Such a good fusion concept! Had the lamb barbacoa dum biryani which was very tender, but not super intensely flavored - I felt like it needed the achaar on the side when I feel like it should be able to stand on its own too and the rice was a lil softer than I think it should be but overall was very yummy. I loved the sesame achaar, I would buy a jar of it from them for sure. The salsa/chutney starter was yummy, I liked all of the dips, needed more papad (but I also didn't ask for it, so that's on me). The space is cute but very cramped - it's hard to get a reservation and new so I'm sure they're trying to accommodate more people but definitely don't come with more than 1 other person. I would definitely come back to try their steak and other dishes. read more

Mirra - Leftovers packed very nicely (biryani and salsa platter) split in 2 - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So worth the hype! The Mexican Indian fusion is perfect! The flavors blend so well together. The vibe is warm and inviting, just like the flavors of the dishes and the service is fantastic, they gave us great recommendations for food and drinks! Definitely make a reservation, it's always packed but totally worth the wait! read more

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Overall I loved the place. It just doesn't QUITE get 5 stars. We had a very late reservation (9pm) and didn't get seated until 9:30. They did comp our drinks, but it was a little frustrating that we arrived before other 9pm parties and were the last seated. The food was top notch. Very creative combinations of notes. My gripe is that the wagyu was relatively meh especially just given the price. I love wagyu, but there was too much going on and it felt kind of tough instead of the fat being well rendered. The crispy taco and the cauliflower were amazing. The octopus and the maitake were very good. Overall I would definitely go back, but I hope they figure out their logistics/seating. read more

We had a lovely brunch at Mirra today, in no small part due to our server Alyssa and her helpful assistant. She was succinct, helpful and efficient. She made sure our order was delivered and when we were missing a dish, took responsibility. As for the food, it was delightful. Make sure to understand why you would combine these cuisines because it made perfect sense. Splurge on a bottle of Casa de Piedra which was delightful with the flavors. read more

While Mirra offered delicious food accompanied by excellent service I felt their promise of fusion of Indian and Mexican cuisine felt slightly short. read more

Mirra - Saffron and cardamom forward tres leches (delicious) - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Pretty amazing joint nestled in at Armitage & Damen.. the interior is beautiful! Walking in.. the have a great bar with an open kitchen concept flanked by tables with LEATHER CHAIRS.. it's dark with great music. The food here is the star and they did not disappoint.. you can do the pre-fix menu or ala carte! Started out with some wine.. very nice list with many bottles from different regions as well as some good ones by the glass.. a little steep $18/glass. Nice menu that leads from small to large as far as portion sizes.. from Aquachiles to Carne Asada this joint has it all! Started with Aquachiles and this dish was amazing, so much flavor in that broth.. must order. Next, fired up some crispy Hudson Bay Scallop tacos... very small but also very flavorful accented by Mexican green curry! Last thing I tried were Tacos Arabe.. Tender leg of Lamb, Chipotle served on a cheesy tortilla.. these were so good it was a crime. Dessert was their take on Tres Leches Cake:: Olive oil citrus cake, saffron, etc.. was ok.. not my thing! Give me chocolate. Prices were in line & service was great from Eddie. Must try joint! Finish is off with some beers at The Map Room// Talk Later read more

As a vegetarian whose two favorite foods are Indian and Mexican (after Chicago style pizza of course,) I was thrilled when I heard about this restaurant. I was doubled thrilled to discover that they actually have a vegetarian menu with a long list of options! The mezza platter was brilliant. Wonderful mixed crackers (papadums, tortillas with different ingredients, wheat, maybe one chickpea) with 4 different dips. The guac was to help cool the heat of the others, and the others....One was an aztec chickpea that was out of this world addictive. Another had whole cumin seeds that was delicious. Brilliantly yummy. I had the Beets. The poblano sauce on the bottle.... oh my, I didn't think I would enjoy anything after the amazing dips and chips (they were literally that good), but the beets where fantastic I could eat a big bowl of this dish every day and be very happy. Hubby had the Tartar and said it was a miss. The butchery job wasn't great, so there was gristle. He also said the other ingredients overpowered the meat, so you couldn't really taste it. I had the mushroom quesadilla. They were good, but nowhere near as good as the other food. There was something sweet in the sauce (maybe onion) that just didn't work for me, and I couldn't really taste the mushrooms. Like the Tartar, there may just be too much going on for the main ingredients to shine. Overall, it was one of the best meals we have had in a long time, and we look forward to bringing some friends to taste more of the menu. We rarely go back to places, so that says a lot..... Our waiter was outstanding, and we found the prices to match value to a large extent. read more

