Troy and Rebecca Smith
+4
Finally got in here after months of trying. Very good. Small plates but be careful not to over order. Dishes were well spaced; we never waited too long but weren't flooded with food. I'm sensitive to spicy food and our server did an excellent job of guiding me through dishes and removing ingredients. Don't sleep on this place- we'll definitely return.
My baby girls birthday eve and she wanted to have a sit down adult dinner. She is busy and a single mom and this was her priority. Booked a table for 4 for 5.30 pm
We arrived in time and a friend joined us in 15 minutes
This is an upscale Tapas place and absolutely delicious 🤤 Monday eve was not busy at 5.30pm but when we left at 7pm their place was full 😀
I have reviewed this place before but I come back with very high reviews in 2023. Thank you Jose Salazar for your contribution to the restaurants in Cincinnati ❤️🙏🏽😊
Such delicious food! The ambiance is incredible. Our server was super nice, and very attentive. If you’re traveling to Cincinnati for work/fun you should definitely make a reservation for a night at Mitas!!
This is small plates style, and I love trying different dishes. My partner is vegetarian and this is a great date night restaurant for us. I could probably just eat the tostones and guac all night - it’s delicious. She also likes the mango salad. I like getting the ceviche dishes in addition to the vegetarian dishes. Nice romantic atmosphere, and not too loud. Service is excellent.
This restaurant was everything I was hoping for and more! The style is perfect for trying a variety of world class dishes. Everything came out two plates at a time and it was so much fun to share dishes with my partner and talk about how amazing and thoughtful each bite was. I wish a could pick a favorite but they were all so good. The staff was exceptional as well l! I will be back soon that's for sure keep up the amazing work!!!
Mita’s is a great restaurant with Spanish/Latin American foods with great flavor! My fave was the ceviche with the catch of the day which was quite good and served with plantain chips. Margaritas here are simple but delicious! The seafood pozole verde and paella are solid as well. Highly recommend! Also if you’re a credit card points hunter, they partner with Milage Plus (United miles) and Upside (cash back) so you can get triple the points for a single visit! 👏
I assume the food served in Mita’a is Latin America-Spanish fusion.
Dishes were all very tasty, although definitely with a North-American twist to it - which is positive (=tasty) but also a negative (=unnecessarily greasy and stuffed).
Their take on the Dulce tres leches —> absolutely worth trying.
Service was friendly, yet the final bill came higher than expected.
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One word - WOW. Now, I understand why Mita's has a James Beard nomination for Outstanding Restaurant of 2023. Took my son here to celebrate him becoming a senior in high school, and we tried many dishes. It was one hit after another! We really like this tapas-style menu as we are people who like to try many things, so this was perfect for us. But they do have the larger format plates. Would love to try the paella sometime.
We started with a special that one of the chefs told us about - the hamachi tartare. YUM! It just tasted so fresh and clean. Then, we had the pimientos pequillo rellenos - those were fabulous, especially that sherry gastrique (which my son now wants to try doing at home). Next, we had the tostones y guacamole - better than the tostones we had in Puerto Rico! The guac is super silky, creamy, too. Yum!
We also had the espárragos y manchego, bocadillos de hamburguesa (which, wow, how do you cook sliders to this perfection??), pupusa de chorizo y curtido, empanadas de res con pique, and patatas bravas. For dessert, it was the pastel de tres leches. Oh, and we got some plantain chips along the way that were to die for - just give me some wine and a big bowl of those!
Our service was also EXCELLENT! Our server was very knowledgeable about the dishes and preparations and very attentive. Everything came out at the right temperature.
It's a very open restaurant - well decorated, clean bathrooms. I like that you can see right into the kitchen. The sound level is good - never felt like I couldn't hear my son or had to talk loudly. And with the walls of glass, it's got great light (especially for taking photos of all of your food, like we do, lol!!).
Needless to say, we WILL be back - and will probably order the pupusa de chorizo y curtido, pimientos pequillo rellenos, patatas bravas, and pastel de tres leches again. My kid talked about the tres leches all the way home! I am looking forward to trying several other dishes on our next visit - reservation already booked!
