Micaela Mar & Leña

We went to Micaela on a close friends recommendation. First impression, great vibes, decor, music. Friendliest hostess I’ve encountered in Mérida! So welcoming and vibrant!

Once sat, our server came out and asked if we both spoke Spanish, I do not, so she was kind enough to bring English menus for us. Servers name was Diana for the record, super sweet, super knowledgeable, super hospitable!

We started with our drinks, we were going to a cocktail party afterwords so we didn’t want to get alcohol just yet, I ordered a limonada natural and it was the most balanced limeade I’ve ever consumed! Husband ordered horchata and it was light and refreshing without being over sweetened. We were brought samples of their Sopa de Camaron and it was delightfully delicious, then we started with a dozen oyster naturales which were extremely clean and just perfect with all of the accompaniment supplied for them.

We also ordered the Duck Tamal en Mole Negro as a second appetizer to split because I wanted to try it- this dish was savory and sweet in all the right places, the mushrooms in it were a beautifully satisfying pairing as well, but that corn tamal is what the focal piece was. I highly recommend trying this dish, even if you aren’t a fan of duck, this duck is different and works well with everything they served!

While in between dishes the service remained phenomenal stopping to take our picture for us and clear the table of any trash, and just being so friendly even if they were just checking on us.

For my entree I had the Shrimp Tacos and the hubby had the Tuna Tacos- Shrimp tacos were amazing! Perfect crisp on the shrimp and the right balance of acidity spice and texture in EVERY SINGLE BITE. The Tuna tacos were so juicy and had a great little kick with the right garnishing to balance the tastes and textures once again creating a great bite in every bite.

10/10 we will definitely recommend this to our friends and family and we will FOR SURE be here again.