Mistura Restaurant

Some of the best tasting food in SLO. The wings are incredible. Every dish we’ve had has been amazing. Some days have been better than others, depending on who’s in the kitchen, I suppose, but overall consistent after 4 or 5 times now. It’s nice to have something out of the ordinary, around here. They always throw in some tasteful theatrics in their presentations. Always delicious. Get out and check it out, if you haven’t already.

We had the Chefs table experience. It brought us right back to our vacation in Peru! The food was exquisitely prepared. The dishes were thoughtfully planned. It was a brilliant dinner and our Pisco drinks were on point. Thank you Chef, for a wonderful evening!

The only word to describe this place: exceptional! The drink presentation was amazing, the house made pisco was very good. Great atmosphere and even better food! So many great options beginning with the appetizers. We loved the cauliflower and the scallops. The paella is so good and so is the Lomo. The cookies for dessert were the best.

We were surprised by how nice the place is inside, from the outside it just looks like a simple restaurant, but inside it has this cozy, elegant, relax ambiance. Food is equally outstanding. All the food we ordered have layers of flavors and textures. There were all pleasing to your senses. As I have said, everything is good, but I highly recommend Paella. Service is very friendly, professional, and prompt.

Great service and very fast. We walked in without a reservation at 5pm on a Saturday and they sat us quickly. The waiter did an amazing job explaining the extensive menu. We ordered a few delicious small plates (definitely get at least one ceviche) and the escabeche: sea bass with roasted sweet potatoes, plantains, and seasonal veg— this was phenomenal! And I highly recommend the chocolates — the pastry chef deserves 5 stars alone. I’ve been in SLO 2 years now and this is my fav restaurant to date. Ember in AG is a close second.

Peru meets Japan in this amazing SLO Cal restaurant. Try the lamb shank and the whole fish for sure. The Pisco Sour packs a punch, which the ribs or sushi will match.

This restaurant may seem like just another place inside the Creamery plaza, but it is WAY better than you can imagine! The quality of the ingredients and level of detail in every dish was impeccable. The balance of sweet, salty, umami, spicy - everything! Each dish had varied textures that were incredibly appealing. While eating the Amazonico roll, I actually shed a tear as the sweet fried plantain (maduro) reminded me of home in a way that was familiar, yet newly unique. The environment was elegant yet fun, with green plants and colorful art pieces along every wall, not to mention the dessert case near the bar that showcased beautifully decorated chocolates. The service was also wonderful as expected. Our food arrived quickly, but with enough time between dishes to enjoy each thoroughly and our server was ready with great recommendations.

Great ambience. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. Our server helped chose what to order. For appetizers, we got the ceviche and the plantains. Both were delicious. From my entree, I got the short rib. It was very tender fell off the bone had a great taste. Someone else got the Seabass and that was amazing. If I ever come back, I'll be ordering the sea bass. For dessert we chose one of the Michelin star dessert, it was okay & I chose because it was pretty. I probably should've chose something different but it was still good. We also got the churro and the crème brûlée both I highly recommend.

We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience Sunday evening to celebrate my Mom's birthday. The food and service were outstanding as usual. We hope to dine at Mistura again soon! Thank you.

I was looking for lunch on Thanksgiving day in downtown SLO and many restaurants were either not opened or fully booked. Luckily I stumbled upon this restaurant and they were able to accommodate my friend and I. We got seated and served right away. The restaurant is huge, with ample seating on the inside with a bar area too. They also had a patisserie inside, where you can order the pastries to go or as a dessert. Hot stone ceviche (4/5): a unique take on ceviche. There was a hot stone in the middle and they poured the sauce over it, causing the dish to sizzle. The ceviche itself was good, although I wish it came with some chips to pair with. I loved the presentation of the dish. Senor lomo (5/5): The beef was so tender and the sauce was really flavorful. One of the best lomo saltados I've had! The portion was big as well, easily feeds two people. Alitas (4/5): These were good appetizers but nothing special. I liked the seasoning and the tenderness of the chicken, but wasn't a standout dish. Still worth trying out! Carrot cake (5/5): When dessert time came around, the waitress from the patisserie came to the table and presented all their available pastries to us in a big dish. We ended up getting the carrot cake and it was amazing. Not too sweet but still decadent. It was a perfect balance between cream and cake, and the presentation overall was great. I had a great experience here, from the food service and ambience and highly recommend for people to come check it out!

The food is amazing- but the service, nope! We had dinner and the waitress was behind me while explaining the menu - when I ask if she could come around so I could see her / she rolled her eyes. The service also doesn't pay attention to their tables. We had empty drinks and were trying to flag down our waitress to get another drink. When she finally came over I said would not like another drink but I would have earlier - due to us finishing our meal - she rolled her eyes. When I asked to talk to the manager and asked to just pay the meal he said he would comp the meal / don't know why. We were told in front of the entire restaurant we were never allowed back - I said, sounds good - we don't live here. Don't go this place if you like service!

