In the simplest terms: a very well engineered restaurant experience. Expect photogenic dishes, fast service and cocktails. Make no mistake though: it’s not just show food that’s only suitable to brighten up your socials. The food is actually quite tasty and the cocktails are wonderful. I went for the bone marrow starter, the grilled octopus entree and all three deserts (don’t judge - choices are hard). Loved the bone marrow (seasoned to perfection); thought the “cacao” desert was good but intense. Very intense. On the whole, these dishes - paired with two cocktails - made for a great night. Overall, I’m impressed by what a well-oiled machine this restaurant is. On that note: don’t forget to order ‘a round of beers’ for the kitchen staff!

Service was great. Food had it's up and downs. The prawn broth they gave us as we sat down was so nice that we asked for another serving. I tried a bit of a tuna taco and that was great. Unfortunately I did not enjoy my main. I ordered the octopus as all it said in the menu was grilled octopus, sweet potato and salad. I wanted something simple and I wanted to octopus. That is not what I got. Even though octopus was cooked perfectly it was covered in a honey based sauce that that sickly sweet and it completely overpowered the octopus flavour. To that you add the sweet potato and it was just too much for me. This would be easily fixed by adding a correct description to each dish.

Stunning atmosphere, beautiful decor. Bilingual service. Food was outstanding. The shrimp and bacon risotto was to die for. All foods flavorful and reasonably priced. Innovative little touches with an amuse bouche and lovely little coconut bites at the end of the evening. Would highly recommend to anyone!

Came here with my partner to celebrate our anniversary and we had an amazing time. The food was delicious. We ordered the Duck tostadas, shrimp tacos, bone marrow, octopus, and beef ribs. Everything was was made to perfection. The service was just a great as the food. They made sure to recognize our special day which made the experience even better. I would definitely return and recommend!

Hands down, the best restaurant we've visited in the Yucatan peninsula during our stay. The food is exquisite, the service very detailed and they cater to a variety of dietary restrictions. My boyfriend is celiac (coeliac) and they carefully instructed us on what he could or could not eat. We enjoyed our dinner safely and had our best date night since his diagnosis. Priceless.

I would like to give 6 Stars!! The service is very courteous at any time. The food was next level good, we had great Tuna Tacos and the best Ribs ever of our life. The atmosphere is great, we had one of the best dinners on our entire Mexiko trip here. Absolutely must visit!!!

(Translated by Google) Excellent food, very nice and family place. Friendly and attentive staff !!! We all liked it 🤩 (Original) Excelente comida, lugar muy agradable y familiar. Personal amable y atento!!! Todo nos gustó 🤩

Have just got back from a perfect meal at Michaela & Leña. Everything from the food, the ambience to the staff is so well crafted and of a very high quality. A bit of a shaky start (despite reserving a table, the front of house were struggling to decide where to put us, they chose a not so pleasant table at the front near the front door but at a request I was able to move to a better table after pointing one out with no problems) - Once we had settled we had the friendliest guy serving our table, a special mention to Brian who took the time to recommend and explain dishes, making us feel welcome and was genuinely engaging, he is a real asset to the restaurant. As for the food, it exceeded our expectations, was absolutely delicious, along with the cocktails and dessert we ordered. I would go as far to say that this was one of the best meals we had during our travels through Mexico. Hope to return someday!

The best food in Mérida! My family and I ate here and were beyond thrilled with the service, the food, the chefs, and the atmosphere. Our waiter, David, was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, and even told us when we ordered too much food (Thank you! The portions were generous!). David provided terrific recommendations for food and drink, and we all left very satisfied. We'll recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Mérida in the future!

Highly recommended. The food was great: creative (especially the desserts), perfectly seasoned, with good products, Great cocktails too, much more interesting than the average (here, they put some alcohol). Very lively place, with an open kitchen. Great service, friendly and attentive. The best restaurant we have done in this range of price in Merida.

This was easily one of the best meals I’ve had in my life. The service was exceptional. Our server (Eric!), the hostess, the food runner, the general manager that greeted us - all incredibly kind and welcoming. The food was amazing - one incredible dish followed by the next. Everything we had was absolutely superb but we loved the tuna crudo, my partner said he could eat it everyday and I very much agree. Would highly recommend this restaurant. Wow.