What an incredible explosion of flavors. I'm from Santa Barbara, California and I have to say, this might have been the best restaurant of 2024. I've traveled to at a lot of places and I've eaten some incredible shit along the way, but this restaurant really impressed me. The crispy scallop taco was my first bite, and let me tell you, it set the tone for the rest of the dinner. What really impressed me was how there were so many flavors, but it was never overpowering one ethnic cuisine over the other. Both the Mexican and Indian flavors blended so well. I loved that the charred cauliflower was cold, because not only did it balance the flavors, but it was a balancing of heat from spice but crunchy coldness from the cauliflower. If this opened in DTLA, Bavel, which is consistently ranked the #1 best restaurant in LA, might have a run for its money. read more

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Food - lots of flavor and spice. Scallop tacos and roti quesadillas were the table favorites. Salmon was underwhelming. Service - overly energetic but very slow. 3 hours on a Wednesday Ambiance - small setting and lively. Music was a tad too loud for the space. read more

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Best new food combination ever, Mirra is the best new restaurant in Chicago. Hands down

Considering how small the menu is and having dietary restrictions, I wasn't sure how much I would like this place. I'm glad to say we really enjoyed this place! The standouts were all the appetizers. If you're a vegetarian, order the mirra mezze and the mirra salad! We loved both and enjoyed the Mexican Indian fusion blends in both these dishes. I enjoyed the roasted beets but the muhmarra spread was yogurt forward (so if you don't like the taste of yogurt, you might want to skip!) I personally don't enjoy mushrooms (which is bummer bc the veg entree option is mushroom) but I'm glad we tried the mushroom quesadilla - the cheese and roti helped with the mushrooms and the leftover mezze sauces helped dress up the quesadillas. The cocktails were delicious as well. Highly rec coming in here for a date night! read more

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Snuck in on a weekday and sat at the bar and was eager to find out what all the buzz was about. I was blown away. Beautiful interior with tons of natural light. The bartender was friendly , super knowledgeable and was able to walk me through the menu. I had really crisp, fresh salad with bib lettuce and avocado. Then I had a perfectly cooked piece of salmon on a bed of aromatic flavorful rice. Finished the meal with a chocolate dessert that was amazing. Definitely coming back. read more

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Mirra was beautiful- the ambiance was cozy, but chic. I loved the Indian music playing in the background- some classic bollywood tunes mixed with modern tunes- a nice touch. The service was a 10/10- the chef personally came by and explained each dish in detail. The food was a good blend of the two different cuisines, but I do think it was slightly overpriced given the small portion sizes. I would definitely recommend the quesadillas! read more

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It's all just hype -- and unfortunately, I fell for it too. We ordered: Mirra Mezze - 3/5 Roasted Beets - 1/5 (They looked like potatoes and had zero flavor -- and I love beets.) Aubergine Steak (can't recall the exact name) - 3.5/5 The Daiquiri - 3.5/5 Overall: 2.5/5 I was so disappointed by the food that I actually created a Yelp account just to share my experience -- hopefully saving others from wasting their money. read more

Mirra - Aubergine Steak(not the exact name) - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I came here for dinner with some friends and it was overall a pleasant meal. The menu is designed to share, which we loved, and we tried a few different starter plates: the crispy taco, taco arabe, Laksa baked oysters, and Rasul's roti quesadillas, and split the lamb biryani, which serves 2 to 3 people, as our main course. The taco arabe and quesadillas were my favorite, and overall, the presentation was nicely executed. The lamb biryani was a bit underwhelming in terms of flavor. Again, the presentation was visually appealing, but I was expecting more depth of flavor and just wasn't getting that from the dish. We ended with dessert: a rasmalai tres leches cake, and we each got a cup of masala chai. We were surprised by how sweet both the dessert and the chai were and couldn't finish either. The chai, in particular, had a lot of sugar, and one member of our party couldn't get past a couple of sips. I would recommend trying the other dessert option, the chocolate mousse, and perhaps opting for a different after-dinner beverage if you don't have a strong sweet tooth or can't tolerate a lot of sugar. The service was very attentive and fantastic, and the ambiance is lively and inviting. This is a great place for a dinner to share and try a few different things. Overall, I'd return for the great service and unique flavors, but I'd probably skip the chai and try a different main course and dessert next time. read more

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Absolutely delicious food with amazing service! It was a great vibe and the drinks were great too. Can't wait to be back here! 11/10 would recommend read more