The food was great, but the wait was not. We had reservations at 4:30 pm and it took so long to get our food. I don't know if the cooks just weren't present yet. The only item that seemed accurately timed was the appetizer, after that all items were very late. We've been at many restaurants and we know when a restaurant has accurate delivery timing on food items and sadly to say that during this visit they didn't meet the mark. They were out of the chocolate moose dessert, but substituted it with some gelato and bread. It was ok, but also took forever to arrive. When we arrived at the restaurant it was empty. We assumed that this meant our dinner was going to be seamless, but sadly it wasn't. It took a LONG TIME! They should do a better job of taking care of their tables. We hope to return, but aren't sure we will.

First the atmosphere is awesome. When celebrating someone's birthday they put on a show! The service was excellent so that is why I gave 4 stars. I wasn't a big fan of the food. Could have been because the other 3 with me are vegetarians so I didn't try any of the meat dishes.

Definitely a place that lives up to the hype. From the cocktails to the food to the decor and service - we loved it all. We enjoyed everything we ordered: Scallop sashimi special [5/5]: our server recommended it and we have no regrets. It was topped with roe and Peruvian peppers. Mild spice but not spicy. It was a great combination. Señor Lomo [5/5]: tender beer cooked to perfection. And how do they get the rice so fluffy??!! Arroz con Mariscos [4/5]: thoroughly enjoyed this. Just wish it had slightly more seafood just to balance the rice to seafood ratio. Muy Machito [4/5]: the catch of the day was Red Snapper. Presentation was beautiful. It was good but a smidge bony. Overall, a great experience.

We had delicious food and an amazing time at Mistura. My son and his girlfriend had already tried and loved this restaurant, so we had a family meal while in town (and it lived up to the hype). The restaurant is warm and inviting and the staff is very happy to share the Peruvian cuisine, especially with folks who aren't familiar with it. We even loved the gold silverware and I liked the table lighting so much that I bought the same lights on Amazon. Ok, now to the food! We tried a lot of dishes and Mistura encourages patrons to share dishes family style, similar to a tapas bar. We loved the Parmesan scallops, which were served in their shells, as well as the potatoes, and chicken empanadas, which were buttery, flaky, and flavorful. The ceviche was also very fresh and seasoned nicely. For mains, we tried the short ribs, which were tender and delicious, savory mushroom ravioli, beef heart (which I was not looking forward to, but got peer pressured by my son into trying and loved), and the paella which was also excellent. Mistura desserts are also not to be missed, and they have a top notch chef creating them. So, as not to be rude I think we tried almost everything sweet. We loved each, specifically the lemon and coconut desserts, the creamy papaya creme brulee, and chocolates you can buy separately. Those are beautiful and make great gifts as well. We loved Mistura and will be back to share with other friends and family who have not tried and must be indoctrinated into the Peruvian beef heart club. Excellent food and a warm staff who is excited to share Peruvian cuisine with new and returning customers.

A fantastic restaurant all around. Their food is authentic and delicious, and you can tell the ingredients they use are top notch. All of our dishes were delicious, we had the Señor Lomo, Escabeche, and Mitad y Mitad. The ambience is lovely and our server was super friendly! Sadly didn't get his name. Came here to celebrate my birthday and they really made it feel really special. Gave 3 complimentary alfajores (absolutely divine), and a sparkler. Tip: go during lunch, they offer the same menu with generous portions at a fraction of the cost!

Food is amazing!! Service is exceptional, Aldo is the man. Great hospitality, To many great things to mention. Recommend this restaurant to all your friends and family. You won't be disappointed.

Quality/Quantity - Not sure why today was not as good as in the past? Minoru - Ceviche, Tuna. If you are following, we eat a lot of ceviche, poke, etc. This was ok, but not fair to them, because we eat so much it was not special to us. Arroz Con Marisco - Paella, my wife's favorite. We felt that the proportions were off a little. Way more rice than seafood. And it was a little dry, so I had to ask for more limes. Bistec a lo Pobre - Steak. Interesting and surprising that they did not ask how we like our steak. It was cooked medium, my daughter and I prefer medium rare. Dessert - thanks for the delicious complimentary dessert for our special occasion. And of course a glass of Diablo Paso Tempranillo! To compliment my meal. See pictures of the new dessert/chocolate "program". Enjoy. Atmosphere - Beautiful restaurant. See pictures. Good size. Both indoor and outdoor dining. Also a full bar, bar seating, etc. I also like the "seafood, fish" bar seating, see pictures. I felt like I was in Las Vegas. Metered street parking, but we park a quarter mile away in the free residential area. Open 6 days a week from 11 am to 9 or 10 pm, closed Mondays. Service - 5 Stars, Joseph was very professional. Also liked the fact that he caught some of the fish with the owner that they are selling. How FRESH is that?!?! Price - $131 + tip. Small discount if paying by cash. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2014. We have been customers since 2017.

