Agua de Mar Restaurante & Wine Bar

Name: Agua de Mar Restaurante & Wine Bar
Address: C. 49 502 60 y 62, Mérida, YUC, Mexico, 97000
Telephone: 999 958 9339
Price range: Mex$500 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6

9 Reviews

Mex$500 and over

Contemporary Mexican

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Great for fine wines
Charming
Fancy

Somos una cocina Mexicana enfocada en producto local, influenciados por nuestra cocina tradicional, plasmando en en nuestro menú temporal una nueva visión de la cocina Yucateca. Nos dedicamos a conservar técnicas Ancestrales dentro de nuestra cocina moderna. Somos el primer Natural Wine Bar en la ciudad. Coctelería clásica y vanguardista.
Nuestro productos son cosechados en nuestro huerto aromático, dentro del Restaurante.
Creamos nuestra línea de Cervezas artesanales Citrus pale Ale y HIbiscus Ale (Medalla de plata)

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
Mex$500 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Wed–Sat 2:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
999 958 9339
Website
http://www.facebook.com/aguademarestaurante/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef Luis Rufino

Location
C. 49 502 60 y 62, Mérida, YUC 97000
Neighbourhood
Mérida
Cross Street
Situados en el vecindario de Santa Lucia, cerca Bar La Negrita Cantina
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Est. Junio 2018. Agua de Mar es el nombre del proyecto de restauración. Surgimos de la necesidad de adquirir conocimiento, estudio e investigación de nuestras raíces y orígenes en cocina profesional mexicana y su evolución, dedicada a la protección del origen del campo y la pesca somos una cocina mexicana de investigación de producto local en busca de técnicas de preservación de ingredientes endémicos de cada región. Nuestra filosofía caracterizados por el cuidado, respeto a nuestros productos locales, productores y colaboradores trabajamos con la temporalidad de la península, ofrecemos un estilo de cocina sensible, consistente y sensata con el medio ambiente, producimos nuestro propio banco de ingredientes provenientes de nuestro y rancho ubicados a las afueras de la ciudad de Mérida. Nuestros animales pastorean de ranchos con buenas prácticas como libre pastoreo, viven una vida sin estrés y se alimentan de nuestros propios insumos. Respetamos las vedas de la fauna marina. Producimos y trasformamos nuestra materia prima en productos sostenibles, de calidad limpios y justos, a través de estas comunidades y buenas prácticas se promueve la importancia de las tradiciones y se asegura la biodiversidad. Nuestra oferta de menú hace un cambio con nuevas propuestas en alimentos y bebidas cada 4 a 6 meses dando paso a la adaptación de temporalidades. Nuestro wine bar contiene brebajes, destilados artesanales mexicanos y vinos naturales entre ellos orgánicos, biodinámicas, pet nat. Nos sumamos y aliamos a la cultura del vino vivo.

PRIMERO / STARTER

ZANAHORIAS KOJI / KOJI CARROTSMX$160.00
Zanahorias inoculadas en koji, en salsa dashi de hongos silvestres, aceite de epazote local / Local carrots inoculated in koji, fish dashi sauce, local epazote oil
COLES EN HUMO / SMOKED CABBAGEMX$160.00
Selladas en brasa al hibachi, salsa de shiro soju de camarón, queso de rancho o queso coco, glaseadas en tepache local, y miel negra yucateca / Hibachi grilled seared, shrimp shiro soju sauce, ranch cheese or coconut veggan cheese, glazed in loscal tepache and yucatecan black honey
ALMEJAS CHIONE / CHIONE CLAMS BOWLMX$160.00
Servidas en fumet de camarón, hongos en conserva y aceite de apio / Served with shrimp fumet, canned mushrooms, celery oil
MAÍZES ENANOS DE CAMPO / BABY CORNS
Maíces enanos de temporda, en salsa de chilmole rojo, acompañado de hongos silvestres en conserva de la casa, nibs de cacao tostados y coco local / Local baby corns, red chilmole sauce, accompanied by house-preserved wild mushrooms, toasted cocoa nibs and local coconut.
MOLLEJA DE TERNERA HIBACHI / HIBACHI SWEETBREADSMX$180.00
Suaves mollejas de ternera, acompañadas de un coliflor rostizada, cruientes de betabel y hojas de mizuna / Soft sweetbreads, accompanied by a roasted cauliflower puree, crispy beet and mizuna leaves
BROCHETA DE CAMARON / SHRIMP BROCHETTEMX$180.00
Acompañadas de camarón hervido al hibachi, barnizada con miel negra yucateca y zacate limón, brocheta de mango os, espárragos / Shrimp brochette, barnizad with hibachi, glazed with yucatecan black honey and lemon grass, mango chutney, mushrooms skewer.
LECHUGA BRASA / GRILLED LETTUCEMX$160.00
Lechugas baby en chilmole de hongos, con polvo de recado negro y aceite de epazote, con un toque de tobiko / Baby lettuces in mushroom chilmole, with black recado powder and epazote oil, with a touch of tobiko
TOSTADA VEGGI / VEGGI TOSTADA 3 PZAMX$280.00
Tostadas de maíz criollo, flores de coliflor asada, mayonesa de chintextle, quelites del huerto al ajo y limón / Tostadas, roasted cauliflower florets, chintextle mayonnaise, garlic and lemon quelites of garden
CRUDO DE TEMPORADA / SEASON SASHIMIMX$330.00
Láminas de pescado / camarón fresco, jugo de yusu kosho, verbena limón y gel de cítricos / Seasonal fresh fish or shrimp slices, yusu kosho juice, lemon verbena and citrus gel
ENSALADA KA´AN / SMOKED TOMATO SALADMX$200.00
Ensalada tibia de tomates criollos y betabel ahumado, jus de vegetales, tepache, y extracción de café / Salad of creole tomatoes and smoked beet, vegetable jus, tepache, and coffee extract
CAMARONES ROCA / BLACK TEMPURA SHRIMPMX$290.00
Camarones en tempura de recado negro, col morada y salsa de tamarindo-chilmule / Local shrimps, black recado tempura, cabbage, tamarind-chilmule sauce
GORRITA-SALBUT DE GARBANZO / CHICKPEA INFLADITAMX$220.00
Rellena de garbanzo en infusión de aceite ajonjolí, charcoa flameado y camarón campeche, espuma ácida de coco y polvo de chile negro / Stuffed chickpea in sesame oil infusion, flamed snail and campeche shrimp, sour coconut foam and black chili powder

