We had an outstanding meal. The ambience of the restaurant was wonderful. Our server was knowledgeable and friendly. We chose 6 plates and dessert. Everything was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. A special occasion meal. read more

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Space is cute (though a little tight) and the service was lovely. All our drinks and food were delicious and I highly recommend checking Mirra out. The Mirra mezze had a nice variety of flavors in the dips and salsas, the roasted beets were refreshing and rich with the muhammara and goat cheese and the guacamole was very flavorful. Raul's roti quesadilla had a solid spicy kick to them, the lamb barbacoa biryani was very good (if you like biryani get this for sure), and the tres leches was very moist and delicious. We were a little concerned about the flavor of mango mousse on it, but it worked well; the cardamom and slight citrus flavors in the cake came through quite well. It's maybe a bit more pricey than I'd prefer, but definitely worth checking out. Note that a 3% health insurance fee is added to all checks. read more

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Delicious with interesting twists on fairly common foods. For small plates, the roasted beets, scallops and aguachile were all well-plated and full of flavor and fantastic sauces. Even the mezze was impressive its presentation - an assorted house-made, gorgeous fan of crackers - and collection of salsas & guac. For mains, the octopus did not disappoint. Its texture was a bit unexpected - denser or a bit more substantial than usual? - but not unwelcome and it worked so well on top of the creamy coconut rice, which was fabulous itself. Our server, Emma, was attentive and knowledgeable with excellent suggestions, and I wish they offered bottomless guava margaritas because those were perfection. Overall, definitely worth a visit! read more

Mirra - Scallops & Octopus - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I came here with my partner to celebrate for a special occasion and this place was so freaking cute! The servers were super nice and the food were really good! My favorites were the auguachile, scallop tacos, and the lamb biryani! I literally picked up the spoon and drank the remaining of the sauce in the auguachile. The scallop tacos were bursting with sweet/fresh scallops and I was able to taste each level of sauces for every bite I took. I honestly can eat like 50 of those scallop tacos and won't get tired of it. The lamb biryani was the highlight of the dinner since my partner was having fun breaking into the roti seal. The meat literally melted in our mouths and the rice was so good! The sauces on the side gave each bite a really good kick. I will literally go back just for the lamb biryani and scallop tacos. Their mocktail was really refreshing as well! Overall, this place is solid and I cannot wait to come back. I would skip on the prawn chaat because it was hard to eat and not sure it's due to the shrimp not being fresh or they overcooked it. The shells were hard to come off and I usually don't like eating the shell even if it's deep fried. read more

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The taco omakase should be mandatory Chicago dining. Fancy, familiar, affordable, and delicious. If eating 7-10 courses of immaculately prepared tacos sounds great, than this is a dream for you. The service is amazing and everyone person in the restaurant is so kind. The space is subdued and romantic but also inviting and warm. I would do this meal weekly. Get the add on tacos! read more

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We were able to get a reservation for 4 on a Saturday night a few weeks in advance. Overall, I thought the meal was very enjoyable and fun! At the recommendation of our server- we ordered many dishes. I thought it was going to be too much, but it was the perfect amount. We had the mirra mezze, crispy taco, roti quesadilla, scallop khavasa, tacos arabe, lamb biryani, and duck carnitas. Most of it was good and my favorites were the lamb biryani and the tacos arabe. The Mirra mezze was a fun way to start the meal and I'd def recommend it if you're with a group. Others at the table really liked the crispy taco at the table, but I didn't like it at all! For some reason it was very bitter for me and it made my tongue feel numb afterwards. The lamb biryani and tacos arabe were delicious and interesting but very approachable and comforting. I also really enjoyed the tres leches- this might've been my favorite park of the meal! The cocktails were also good. Overall, we enjoyed our meal and I'd come back if someone asked me to! read more

We went for our second time last night, and amazing. Such great food: innovative, delicious and fun to share. We had a few repeats from our first dinner, and then added a bunch of new things(we brought another couple with us.). It was all delicious! Two mishaps with staff that will, as a companion said, ensure they never get a star: one staff got frustrated because one of us was talking when he wanted to explain the food he was putting on the table. He held composure and asked to start again, but then put down the second item with no comment and just left in a mood. It upset our companions because, well, you expect better at a a bib type place. With that said, our one companion was acting rudely. Secondly, we had to ask for our waitress to order more drinks. She kind of disappeared for a bit but was stellar the rest of the time. Our first time here, one dish had issues, so there are some little kinks to get to a star here but i honestly don't care about stars! The food is delicious, and I cannot wait to do a tasting menu. read more

