Mijo Modern Mexican Restaurant Celebrates
Father’s Day with a Sweet Treat
Showcasing the diverse, tantalizing flavors of coastal Mexico, Mijo Modern Mexican Restaurant at Durango Casino & Resort will celebrate Father’s Day with a limited-time dessert crafted to honor dads on Sunday, June 16. Mijo will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Father’s Day. Reservations are available now.
Photos courtesy of Clique Hospitality.
The Cigarro de Papá is a chocolatey, buttery cigar-shaped delight made from delicate flaky layers of phyllo dough filled with a rich and smooth dark chocolate añejo mousse, served alongside a set of shortbread cookie “matches” and priced at $16.
Mijo’s signature twists on coastal Mexican flavors include several favorites among dads, including beef enchiladas, made with tender short rib, queso fresco and ranchero sauce; birria short rib made with slow-cooked beef, corn purée, pickled onion and cotija cheese; and carne asada made with a 10-ounce prime grilled skirt steak, chili butter and salsa verde. Other signature dishes include sea bass ceviche, made with tomatoes, cucumber, corn, onions, avocado and leche de tigre; the fire-roasted shrimp tacos made with grilled shrimp, cabbage, chipotle aioli, pico de gallo and fire-roasted salsa, or the 2-pound Puerto Nuevo grilled lobster made with butter poached & grilled lobster, chili lobster cream sauce and lemon.
Mijo Modern Mexican Restaurant is open from 4 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 4 to 11 p.m. on Friday; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 to 10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. More information about the venue can be found at www.mijomexican.com. Follow Mijo on TikTok and Instagram at @MijoMexican.
About Mijo Modern Mexican Restaurant
Mijo Modern Mexican Restaurant’s menu showcases the diverse, tantalizing flavors of coastal Mexico presented through an unconventional lens. Mijo’s cuisine is highlighted by sizzling fajitas, prime meats, grilled whole fish, and to-die-for ceviche. Mijo’s unblemished beverage program is its calling card. A bevy of fragrant and flavorful cocktails and hard-to-find spirits complement the cuisine, in addition to tequila lockers that hold hidden gems. Mijo is open from 4 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 4 to 11 p.m. on Friday; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 to 10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. More information is available on the website at www.mijomexican.com or on TikTok and Instagram @MijoMexican.
About Clique Hospitality
Clique Hospitality, founded by hospitality innovator Andy Masi in 2014, has conceptualized nearly two dozen nightlife and dining destinations in San Diego and Las Vegas. The company’s Las Vegas day and nightlife portfolio includes The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails and CliQue Bar & Lounge at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas; Easy’s Cocktail Lounge at ARIA Resort & Casino; Eight Lounge and Gatsby’s Cocktail Lounge at Resorts World Las Vegas; and DAYLIGHT Beach Club at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. The company’s Las Vegas dining portfolio includes Bottiglia Cucina & Enoteca and Borracha Mexican Cantina located at Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa and Casino in Henderson; Side Piece Pizza at Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa in Summerlin; The Still Drafts, Crafts & Eats at The Mirage; Tailgate Social Sports Bar & Grill at Palace Station Hotel and Casino; and Proper Eats Food Hall at ARIA Resort & Casino. Clique recently unveiled four new, immersive concepts at Durango Casino & Resort in Southwest Las Vegas: Mijo Modern Mexican Restaurant, its hidden speakeasy, Wax Rabbit, Bel-Aire Lounge and Bel-Aire Backyard. Clique will soon debut Caspian’s at Caesars Palace, set to open in late 2024. Clique Hospitality’s Southern California day and nightlife destinations include Oxford Social Club and The Pool House at Pendry San Diego. Clique’s San Diego restaurant portfolio includes Joya Kitchen in La Jolla; Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine at Pendry San Diego; Serẽa Coastal Cuisine at Hotel Del Coronado; Temaki Bar in Encinitas; the new SET Steak & Sushi at Pendry Newport Beach; and the recently opened Lilian’s and Bing’s Bar at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. More information about Clique Hospitality and the company’s full portfolio is available on the website at www.cliquehospitality.com.
About Durango Casino & Resort
Inspired by the warm colors of the desert and vibrant landscapes, Durango Casino & Resort will offer locals and visitors a best-in-class resort with a 200-room hotel, four signature restaurants, and elevated food hall, a state-of-the-art sports book and endless gaming options in Southwest Las Vegas. Durango is the latest casino and resort destination by Station Casinos and joins the company’s other off-Strip luxury brands Red Rock Casino and Green Valley Ranch. The new property is located at the corner of Interstate 215 (I-215) beltway and Durango Drive and is scheduled to open in the second half of 2023. For more information, please visit www.durangoresort.com or follow us on social media at @DurangoResort.