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Would give this a 4.5 stars. We split 4 small plates and two large for 4 people and it was more than enough food. I enjoyed most of the dishes but some were slightly missing the mark. The tacos were slightly burnt, some dishes were a little salty. The biryani was definitely my fav. I liked the mix of Indian and Mexican food! Service was really good. read more

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We had a 9:15pm reservation for four and still hadn't been seated by about 9:25-9:30pm, so our hostess invited us to wait at the bar. We were a bit frustrated at first, but our bartender, O'Neil, immediately turned things around. He was super friendly, walked us through the drink menu, and made sure we were comfortable. I ordered the Palmer mocktail, which was refreshing with just the right amount of sweetness. Around 9:50pm, our hostess came to get us for our table and kindly let us know our drinks would be on the house due to the wait, a gesture we really appreciated. Jeremy, our server, was excellent from the moment we sat down. He was knowledgeable, patient, and walked us through much of the menu with great detail. We ordered the scallop tacos, roasted beets, the whole fish (sea bass that evening), and the pollo rostizado. The standout dishes were definitely the whole fish and the scallop tacos. The sea bass was incredibly fresh, flaky, and packed with flavor, and the scallop taco was a bright, flavorful start to the meal. Even though our evening began a little rocky with the seating delay, the Mirra team and the quality of the food more than made up for it. We'd absolutely return to explore more of the menu! read more

I was excited to see this open in my neighborhood. The ambiance is hip and the food is unique. Mexican Indian fusion is something I've never tried before. Everything we ordered was delicious. There are smaller plates and large. Between two people, we got 3 dishes and we were stuffed. I think if you go here you have to try the lamb Biryani. The presentation of it is fun and it tastes wonderful. The beers were surprisingly good! Will return! read more

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I was so excited to see Mirra get its much-deserved recognition as a Bib Gourmand restaurant in the Michelin Guide. My meal here was from the a la carte dinner menu, and it was exceptional. So many unique flavors and dishes and the blend of Indian and Mexican culinary influences made for a delicious meal. My friends and I went overboard and got many plates to share and sample, so our bill was a bit high but it was worth it. This restaurant should be on everyone's to-try list in Chicago. read more

An upscale Indian Mexican fusion, Mirra delivers on their promise of flavor with their creative menu. The dishes favors seafood with offerings including scallop tacos, soft shell crab chaat, oysters, and grilled salmon - which no complaints as a big seafood lover myself. Each dish was served tapas style, which can be a hit or miss depending on the person. On one hand, I appreciated being able to sample more of the menu without the risk of getting extremely full. However, I wish the portions were larger to match the price point. read more

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Visited Mirra last night and loved it from start to finish! Our favorite dishes were the crispy taco, tacos arabe and lamb barbarcoa biryani but everything was delicious! We also loved the enthusiasm the servers had explaining each plate as they dropped them off. They had us hyped to take first bites! Service was flawless read more

Chile en nogada. This was the best dish. Not too impressed by the cauliflower, roasted beets, kilatte. Experience was not that great. Server kept checking on us while we are eating about clearing the table. It was irritating. I would understand someone doing that we were over 90 minutes but they kept doing this the entire time. Kind of ruined the experience of even trying to enjoy the meal read more

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Here's what you need to know: if I could give it 10 stars, I would. This is an incredible restaurant run by 2 incredible chefs. I've enjoyed and loved their other restaurants before - Coach House/Lilac Tiger and Bar Sotano, and they have created magic again - This time fusing Mexican and Indian cuisine. Nothing in this restaurant tasted ordinary or average - all the dishes blew us away. From the salsas to the biriyani to the prawns; the cocktails were fantastic too. The ambiance of the space is modern and inviting. The creativity, the flavor profile, the presentation, and the service all lead to one of the most enjoyable meals I've had on 2024. Simply perfection. Bravo team Mirra! read more

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Wabbit: - Cauliflower Salad: 6.5/10 - Pollo: 7/10 - Lamb Biryani: 6.5/10 - Avocado Mousse: 3/10 Wabbit Wemarks: Ambiance was a bit loud. Salad had unique and good flavors but a little spicy (for someone who doesn't eat spicy). Pollo was good with a refreshing salad. Biryani was good but lamb was a bit dry, the yoghurt sauce helped with both moisture and flavor. Mousse had a lot of different flavors that didn't really mesh well together, did not enjoy and sadly the meal ended this way. Server was friendly and attentive though. Bear: - Cauliflower Salad: 7/10 - Pollo: 6/10 - Lamb Biryani: 6.5/10 - Avocado Mousse: 3.5/10 Bear Wemarks: Cauliflower's flavor had a lot dimensions. Smoky, spicy, hominy added crunch, etc. Pollo good flavor but small portions for the price point. Lamb was good, but a little dry. The sauce it comes with helps tho. Mousse dessert has too strong of an alcohol taste read more

