Mirate
Mexican restaurant · Los Feliz ·
Artfully adorned eatery specializing in cocktails and Mexican food
Artfully adorned eatery specializing in cocktails and Mexican food
"Set across two foliage-ensconced stories and revered as a shrine to mezcal, Mírate is known for forward-thinking Margaritas—ranging from a Cadillac with an extra-añejo float and a Tommy’s that uses the bar’s proprietary 'nogave' in place of curaçao to a crisp canned Margarita Jí Bol (with lime cordial and Seville orange oil) designed to appeal even to White Claw drinkers." - Esther Tseng
"A vibrant Mexican restaurant in Los Feliz with an award-winning cocktail program too ambitious to be contained by one restaurant; its bar program directly inspired the spin-off Daisy Margarita Bar." - Hilary Pollack
"Representing some of the country's most thoughtful agave bar programs in Los Angeles, Mírate and Daisy Margarita Bar (where Max Reis is beverage manager) demonstrates the rise of destilados de agave on back bars: Reis notes that on his own back bar only two of over 75 agave spirits are certified, reflecting a deliberate preference for the nuance and complexity of uncertified distillates." - Dylan Ettinger
"There’s a bit of a Tulum vibe to this multi-level spot, with natural light filtering through greenery and various nooks for intimate conversation. It's the rare bar that feels both Instagram-worthy and genuinely comfortable. Maxwell Reis has created an agave-focused program that reads like a love letter to Mexico's most complex spirits, with mezcals and tequilas you won't find elsewhere. The non-agave options hold their own, but you'd be missing the point. The menu complements the agave program, with options that enhance the complex mezcal flavors. Expect some sharing dishes like the yucca plantains, a few taco options, and bigger items like the grilled branzino. You're here for an agave education that doesn't remind you of school and a beautiful space that makes every drink taste like a small vacation." - Celeste Moure
"The Mexican food at Mírate may be inconsistent, but the cocktails are always hits. We’d happily send anyone to this multi-story restaurant in Los Feliz solely to drink under a giant lit-up tree in their courtyard. Classic cocktails feel new and interesting like a carajillo sweetened with nutty marzipan, a crisp martini that mixes gin, vermouth, and tequila without tasting like rocket fuel, and the best spicy margarita we’ve ever had—lacto-fermented chorizo makes this tequila cocktail taste like beef jerky, which sounds odd but is delicious in a smoky-salty kind of way." - sylvio martins, brant cox, garrett snyder
