Emplumado Mx - Chuminopolis

A heads-up about Emplumado’s wheelchair friendliness: A ramp is definitely needed, but if you’re on a wheelchair and planning on attending, call the restaurant... read more A heads-up about Emplumado’s wheelchair friendliness: A ramp is definitely needed, but if you’re on a wheelchair and planning on attending, call the restaurant in advance and request a table near the side door; it is still wheelchair unfriendly but it’s only 1 step. Also, about the toilet, although I did not witness it, staff said they had an accessible one on the ground level (regular toilets are on the upper level). Now, the place itself is beautifully decorated. There’s no doubt the look of this restaurant is enough for making the visit worthwhile. However though, it was so dimly lit that it was hard to fully enjoy and take in the place in its fullest; probably attending while there’s still some day light would make it more appealing to the eye and, of course, more suitable for social media posts. As a comment, I have really never put much attention to Merida’s iconic monument (Monumento a la Patria), but Emplumado has a privileged location from where such monument looks gorgeous!!! Go for a table near the window or at the upper-level terrace (not wheelchair accessible) and enjoy the view. Moving on, the menu I would say is more international-cuisine oriented. Of course, some Mexican and Yucatecan hints are present, but this place is definitely not a Yucatecan cuisine showcase. Overall food ranges on the ‘very good’ tier, with some ups and downs and still with quite some way to go before reaching the ‘excellent’ tier. The grilled octopus and the catch of the day, for example, were really tasteful, while the tagliatelle felt cloyingly sweet (for a pasta) due to the fried banana. Mixology, on the other hand, is outstanding!!! Some of the best in town and could rival any major city’s. Each cocktail is around $15USD, which though seemingly pricey at first, is actually within a reasonable price range, especially when presented in such a beautiful way; definitely worth some Instagram posts. And finally, service. All staff is friendly, courteous, polite, knowledgeable about the menu, and always willing to assist. Although there’s still some room for improvement from a classy point of view, truth is complaints are nonexistent. I would like to take the opportunity to thank Raul N. –our waiter– for such an incredible job.