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Ordered the Chaas Aguachile, Crispy Taco, Charred Cauliflower Salad, Roti Quesadillas, Salmon Fry, and the Pollo Rostizado. Also, we tried the Rasmalai Tres Leche for dessert and it was a great blend of flavors. All the food was pretty good but the salmon was INCREDIBLE. The Charred Cauliflower Salad was also so flavorful and unique. Most of the dishes could've been spicier and were quite mild even though it's an Indian and Mexican fusion. The only dish I would not get again was the Pollo Rostizado-- not worth it and was not flavored. The vibes were really nice inside the restaurant with the bench style seating. The music was a tad too loud especially considering there were many people talking, so it felt like I had to yell across the table. The service was great and we were able to add dishes on easily! read more

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Terrific experience and full exploration of the Mirra Concept Tasting menu that Chef Zubair had previously rolled out to amazing success at The Coach House. Delicious cocktails and amazing fusion concept plates. Every employee at the establishment is at your service and makes at least one visit to your table to check in and add value. Can't wait to go back and try some of the menu and cocktail selections we didn't have room for this time. read more

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Dined on 2/13/25. Party of 2. Overall a solid dining experience. Service was great. Very friendly staff. Crispy Tacos: 3/5. 2 very small tacos. Flavor was good (didn't love the taco shell), but didn't compensate for just how very small they were. Aguachiles: 5/5. Interesting flavors and a nice sized starter. Tacos Arabe: 5/5. Loved this! Lamb cooked perfectly. Flavors were on point. The Indian style bread used for the tortilla was lovely. Salmon Fry: 4/5. Salmon cooked perfectly. Not dry at all... the perfect texture. The mint leaves and lemon added interesting flavor. Tres Leches Cake for desert: 3/5. If you like a milky tres leches cake, this is not what this desert was. Did not meet my expectations for one of my favorite style of cakes. Mezcal Negroni was delicious. Easy to drink and slightly sweet. No bitterness to it at all. read more

From the moment we walked in, the vibe was lively and inviting. Coming in on a snowy, cold day and into a warm environment with the smell of delicious Mexican and Indian spices filling the air was definitely the right move. To start, we had: -gem lettuce, which was delicious with the spicy crispies -chaas aguachile was an incredible bite (be sure to eat with a spoon) -the cauliflower salad, which was very flavorful, but a bit to overpowering in my opinion Next, we ordered the lamb tacos, which rocked our world. Gluten allergy was accommodated with a blue corn tortilla. The taco had a delicious crisp shell wrapped inside of the tortilla. It might be one of the best tacos I've ever had. In fact, we orders seconds after we finished our mains. These are a MUST! Other mains: -pollo rostizado- tandoori style cornish hen, cooked to perfection. -salmon fry- very tasty and well seasoned I'm not a dessert person, but we had the tres leches cake. It was a large serving. I think it could be have the size. Nice to get a sweet bite to finish off the meal. I'd go back and get my own serving of the lamb tacos. They blew my mind! read more

All the food have very bold, unique flavors so it was good to try. Our favorite was the lamb tacos followed by the tuna. The lamb tacos were the only thing we felt like were substantial...everything else was an appetizer. Beware the prawn chaat is spicy! The prawn and lamb tacos were slow to come out...about 15 minutes after the other dishes. Once we were done eating them, the server quickly gave us a check giving us the sign to leave. Seemed like a rush to get out to turn the next table. read more

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I went there for brunch on Sunday and it was so good I went back the following Saturday. The food is phenomenal, inventive, unique, yet still comforting. The breakfast sandwich and the shrimp tacos are the big standouts, the pancakes and salad are excellent as well. I think the only thing the was lacking, was the French toast. The texture was amazing, but the flavoring left something to be desired. The service was amazing: resetting our table after every course, someone always refilling our water, and explaining dishes as they hit our table. Servers and management looked relaxed, the music was great, and they definitely weren't trying to turn tables too quickly. Will 100% be going back. read more

