4 stars out of 5 just because we waited 10 minutes before being served. We have a great time here. It was our last night in Merida and it was the best spot to wine down and relax after our trip. The staff is great and friendly. I would suggest seating in the outdoor area by the front door. Inside is a bit crowded and noisy.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
This is an Italian restaurant with a Yucatan flair.. From the outside and when we were seating inside it had the feel of a 20-something bar (pub food, strong sweet drinks, loud music, basic table service). BUT WAIT! I ordered the chicken pasta with pesto sauce; outstanding. Pizza was very good also. Negroni's were as good as most in Italy. Waiter was very attentive and played along w our gringo spanish. Music was a loud but we could still talk. Locals were coming in as we left.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$300–400
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
We needed a break from the intense afternoon heat and Casa Chica was a perfect oasis.
The place wasn't too busy in the late afternoon so we were able to pick a seat right by a huge fan.
We both ordered from the "Spritz" menu, in an effort to cool off and the 200ml drinks hit the spot.
My partner and I both ordered a burger. Hers was the portobello, and mine was the beef. Both very tasty and not too heavy. We really liked the (perfectly) lightly toasted house-made buns, and the potato wedges were tasty too.
The staff was very excellent and patient with our limited Spanish.
The only word of watching is to expect above average prices (but that's also the neighborhood).
As a lunch place to beat the heat, Casa Chica is great!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$600–700
Nice place, foods ok, no AC, and HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. They lack on staff n the ppl they have are reaaaally rude.
The guy at the bar was nice at the beginning but after a while coming back to remember him our orders he got annoyed and pretended he didn’t speak English at all. Same with the waiters. Openly ignoring us, no shame. Three different ones kept on forgetting what we ordered and instead of apologizing they just pretended we never did.
I’d never come back if they don’t make any changes.
Surprisingly good breakfast: ranchero eggs with black mole and papaya juice. Dog friendly, great service
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$100–200
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Loved the vibe of Casa Chica. It felt kind of “fresa” but it wasn’t super expensive. We got pizza’s for $90 MXN and $130 MXN. Service was great and the pizza’s were delicious.