Marlin Azul

I went to Mexico expecting to feast on tacos everyday. And while I did do that, I also had the magical surprise of feasting on ceviche every other day.

After a food marketing shopping morning and a splash in the pool at our Airbnb, our tummies were rumbling again: ceviche time.

B claims to be allergic to shellfish so a seafood spot is often challenging. But a giant place of shellfish-free (yes, sadly we're sure, thanks for checking, Señor) ceviche was exactly what we didn't know we were craving. With an ice cold michelada (we alternated between margaritas and micheladas most of the week) in hand, a huge bowl of salted tortilla chips, and a giant platter of citrusy-packed, herb-filled, refreshing, super simple ceviche was holiday heaven. That taco breakfast followed by this ceviche lunch, and an afternoon ice cream stop made for the most perfect day of eating, snoozing, and discovering a city through its food.

Marlin Azul, Calle 62 488, Col. Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico.