Ramiro Cocina

Ramiro Cocina is a lunch-only restaurant on the Paseo de Montejo in the Centro district of Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico, at Paseo de Montejo 386-D between Calles 58 and 60. It is listed in the Michelin Guide Mexico and serves traditional and contemporary Yucatecan food at modest prices. The kitchen operates only during the day, which shapes the whole experience: the menu is designed for an unhurried midday meal and the room closes in the early evening. Dishes most associated with the restaurant include house-made tortillas, green mole and mezcal cocktails. The tortillas are a point of pride, made in the kitchen rather than bought in, and they form the base for many plates. Green mole offers a different taste from the red and black preparations found elsewhere in Yucatán, and mezcal cocktails give the meal a lively finish. The dining room is relaxed and informal, with a noise level typical of a busy lunch service, and it appeals to groups and couples who want a sit-down meal without the formality of a tasting menu. Dress is casual. Prices are low for a Michelin-listed address at approximately MXN 200 to 400 (USD 11 to 23) per person. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 12:00 to 18:30 and Sunday from 11:00 to 15:30, with the restaurant closed on Monday. Reservations are not normally needed for lunch on weekdays, but arriving before 14:00 on weekends is advisable, as the kitchen fills with both locals and visitors. Because the restaurant sits on the Paseo de Montejo, it combines easily with a walk past the mansions and monuments of the avenue, and the shade of a covered table is welcome during the hot months. Visitors who want a drink can order a mezcal cocktail with the meal. The restaurant works well as an introduction to Yucatecan cooking for those who find traditional markets overwhelming.