Delicious food, very interesting and with different unexpected but delicious taste, pleasant atmosphere, great service. Must come!

We were here for our third anniversary, and the service was impeccable. The food was super creative, fresh, and of fantastic quality. Everything was delicious. The craft cocktails were unique and delicious. Everything was super from beginning to end, including dessert. Sitting near the kitchen allowed us to view the craftwork of the kitchen.

Perfect, everything perfect, every little detail just perfect. Who ever designed this restaurant and it’s kitchen is a mastermind! This is how a restaurant should function, flawless service, perfect food executed by professionals. The attention to detail by the service staff was outstanding. Needless to say that the quality of food was on par with some of the best restaurants in world we have dinned in. Thanks to the whole team to provide us an flawless dinner experience!

(Translated by Google) Delicious food, very different! (Original) Deliciosa comida, muy diferente!

(Translated by Google) Good and cozy (Original) Bueno y acogedor

(Translated by Google) The menu is somewhat confusing, many things but nothing in particular, the octopus is highly recommended, it is good but not great, good mixology and a very pleasant atmosphere, quick service but the seasoning of the food was due to me (Original) El menú es algo confuso, muchas cosas pero nada en concreto, te súper recomiendan el pulpo, está bueno pero no es la gran maravilla, buena mixología y ambiente muy agradable, servicio rápido pero el sazón de la comida me quedó debiendo

very good

(Translated by Google) Good but very expensive (Original) Bueno pero muy caro

(Translated by Google) Magnificent experience! Excellent food, very good cocktails; luxury service. They explained the dishes in detail, and we followed some recommendations, especially in the cocktails (with mezcal, delicious) and dessert. Seeing that we were interested in trying various wines, and by the glass the bo offer was so great, they offered us glasses of wines that they had been tasting earlier. Very nice to also chat with the people who work there, all very friendly. 5/5 on everything! (Original) Magnifica experiencia! Excelente comida, muy buenos cocteles; el servicio de lujo. Nos explicaron con detalle los platos, y seguimos algunas recomendaciones, sobre todo en los cocteles (con mezcal, delicioso) y el postre. Al ver que estábamos interesados en probar varios vinos, y por copeo la oferta bo era tan grande, nos ofrecieron copas de vinos que habían estado catando más temprano. Muy agradable también charlar con las personas que trabajan ahí, todos muy amables. 5/5 en todo!

(Translated by Google) Excellent service, very good house drinks and food not to be said (Original) Excelente servicio, bebidas de la casa muy buenas y la comida ni se diga

(Translated by Google) The place is amazing, has a very cozy atmosphere and that encourages you to be very comfortable to talk and eat, feel at home, have signature drinks and delicious food. (Original) El lugar esta increíble, tiene una atmósfera muy acogedora y que incita a que te quedes muy agusto a platicar y comer, sentirte como en casa, tienen bebidas de autor y la comida deliciosa.

Place: It is a beautiful. Every single detail in this place worth to take a look. It is very cosy and interesting. Such a Mexican experience. Parking: You can park on the street. No meter. Tons of spots. Food: Menu is modern Mexican food. So good to describe. Staff: Super friendly.

(Translated by Google) The best restaurant in this city. (Original) El mejor restaurante de esta ciudad.

(Translated by Google) Eating seafood in a different but rich way (Original) El comer los mariscos de una forma diferente pero rico

Meh, I didn't care much for this place. Service was very good, but I won't be back 😔

Must have reservations!! The restaurant fills up FAST! The wait staff addresses the reservation holder by name the entire visit! They give a QR code menu to younger patrons, but you can request a physical menu (I recommend requesting the menu because the menu web site doesn't work with all phones). The kitchen is open concept, with very little hidden from the guests. Many dishes cooked over a wood fire. The cocktails are amazing & made mostly from mescal tequila. A gem of a restaurant in Merida!

(Translated by Google) Excellent place to eat. Delicious and very good service. (Original) Excelente lugar para comer. Delicioso y muy buen servicio.