Customer service was top notch. Presentation of the food was outstanding and all dishes were well balanced. The atmosphere of the restaurant was comforting but also spacious.

The presentation was amazing and the food very tasty. I would definitely come back here. It's unique and flavorful. Had the pisco sour but I won't spoil the fun for you about the bubbles and not talking champagne! The ceviche Misti, lamb shank and shrimp picantes. Don't forget to have dessert! They bring you a whole tray to choose from very unique small but filling desserts.

Our server was great, so friendly, and helpful in guiding us through their massive menu. My bf got a really nice cocktail and I got a pretty blooming tea. Unfortunately, my tea didn't taste like much. We got one of their ceviches to start, which was the highlight. Then we got the wings - they had a nice tartness from tamarind which I didn't expect at a Peruvian place but really enjoyed. The vegetable dumplings were OK and the fried rice was only middling.

Delicious flavors! Colorao 5/5 The Chicha Morada Barbeque Sauce had a nice smokey bbq flavor without the extra sweetness. Bolitos y palitos 5/5 Rocoto cream was an amazing accompaniment to the croquettes. The cheese filling was nice. Chaufa 3.5/5 Could use some more Peruvian flavors and spices. Nothing to write home about. Master turah 5/5 Yum!!! Overall, we enjoyed the vegeterian flavors of the Peruvian cuisine, but I would suggest the chef to add more vegeterian options in the main course menu. Show off different flavor profiles of the Peruvian cuisine that's predominantly seafood focused. Service was pleasant.

We really wanted to like this place but unfortunately it fell flat. Perhaps our expectations were too high after reading all the stellar reviews. I will preface by saying we eat A LOT of Peruvian food in our area We were seated outside on their dog-friendly patio which is small and overlooks the courtyard. They brought out a water bowl for our dog which was much appreciated The meal starts out with complimentary kernels which were not enjoyable. We ordered: - Beef empanadas: these arrived to the table cold - Pulpo: we ordered this based off of other yelp reviews and our dish presentation looked completely different. The octopus was extremely chewy and unenjoyable - Senor Lomo: this is their most popular dish and the meat was cooked well, but overall the dish has no flavor. Other reviewers mentioned it was too salty but I honestly didn't taste anything. I asked for a side of Aji Verde (sauce) to make it more palatable and she charged me $3 for a side of sauce! PLEASE disclose if items are an additional charge before bringing them out. The sauce was also terrible Our server was nowhere to be found since we were seated outside. Other people dropped the food off to our table so we were not able to address any of these concerns. Over $80 for lunch for 2 people and the food/experience was awful. Terrible experience and we wish we never came.

Amazing food! I always get the Seco De Cordero, worth every penny! Great every time! The drinks are also really good! I'm a Modelo guy myself but when I'm looking for good cocktails, the Bartender Erick is the guy! Best bartender in town, i only go here for a good drink if he's behind the bar! Unique design inside as well! Very welcoming and relaxing atmosphere

This restaurant may seem like just another place inside the Creamery plaza, but it is WAY better than you can imagine! The quality of the ingredients and level of detail in every dish was impeccable. The balance of sweet, salty, umami, spicy - everything! Each dish had varied textures that were incredibly appealing. While eating the Amazonico roll, I actually shed a tear as the sweet fried plantain (maduro) reminded me of home in a way that was familiar, yet newly unique. The environment was elegant yet fun, with green plants and colorful art pieces along every wall, not to mention the dessert case near the bar that showcased beautifully decorated chocolates. The service was also wonderful as expected. Our food arrived quickly, but with enough time between dishes to enjoy each thoroughly and our server was ready with great recommendations.

My husband and I came here for our 20th anniversary and we will be coming back soon! We were graciously given free sparkling wine for our celebration, and I also had a passion fruit Pismo Sour, which was ridiculously smooth and easy to drink. Our appetizers were the Acevichada causa (basically sushi rolls with whipped potatoes instead of rice) and some Peruvian inspired gyoza in a creamy yellow chili sauce. Both were delicious, though the former was better than the latter. Our mains were the tacu tacu (seared ahi) and the escabeche (pan fried sea bass). Both were huge portions, perfectly cooked, and delectable, with plenty of veggies to accompany them. For dessert, we shared a dark chocolate mousse, which was the perfect bittersweet end to the night. Our server, Luis, was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and all his recommendations were spot on. The restaurant itself was cozy, with several different seating areas. Thanks for a delicious, wonderful night!

