El Merendero, American restaurant in Coyoacán, Mexico City, Mexico.
El Merendero is an American-style diner in the Calle Higuera in Coyoacán, Mexico City, serving burgers, milkshakes, and breakfast plates throughout the day. The interior is furnished and decorated in a style inspired by the 1950s and 1960s, with colorful details and memorabilia covering the walls.
The restaurant opened in the Barrio la Concepción area of Coyoacán, a neighborhood that had already attracted writers and artists and was used to welcoming new kinds of places. Over time it became a known spot for those looking for North American food in Mexico City.
The menu names its dishes after well-known Mexican figures, which gives the place a local flavor you notice as soon as you open the menu. This mix of North American food and Mexican references feels very natural in a neighborhood like Coyoacán, which has long welcomed outside influences.
The restaurant is open every day from early morning until midnight, so it works for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a late snack. It sits in a busy part of Coyoacán, so arriving a bit early during peak hours can help you get a table without waiting too long.
One of the most ordered items is the Cocodrilo burger, a thick and filling option that has built up a loyal following among regulars who come back specifically for it. The menu is wide enough that you could order something different on several visits before running out of new things to try.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