(Translated by Google) Creamy rice tastes like pure love (Original) El arroz cremoso sabe a puro amor

(Translated by Google) Excellent location and service of waiters, the food is delicious at a good price, the place is according to the theme (Original) Excelente ubicación y servicio de meseros, la comida está riquísima a buen precio, el lugar está de acorde a la temática

What a fabulous place! Superb food, delicious cocktails and a friendly, attentive staff. A special shout out to Richard, Rebecca and Ale for making our dinner experience extra special. So glad we stumbled across Micaela. Will be back for more!

Incredible dinner with friends last night! Unfortunately they ran out of oysters! Tuétano was awesome, also the beef tongue. Great waiter, Ricardo

Micaela Mar & Leña is a whole experience. They have their branding spot-on. The service is friendly and top-notch, the dishes are tasty (and beautifully presented) and the drinks are well-made. I loved how even the non-alcoholic cocktail had HALF of the rim coated in salt, so you can choose whether you like that extra flavour. This is the kind of details they get just right. The style, presentation and service is impeccable. Just order a 'round of beers for the kitchen guys' and you won't be disappointed! Personally, I'd have a couple remarks maybe on the desserts: the weakest point of the maize-flan was the flan, being a rather dry. The cacao dessert is really heavy; I'd love it if the orange puree was more tangy and refreshing/if there was a more natural or plain element to the dish to even it out a bit. All with all, they do a hell of a good job with providing you the best dining experience. I have to say that the mezcal gummies were downright excellent. The dishes are straightforward: (unfortunately) no surprises (if you get what I mean), just what you ordered: well executed. No tricks with the bill, no service listed, just amazing service and humility. Well done!

Outstanding! Beautiful decorated place, absolute friendly and helpful waiters and waitresses. Super delicious food! It feels like Mexican cuisine with a little modern twist. First time having mole and it was amazing!

Absolutely gorgeous dinner! We had the tasty shrimp tacos, delicious gratined oysters (eaten in 3 seconds) and tangy aguachile for starters and we then shared the shrimp and bacon risotto. What a feast! Highly recommend this place and the staff is super friendly and attentive.

Lovely place, not very fancy, but decorated with a great taste. Good for any occasion, for a dinner with few friends or for an intimate date. Staff is very attentive. Food was great and portions are very generous.

We were here over Christmas and had their ceviche and steak entrees. We were told that the food was excellent. We left not thrilled at the service as they were clearing our settings before we were finished. We felt rushed. If we had known that this is what we would have to deal with for an expensive dinner we would have never come. If you're open during the holidays than let your guests enjoy otherwise close.

(Translated by Google) We ordered a rice cooker ceviche and the octopus. It was very very tasty. (Original) Pedimos un ceviche de arrocera y el pulpo. Estuvo muy muy rico.

(Translated by Google) Eating is an experience in this place. 100% recommended. The price fully rewarded. (Original) En este lugar comer es una experiencia. 100% recomendado. El precio totalmente recompensado.

(Translated by Google) A lovely place, delicious food and very friendly staff. (Original) Un lugar encantador, una comida deliciosa y el personal muy amable.

Comida deliciosa, habiente excelente, cumplen con las normas.

Great food, even better service. Get the shrimp off the grill.

Delicious!

La comida exquisita! La atención de 10 de todo el personal Volvería a ir , definitivamente. Gracias Micaela Solo falto la música oaxaqueña!

(Translated by Google) Spectacular food and desserts (Original) Espectacular la comida y los postres

The whole experience was awesome! Food, service, deco, everything was superb , I'll come back for sure.

Great service, fantastic food, lovely atmosphere and nice wine list. We were very happy with the entire experience. Will definitely go back.

Very cozy and original restaurant in Mérida. Our party of 7 were all pleased with the service the quality and taste of their dishes. The staff (Luis and Montse) when out of their way to serve us, attentive at every minute. Do not forget to ask for the tale of Micaela, the cook for a wealthy Mexican family in the 1800's . Prices are set accordingly to the establishment and, a personal of opinion, were really affordable. I do not have pictures of the dishes but I included the menu. We will make it must to stop at Micaela next and everytime we are in Mérida.

