Located in the heart of Downtown Phoenix, just off Roosevelt Row, Miel de Agave is a restaurant and bar that turns into a live music nightclub on weekend nights. Latin beats, an exciting menu of Mexican food and cocktails, and a high energy atmosphere set Miel de Agave apart. You could start with a classic margarita or paloma with a chamoy and Tajin rim, but one of their most popular cocktail creations is the Callejon Del Beso, made with Tito’s vodka, Passionfruit Chinola liqueur, guava, and lemon. It’s light, refreshing, and fruity. Want something more sturdy? Try The Lost Treasure, an Old Fashioned made with Woodford Reserve bourbon, heirloom pineapple amaro, agave nectar, and black walnut bitters. It’s served with a side of salted walnuts in a smoke-filled treasure box. For your meal, start with the empanaditas, prepared either gobernador with grilled shrimp and Mexican cheese, or huitlacoche, combining funky, earthy, and sweet flavors from the mix of huitlacoche, roasted corn, blue corn masa, and epazote. Refreshing aguachile or hearty, slow-cooked queso bean dip are also fun, sharable ways to begin a meal. Their quesabirria tacos are among the best in town, but if you’d like to keep sharing, the steaks are served sliced with a stack of flour or corn tortillas. Options include a flavorful carne asada, mouthwatering ribeye with chimichurri, or Prime tomahawk with bone marrow. For dessert, don’t miss the tres leches citrus cake or Fresh baked chocolate chip cookie topped with ice cream all served in a warm skillet. The kitchen’s open late on weekends, and early for brunch on weekends, starting at 11am. MIEL DE AGAVE 705 N. 1ST ST., PHOENIX LAMIELDEAGAVE.COM | 602.466.8066 THE ENERGY OF MEXICO EAT 2024 | PHOENIX NEW TIMES | MAY 16TH - MAY 22ND 5
