I have talked about my experience at Mira so much that I'm beginning to annoy all of my friends.
Aside for the mysterious walk to the restaurant, the vibe inside is so unbelievably cool that you immediately feel like the hippest person on the planet just by being there.
We had the coolest server ever that made us laugh (we missed him when he was gone) but I have to focus my review on the food.
Oh, the food....
Everything was top notch - tasty, flavor profiles fit for a king, well executed masterpieces but let me be more specific:
APPETIZER/CEVICHE/SIDES
- Ensalada de Remolacha (beet salad): 10/10
- Built like a piece of art, this was the tastiest salad I've ever had
- Pulpo (octopus): 9/10
- Tasty beyond reason (1 pt deducted for the size/price)
- Mira Ceviche: 10/10
- This was a very traditional ceviche that brought me back to Peru
- Nikkei Atun Ceviche: 10/10
- Very spicy but excellent
- Yucca Fries: 9/10
- They were good but one helping was enough
CARNE
- Chuletón (rib eye): 15/10
- JUST ORDER THIS. ORDER THIS NOW
- Cerdo (suckling pig): 10/10
- Order this too. The mix of sweet 'n' fruity with an asian glaze really works
- Pollito (chicken): 10/10
- Very moist and delicious (the sauces it sits in just works)
- Arroz con Setas (mushroom rice): 10:10
- This is almost like a paella but was very rich and earthy
DESSERT
- El Huevo Malo: Experience 10/10, Taste: 8/10
- It was worth getting just to see them crack it open (I've shown the video I took of the experience to everyone I know) but we actually would be fine with sticking to the savory items
- Mousse de Lúcuma: 8/10
- Comes in the shape of an avocado - beautifully executed but again thought the tastes were okay.
Not to be dramatic, but I feel like I am a better person for having eaten at Mira. I will not believe anyone that tells me otherwise.