delicious tuna tartare and great carpaccios.

The Merkadito, Puerto Morelos

The Merkadito, Puerto Morelos

The Merkadito, Puerto Morelos

Do not expect fast service in The Merkadito, and less on weekends, which is usually filled. Ask for your beer, your margarita or your water of flavor, and talk and enjoy the place while preparing the food. Musicians selling their songs will pass through the terrace, there is no Mexico without music on the street. You already know traveler, if you run away Puerto Morelos, The Merkadito awaits you.

Enjoy your meal,

The Merkadito, Puerto Morelos

LOCATION: El Merkadito It is located past the Park: looking at the sea, turn left, 80 meters from the lighthouse. Av. Rafael Melgar L. 8B.

HOURS AND PRICE: open every day from 12 to 21 hours. Half price: 150-200 mxn per person (without alcoholic beverages)

SPECIALTY: seafood and fish.

SCRATCHING: it is parked in the street, there are parking lots in the area, very crowded on weekends and holidays.

CONTACT: the web of The MerkaditoPhone: (998) 871 0774

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Sandra Salvadó Training photographer, traveler by vocation and certified tourism guide by the Government of Mexico. We promote natural wonders and contemporary Mayan culture. Great fan of pre-Hispanic history. Author of the blog and co-founder of The Shortest Path Travel, agency that guides you through alternative paths in Mayan lands. Social and sustainable tourism in the Yucatan Peninsula and Chiapas.
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