Mistura offers an interesting take on Peruvian cuisine. Definitely an upscale, adventurous and thoughtful take. The menu is very comprehensive and makes use of very fresh and delicious ingredients. The cocktail and wine menu offers a good selection for any taste. The cocktails are especially creative and well crafted. Service is fast, friendly and helpful. Our server, Hannah, was well versed in the menu, and was very good at explaining each item we had questions about. Everything we ordered was well prepared, presented, and delicious. Ample seating for groups small or large. My only regret was that I didn't have room to partake of the wonderful looking deserts... I'll be sure to save room next time!

Mistura is our favorite go-to restaurant for special occasions. The ambience, servers, and food are impeccable. This restaurant should already have a Michelin star! The food is dished and served like artwork. The tastes are bold and flavorful. The wait staff is attentive and friendly. Drinks, appetizers, entrees, and desserts all come out in short time. Highly recommend making reservations as this restaurant continues to grow in popularity.

I will start by saying the food was quite good. The menu is unique and interesting. Every dish we had, though not our first choices (see below), was delicious. Now about the service and the kitchen... We made reservations for 7:30, but had to sit and wait for 25 minutes for our table -- with no apology. When they finally sat us, it was about ten minutes before a server came. The server then spent a solid five minutes explaining the specials. When we ordered, he came back to the table and explained that they were out of the seafood dish my daughter ordered and out of the chicken dish I ordered and out of the ceviche special he had just pitched to us. By the time dishes finally came out, our wine glasses were bone dry, he left our table without even looking and had to be flagged down. I understand kitchens get busy and things get crossed up. But from start to finish it seemed like service is a second thought at Mistura. While the waiter was knowledgeable, no effort was made by the management to compensate for the delays and disappointments of the evening.

This is the best food I had all year. And by all year, I mean I crossed the Atlantic to eat in a 2 Michelin star restaurant in Ireland, and still Mistura wins. Anyway, if you can ask for Aldo, he is a very good server and he has a very sophisticated palate. Everything he recommended, we followed like the word of the Bible. This is an unforgettable experience!!! By now they are famous, so make a reservation. Or don't, and hope to sit at the sushi bar. I loved watching the sushi chef working away, such a talented professional (no, it is not the owner, someone else). Not sure why there is no Michelin star yet. Anyway, I will post down my favorites: Pisco Sour cocktail- it has bubbles filled with smoke on top!! The lamb tajine- sorry, it has a Spanish name and I forget it now. Oh, Seco de Cordero. The filet mignon lomo saltado. The escabeche with the fish of the day. Every single dessert. Every single one of them. Doesn't matter. Try them all!! The ceviche misto. The mushroom gyoza.

This is one of my favorite SLO restaurants. It's perfect for a special occasion. We celebrated my husband's birthday on a Thursday and walked here from the fabulous Farmer's Market. The restaurant was busy and service was a bit slow. I love the ambience -- South American eclectic. We enjoy the Peruvian food choices. The "Colorao" was tempura cauliflower, Chicha Morada barbeque sauce, Rocoto, sesame seeds and scallions. A fresh salad followed called "De Mi Tierra" included quinoa, heirloom cherry tomatoes, edamame, kale, cucumbers and mango. Lastly was the decadent short ribs which was enough for 2. Our outstanding meal was topped off by caramel filled cookies and fresh berries. Perfection!

Saltado is very solid. Lots of flavor and the rice helps wash out the strong flavor. Bistec A lo pobre was not good. We asked for medium rare but got a very rare steak with little flavor. The carrots were undercooked and hard to bite. The potatoes and plantains were good. Attached image of the medium rare steak in question.

Top notch restaurant. Best meal we've had in a long time. We started with the Bolitos y Palitos. The Palitos (croquettes filled with queso fresco) were so good. The cheese was very creamy. Bolitos (fried yuca) were good as well, not over cooked. I got the Señor Lomo (Filet Mignon Strips stir-fried with Tomatoes, Red Onions Peruvian Spices, Ají Amarillo, Soy Sauce, and Potatoes, served with Peruvian White Rice). When I say this is the best meal I have had in a long time. The filet was melt in you mouth tender. The rice was perfectly cooked and great flavor. The sauce was so good. Really developed flavors. 10/10 would order again. My husband got the Muy Machito (Fresh catch of the day cooked spicy Macho Man style with Spicy Ajíes, Clams, Mussels, Shrimp, Calamari, and White Wine, served with Peruvian White rice). He really enjoyed his dish. They had a few options for catch of the day but he went with the red snapper. Said it was the best plate of seafood he's had in California. 10/10 would recommend. Very friendly staff. Super cute restaurant.

