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Mistura, San Luis Obispo, CA
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Mistura

570 Higuera St · San Luis Obispo, CA

Why you should go…

Mistura serves modern Peruvian food that draws on Incan roots alongside Italian, Spanish, Japanese and Chinese influences. The menu covers ceviche, octopus, sushi, vegan plates and steaks, with much of the produce harvested from the chef's own organic garden. Ingredients are locally sourced and organic, and you can book a five or seven course Chef's Table.

  • #peruvian restaurant
  • #ceviche
  • #farm to table
  • #downtown slo

Good to know

General eat & drink guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Go early or go late

    The simplest way around a wait at a popular room is to sit down before the rush or after it.

  • Reservations open on a schedule

    Where bookings are taken, tables tend to be released a set number of days in advance, often at a fixed hour.

  • Menus move with the season

    Treat any dish you read about online as a maybe, not a promise, especially anything local and seasonal.

  • Ask what the place is known for

    Staff will point you at the thing worth ordering faster than any list will.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Mistura, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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