Mírate

Walking into Mírate feels like stepping into a fever dream designed by someone with impeccable taste and an unlimited budget. This sprawling Los Feliz restaurant resembles an elaborate treehouse—the kind a design-obsessed billionaire might build in the jungle. Multiple levels, lush vegetation, romantic candlelight, and that unmistakable Tulum energy make this one of the most visually striking spots in LA. Finding the bathroom here is genuinely an adventure.

The cocktail program is where Mírate truly shines and honestly the best reason to visit. The bar team has crafted drinks that are both inventive and delicious—the El Taquero margarita features a smoky, spicy punch from lacto-fermented chorizo (yes, really, and yes, it works), while the Brewjo offers a marzipan-laced take on a carajillo. These aren’t gimmicks; they’re legitimately excellent drinks that keep regulars coming back.

For food, stick to the tacos arabes and you’ll leave happy. These beauties come on soft, buttery flour tortillas with fillings that range from sesame-kissed mushrooms to melt-in-your-mouth braised beef tongue with a sweet-savory nopal vinaigrette and crumbled feta. The balance of flavors is spot-on. Some other menu items can be hit or miss, so the strategy here is simple: keep the taco orders flowing and pair them with those creative cocktails.

Mírate works best as a destination for impressing someone—whether that’s a date, out-of-town guests, or clients you need to wow. The atmosphere alone is worth the visit, and when you combine it with some of the city’s most inventive drinks and those addictive tacos, you’ve got yourself a memorable night out. Just don’t expect every dish to hit the mark; this is a place where setting matters as much as the plate.