Micaela Mar & Lena

This restaurant won a lot of awards and it is obvious why. James Beard style Mexican fusion cuisine. This is a real place for food. Absolutely delicious and well seasoned. And the service is excellent. Easily one of the best in town. I would eat here every week if I could. You should absolutely go here.

Micaela Mar y Leña was highly recommended by local friends and it did not disappoint! The restaurant is very cozy and the colorful decoration is full of details. I particularly loved the intentionally mismatched floor tiles and the tin hearts on the wall. Food is excellent, I suggest the octopus, the green ceviche and the raw tuna. Also their foamy version of arroz con leche is surprisingly delicious. Service is excellent, the waiters are very well groomed and trained. We were celebrating a birthday and received a complementary “dark chocolate piñata” with a little candle, which apart from being a nice detail, was also very good. Definitely a must go, just make sure to book a reservation in advance, since the wait can be long.

Excellent food—every detail of flavor is thoughtfully crafted, from the smallest bite to the main dish. The service was honestly the best I’ve ever had: very attentive, knowledgeable, and never intrusive. They were there exactly when needed, seamlessly bringing food and drinks. We had the tostada de pulpo with esquites and chapulines, tamales with shrimp sauce, and for the main dish, lentils with chicharrón. Every dish was outstanding. I will definitely be going back soon. If you’re a foodie, you absolutely can’t miss this incredible dining experience.

The best meal I had in Mexico. The service is prompt but not overbearing. Lovely octopus, tamales, and smoked watermelon. Everything is made with imagination, and the ingredients really shine through and make a delicious meal! The atmosphere was quiet and relaxing. I would highly recommend!

This place is absolutely delicious. We’ve been in Merida for 2 weeks and tried a lot of different restaurants and this one is by far the best. The food is so tasty. Definitely must go when in Merida. Make sure you make a reservation as they are always full. We had the octopus (which is the best octopus I’ve ever had), the ribs with mole and the shrimp with tamales. All dishes were excellent

This is our first night out having dinner in Merida and what a memorable experience. The service from Armando was top notch. We tried out the grilled octopus, shrimp tamale and the bone marrow. Everything was well done with so much flavor. The only nitpick is the drink, not as impressive as I thought and less flavorful. Will definitely come back for more.

A friend recommended the place. We had a reservation but arrived 45 minutes too late. They still served us, first at the bar, later on a table. The entire time tables were empty, reservation system blocks a lot of capacity. The food was delicious. Service was good. We would come again. Like many places in Merida, a bit overpriced.

Yum!! This is one of the best meals we’ve had in our month in Mexico. The fish ceviche was fresh and tasty. And the tuna tacos were the best we have eaten - so fresh. Almost considered extending our stay so we could go back. The resturant has lovely atmosphere and staff are so helpful and friendly. Couldn’t recommend anymore.