SEGUNDO

STEAK DE COLIFLOR / CAULIFLOWER STEAKMX$220.00
PURE DE COLIFLOR, ENSALADA DEL HUERTO, ACEITE DE CURCUMA Y UN TOQUE DE HIERBABUENA, ROASTED CAULIFLOWER, SOFT CAULIFLOWER PUREE, GARDEN SALAD, TURMERIC OIL AND A TOUCH OF MINT
GNOCCHI ARTESANAL PLATANO MACHO / HANDMADE ROATAN PLANTAIN GNOCCHIMX$320.00
SALSAS NOQUIS ARTESANALES DE PLATANO, EN SALSA DE HONGOS SILVESTRES, MISO BLANCO DE MAIZ CRIOLLO, HORTALIZA LOCAL / ARTISANAL GNOCCHI, SILVESTER MUSHROOM SAUCE, WHITE MISO CREOLE CORN, LOCAL VEGETABLES
PULPO MAYA ESTILO AGUA DE MAR / MAYAN OCTOPUS BY AGUA DE MARMX$390.00
TENTACULOS DE PULPO ZARANDEADOS, SUAVE EMULSION DE QUESO VEGANO Y MISO DE GARBANZO + AROMATICO ARROZ JAZMIN NEGRO / OCTOPUS SHREDDED, SOFT VEGAN CHEESE EMULSION AND CHICKPEA MISO + AROMATIC BLACK JASMINE RICE
TATAKI DE VENADO / LOCAL DEER TATAKIMX$390.00
LAMINAS DE LOMO DE VENADO, CRUJIENTE CALABAZA FRITA, SUAVE PASTA DE AMINO Y ACEITE DE ALBAHACA / DEER LOIN SLICES, FRIED LOCAL PUMPKIN, SOFT AMINO PASTE AND BASIL OIL
CERDO LOCAL / PORK BELLYMX$410.00
BELLY BRASEADO, HUEVO DE CODORNIZ EN BETABEL, VERDOLAGAS, JUS DE VINO / BRAISED PORK PORK, QUAIL EGG, PURSLANE, JUS OF WINE
PESCA DEL DIA / CATCH OF THE DAY SUSTENTABLEMX$410.00
SUVICHE SALSA DE QUESO A LA MINUTE, PURE DE CAMOTE, MIEL LOCAL Y GEL DE CITRICOS / LOCAL FISH, CHEESE SAUCE A LA MINUTE, PURE OF CAMOTE, LOCAL HONEY AND CITRUS GEL
LENGUA DE RES ESTOFADA / BRAISED BEEF TONGUEMX$430.00
AUTENTICO HOLE NEGRO CHILHUACLE, ACOMPAÑADO DE RABANOS CONFITADOS Y DEMI GLACE DE VEGETALES / BLACK CHILHUACLE MOLE, RIB EYE RADISH CONFIT AND DEMI GLACE OF VEGETABLES.
PESCADO EMBARADO / HIBACHI CORVINAMX$390.00
PESCA LOCAL, AHUMACHI, JUS DE CEBOLLA DE IXIL, AGUACATE LOCAL TATEMADO Y PURE DE BERENJENA AL CARBON / LOCAL HIBACHI FISH, IXIL ONION JUS, LOCAL AVOCADO TATEMADO AND GRILLED AUBERGINE PUREE