Mirra as an experience was very fun. Loved the Mexican music playing, the decorations were adorable, and the overall atmosphere and service was great. Our party of 2 got the 'rita #3, charred cauliflower salad, rasual's roti quesadillas, crab tacos (cant recall the full name whoops), and the lamb barboca biryani. The drinks slayed. No real critique there. Give me a 'rita, I'm gonna be happy. The charred cauliflower salad came out first and we were both surprised that it was a cold dish. The flavor combinations were interesting, not bad, but not really spectacular. The dish itself was larger than to be expected but it might've just seemed that way since we had a hard time finishing it. Maybe skip this dish. The quesadillas were tiny however, very delicious. There were only three of them so if you have a larger group, keep that in mind and order more! Best dish was the crab tacos. I was trying to stuff as much as the crab as I could into the tiny tortillas they gave us which made it messy but worth the struggle. The biryani was visually extremely appealing and we had to order it. The yogurt sauce was the best with the rice and lamb.It mentions that it feeds 2-3 people on the menu and I will say, after the three prior dishes, we were successfully stuffed at the end of our meal. Overall, I do not find myself needing to come back Mirra. The uniqueness of each dish was great, however, the small plate style for this type of food was hard. Although each item itself was good as a stand alone, the combination of all of them was difficult on the stomach. I do understand though because there are so many options that it's hard to choose just one. 7/10 read more

Mirra - Lamb barboca biryani - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This restaurant has been on the list for quite some time. The reservations are really hard to get so I would plan months in advance if you want to visit this place. The vibe of this restaurant is amazing, it's cozy and classy. Our server was excellent with explaining the food items. A must try i would recommend is the roti quesadillas with amul cheese, as an indian i was really happy with this fusion dish. The lamb biryani is also very nice comes with raita and an achaar. If you want to do it truly the indian style and want to get your hands dirty get the prawns chaat, you would literally have to dig in with your hands which I didn't mind as they gave us wet wipes to clean up after. The only downside of this meal was the rasmali tres leches. This dessert was the biggest reason to try this restaurant but it was not as expected. it was not bad but the cake could be more moist. Overall the experience and the food was good, would def recommend to try it atleast once! read more

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Oh man, our server really led us astray here. They sold us on getting the whole fish + 2 smaller dishes for 2 people, but then didn't let us know that one of our smaller dishes (the paneer) is essentially a make-your-own-taco situation, just like the fish. So we had one chaat and 2 taco dishes, there was just way too much fish for 2 people, and with a drink each the whole shebang cost $222. Really wanted to love it but left feeling duped. read more

We found our overall experience meh. The person serving our table seemed totally uninterested in being personable and thoughtful during our evening. The food too was average. Being Indian, I was curious about the fusion pairings. But found most of the combinations odd and some downright did not feel like they went together. Such a shame, we were disappointed. read more

This is a tiny place with a HUGE personality! This brave concept of merging Indian and Mexican cuisines into one glorious extravaganza was a real success in our opinion. My son and I are proud foodies, world travelers and home chefs and we can be tough critics at times, but they truly impressed us! Every dish was unique, flavorful and cooked to perfection! Our favorite were hamachi, crispy tacos and lamb biryani. We didn't love the dressing on the cauliflower salad, but they noticed that we didn't finish it and took it off the bill! Which leads me to service which was spot on, they are well-staffed with friendly and knowledgeable people. We loved they have great fusion cocktails that represent both cuisines and decent wine list with some interesting options by the glass! The interior also busts elements of both cultures, and has a cozy atmosphere with deem intimate lighting. read more

Mirra - Sitting at the bar - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Amazing! Every bite of everything we had was sensational. Loved the cauliflower salad, lamb biryani, and Arabe tacos were to die for!

Really disappointing meal. We had high hopes for this place and it under delivered in almost every aspect. Food was unmemorable and in some cases unpleasant (squid was overly salty and buffalo sauce was a big miss). Nice craft cocktails and excellent service from bussing staff (waitress was definitely overselling everything). Will not be back. read more

You're doing yourself a disservice if you dine here and don't order the lamb barbacoa biryani. I like lamb and I like biryani but most of the time that I order it, I don't like it because it's too fatty. That will not be the case here -- the lamb and Biryani overall was perfection. Also had the crispy taco, meen moilee, soft shell crab chaat, taco arabe and laksa baked oysters. My fave of those was prob the crispy taco. Nothing was bad - liked the unique flavor unique combos. Ooh and the tres leches was delicious! Enjoyed the Rita too. Cafe con Ron was more spirit forward than I was thinking. Have to commend the great service we had - our server even packed up my half eaten taco (very appreciated since that is an expensive taco) and packed up sauces to go with the biryani - we all know the sauce makes the dish. He was very attentive as well. This is a return spot for me, which is saying a lot. read more

Another amazing meal at Mirra. We had the aguachile, crispy tacos, fideos seco, mussels, and pulpo nayarit. Everything was so delicious. Will be coming back! read more

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