We had a wonderful meal at Lagunita...great food...good service...definatly will eat there again!!!read more

Best fried fish I have ever had. Great food in a quiet beach side village of Santa Clara. Excellent…read moreceviches and botanas!

Had dinner here earlier this evening. I would give it six stars if possible. Great ambience,…read moreextremely well trained staff and friendly servers that made good recommendations. I had a local tequila and a local beer that were both excellent. The fish soup appetizer was a meal, as noted/advised by my server. But I also had grilled shrimp which were perfectly grilled and delicious, as were the side order of mashed potatoes that came with it. Latte was tasty but needed to be hotter, and I just wasn't up for asking my server to take it back and heat it more. Overall, a fantastic dining experience at a reasonable price in my opinion.

Two of my coworkers raved about Micaela Mar y Leña and insisted I had to visit during my trip to…read moreMerida - so I did, and it didn't disappoint! My husband and I ordered Molotes de Plátano to start; it's plantain stuffed with cheese served over creamy Valladolid longaniza. It was delicious! And just when I thought it couldn't get any better, it was time for the entreés. We ordered the Costilla de Res en Miel de Mole, a braised beef short rib bathed in mole served with mashed potatoes. The meat was savory and so tender it came right off the bone. The other entreé, which I honestly don't remember the name of, featured a tamal and duck, also served in a rich mole. The combination of flavors were interesting, complex, yet unique - unlike anything I'd ever tasted before. Of course, I never miss dessert. We ordered the Arroz con Leche, but not a typical one. This version was deconstructed with a vanilla buñuelo, rice pudding foam, honey toffee and ice cream. Another complex mixture of flavors with just the perfect touch of sweetness. The service was excellent from the moment we arrived. Even though we showed up before our reservation, we were seated immediately. Our sever kindly walked us through the menu and was attentive throughout our dinner. All in all, my coworkers were right - Micaela Mar y Leña is a must-visit in Mérida. Exquisite food, warm service, and an experience that truly stands out.

Stopped by here for lunch. The place seemed the nicest place on the square. We ordered our drinks…read moreand lunch very quickly upon sitting down. I ordered the fried shrimp tacos and my wife ordered the garlic shrimp tacos we ordered a side of French Fries that unfortunately tasted like they had been fried in the fish oil. I didn't mind them but turned my wife off. My tacos were really good. Fried shrimp with pico and onions. Put some of the table habanero sauce on them for a little kick. My wife's taco were good but each needed two tortillas because the garlic sauce made them fall apart. The service was good and the beer cold

Came here based on a local's recommendation. Fresh seafood prepared to order. Clean and bright…read morerestaurant with great service. Also super value for the prices. PROS: Garlic mojo shrimp Large shrimp Prices Locals eat here Fried fish Fish empanadas Easy parking

The staff isn't that friendly and really give off a judge mental vibe. You're better off just…read morewalking to another restaurant in the area. The seafood was alright just decent.

If you are looking to just relax..have a beer and enjoy the beach vibe this the place. Very…read morecasual..on the beach near the pier. Cold bottled beer and very fresh fish well prepared and seasonned. Since there seemed only to be one waiter...it was a little slow but not for his lack of effort. The food and it's presentation looks like you are eating at someone's house... Handwritten signs and plastic chairs are clear signs of the decor and theme