After passing by this restaurant about once a week, I finally decided to visit and take my parents who were visiting from out of town. The ambiance and decor welcomed us in warmly! Although they were super packed with it being the day after Christmas, we were able to be seated at the bar. We had the pleasure of being serviced by Eric who was kind enough to give us personal recommendations and popular dishes and drink choices, with the best smile and kind demeanor. We began with drinks, piscos for my mom and I and a skinny marg for dad. It was my first time trying Pisco, which is the national drink of Peru, and it will not be the last. Fresh flavors paired with a beautiful, bubbly presentation. Not to mention they are the only distiller of pisco in the United States! For appetizers, we had the Palea (mixed fried seafood) and Pio Pio (chicken empanadas). I loved the presentation of both and the fact the mixed seafood was fried crispy flavorful batter and the shells of the mussels and clams were fried whole which really gave a rustic, authentic touch! For our main dishes, we ordered the Picante de Camerones (shrimp in a creamy spicy sauce over rice and beans ), Muy Machito (mixed seafood dish with mussels, calamari, shrimp, and white fish), and Lomo Saltado (filet stir fry and one of Peru's national dishes). I loved the unique flavors of each dish and would order them all again! All our plates were clean when we were done, compliments to the chef! While we waited for our main dishes, another bartender whose name I didn't catch was kind enough to take photos of me and the parents in front of their beautiful Christmas tree! This speaks to the friendliness and over the top service of everyone we came in contact with! Not to mention, the waiter who brought our food out managed to get a laugh out of us every time! I rate my experience at Mistura a 10/10 and can't wait to go back and try some ceviche and sushi and make my way through the menu! It's a great thing I only live about a 2 minute walk away lol! Cheers and Happy Holidays!

Summary: 4 stars for good food, rounded up for 4.5 for excellent service even as the dining room filled up *** My bf and I had a reservation for two at 6:30 pm on a Tuesday. We parked in the lot across from Creamery Marketplace since spaces were limited. I used the Honk app to pay $8 for 2 hours of parking with a 25 cent processing fee per transaction (that includes adding more time in the app). There was an alternative to paying with mobile, but I didn't get a good look at the sign. Metered street parking was also an option. Older reviews say that meters are coin only, but I saw meters accepting card and coins in another area of downtown SLO. I'm not sure about the immediate area near Mistura. Our server was very jolly. He provided prompt service, as did the host, food runners, plate clearers, and water refillers. The interior of the restaurant was dark, modern, and classy. Wooden tables brought warmth to the elegant ambience. The menu embodied a multicultural Peru from its Incan and Pre-Columbian roots to the culinary influences of Italy, Spain, Japan, and China. DRINKS ORDERED - Coctel de Algarrobina ($14 - blended pisco, Peruvian black carob syrup, condensed milk, evaporated milk, egg yolk, cinnamon). I was intrigued by the condensed milk, which provided sweetness. The creamy drink had two layers of flavor: strong alcohol and warm spices. - La Violetta ($16 - gin, elderflower, lemon, basil, agave, egg white). This drink was a pretty lilac color with egg white foam. It had light sweetness and tasted like gin and elderflower as described; the other flavors were muted. - La Ardiente ($14 - mezcal, cantaloupe, passionfruit, lim, agave nectar, aji limo chili). The orange-pink drink was garnished with dried citrus slices and a chili salt rim. Overall, it was tart and less sweet. The mezcal was present, but did not overwhelm the light fruit flavor. Even though I was missing the cantaloupe and passionfruit, I enjoyed this drink more than the Coctel de Algarrobin. - Mistura Mai Tai ($16 - gin, rum, orgeat syrup, orange liqueur, lime, passionfruit, pineapple). The drink was sweet, but not cloying. While most of the fruit flavors weren't discernible, I had the impression that they were there rounding out the drink. Pineapple was center stage and enhanced by the orange liqueur. My bf said this drink was dangerous because it tasted like yummy juice -- but it was strong! APPS/ENTREES ORDERED - Huacho ($16). These yucca croquettes were filled with huachana [Peruvian pork] sausage and topped with rocoto creme. The flavors were umami. My favorite component was the rocoto sauce: mild, creamy, and cheesy, with a hint of something like red bell pepper. The sausage was just okay. I enjoyed the starchy yucca, which was denser than potato but not heavy. - Seco de Cordero ($45). Lamb shanks marinated with beer and ají panca (Peruvian chili pepper), cooked in a cilantro chicha de jora (fermented maize beverage) reduction. It was served with yucca and tacu tacu (Peruvian beans and rice). The lamb was not smelly and only slightly gamey. The meat was tender and readily fell off the bone. Its char and marinade gave it a deep earthy taste. The reduction was good. I liked the starchy fried golden yucca as well as the tacu tacu, but the rice was mushy to me. - Paiche ($35). The Amazon white fish was sliced and layered on top of plantains like hors devours. Roe and crispy rice noodles topped each bite; they were there for texture more than flavor. I didn't catch the grilled flavor of the fish, but my bf said there was a slight spice to it. I also didn't taste the sweet potato underneath. Instead, I detected the slightly sweet, starchy taste of plantains. I used the components to mop up that addicting rocoto sauce!

most delicious food EVER!!! This is my second time going and they never miss with anything. The flavor for every plate is amazing, the drinks are delicious, the deserts are soooooo good and the overall look of the place is 10/10. Top tier dining here, and now one of my favorite places to go eat. Definitely a place to go in the area, something nobody should ever miss out on! Amazing amazing amazing amazing!!!