TERCERO

TOSTADAS DE MAÍZ CRIOLLO DE LANGOSTA / LOBSTER TOSTADAS
SUAVE LANGOSTA LOCAL EN COCCION LENTA EN CARBÓN, MAYONESA DE EPAZOTE DEL HUERTO, ACOMPAÑADO DE MISO DE PAN

DESSERT

HELADO YOGURT DE RANCHO / YOGURT ICE CREAMMX$180.00
SORBETE – FRUTAS DE TEMPORADA / SORBET OF SEASONAL FRUITS + COCONUT CREAM
CREMITA DE COCO + CONSOME DE BETABEL AHUMADA / COCONUT CREAM AND SMOKED BEET CONSOME

Natural Wine Bar

Blanco / BlancMX$200.00
Rosado / RoséMX$200.00
Tinto / RedMX$200.00
Naranja / OrangeMX$240.00

Mexican Vermouth

White / BlancoMX$160.00
Espaciado Local Vermú, Forthacón Blend, Soda + Lemon Juice
Rosé / Rosa / Tinto LigeritoMX$160.00
Mistela, Pijuán.Mex
Tinto / RedMX$160.00
Salsipuedes, Aborigen. Mex, Pijuán Nero/ Noir / Black, Bermejo Penca y Piedra
Jerez/VermutMX$240.00
Fernando de Castilla.España

Artesanal Beer

Citrus Pale Ale 5.2%MX$110.00
Artesanal Beer IndependientesMX$140.00
Modelo EspecialMX$70.00

Agua de Mar Beer

Hibiscus Ale 5.2%MX$115.00

Cocktail Bar

Classic CocktailsMX$160.00
Negroni, Martini, Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Aperol Spritz, Paloma, Tommy's Margarita

No Alcohol

Seasonal MocktailMX$90.00
Cítricos, Jamaica + Naranja Agria, Piña Ahumada, Mix de Frutas
Niña FrescaMX$90.00
Mermelada Tomate, Jamaica – Limón, Albahaca / Soda

Café / Soft Drinks

EspressoMX$40.00
AmericanoMX$45.00
Té de CasaMX$45.00
Mineral / SodaMX$70.00
Agua Franca / Artesanal 650mlMX$120.00
Topo Chico/SodaMX$70.00

Extras

Aceitunas Adh y EncurtidosMX$90.00
Michelada / Ojo RojoMX$40.00
Oaxaquita (Mezcal / Michelada)MX$60.00

What 9 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

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9 Reviews

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Lainie
Montreal
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The interior, charming and intimate with a central display of a turn table Audio technica showing Mexican natural wines make you feel at ease. Genuine hospitality, the cocktails are original and balanced. Slow food, sustainable, with local products from Yucatán , inventive cooking and invariably delicious, the plates prepared by chef Luis RUFINO and his team is guaranteed to surprise and captivate . The use of fermentation brings a tingle that will make you want more and more after every bites.
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claire
VIP
Pittsburgh
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb adventurous creative offerings prepared carefully and with attention to detail. We loved it and are returning soon
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Glenn
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Birthday dinner for mi nuera, just superb as always. I had pesca de dia, order this with confidence.
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Janice
VIP
Pittsburgh
50 reviews
4.0
50 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I’ve had their hibachi Seabass twice and think it is divine (but my partner found it a tad overdone). This is sophisticated cooking that focuses on local ingredients. Our party tried four different desserts and thoroughly enjoyed the variety and creativity. The restaurant’s commitment to natural wines is impressive, but I personally wish there were other wine options. I was a little disappointed that the servers were not more attentive to our needs. We felt ignored at times. But courses were brought out promptly after we ordered them.
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Elena
Yucatán
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tienen un excelente servicio, desde que entras val te recibe con unas excelentes opciones de bebidas y el chef Luis con una visión increíble en el conocimiento de los alimentos que te sirve, sin duda si quieren probar ingredientes y comidas comunes de una manera diferente este es el lugar.
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Isabel
Cancun
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Incredible food, wines, restaurant concept and philosophy. The chef, one of the 3 owners, is incredible hospitable. We felt like home!
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Al
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to this restaurant for a New Year's Eve dinner. The environment was moody with a lot of candlelight and swanky music playing at a perfect volume. We are not foodies, but this was as much an experience as a meal. They serve natural (not to be confused with organic) wine, which is a bit sour but pairs nicely with the meal. Food was eclectic and delicious, and portions were adequate. The service was superb.
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anik
Montreal
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Le seul restaurant avec des vins naturels. L’ambiance, le service et la qualité des plats; tout était parfait. Notre meilleur restaurant a Merida jusqu’à présent.
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OpenTable Diner
Yucatán
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La propuesta gastronómica que manejan tanto en platos como bebidas me parece única en toda la ciudad, todos deberían vivir la experiencia!! Recomiendo ampliamente todo el menú
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FAQs

Agua de Mar Restaurante & Wine Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 999 958 9339.

