I have eaten at Luca's Bistro at Casa Catherwood, aka Iguana Blanca, enough times to say that it never disappoints! I love the gallery setting ( I shop at the fair trade unique gift shop before, during and after my meals!) The food is real Italian - not a Mexican version - though there are dishes that include local produce.... more

La Iguana Blanca, the bistro inside Casa Catherwood was simply one of the best Italian restaurants I have ever experienced. I haven't even found an Italian restaurant like this in all of Southern California. The owner, Luca is very friendly and offers quick service apart from the fabulous food. From beginning to end the dinner was absolutely a delight, and... more

I was not expecting to find such excellent Italian food in Merida, but here it is! Luca (chef/owner) welcomes you into his charming restaurant and serves up authentic Italian cuisine. The gnocchi is delicious as is the Chaya Lasagna. more

Five of us ate here on our last trip to Merida. There is no air conditioning, but a nice breeze blows through the entraceway where we sat and Luca put a fan across from us to give a little more air movement. We were quite comfortable and it was hot when we were there. The table ordered a carafe of... more

I am an American ex-pat. living in Mérida and finding good, non-Yucatecan food can be a challenge. So, to find Luca and his Italian bistro in the heart of the Mérida is nothing short of a gastronomical miracle! My stomach is in love with Luca's food! Oh, and Luca has a great personality too! Stop in for a visit with... more

My wife and I ate here and had a great Italian meal for a reasonable price. It's a bit out of the way but worth the walk from Centro. more

every once in awhile you are lucky enough to find a place that's comfortable has great food and wonderful company. 6 nights a week you can go for dinner and feel like you are having a fabulous meal at a friends house. The Bistro at Casa Catherwood is a favorite of my husband and myself. the chef 's attention to... more

Luca's La Iguana Blanca BISTRO AT CASA CATHERWOOD; Why would I ever order another veggie-burger? I have been let down and disappointed so many times over the years that it is disgusting. Soybean solids substitutes have taken away my appetite but never satisfied my hunger. If you have been in Mexico so long that the beef starts tasting good you... more

I just come back from a trip in Mexico with my family. We are from Canada, Quebec and I been in vacation there with my brother, sister, and my two parents. We asked a few people a place where we should go eat, and someone told us to go at this Bistro. We decided to go at this restaurant and... more