I have warmed up to this restaurant slowly, after leaving 2 reviews that were kind of sub par, not for the food, which was excellent, but mainly the spotty service. Well, we found ourselves there again, this time for a company Christmas dinner. Not only was the food spectacular, as always, and we got to try a lot of foods at a table for 14, but the service was exemplary as well. We had a semi private room, that was never occupied by other diners, so I guess it was private. Maybe my past experiences were flukes, or maybe I was a bit grumpy. In either case, my wife and I had zero complaints, and next time I go, I will be happy to spend my own money lol.

Such a fun restaurant to be at! We happened to come here on Peruvian Independence Day so there was live music and dancing. Such a fun ambiance! Luis was great and so patient with us. We did not know what to order and he took his time to explain everything. Started off with chicken empanadas. Really good! Bouillabaisse was super tasty with a hint of spice. Not a bad price for all that seafood! Lomo saltado- my husband really liked this one. Meat was tender and sauce was perfect! Great experience, we would come back!

I had the loveliest of lunches at Mustura. Peruvian is my favorite cuisine and saltado is my favorite dish, so I was super excited to give this spot a try. When you walk in, the first thing you notice is the very cool and sleek modern design, it's very trendy. They really emphasis the Japanese influence on Peruvian cuisine, evident by the sushi bar. The outdoor patio is simple but cute and great for people watching. Given the choice I'd rather dine there even though the inside is so nice as well. The second thing you'll notice, is how nice and helpful employees are at this restaurant. Hannah was out to check on us several times and she was an absolute delight. Now the part you care about. The food. I was very pleased with the ceviche mixto. Prior to my visit here, I did not like octopus, but this dish changed my mind. we ordered some beef empanadas and I wasn't too crazy about their version of these, but they were fine. And not only is lomo saltado my favorite dish but it's also the dish I use to gage my initial impression of a Peruvian restaurant. This spot definitely passed that test and I look forward to eating here again on my next visit to SLO.

I wish I could give this place a 3.5. The food here was DELICIOUS like actually delicious. The service here was really really bad which is why I want to give it such a low score. We waited over 20 minutes for a table (when we already previously reserved a table.) Our waiter also did not tell us the kitchen was closing until after we wanted to order more food, which honestly another reason why I want to give it such a low score. We left the restaurant still hungry because nothing was told to us. And no one told us that the dessert/chocolate spot was closing either. The restaurant inside is really cute and small. The service really took away from my enjoyment of the food and the ambiance

The restaurant of the year goes to Mistura. There are some restaurants that just impress from the start and this is one of them. From the time I made reservations until I was leaving, the service, decor and food were all memorable. When I called to make reservations the person that took my call asked me if I had I ever been there and then went over all the different seating arrangements and took my reservation. When we arrived we were seated by kitchen. To some this may be disappointing but I wanted to see all the food going out since this was my first time here. Each plate is visually intriguing and artistic and so were the drinks. I ordered the pico sour classic. It came out with smoke filled bubbles that were popping and smoking as it was delivered. We ordered 4 appetizers and shared each one with the 4 at our table. The ribs and ceviche were my favorite. Just the right amount of tenderness and sauce on the ribs. The ceviche was on par with my best experience of a street cart in Mexico a long time ago. When it came time to order the entrees I jumped at the chance to order an Amazon fish called paiche and I was not disappointed I did. Paiche looks like a prehistoric fish and where else can you order this? The paiche was moist, delicious and had flavors that I've never had in my mouth. I must have this again. Thank you for such a great night. We will be back.

First time here. It was a double date. It was a great spot. I've never been to a Peruvian place so the waiter was great at explaining the menu. I got a steak with an egg on top. It was amazing. It was delicious!! The app we got was a little plan. But I got the 2 mezcal cocktails on the menu that the waiter recommended, they were delicious, not too strong. But not too sweet. It wasn't until after we finished that we went into the main restaurant area, I love the vibe in there! I'd definitely go back here again.