This place is a fusion of Indian-Mexican food. We went here to celebrate my husband's birthday but it didn't live up to our expectations. Everything is served tapas style, but for the price and quantity it just didn't fit. We ordered the crab chaat, lamb tacos and the lamb barbacoa biryani. In terms of presentation it all looked really nice. The biryani is kind of deceiving with the big clay pot but less than even half is actually filled with biryani. The lamb in the biryani was on the dry side and the lamb tacos were extremely salty. We spent close to 200 on just 3 dishes along with our two drinks if that helps in terms of pricing. read more

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Mirra is a true hidden gem! As soon as I walked in, I was warmly greeted by the host. While I was waiting for my friend to arrive, multiple team members asked if I had been assisted. That shows they are focused on the guest experience. My friend and I had reservations for the chef's 5-course tasting menu. Upon being seated, Miguel enthusiastically welcomed us and, at my request, provided mocktail suggestions. I loved the Pocketful of Sunshine! Sous chef Raul was helming the kitchen tonight, and everything he served was a mouthwatering party of the senses. I simply cannot choose a favorite, but I will make special mention of the duck & mirra mole. I don't know what sorcery it is, but that duck was absolutely phenomenal, not gamey at all, and the mole was some of the best I've had. Also, the dessert course, Sabu Dana, perfectly showcased the blending of Mexican and Indian ingredients, executed in the French technique. Just, no words. I could eat an entire plate of that plantain tuille! Suggestion, try that on its own. There's a sweet aromatic nuance that you'll miss if mixed with the sauce. The only item off the tasting menu I wasn't crazy about was the king crab mussalam. The crab itself was very tasty, I just didn't feel the fennel/achar was the best complement. The sauce was too liquidy to dip the pappad in. Overall, I felt like the dish was a bit complicated. The music and ambience was lively and upbeat. The service was perfection. The passion was obvious. Now we wait for the Michelin star. read more

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Great service and an uncommon fusion of flavors. Definitely worth a visit! The lamb birria biryani was the highlight of the night but the tres leches cake and appetizers were also great. Our server gave us a great intro to all the dishes and offered great recommendations for drinks and wine. Overall a fun experience. read more

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delicious, fun, fusion cuisine. very interesting food, some dishes were better than others but I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu. sat at the bar, the cocktail I ordered was ok. food comes quickly. started off on a very high note with the aguachile - which was amazing. I could drink it, it was perfect. next were the crispy scallop tacos - which were fun, good texture, but for me was missing something - i think a bit more citrus, a lot of the flavor was from the fenugreek roti shell. next was the charred cauliflower salad - great flavors and felt fresh and lighter, but still very substantial. last but not least - the lamb tacos - so delicious, great way to end the meal. would get these and the aguachile every time. read more

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Fusion doesn't always work but we were thoroughly impressed with Mirra's Indian and Mexican flavors. The crispy tacos with scallops, curry, and smoked trout roe really are a perfect bite. The tres leches cake was also perfection. Cauliflower salad and quesadillas both super flavorful and the biryani was very hearty and fun to eat though the lamb was a touch dry. A few minor hiccups with service where they forgot to bring a cocktail and then offered to bring more salsa which never came, but overall service was quick and friendly. read more

