Mírame Review - Beverly Hills - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"Mírame and designer rugs share a common trait: they're expensive and compete with cheaper alternatives that provide similar results. But unlike a handwoven alpaca mat whose value plummets once it touches your floor, Mírame has enough redeeming qualities to make it a worthwhile splurge. This upscale Beverly Hills spot offers a slick, buzzy atmosphere with excellent cocktails and creative Mexican dishes that you won't find elsewhere.  Similar to dressing for LA "winters," the ambiance at Mírame is tricky to gauge. On the one hand, the space looks like a bougie Baja hotel, with decorative cacti, warm, sexy lighting, and a crackling fireplace. You nearly (keyword: nearly) get transported somewhere. The crowd, however, is far more casual, which is rare for Beverly Hills.  It takes roughly three seconds for the menu here to grab your attention. Rather than chips and guac, you'll find salmon skin chicharrones dipped in fermented garlic aioli. Tostadas are topped with duck confit that melts on your tongue, and the charred pork belly tacos get brightened up with a tangy tomatillo puree. And like its sibling restaurant , the elaborate cocktails here are a must-order. There's a fragrant, fennel-y spin on a white negroni called the Turf War and a slushy passion fruit concoction called the Bidi Bidi Bom Bom that should be served at every poolside bar, stat. With so many great Mexican restaurants in this town, a meal at Mírame can feel priced up due to its flashy zip code. But as with any other indulgent purchase, there's no denying that sitting on this breezy patio with some fancier-than-they-need-to-tacos is a pleasurable experience overall. " - Sylvio Martins