Never had Peruvian food before, and I think it may be one of my favorites now. Was pleasantly surprised how flavorful and unique the dishes here were, and the service was awesome. Our waiter was so kind and explained the menu to me (who didn't know what I was looking at.) The food was AMAZINGGG. The restaurant is so cozy and quiet as well, wonderful lighting and music. A must try if you want something different and flavorful.

Returned to Mistura 2 years later when visiting SLO again, and again had a wonderful experience. We sat at the bar and started with one of Mistura's famous Pisco sours which they make with a giant bubble on top. For dinner we had the burrata salad, tuna and salmon sushi roll, and the mushroom ravioli with truffles. The standout was the sushi roll. The winner for presentation was the burrata. The sauce on the ravioli was a bit too creamy. The portions are good sized so this was plenty for our party of two. Next time we're in town we will definitely dine here again.

So happy we came. Place has a chill yet fancy ambient and our server did a great job in helping us select our meal items. Although it was a bit pricier than other Peruvian restaurants we've been to the food quality was really good. My husband says the beef in the lomo saltado was the best he's had (cut, flavor, and juiciness). It a good place to celebrate special occasions for couples or families. Plus they have a beautiful display of chocolates and mini desserts as you come in.

We had a wonderful time tasting a variety of dishes. The waiter was excellent and looked out for us due to gluten allergies. The atmosphere was elegant and many flavors in our dishes were new and delicious. We really felt like we had had a special experience.

THOROUGHLY IMPRESSED. Service was superb. The ceviche & the empanadas were AMAZING. The lomo saltado was 10/10--meat was cooked perfectly & nearly melted in my mouth. Super fresh. The fries were freshly cut potatoes & not frozen potatoes. Got the mango mousse for desert. 10/10. Will definitely be returning.

1 star for the energetic and friendly server and another for being close to the Farmer's market. We were excited to try this restaurant as we walked over from the Farmer's Market. The place is beautiful and we had such high hopes for good Peruvian food. We were seated outside at the patio area. We brought our 15 lb puppy with us since this is listed as a dog-friendly restaurant. Our puppy was tired out from all of the walking so she curled up and sat next to us as we ordered our drinks and dinner. Once we placed our order, our server told us that our sleeping puppy cannot be on the chair per his manager because she could reach the table. We were told she must be placed on the floor. We had a dog stroller with us so we decided to move her to her dog stroller, which was deemed acceptable by the restaurant even though she could still technically reach the table. So the entire exchange made no practical sense other than to kill the vibe for the night. We ordered: Raw oysters : overly seasoned as to take away the taste of the oysters Senor Lomo: overly salty. Maki Acevichado: a fusion Japanese sushi roll. Nothing wrong with it but similar to grocery store sushi rolls. My suggestion to the restaurant is to disallow dogs if they are going to impose a nonsensical policy for their customers who relied on their representation that this restaurant is "dog friendly" -- because they are not.

Update: The special prix fixe menu at Mistura during COVID isn't offered at the $20 price anymore. Nevertheless, the food is still fabulous, especially the Rompe Muelle. I have cravings for it and would come in often to order it. Another favorite of mine is the Ponja salad with sushi grade Ahi Tuna, Organic Mesclun, Greens, Seasonal Citrus Fruit, Edamame, Mango, Crispy Rice Noodle in Nikkei Miso Dressing. Very healthy. There are so many choices and their lunch/dinner menus have changed. The ambiance is very upscale. For desserts, Florencia Breda creates amazing chocolates that are SO unique. Her "Breda Patisseria and Chocolateria" is located inside the Mistura Restaurant itself. You will be surprised and delighted with the flavors and artwork. Highly recommend.

Really good! Liked the escabeche a lot, lamb shank was tender. Chef was super nice. Great drinks and vibes