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It pains me to write a 3 star review for a restaurant that I have heard nothing but great things and have been dying to try. My friend and I made reservations for this past Sunday, and honestly, our excitement only increased because the menu items looked like they were to die for. We had decision paralysis. First off, the 'rita cocktail was delicious and well-balanced. Unfortunately, I couldn't try more than one cocktail because our server kept forgetting to bring the drink menu by. In hindsight, I guess i could have looked online. Here are all the dishes we tried: Mezze-the sauces were pretty single note. Nothing stood out. The guacamole also didn't have much depth. Crispy scallop tacos- many of the reviews raved about this item, however, flavor wise, it fell flat for us. It was underwhelming, but also there was something a bit off about the scallops themselves. Tuna moilee- the tuna was fresh and the moilee sauce had a really good flavor. We would order this again. One slight note is that the seeds were off putting Oysters- these were inedible and didn't taste right at all. It had a taste that would concern you about falling ill. We had to send them back. They were gracious enough to take them back and remove them from the bill Prawn chaat- the prawn were good, but not necessarily mind blowing. The yogurt didn't really add anything to this. Lamb tacos- now these were a must-order. The lamb was tender and full of flavor. I loved the crispy, melted cheese. Lamb biryani- while we would not normally get 2 lamb dishes, it was worth getting the biryani. This was also flavorful and the rice was perfectly cooked. I love the presentation of the breading baked over the pot. I am mixed about wanting to give Mirra a second chance. I am hoping my experience was a fluke. I look forward to seeing how the reviews progress over time. read more

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Another new brunch spot to try after a successful Wicker farmers market run. Very friendly staff upon entering and we were quickly seated. So many great options to choose from. It's a Latin/Indian fusion brunch menu which made me pumped to try. Eddy was our server and was a great guy, very helpful and was able to answer all of our questions. I ended up trying the Huevos Rancheros Lababdar with Lamb Keema. By the time we ordered and started chatting our food was ready and boy were the smells amazing!Ranks as one of my top brunch dishes I've ever had. The smell of the masala was very inviting after every bite. I paired it with the Lamb Keema which brought some more richness to the dish. The housemade fenugreek roti was killer. I wish I had more!! It did have some spice with the salsa macha but it was one of those where you keep eating bite after bite it was that good! If you're ever in the area Mirra is a must! I have to stop in for dinner next. read more

Mirra - Brunch Drink Menu - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Maybe, my expectations were too high... for the past 2 months, me (Salvadoran) and my boyfriend (Indian) had been wanting to try mirra but it's always busy. We finally snatched a reservation and were beyond excited. The food was OK. We order the mirra salad, Arab tacos, biryani and Rasmalai tres leches. Salad: 8/10 I liked it buy my boyfriend thought it was too sour for his palette. Arab tacos: 6/10 - they were whatever. I thought they needed some kind of sauce on top and lime on the side. Biryani: 5/10 - The meat was nice and tender but it was too watery and lack flavor and spices (we were about to not order it because the other reviews said something similar) . Rasmalai tres leches: 9/10 - no complains here, it was really good, but regret ordering because it took too much time to make. I understand that the kitchen was closing by the time I ordered this. Service was great. She was very attentive and explained the dishes very well. Our cups were always filled with water and the dishes were replaced with cleaned was after each course. Lots of waiting. Please consider that these dishes take time. I don't think I will be returning. read more

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food was absolutely 10/10. I never considered the fusion of Indian and Mexican flavors, but it works so well--each bite is just packed with crazy amounts of flavor. the ambience was nice and the drinks were dangerously good. read more

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 the food was ok, the owner adds a 3% "health insurance fee to your bill. If they're that sneaky, what else are they being sneaky about? 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

Cocktail menu is lovely. Sadly - we only tried one and feel we are lucky we got it. I assume they were down staff but since we were there for over an hour and a half for apps and main only, didn't receive an explanation of the delay, didn't receive our salad, were accommodated for an allergy by having part of the dish placed on the side (with no earlier explanation - just a 'don't eat this bc of your allergy') and ended up canceling the wine since it hadn't arrived by the time we were done eating - I waited until my food was getting cold - I can't recommend. We may have been comp'd a dessert but even that wasn't made clear. When we received, we said we haven't ordered it and just wanted our bill & we were told we could eat it anyway. We were thanked for our patience but not a repeat for us. Nice people, tho. read more

Sat at the bar and enjoyed the aguachile, beets, Mirra salad and the spectacular lamb taco. Everything bursted with flavor!!! The whole fish entree was a miss, but all of the staff was lovely and we were comped dessert for sharing our thoughts about the entree. Would definitely return for tasty mocktails and lamb tacos if nothing else. 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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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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Went for a solo dinner for the agave tasting and it was so cool! Service was great everyone took their time to explain how the drinks and menu were put together. Cool moody ambiance. Highly recommend read more

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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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

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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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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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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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

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