Monica “Mika” Leon

Mika’s love of travel and seeing the world manifested in a similar desire to hit the streets of Miami with her food truck and unique Cuban tacos. In 2019, Mika put down roots in Coral Gables with the opening of Caja Caliente’s first brick-and-mortar. Concurrent to work in the restaurant, Mika has been cultivating a growing media career with recurring appearances on the Food Network’s Guy’s Grocery Store Games, Chopped and Beat Bobby Flay, among other television shows. She was a finalist for Eater’s Young Guns awards and has been featured in countless publications, both local and national.