Recently had the opportunity to experience Mistura in San Luis Obispo. The restaurant is located in The Creamery...and if you're fortunate, there is limited free parking. Mistura is located in the center's courtyard, which is quite picturesque. We went for a "late" lunch (3 PM...lunch is served until 4PM), and were surprised to find the establishment basically empty. The interior decor/ambiance is memorable. As you walk into the restaurant, on the right hand side you will see a small room with a very shiny copper/steel machine there in...could this be a "Coffee Bean Roaster"? Regardless...it definitely draws one's eye. The left hand side is a small dining area. Continuing in, you will walk past the reception area into the rather large main dining room. The really neat bar to the right draws your eye. The bar extends to the back "living" wall (except it's not really a "living" wall...just looks like one), with a picture of the Owner/Chef Nicola Allegretta cooking a dish that is dramatically"on fire". Then there is a lounge area the appears quite appealing for having that relaxing/intimate Cocktail. I imagine...at the height of its busiest hours, this could be considered to be the place "to see and be seen". We were seated promptly, at a table next to the window with a courtyard view...which was very nice and our Server, Aldo, presented with Menus quickly. Aldo was attentive, very informative...but due to a "thick" accent, difficult to understand. Nevertheless we appreciated his genuine effort and assistance. Thank-you Aldo! Mistura is touted as the SLO Restaurant that offers patrons a "modern Peruvian gastronomic experience" (although Aldo told us the faire is a Peruvian-Japanese Fusion...so interesting!). Examining the Menu reveals many Seafood, some Beef, some Noodle and Chicken offerings, literally there is something for everyone. Our order: from the Para Picars we selected the Criolla ( 5/5 - Beef Empanadas) which arrived at our table "cold". We sent them back and once we received the "hot" version...they were delicious. From the Salads, we ordered the Ave Cesar (4.5/5...the contrast in flavor from the "sweet tasting" Garlic Parmesan Tuile was delightful). Our selected Mains: from Anticucho, Corazon (5/5 - Beef Heart) which also arrived at our table only slightly "warm". We sent this back as well and the "hot" replacement was wonderful. We also ordered from the Entrees the Norteno (4/5 - Braised Short Ribs). After completing our meal Aldo presented a Postres/Dessert Tray. Everything looked fabulous but we ended up selecting the Coffee Latte which came with a small ampoule of liquor to inject or pour over the dessert itself...(5/5 - try this if it's offered, fabulous!) as well as a free Birthday Dessert of Alphajores (5/5 - soft Peruvian Cookies...yum). Aldo was kind enough to bring over the Owner/Chef Nicola Allegretta to chat with us, bringing our Mistura dining experience to a wonderful crescendo! Chef...keep those dishes "hot" and the 5th Star is yours. On this occasion, in this Yelper's opinion Mistura in SLO...truly earned this "recommend for the experience" 4 Star review.

Excellent all around. Perfect sizes proportions. Food was so so good. Hit the spot! Drinks are incredible and fun. Waiter and staff so attentive. A must visit AND don't forget to have dessert it is a must.

Mistura is an organic restaurant in San Luis Obispo that offers a vibrant taste of Peru in a warm and inviting space. My friend, a local to the area, introduced me to this fantastic spot, and we indulged in their signature Pisco Sours to start--expertly blended and a lovely kick-off to the meal. The Mucho Pichu, a generous and flavorful seafood mix, offered a fresh, zesty profile that highlighted the quality of the ingredients. While the food at Mistura shone brightly, the service left something to be desired. Our server, though friendly, seemed stretched a bit thin. This led to delays in drink refills, and we ultimately had to flag someone down to get our drink on. It wasn't enough to dampen the overall experience, though, but a little more attentiveness would have elevated Mistura from merely good to excellent. We wrapped up our culinary adventure with two delightful desserts. The Arroz con Leche provided a familiar, comforting sweetness with delicious textural play. But the standout was the Papaya Cream Brulee - a unique and satisfying twist on the classic, expertly blending the tropical fruit with the creamy custard and crackly sugar topping. Mistura was a delicious surprise, and I encourage anyone looking for authentic Peruvian flavors and a memorable dining experience in San Luis Obispo to try it.

We love this place! They have such a fun variety of food and cocktails. Romantic ambiance and perfect for date night. The bar staff went out of their way to make my husband a gin fizz from scratch! This is one of our favorite places in SLO.

Yummy apps, and delish entrees. Great place to celebrate a birthday! what a beautiful presentation and Aldo our wait staff and their entire staff was excellent.

After hearing about this place and reading the reviews, I had high expectations. I was disappointed. Of the 5 entrees that our party ordered, the Ceviche was delicious, two were just okay, one was boring, and one had to be sent back. The seared ahi on the dinner salad was flavorless except for a strange metallic aftertaste. We first had them sear it again to see if that would bring out the flavor, but instead it made the metallic taste even worse. I had took a bite and had to spit it out of my mouth. Two others at the table tasted it and both agreed. To make matters worse, the server said "This is cut from the same tuna that was served to everyone else tonight and no one complained"... as if to say that we must have inferior tastes not to appreciate such an elegant dish. He did comp us that meal, but the damage was done. Another entree that was not interesting was the Ají de Gallina, a Peruvian Spicy Chicken dish. The chicken was shredded too fine and the sauce so thick that mixed together, it made it into a glop of yellow mush. And as for "spicy"? We had to ask for extra hot sauce. The server again was rude, asking "What dish do you want it for?"... as if to imply that we are going to ruin a perfectly prepared meal. Needless to say, we probably will not be returning.

This place was alright. It was super quiet when we stopped in for lunch. The ceviche mixto was not as good as many authentic Peruvian places. The Maki Acevichado sushi roll was a little bit better and of course quite different than what you would expect. My favorite dish and what saved the day was the Muy Machito! I LOVED THIS!!!