If you're in Merida, Mexico, you must stop by Nuevo San Fernando Cochinita Y Lechon—a true gem in the heart of the city. Located on Av Cupules, this restaurant has rapidly earned a reputation for serving some of the best cochinita pibil and lechon you'll ever taste. Customers rave about the tenderness of the meat; review after review highlights how easily it can be pulled apart, suggesting a level of care and expertise in its preparation.
One standout dish is the torta de cochinita pibil, which has been described as nothing short of amazing. The tacos are equally impressive, featuring authentic Yucatecan flavors, and are complimented by a delightful array of salsas, including a spicy habanero sauce that elevates each bite. Beyond the incredible food, the welcoming staff ensures that every visit feels like a special occasion. This warm hospitality combined with affordable prices makes it a favorite among both locals and tourists.
Don’t forget to try their agua con naranja agria; it’s a refreshing accompaniment to your meal! In the ever-competitive street food scene of Merida, Nuevo San Fernando undoubtedly stands out for its quality and flavors that captivate the senses.
Amenities and More
Service options
Outdoor seating
Takeaway
Dine-in
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Quick bite
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Seating
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Quiet
Trendy
Crowd
Groups
Tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Cash only
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking
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Reviews For Nuevo San Fernando Cochinita Y Lechon
Ruipeng Liu 劉
May 25,2025
Amazing lechon. Best I've had in Mexico. They operate early in the morning, available almost any time during the day.
Lucile Beaurain
May 23,2025
Amazing taco spot! The staff is super friendly, and the tacos are very affordable with a fantastic selection of authentic Yucatecan dishes. We tried the cochinita pibil, lechon, and relleno negro—everything was delicious. Don't miss out on their agua con naranja agria; it's incredibly tasty!
Jason Fair (Nomadic Nerd Project)
May 17,2025
Hands down the best Cochinita and Lechon we've ever had! It was perfection whether in a taco or torta. This is our go to place now. Prices are great and the service is fantastic. Uodate: Still the best Cochinita Y Lechon torta.
Jose Cerda
May 4,2025
Wow- the tortas de cochinita pibil were amazing.
Raul Estrada
Apr 29,2025
Excelent, great pork & cochinita tacos, the meat is tender that you can tear it out easily, the habanero & red onion sauces are tasty just be aware that habanero is spicy, we even order sandwich to take away as lunch for a read trip.
Jose Alfonso Rojo
Apr 14,2025
I googled best cochinita in Merida and this came up, had 3 tacos de lechon and 1 torta de cochinita, and they didn’t disappoint prob one of the best I ever had and service was beyond, I order a drink just to realize my sever went to a near store to buy it, they never said we don’t have that and instead went and bought it, also when arriving they suggested how to park close by
Cassandra Garcia
Apr 13,2025
Classic Yucatecan fare across the street from the conference center in the hotel district in Centro. A family business in the same location for 65 years. My go to stop for tortas de lechon y cochinita. Open till 1 pm.
Sachintha Gurudeniya (Sach)
Mar 19,2025
The absolute best Cochinita I've had. It's perfection. The service staff is nice, and despite me speaking not more than a couple of words in Spanish, we figured it out and ordered without a hitch. 11/10, highly recommend.
Reviews For Nuevo San Fernando Cochinita Y Lechon