Agua de Mar Restaurante & Wine Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 9 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Agua de Mar Restaurante & Wine Bar

C. 49 502 60 y 62, Mérida, YUC 97000

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Situados en el vecindario de Santa Lucia, cerca Bar La Negrita Cantina
Neighbourhood
Mérida
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Wed–Sat 2:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
Mex$500 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Luis Rufino
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.facebook.com/aguademarestaurante/
Phone number
999 958 9339

Agua de Mar Restaurante & Wine Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

PRIMERO / STARTER

ZANAHORIAS KOJI / KOJI CARROTSMX$160.00

COLES EN HUMO / SMOKED CABBAGEMX$160.00

ALMEJAS CHIONE / CHIONE CLAMS BOWLMX$160.00

MAÍZES ENANOS DE CAMPO / BABY CORNS

MOLLEJA DE TERNERA HIBACHI / HIBACHI SWEETBREADSMX$180.00

BROCHETA DE CAMARON / SHRIMP BROCHETTEMX$180.00

LECHUGA BRASA / GRILLED LETTUCEMX$160.00

TOSTADA VEGGI / VEGGI TOSTADA 3 PZAMX$280.00

CRUDO DE TEMPORADA / SEASON SASHIMIMX$330.00

ENSALADA KA´AN / SMOKED TOMATO SALADMX$200.00

CAMARONES ROCA / BLACK TEMPURA SHRIMPMX$290.00

GORRITA-SALBUT DE GARBANZO / CHICKPEA INFLADITAMX$220.00

SEGUNDO

STEAK DE COLIFLOR / CAULIFLOWER STEAKMX$220.00

GNOCCHI ARTESANAL PLATANO MACHO / HANDMADE ROATAN PLANTAIN GNOCCHIMX$320.00

PULPO MAYA ESTILO AGUA DE MAR / MAYAN OCTOPUS BY AGUA DE MARMX$390.00

TATAKI DE VENADO / LOCAL DEER TATAKIMX$390.00

CERDO LOCAL / PORK BELLYMX$410.00

PESCA DEL DIA / CATCH OF THE DAY SUSTENTABLEMX$410.00

LENGUA DE RES ESTOFADA / BRAISED BEEF TONGUEMX$430.00

PESCADO EMBARADO / HIBACHI CORVINAMX$390.00

TERCERO

TOSTADAS DE MAÍZ CRIOLLO DE LANGOSTA / LOBSTER TOSTADAS

DESSERT

HELADO YOGURT DE RANCHO / YOGURT ICE CREAMMX$180.00

SORBETE – FRUTAS DE TEMPORADA / SORBET OF SEASONAL FRUITS + COCONUT CREAM

CREMITA DE COCO + CONSOME DE BETABEL AHUMADA / COCONUT CREAM AND SMOKED BEET CONSOME

Natural Wine Bar

Blanco / BlancMX$200.00

Rosado / RoséMX$200.00

Tinto / RedMX$200.00

Naranja / OrangeMX$240.00

Mexican Vermouth

White / BlancoMX$160.00

Rosé / Rosa / Tinto LigeritoMX$160.00

Tinto / RedMX$160.00

Jerez/VermutMX$240.00

Artesanal Beer

Citrus Pale Ale 5.2%MX$110.00

Artesanal Beer IndependientesMX$140.00

Modelo EspecialMX$70.00

Agua de Mar Beer

Hibiscus Ale 5.2%MX$115.00

Cocktail Bar

Classic CocktailsMX$160.00

No Alcohol

Seasonal MocktailMX$90.00

Niña FrescaMX$90.00

Café / Soft Drinks

EspressoMX$40.00

AmericanoMX$45.00

Té de CasaMX$45.00

Mineral / SodaMX$70.00

Agua Franca / Artesanal 650mlMX$120.00

Topo Chico/SodaMX$70.00

Extras

Aceitunas Adh y EncurtidosMX$90.00

Michelada / Ojo RojoMX$40.00

Oaxaquita (Mezcal / Michelada)MX$60.00

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Agua de Mar Restaurante & Wine Bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Agua de Mar Restaurante & Wine Bar restaurant rated?

Is Agua de Mar Restaurante & Wine Bar currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information