Mírate Los Angeles

Mírate sits on North Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles. The venue holds the no. 45 spot on the 2024 list of North America's 50 Best Bars.

While the room runs smart, Mírate rejects the stuffiness that often accompanies fine dining in this part of the city. The kitchen focuses on creative, contemporary Mexican cooking that feels lighter and more intentional than the heavy, traditional plates served at the more famous institutions near Griffith Observatory. You come here to escape the predictable tourist menus that dominate the surrounding blocks. It provides a sharper, more focused experience that makes the rest of the street feel like an afterthought.