Murciégalo Mezcalería

Murciégalo Mezcalería is a mezcal bar at Calle 57 No. 500, between Calles 58 and 60, in the Barrio de Santa Lucía of central Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. The venue is identified by a neon-green bat sign and sits behind the Teatro José Peón Contreras, so it is an easy stop before or after a show or a stroll around the Santa Lucía park. The atmosphere is relaxed and conversation-led rather than club-like, and the crowd is a mix of travelers, expatriates and local drinkers who come specifically for agave spirits. Dress is casual, and there is no formal dress code. The bar is generally an adult venue, with most patrons in their twenties to forties. The drinks programme is built around mezcal. Mezcal cocktails are listed at roughly MXN 145-160 and tasting boards at roughly MXN 300-450, which places the bar in the mid-price band for Mérida (about USD 8-26 for a full tasting). Staff typically explain the differences between agave varieties and production styles, which makes the bar a practical introduction for visitors new to mezcal. Music is incidental and kept at a level that allows conversation. Opening hours differ by day: Sunday to Wednesday the bar runs from about 16:00 to midnight, while Thursday to Saturday it stays open later, from about 17:00 to 01:30. Weeknights are quieter and suited to unhurried tastings, while Thursday to Saturday evenings draw the largest crowds. No cover charge is listed, and reservations are not normally required for small groups, although a larger party may want to ask ahead by messaging the bar. There is no bottle-service culture here; drinks are ordered by the glass, cocktail or tasting board. Because Mérida is hot and humid for much of the year, many visitors arrive after sunset, when the streets around Santa Lucía are lively with other restaurants and bars.