Love this cute little spot, the ambiance and decor really set the mood for the perfect date night. Service was great! Complements to Fernanda, she was very helpful with the menu. We tried a few different things on the menu and was all very pleased as everything was delicious. Bone marrow could use a bit more seasoning but all in all we had a great time, also try the drinks! (:

Great food! Excellent place!

Best meal my wife and I've had in quite a while. The service was exceptional, all the staff members were visibly happy and pleasant and the operation worked like a clock. Complimentary mini servings of a shrimp broth and a smoked cheese with homemade grape jelly with a blueberry started off the meal. My wife had a homemade burratta and chicken salad and I had the shrimp, bacon and risotto rice entree. The entrees were very big - I barely finished my meal and my wife got through a little more than half of hers. We did however have the best cacao dessert that we've ever had - there were 4 different chocolate components each with a different texture. Our waitress Fernanda was very pleasant and provided a great explanation of all the menu items. This is a 5 star + restaurant with 3 star prices. Very highly recommended.

Great ambience, excellent service, but food is not impair with the place, too salty, overcooked... even the dessert was salty. Update: we decided to give them another chance and they did not disappointed us this time, excellent service and very good food choices tonight. The decoration is very nice.

I love this place...I can honestly say everything we had was amazingly tastey... From the mussel appetizer to cocoa dessert So good...

(Translated by Google) Excellent atmosphere and lighting (Original) Excelente ambiente e iluminación

(Translated by Google) Their dishes are delicious !!! The octopus my favorite (Original) Sus platillos son deliciosos!!! El pulpo mi favorito

(Translated by Google) exquisite, I recommend it (Original) exquisito, lo recomiendo

(Translated by Google) excellent option to eat seafood on firewood, I recommend it (Original) excelente opción para comer mariscos a la leña, lo recomiendo

(Translated by Google) My favorite restaurant (Original) Mi restaurante favorito

(Translated by Google) Excellent food, treatment and attention (Original) Excelente comida, trato y atencion

(Translated by Google) Delicious dishes and very cozy place! (Original) Deliciosos platillos y el lugar muy acogedor!

(Translated by Google) A pleasant place and exquisite food are gourmet pmatillos and the same ecvelent attention 100% recommended. (Original) Un lugar agradable y la comida exquisita son pmatillos gourmet y la atención igual ecvelente 100% recomendada.

(Translated by Google) Excellent food, attention and setting. If the prices are higher than average, the restaurant is first class. Unmissable if you pass through Merida, they offer a comfortable psra 3 at an affordable price, within the cost of a fine dining restaurant! Dishes thought, with identity and a lot of flavor! (Original) Excelente comida, atención y ambientación. Si birn los precios son más alto que el promedio, el restaurante es de primer nivel. Imperdible si pasan por Merida, ofrecen una comoda psra 3 a precio accesible, dentro del costo d eun restaurante de alta cocina! Platos pensados, con identidad y muchisimo sabor!

(Translated by Google) The very nice and cozy place, the excellent service and the delicious food, highly recommended !!! (Original) El lugar muy bonito y acogedor, el servicio excelente y la comida muy rica, ampliamente recomendado!!!

(Translated by Google) Most excellent food I have had years ago. Delicious cocktails from three different professionals. Abundance of mezcal and tequilas. All the team very friendly and with a lot of customer service. (Original) Comida más excelente que he tenido hace años. Cocteles deliciosos de tres diferentes profesionales. Abundancia de mezcales y tequilas. Todo el equipo muy amable y con muchísima atención al cliente.

(Translated by Google) Excellent service. Kind and friendly. Very good food and divine cocktails. (Original) Excelente servicio. Amables y simpáticos. La comida nuy buena y los cócteles divinos.

(Translated by Google) I recommend the grilled octopus, it is delicious as well as its Caribbean ceviche, the flavor mixtures that they make are delicious, excellent service (Original) Recomiendo el pulpo a la parrilla, está delicioso igual su ceviche caribeño, las mezclas de sabores que hacen están deliciosas, excelente servicio

Amazing food with reasonable prices and great service!!

(Translated by Google) Excellent food and service !! (Original) Excelente comida y servicio!!

Exelent drink selection, amazing seafood dishes. Steak had no taste.