Donde Mikel, Mediterranean restaurant in Zona 10, Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala.
Donde Mikel is a Mediterranean restaurant in Zona 10 that specializes in seafood and meat dishes with Basque influences. The menu features preparations such as Mar y Tierra, combining steak with prawns, alongside calamares, grilled meats, and local fish cooked with traditional methods.
The restaurant opened in 1998 and introduced traditional Basque cooking techniques to Guatemala City's dining scene. This establishment brought Mediterranean culinary methods that were previously uncommon in the local food culture.
The restaurant introduces Spanish coastal cooking to Guatemala City through traditional Basque techniques and recipes. Diners experience the flavors of the Basque region through preparations like calamares, camarones, and local white fish prepared with house-made sofrito.
The restaurant is located in Zona 10 with a comfortable dining environment and attentive service. Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends, and the kitchen uses fresh ingredients which may affect preparation times during peak hours.
The kitchen prepares a house-made sofrito sauce that is used to enhance various dishes on the menu. This Spanish-style sauce adds depth to everything from grilled shrimp to certain fish preparations and reflects a key signature of the place.
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