Hubbers and fam talked this place up a storm, so it was a must have during our visit to Merida. So…read morethat was the original plan: to visit their Merida location but having a spot at the Progreso Malecon just simply made it very convenient. Hubbers and I came through maybe a little over an hour before closing time so there were plenty of seats and tables to choose from. We were given menus and what I appreciated immediately is that our server asked if we much prefer an English menu. Hubbers said he was fine but I certainly can use one. (I would have been fine without it, but it sure made ordering faster and easier!) We (literally) wanted to order practically everything, but common sense kicked in and decided to get a few apps, then decide whether we want mains or not after. They gave complimentary crispy tortillas and biscuits. Thankful for my refreshing and delicious pina colada because all these comp'd goodies did is made my mouth dry. The lime and sauces didn't help at all. This might just be their ploy of making us order more drinks. (I'll admit it worked.) But you know: don't knock it 'til you try it. One by one apps were getting to our table. TUNA CARPACCIO: The plate had so many things going on yet very well put together. It was a busy plate, for sure, but the fish was the absolute star of the plate. The vege added texture to the bite and the flavor of the sauce/marinade had a good blend. Avocado added creaminess to each bite. HALF DOZEN OYSTERS: I am incredibly skeptical about having oysters outside of the US, but Hubbers assured me they're safe to eat here. They tasted fresh, sure, but I found it kind of bizarre that the size of the oyster is not commensurate to the size of the shells. Delicious, otherwise. FRIED OCTOPUS: Hubbers loves octopus, so this was a must-have. This was well prepped. The seasoning on the thin batter was perfect and the octopus was tender. This dish didn't last very long on the table. We practically gobbled it all up. We liked it so much we thought about putting in a second order. We opted against it in the end. PICANA PIZZA WITH CHIMICHURRI: Okay, so I decided to get a main since I had a craving for pizza. Never had a picana pizza before, so there was no better time to try it. I didn't know what to expect, but since this place isn't a pizza joint, I didn't expect much. The crust was so thick that a fifth of the pie was JUST crust. There were slices of picana which tasted great. The amount of cheese was not overwhelming and the little vege it had surprisingly cleansed my palate, albeit a little. But the biggest challenge to this pizza was that they didn't slice it through and through to separate them triangle-shaped goodies. I was full after one slice, so I asked them to pack the rest up to take out. Offf, their packaging was less than stellar. (They literally and carelessly stuffed everything in a container - one can tell they just didn't care. And they still didn't bother separating the slices.) Hubbers decided on steak which he couldn't finish either since the apps were filling, but we're lucky to have a small kitchen (fridge included) in our hotel and had that and the pizza for a second meal. Hubbers also opted for dessert. I took a small bite. It was alright. SIL and her husband joined us later and put in a couple of starters and drinks. Salmon carpaccio (forgot to take a picture) is delicious as well. FOOD: 4.5 SERVICE: 4.5. Friendly and attentive staff, they make up for the minor gaffes. VALUE: 3. Pricey, but fair, especially for the location. Expect to pay the equivalent of US/American prices. PARKING: Not sure if they have their own parking lot, but there may be street parking at the back. OVERALL: 4. I'd have to try the Merida location first before I'd come back here, but overall better than average first run.

We took an hour bus ride to go the 25 miles from Mérida to…read morethe coastal town of Progresso. In many ways a very typical beach town but a nice Mexican influence. There are many places to sit along the water, get a massage or enjoy a nice cocktail watching the waves roll in. We had a very nice lunch at Crabster Seafood with great quacomole, tacos and hamburgers. It's a large open air modern restaurant with a pleasant atmosphere and friendly servers.

If you want excellent fresh seafood this is the place. If your looking for touristy trendy spot and…read moreoverpriced stay away. Hands down best fried fish and octopus and shrimp ceviche. Family Owned and we will be coming back always for the amazing food.

One of the best finds I have ever made in this area, for affordable, fresh, wonderfully prepared…read moreSeafood. You have to look very close for the place, but it is well worth it. I had fried sea bass which was wonderful. I started with a shrimp cocktail, which was a meal itself, but it was so good I decided to have a second meal. Try it, you will not be disappointed. Very casual, hole-in-the-wall Mexican. Don't let the look from the outside discourage you, it's really great. Small family-owned establishment. Cash only.

Hidden hole but I went with my Yelp reviews and it was delicious!!! We had Micheladas, perfect and…read morethe shrimp ceviche. We ordered the small so beware of plate sizes! It also had either octopus or calamari but it was delicious. I had the coconut shrimp. Wow! She made it in her cast iron skillet and it was sweet and crispy and yummy. The salad was so good! Shredded carrot, tomato, green apple and avocado. Husband got chicken ala Mexicana and he said it was very good. Friendly staff!

Came here as it was close to love street and wanted camarones. Funky decor and friendly atmosphere,…read morethe shrimp in butter sauce hit the spot. When you make a donation of $200 pesos, you get either a mug or T shirt and it helps feed strays. Wanted to get a t shirt but they appeared dirty so that was unfortunate. I do like restaurants who make attempts to improve situations.

Local spot for average food with average pricing. Free botanas which were cool but average tasting…read more The key is to get pescado frito but if you are not up for that, then the caldo de pescado and pescado a la plancha are average, fills you up, and at least we ate more healthier as I'm happy about. Wish it could have been more flavorful or tender. Grateful the grilled fish came with side of veggies!

A friend from Merida recommended El Toro for seafood. What do I think about the restaurant? - Let's…read moresay I am no longer friends with the guy who recommended this place. The old saying states: "You always get what you pay for." However, we paid around 65 (Dollars) for two soups, a fish fillet, and a small lobster tail. This is the worst seafood soup I have ever had in my life. How is that even possible, being so close to the sea? I do not know. Yes, the fault is mine because I should have waited to see what the local people were getting, which was fried fish. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this place, and I do not think I will give a second chance. There are other options on the Malecon; I would try those next time.