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La Mera Mera Donosti

Restaurant Mexican restaurant Bar and grill

Tequila cocktails & inventive takes on classic dishes at a contemporary bar with a rustic edge. People often mention good, Mexican, comida, guacamole, small, service, delicious, Great, nachos, price,


Address

Matia Kalea, 38, 20008 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Website

www.lameramera.es

Contact

+34 943 96 85 75

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (1.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: (Christmas Day), 1 pm to 12 am, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: (St
  • Wednesday: 1 pm to 12 am
  • Thursday: 1 pm to 12:30 am
  • Friday: 1 pm to 2 am
  • Saturday: 1 pm to 2 am
  • Sunday: 1 pm to 12 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (23) Mexican (21) comida (17) guacamole (14) small (10) service (8) delicious (8) Great (7) nachos (7) price (7)
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  • 3/5 Kiana M. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was okey, a bit expensive but it was tasty. Hoever, the young waitress was despicable, rolling eyes because we wanted to pay separatly. We payed a bit more expensive that what was indicated on the menu. Won't recommend it
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Feriel a. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) scam run away (Original) estafa huir
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Naveed A. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place! Good honest food and efficient service! Great atmosphere!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Aliya 2 years ago on Google
    Really bad experience. The service is very slow (it took them almost half an hour to make simple tortillas with fried egg and sausage), the food was awful, bland and boring. The waitress needs to change her attitude to be more friendly and welcoming. Yet another proof that sometimes ratings don't mean anything
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jose T. 11 months ago on Google
    My wife and I attempted to eat at this establishment. When we walked in we were told there were no tables available by the man behind the counter/bar with attitude (which was fine). There was a couple sitting at the bar eating and drinking and eating- there was space for 2 more so we asked the waiter and he said it was fine. Once we sat, we noticed the bartenders attitude - he turned around and said “you need to wait two minutes for his attention” again would have been fine but his body language and attitude made us feel unwelcome, so we left. This was our first time visiting this beautiful city and this was the only establishment that made us feel unwelcome. To our fellow Americans - beware! Not an “American friendly establishment!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ham b. 1 year ago on Google
    I totally loved this place. On one hand I really wanted some of the dishes to deliver on some Mexican flavors ( something I am very familiar with ) and it did not, on the other hand the effort and the ingenuity of the chef/proprietor was top notch. The owner was very friendly and made the experience so much better. Overall the food is yummy ( get the nachos if it's 2 or more people ) and they play all Spanish covers or popular rock songs. Check em out.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ander a. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We liked a lot. It is more of a "canteen" than a typical restaurant, which makes it different. Small but cozy, with the kitchen in sight. The food is very good, a lot of flavor. Special mention to the baos and burritos, quite different from what you usually find. Very good homemade desserts. Quality price correct. Recommended 100% (Original) Nos ha gustado mucho. Es más una "cantina" que un restaurante al uso, lo cual lo hace diferente. Pequeño pero acogedor, con la cocina a la vista. La comida está muy buena, mucho sabor. Mención especial a los baos y burritos, bastante diferente a lo que te encuentras habitualmente. Los postres caseros muy buenos. Calidad precio correcto. Recomendable 100%
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Jun I. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We thought he was a Mexican and the dishes did not remind much of Mexican food. If they did not advertise that, I could say that the food was not bad, although the menu of dishes was quite small. Quality price quite expensive. (Original) Pensamos que era un mexicano y los platos no hacían recordar mucho a la comida mexicana. Si no hiciesen publicidad de eso, podría decir que la comida no estaba mal, aunque la carta de platos era bastante reducida. Calidad precio bastante caro.

  • 4/5 steve w. 1 year ago on Google
    Went to grab a small meal with a beer which was fine. Saw they did margaritas so stayed and had a few of those. One of the best ever tasted since I was in Merida in the yucatan, highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Fernando I. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great. Very good treatment and exquisite food, as well as cocktails. We will repeat until we try the entire menu (Original) Genial. Muy bien trato y la comida exquisita, así como los cocktails. Repetiremos hasta probar todo el menú

  • 5/5 noemi g. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We loved it. The service very good. They gave us some very good recommendations. Food and drink do not disappoint. We will repeat to taste the rest of the letter (Original) Nos ha encantado. El servicio muy bueno. Nos dieron algunas recomendaciones muy acertadas. La comida y la bebida no defraudan. Repetiremos para probar el resto de la carta

  • 5/5 vanise medin c. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Mexican with more character and quality without frills of all Donosti ... excellent guacamole and cochinita pibil and the quesadillas tmbien ..... a shrimp aguachile that has pleasantly surprised me. (Original) El mexicano con más carácter y calidad sin florituras de todo Donosti...excelente guacamole y cochinita pibil y las quesadillas tmbien.....un aguachile de camarón que me ha sorprendido gratamente.

