Chef Spotlight: Mirate’s Alan Sanz Channels Global Perspective Into Something Personal
LA Weekly profiled Chef Alan Sanz of Mírate, exploring how his international culinary background and personal journey shaped his deeply rooted approach to Mexican cuisine.
A Mexican Dining Experience: Mirate
KTLA featured Mírate in a segment highlighting the authentic Mexican dining experience offered by the Los Feliz restaurant, including its food, atmosphere, and hospitality.
The Best Sit-Down Mexican Restaurants in LA, According to Eater Editors
Eater LA editors named Mírate one of the best sit-down Mexican restaurants in Los Angeles, praising its thoughtful approach to regional Mexican cuisine in Los Feliz.
Popular Los Feliz Mexican Restaurant Mirate Installs a Celebrated New Chef
Eater LA covered the arrival of Chef Alan Sanz at Mírate, highlighting his background cooking on the Yucatan Peninsula and his vision for the Los Feliz restaurant.
The Best Margaritas in Los Angeles
The official Los Angeles tourism guide Discover LA named Mírate a top destination for the best margaritas in the city, putting the restaurant in front of millions of visitors actively planning their LA itinerary. The feature is a direct testament to Mírate’s exceptional cocktail craftsmanship and quality ingredients.
The Best Mexican Restaurants in Los Angeles
Angeleno magazine featured Mírate in its carefully curated guide to the best Mexican restaurants in Los Angeles, placing it among the city’s most distinguished and stylish dining experiences. The inclusion reflects Mírate’s consistent appeal to LA’s most discerning food lovers.
The Ultimate Los Angeles Guide to Brunch for Every Occasion
Resy — the leading restaurant reservations platform with over 33 million monthly visitors — included Mírate in its definitive Los Angeles brunch guide. The feature introduces Mírate’s daytime dining experience to an audience of engaged food lovers actively planning where to eat next.
The Most Romantic Restaurants for a Candlelit Dinner in L.A.
Observer named Mírate one of the most romantic restaurants in Los Angeles, spotlighting its intimate candlelit atmosphere, thoughtful design, and exceptional food and cocktail program as the perfect ingredients for a memorable evening. The feature highlights Mírate’s appeal as both a beloved bar and a special-occasion destination.
13 Very Best Tequilas of 2025 for Sipping and Shaking up Margaritas
Men’s Journal included Mírate’s tequila selection in its roundup of the 13 best tequilas of 2025, highlighting the restaurant’s commitment to exceptional agave spirits alongside the best bottles for sipping and cocktail-making.
How Chef Alan Sanz Fuses Oaxacan Roots with Global Flavors
LatiNation’s podcast features Chef Alan Sanz of Mírate in a conversation about how his Oaxacan heritage shapes the restaurant’s approach to food and hospitality, and the way those deep roots translate into a globally resonant dining experience in Los Angeles.
North America’s 50 Best Bars Reveals its 2025 List and Crowns ‘Industry Icon’
Forbes covered the unveiling of North America’s 50 Best Bars 2025 list, in which Mírate earned a coveted spot alongside the continent’s most acclaimed cocktail destinations. The feature highlights the bars redefining hospitality and drinks culture across the region.
The 10 Top Bars in the US, According to the Experts
Food & Wine named Mírate one of the 10 top bars in the United States, a recognition that places the restaurant among the most celebrated cocktail destinations in the country. The list highlights bars that are setting the standard for excellence in drinks, hospitality, and culture.