Los Angeles / Agave & beverages
At Mírate, Mexican Drinks Go Beyond the Expected
A look at the Los Feliz bar’s published menu, from bacanora and pulque to its distinctive take on a margarita.
Read past the familiar names
Mírate’s drinks list is an invitation to stay curious. The Los Feliz venue’s official menu moves from tequila and mezcal to bacanora, rum, pulque and Mexican wines. A reader can start with a recognizable cocktail format and then follow the ingredients somewhere less familiar.
El Yaki, for example, lists bacanora with papaya, xtabentun and lime. El Guero takes a margarita in a different direction with aguachile, nopales granita, coconut and avocado-washed tequila. These are menu descriptions, rather than our tasting notes, and the current version should always be confirmed with the bar.
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The collection has a point of view
The 2026 North America’s 50 Best Bars listing places Mírate at No. 28 and identifies Maxwell Reis as its beverage director. The profile highlights relationships with producers, exclusive batches and a drinks program shaped in part by Southern California produce. It also points to fermented drinks such as tepache and nitro pulque.
The useful takeaway is breadth. A Mexican drinks list can introduce different materials, places and methods of production without asking every guest to arrive as an expert.
A Mexican drinks list can introduce different materials, places and methods of production.
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Ask a better first question
Instead of choosing solely by a spirit you already know, try asking which drink illustrates the program’s approach. Then describe what you usually enjoy: a bright citrus profile, a drier drink, or something suitable for slow sipping.
A few entry points
- Ask about a bacanora selection if tequila is your usual starting point.
- Compare the listed cocktail formats before choosing ingredients.
- Ask what is available from the fermented-drinks section.
- Confirm ingredients and serving sizes with the team.
Mírate is at 1712 North Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles. Its published menu and reservations page are the best starting points for a visit.
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Researched and drafted with AI assistance. Reviewed by Caliz before publication.
Updated 9/7/2026
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