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Mita's is a great go-to place for dinner and happy hour downtown. All of the small plates we have ordered have had a great flavor and are perfect for sharing with a group.
Update from a second visit:
Mitas should be your go-to restaurant downtown for tapas and tasty drinks. The service is great and the food is delicious. We ordered:
1. Tostones y guacamole - the tostones were prepared well, and the guacamole had great flavors. (4/5 🌟)
2. Pimento Piquillo Rellenos - I highly recommend trying. The goat cheese with the cherry gastrique made this a flavorful combo. (4.5/5 🌟)
3. Empanadas de res con pique - the outside was crispy, and the filling had a great texture and seasoning. The accompanying sauce paired nicely and enhanced the dish. (4.5/5 🌟)
4. Bocadillos de hamburguesa - the best mini hamburger in the city. These were seasoned well and cooked perfectly. I recommend giving them a try. (5/5 🌟)
5. Ceviche de Camerones- This dish had fresh ingredients, but I didn't love. I found the shrimp was too small, in my opinion, and the pine nuts didn't add to the dish. The passion fruit flavor really took over. (2/5 🌟)
6. Tres leche cake - was delicious and would order again.
Overall, great food and service. We will be visiting again.
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Ma ma Mita
Day 4 of restaurant week and finally made it to Mita's....been on my go to list for quite sometime now!
One of Chef Jose Salazar's 3 restaurants in downtown/OTR Cincinnati. This is a masterpiece.
2023 James Beard Award nominated restaurant and Chef (congratulations btw!)...and the Maestro himself happened to be leading the kitchen today. Whoo!! I am just super excited now !!!
My first impression as soon as I took my seat. Everybody in the restaurant - guests and staff alike- seemed so happy and cheerful. With such a beautiful ambience, master chef leading the way, it was a sign that I was in for a fun adventure ahead.
Mita's specializes in Spanish Tapas. Went with the restaurant week menu and added some extra dishes and cocktail as well.
a cold one to lead off
Cocktail: A Town in Labourd. Pristine Bourbon cocktail.
Course# 1 - Ensalada de Jicama Y Mango
Oh so green, oh so citrusy, oh so refreshing, oh so crisp, oh so sweet, oh so just a little salty....you get the picture. What a tremendous start to this dinner.
Honestly, I was so close to licking that bowl clean. That dang good!!
Paired great with the cocktail I was having
Course#2 Alcochofas Y Hongos
Visual presentation was stunning - each ingredient visible and craftfully constructed....and then...OMG...first dip & bite...I am totally floored. Every ingredient in this dish is powerfully flavorful including the Spanish crackers.
Talk about a creating a perfect orchestra of flavors and texture. Spanish crackers below
Truffle hummus, below artichoke hearts, below sauteed mushrooms, below roasted pistachio crumble. Wow wow wow.
Best dish in my 4 nights of restaurant week so far. Absolute must have at Mita's
Course #3 (add on) Bocadillos de Hamburguesa
Burgers classic. Bite sized mini slider delight. Perfectly cooked and assembled.
This was the simplest dish (as constructed) I had here, and I actually appreciated that. A great slider doesn't need too many ingredients. Protein, acidity, cheese, sauce, bun...that's it. And this hit the mark just right
Off to Dessert
Cocktail pairing for dessert: Carajillo. Yum yum...I love coffee, I love a good cocktail with coffee
Course #4 dessert 1
Natilla de citrico
Pleasant citrusy fruity tart. Felt light and just right.
Course #5 dessert 2
Tarta de chocolate
Chocolate and Cinnamon is such a rich combination. I really liked this one because the cinnamon was delicately staged (not overpowering at all). This let the flavors in the dessert just melt through. Pristine pairing with Carajillo cocktail
As I wrap up, simply put, best foodie night of the week. I am totally stuffed..but still waiting more ..😋😋
As I sleep tonight, I will be plotting my way to having every business lunch and dinner at Mita's 🤣🤣
I really hope Mita's wins the 2023 James Beard this year. Will be so well deserved.
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