  • 5/5 Claire 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent Mexican food (Original) Comida mexicana excelente

  • 4/5 Kristofer B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place with Mexican food, which is perfectly okay. The tables are a bit small, so you have to share type 2 dishes, then in with the next, etc. Definitely worth a visit, also located on a cozy street, off the tourist lanes. Will be back. (Original) Trevligt ställe med mexikans mat, som är helt okey. Borden lite små, så man får dela på typ 2 rätter, sen in med nästa osv. Klart värt ett besök, ligger även på en mysig gata, utanför turiststråken. Kommer komma tillbaka.

  • 1/5 Alejandro M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) They overcharged us and on top of that they played crazy. (Original) Nos cobraron de más y encima se hicieron las locas.

  • 5/5 Carolina B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fresh and natural products, exquisite food and incredible treatment !!! Highly recommended !! The explanation and preparation of mezcal was the best way to finish an incredible meal (Original) Productos frescos y naturales, comida esquisita y trato increíble!!! Muy recomendable!! La explicación y preparación del mezcal fue la mejor manera de terminar una comida increíble

  • 3/5 Alicia González R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The food is very good, but the quantities are not according to the price, they are too small and prices are too high. Also, when we said what we wanted to have dinner they told us it was too much food and basically forced us to order less. Although one of my friends was full, the other two left hungry. (Original) La comida esta muy buena, pero las cantidades no son acorde al precio, son cantidades muy pequeñas y precios demasiado altos. Ademas, cuando dijimos lo que queríamos cenar nos dijeron que era demasiada comida y básicamente nos obligaron a pedir menos. Aunque una de mis amigas se lleno, las otras dos nos fuimos con hambre.

  • 5/5 Guille 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nachos with the best guacamole I have ever tried, the Burrito also exceptional and the service very fast (Original) Nachos con el mejor guacamole que he probado, el Burrito también excepcional y la atención muy rápida

  • 4/5 Mertxe C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was all great. I love quesadillas. We will repeat without a doubt. (Original) Estaba todo buenisimo. Las quesadillas me encantan. Repetiremos sin duda.

  • 4/5 Karlos B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very nice Mexican, very good treatment and fast service, we will return. (Original) Un mexicano muy agradable , muy buen trato y sevicio rapido , volveremos.

  • 5/5 Jo W. 1 year ago on Google
    Unassuming but very Friendly Mexican bar/restaurant in San Sebastián that we stumbled upon one night and revisited the next. Firstly - the owners are lovely. I couldn’t decide which wine I wanted so they let me try loads of different wines to get the one I liked. When we ordered food the chap let us know that it would probably be too many nachos - he could have just taken our money. Secondly, the ambience is chilled. Nice decor and cool vibe- even though it’s bare cement walls. Very clean everywhere. Thirdly, the drinks are very reasonably priced. Spain is generally cheaper than the UK, but parts of San Sebastián were pricey. This was circa 2 euros a drink (wine and beer). Finally, the food was scrumptious. The guacamole came in a pestle and mortar and you finish the pounding/mixing yourself. It was absolutely, mouth watering my delicious. We also had a quesadilla and a pao bun. The menu is small, and they could do with adding some sides, but it’s a definite 5 stars all round 👍🏼

  • 5/5 Abigail W. 1 year ago on Google
    If you're looking for a break from Pintxos while in San Sebastiàn, definitely visit La Mera Mera for some fresh & delicious Mexican. We enjoyed the chips and guacamole, beet salad, and bacalar (cod) tacos with some killers margaritas while sitting on the small terrace. They also have a nice selection of Mexican beers. 10/10 recommend La Mera Mera, especially after a sunny day on the beach!

  • 5/5 Sergio G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Impressive (Original) Impresionante

  • 5/5 Bob O. 1 year ago on Google
    We loved the food and drinks. Went here twice while in San Sebastian. But it was very busy both times, so we got carry out and ate at our hotel.

  • 5/5 Kalliope P. 1 year ago on Google
    Best Margarita and best Guacamole 🥑 I've ever had in my life. Cozy place with great atmosphere and a very attentive and professional bartender (he's from Mexico too!) with great communication skills, knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend it!

  • 5/5 H J. 1 year ago on Google
    A small but excellent restaurant. Really good food and wine. Gets very busy so you may need to book.

