Wayan'e

Wayan'e is a local breakfast and lunch counter with several branches in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. The main address listed here is on Calle 15 between Calles 18-A and 20 in the Itzimná neighbourhood, with a Centro branch on Calle 59 No. 408. The kitchen serves Yucatecan breakfast and lunch, and it is popular with residents who stop in for a morning meal before work. Dishes most associated with the restaurant include castacán tacos, made with crisp fried pork belly; chilibul, a Yucatecan preparation; huevos con chaya, eggs cooked with the leafy green native to the peninsula; lomitos, pork stewed in a tomato-based sauce; and poc chuc tacos, with grilled marinated pork. The range gives visitors a broad introduction to everyday Yucatecan morning food without the formality of a sit-down restaurant. The atmosphere is that of a neighbourhood counter: informal, quick and busy during the morning, with a noise level that reflects steady turnover. Dress is casual. Prices are low at approximately MXN 100 to 220 (USD 6 to 13) per person, which suits budget-conscious travellers. Hours differ by branch. The Itzimná branch is open Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 14:30, Saturday from 07:00 to 13:30 and Sunday from 07:30 to 13:00. The Centro branch is open Monday to Saturday from 07:00 to 14:30 and is closed on Sunday. The kitchen serves breakfast and early lunch only, so visitors planning a later meal should go elsewhere. Reservations are not taken and the format is walk-in. Arriving soon after opening shortens any wait and gives the best choice of dishes. The Itzimná branch is a short ride from the Paseo de Montejo and is useful for visitors who want to see a residential district rather than the tourist core. Visitors who prefer less rich food can ask for huevos con chaya, which is lighter than the fried pork options.