Mita
Washington, USA
⭐1 Star
The Experience
From Michelin Guide
Latin American cuisine, only plant based. That's the premise behind this contemporary space set in the Shaw neighborhood. It's tasting menu only, but short and long formats ensure a fit. Chefs Tatiana Mora and Miguel Guerra share their creative spirit here, where influences span from Brazil and Bolivia to Colombia and dishes sport originality. A basket of arepas is a fun dish featuring a variety of textures and flavors with tasty sauces like guasacaca, cashew sour cream with chili oil, and butter made of chontaduro. Watermelon crudo with fermented carrot in a cucumber leche de tigre sauce is inventive and bold, while a slice of mushroom terrine wrapped in greens with layers of potato delivers on umami, bite after bite.
Unique Things
From Visitor Experiences
Three unique/unconventional aspects of Mita, Washington, D.C., a Michelin-starred restaurant:
1. Washington, D.C.'s First Plant-Based Latin American Restaurant
Mita is notable for being the first plant-based Latin American restaurant in Washington, D.C., combining bold Latin American flavors with a fully vegan menu. This is a rare culinary niche, especially at the Michelin-star level, highlighting plant-based cuisine inspired by the chefs' Venezuelan heritage.
2. Multi-Course Tasting Menu Inspired by All Regions of Latin America
Mita offers a multi-course tasting menu that draws inspiration from diverse Latin American regions, from the Andes to the Caribbean. This approach showcases a wide variety of plant-based dishes that creatively reinterpret traditional Latin American flavors through a fine dining lens.
3. Chef Owners with Michelin-Star Experience Bringing Vegan Latin Cuisine
The restaurant is helmed by chef-owners Miguel Guerra and Tatiana Mora, both classically trained and having worked at Michelin-starred restaurants. Their expertise is uniquely applied to plant-based Latin American cuisine, which is unconventional in the Michelin dining scene where vegan fine dining is still emerging.
Ingredient Stars
From Visitor Experiences
The most honored or signature ingredients at the Michelin-starred restaurant MITA in Washington, D.C., reflect its focus on plant-based Latin American cuisine with a vegetable-forward approach. Key ingredients include:
- Mushrooms: Used creatively to replicate traditional Latin dishes such as asado, substituting for beef to maintain rich, umami flavors while keeping the menu plant-based.
- Vibrant fruits and vegetables: Central to the menu, these are celebrated as the main attraction rather than side ingredients, showcasing the diversity and richness of Latin American produce.
- Whole grains, legumes, beans, seeds, and nuts: These form the backbone of many dishes, providing texture, nutrition, and depth, integral to the 14-course tasting menu that highlights Latin American heritage.
- Rich oils: Used to enhance flavor and mouthfeel, these oils help elevate vegetable dishes to fine dining status.
These ingredients are significant as they redefine Latin American cuisine by elevating vegetables and plant-based elements to the forefront, creating a vibrant, innovative dining experience that honors tradition while pushing culinary boundaries.
Menu & Pricing
Current Offerings & Prices
Tasting Menus
- 6 Course Prix Fixe: $95
Signature Dishes
- Chontaduro: Not specified
- Watermelon Crudo: Not specified
- Black Bean Mole: Not specified
- Crispy Cauliflower: Not specified
- Poke Cake: Not specified
- Tuile Yuca Cake: Not specified
- Nazca: Not specified
- Mushroom Taco: Not specified