  • 4/5 Gailee Walker W. 1 year ago on Google
    We have a "La Mera Mera" fix when we are homesick for margaritas and Mexican food. The guac is amazing. I love the quesadillas

  • 5/5 Boni S. 1 year ago on Google
    Incredible little hole in the wall. Doesn't look like the pictures - a little more run down. But the most wonderful food! Home made guacamole with incredible toppings! Unique, flavorful dishes. I wish I lived nearby. I'd go there every week!!!!

  • 5/5 Peter L. 1 year ago on Google
    Super authentic place. Definitely worth a visit. I recommend to book in advance as the restaurant only have approx. 30 seats

  • 5/5 Emileah B. 10 months ago on Google
    First stop we made in San Sebastián and it was a wonderful start to our trip! The servers were friendly and the food was excellent. We enjoyed very fresh guacamole and local cervezas.

  • 5/5 Susan O. 9 months ago on Google
    We had a lovely dining experience here this evening on our holiday. The food was delicious. We were a family of 5 including 3 children, lucky to be accommodated on a Friday evening in this busy spot without a booking. Recommend the taco bacalao and the nachos. The ambiance was lovely and very attentive service. I don't usually go for Mexican food but I'll be more willing to try it again after tonight's delight.

  • 4/5 vivi m. 7 months ago on Google
    Great food and atmosphere. Small and simple place their nachos and burritos were excellent. Enjoyed real Mexican food worth the wait for table. Best to reserve your table before

  • 5/5 Stijn M. 5 months ago on Google
    What a lovely discovery. Authentic Mexican food and friendly staff!

  • 5/5 Loudes I. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A unique place, good food and the best margaritas !!! I'm looking forward to my photo from yesterday on the 9th (Original) Un lugar único, comida buena y las mejores margaritas!!!. Estoy deseando ke se cuelgue mi foto de ayer día 9🥰🥰

  • 4/5 Berglind Margo Þorvaldsdóttir T. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place and food. I recommend the guacamole. And if you like margaritas then this is THE place to go in Donostia. They're just delicious! For dining reservations are highly recommended- especially on weekends when they tend to be full.

  • 4/5 Christophe D. 5 years ago on Google
    Excellent Mexican restaurant in Donostia ! Very kind people and typical pintxos bar ambiance . Must try the Guacamole as a starter

  • 5/5 Matteo 3 years ago on Google
    Everything was delicious, nice atmosphere and the argentinian waitress was super nice with us!

  • 4/5 Eduard M. 3 years ago on Google
    Real mexican food in Antiguo. The quality is very good and some of the items in the menu are excellent (e.g. cochinilla pibil o tacos del pastor). Michelada is good (but they add ice to it...), the nachos are excellent, they have good tequila (añejos) and mescal. The food choice is rather limited.

  • 4/5 pankaj m. 5 years ago on Google
    Mexican food in Antiguo !! A prior reservation recommended. Good ambience, decent food and excellent service

  • 5/5 Whitney J. 5 years ago on Google
    The best Mexican food we've ever had!!

  • 5/5 Jar H. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice, good food quality. Rather small

  • 5/5 Joseph B. 4 years ago on Google
    Creative cross between Mexican, Basque, and Asian flavors. Reservations s must

  • 3/5 Victor Manuel P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Due to the covid situation ordered to go. The burrito that is smaller than in places I usually frequent, little meat, poorly prepared and a lot of liquid, the bread that surrounds it almost waste and I could not take it well. The taste did not remind me of Mexican. Disappointed. (Original) Debido a la situación covid pedido para llevar. El burrito más pequeño que en sitios que suelo frecuentar, poca carne, mal elaborado y mucho líquido, el pan que lo envuelve casi desecho y no podía cogerlo bien. El sabor no me recordaba a mexicano. Decepcionado.

  • 5/5 JESUS MARI R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Terrific .... Typical Mexican food, with some toke from here. (Original) Buenísimo.... Comida típica mexicana, con algún toke de aquí.

