El Cardenal Cantina

5 K. A. - 9 months ago

I came for an early lunch on a weekday and the place was nearly empty, which is what I was looking for. It was relaxing, and the food was good. They didn't have all the vets listed on the menu, but that's nothing unusual these days. I had panuchos with chicken (my first) and enjoyed them. With two beers they were enough for a light and beery lunch. I like the selection of music they were playing and could see coming back in the evening for food, drinks u0026 live music.

5 William Litzinger - 5 months ago

Really nice, relaxed. Great place for a beer on an early afternoon. No crowd today, but was hard to get in on the weekend. Mostly a local hangout. Botanas were very good for a small price. From the menu, I had their chicken sabututes, which were excellent and reasonably priced. Overall, much nicer than the pre-covid days. It has probably been here for 50+ years. I was here in 1977 and again in 2006. Was more divy on those days. Just reopened after covid shutdown. Another place I am adding to my list of great Merida cantinas.

4 Vicky Knoop - 5 months ago

Good cantina for live music, outdoor seating and big drinks in the Santiago neighborhood. I wouldn't go back for the food, but would go back for music and company.

5 Isabelle Duran - 7 months ago

We’re staying about a block away for a few weeks and this will be our go-to spot.

The Food is incredible
The Vibe is incredible
The Drinks are incredible

Live music was sensational

The owner, jesus, is a gem. He has passion and talent. And is also so welcoming and sweet.

We had the Camarones a la Diabla tacos. I’ve never had anything that delicious. So much flavour! Definitely the best tacos I’ve had in Merida so far (but also my life????)

Can’t wait to go back. Apparently there’s live music every night and on Saturdays tribute bands perform of some pretty big Mexican and international artists - Selena, Bon Jovi, Alejandra Guzman, Luis Miguel, etc.

5 The Frantic Teacher - a month ago

This place is well made. I love the art, the trees and the music. They let you dance! Also, try the jamaican drink with mezcal. So good.

3 Liz Franse - 4 months ago

Three stars for the service of the waiters, the wings are good, the Miches and the cheladas very well, but the cleaning of the place is terrible, I know it is a canteen but garbage outside the boats, the bathroom it smells like fungus, and you can see it in the sink, I don't have a photo because I left the bathroom, and they almost forced me to give them my phone number alleging health protocol, which during the entire pandemic to all the other canteens and restaurants where I've been never asked me,

5 Doug Langham - a week ago

Really great neighborhood cantina! The band last night was fantastic, wish I would have caught their name. Drink prices were reasonable and the pizza was really good! Staff did a good job as well. We will be back.