  • 5/5 Rebeca C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Incredible value for money !! Taste, personal attention ... To repeat (Original) Increíble relación calidad precio!! Sabor, atención del personal.... Para repetir

  • 2/5 Martin BEAUCE I. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The quality of the food and the location is good but the treatment and the quality / price ratio leave much to be desired. We ordered some nachos and what I said, they were good (not anything out of the ordinary) and cost 10euros. When they were brought to us we were quite surprised by their tiny size (basically a small bowl). The bangs waitress also stopped desiring. Very slow and showing little interest, for example she was talking to the cooks for a while before bringing us what we had ordered when it had been ready for a while at the counter. (Original) La calidad de la comida y la ubicación es buena pero el trato y la relación calidad/precio dejan mucho de desear. Pedimos unos nachos y lo dicho, estaban buenos (tampoco nada fuera de lo común) y costaban 10euros. Cuando nos los trajeron nos sorprendió bastante su tamaño diminuto (básicamente un bol pequeño). La camarera de flequillo también dejaba de desear. Muy lenta y mostrando poco interés, por ejemplo estuvo hablando un rato con los cocineros antes de traernos lo que habíamos pedido cuando llevaba un rato ya listo en el mostrador.

  • 4/5 Dani G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The guacamole very very good. The place a bit all cooll, but nice. (Original) El guacamole muy muy bueno. El sitio un poco todo cooll, pero agradable.

  • 3/5 Luis G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We drink and eat something and the perfect food. Only 2 negative things the absent-minded waiter asked him for another 2 beers that were toasted when the first 2 were toasted and made them blonde. And the place could be seen currado more because certain parts of the place look like an old place that was falling apart. Then they will say that it is the style they were looking for, but that can be done in another way. (Original) Tomamos y picamos algo y la comida perfecta. Solo 2 cosas negativas el camarero despistado q le pedimos otras 2 cervezas que eran tostadas cuando las 2 primeras fueron tostadas y las puso rubias. Y el local se lo podian a ver currado mas x q ciertas partes del local parecen un local antiguo que se estaba cayendo a cachos.Luego diran q es el estilo que estaban buscando, pero eso se puede hacer de otra manera.

  • 5/5 Xinho 3 years ago on Google
    That's crazy bro. What an awesome place. The greatest Mex food. The guacamole with totopos is a must

  • 2/5 Gustavo G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The food is delicious, they have a distinctive quality. The problem is that the treatment given to you by certain local employees destroys the experience completely, no matter how good the food is, better not eat it if they are going to treat you like garbage. (Original) La comida esta buenísima, tienen una calidad distintiva. El problema es que el trato que te dan ciertos empleados del local destruye la experiencia por completo, por muy buena que este la comida, mejor no comerla si te van a tratar como basura.

  • 4/5 Maite 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very tasty food. (Original) Comida muy rica.

  • 5/5 brenda m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good taste! (Original) Muy buen sabor!

  • 5/5 Ann P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The food is delicious and the desserts are delicious. Great service. I wouldn't recommend the watermelon margarita though. (Original) La comida está muy rica y los postres son deliciosos. Buen servicio. Aunque no recomendaría la margarita de sandía.

  • 5/5 Aitziber E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good food at an adequate price. We will repeat fixed (Original) Buena comida a un precio adecuado. Repetiremos fijo

  • 4/5 Patricia Jiménez G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice girls. Good food. Affordable price. (Original) Amables las chicas. Comida rica. Precio asequible.

  • 5/5 Xavier H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Total discovery !!! Great cuisine and attention ... (Original) Descubrimiento total!!! Cocina y atención estupendo...

  • 1/5 Nicolas P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Rude waitress and poor food at all. Just good guacamole but marred by everything else ... (Original) Serveuse désagréable et cuisine pas terrible du tout. Juste le guacamole de bon mais entaché par tout le reste...

  • 5/5 Marta Gómez Z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An explosion of exquisite flavors for the palate (Original) Una explosión de sabores exquisitos para el paladar

  • 5/5 Mikel Larrañaga Q. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good. Although the strongest sauce is not (Original) Muy bueno. Aunque la salsa más fuerte no lo es

  • 5/5 Felipe Medeiros A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Place with good tasting food. Cocktails (I always have a margarita there) pretty good. Of intermediate price, the margarita 8 euros, the pintxo 4.5 €. Of course, small place, if you want to go alone or with friends, book in advance (Original) Lugar con comida de buen sabor. Cócteles (yo me tomo siempre un margarita ahí) bastante bien. De precio intermedio, el margarita 8 euros, el pintxo 4.5€. Eso si, local pequeño, si quieres ir solo o con amigos reservar con antelación

  • 4/5 EUSKADIMOTORSPORT CLUB . N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Rico Mexican (Original) Rico Mexicano

  • 4/5 Windy J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The place is not Wow, but the food is really good. I am delighted. Too bad the waitress is not a little more welcoming. (Original) L'endroit n'es pas Wahou, mais la cuisine y est vraiment très bonne. Je mis suis régalée. Dommage que la serveuse ne soit pas un peu plus accueillante.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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