RESTAURANT REVIEW - Mi vida

There are places in Puerto de Mogán that many of us walk past again and again without ever going in.Mi Vida was one of those places for me.

Yesterday, that finally changed.

A last visit before closing

We arrived for a late lunch at around 16:00, which turned out to be their final day before closing for a break.

Mi Vida is closed from 1st of May until 1st of July, so this visit felt slightly special from the beginning.

The setting

Mi Vida is located right on the front line of the harbour, and the setting is one of its strongest features.

We were seated at a table towards the front, slightly to the left. From there, you look out between the boats, towards the sea, with the white houses along the quay creating a very characteristic Puerto de Mogán view.

It is a calm and beautiful setting, and one that invites you to sit a little longer.

Atmosphere

Inside, the restaurant has a very distinct style. It is decorative, detailed, and clearly designed with personality.

Personally, I tend to prefer a more minimal and clean look, so at first I found it slightly visually busy. That said, there is no doubt that it has charm, and it feels different from many other restaurants in the area.

Service

The service was excellent throughout the visit.

We were looked after by a friendly and professional team who were attentive without being intrusive. The pace was calm and well balanced, and we felt comfortable from the moment we arrived.

Drinks

We started with a glass of cava, priced at €12.

It was cold, crisp, and dry – exactly what you want in that setting, and a very good way to begin the meal.

Later, we had a glass of red wine (€8), which paired well with the main course.

Starter – Bruschetta (€13.90)

We had originally planned to order the crunchy chicken and pistachio salad, but as they were closing, it was not available.

Instead, we chose a bruschetta with roasted cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.

This turned out to be a very good choice. The tomatoes were sweet and full of flavour, with just enough firmness to keep their texture. Combined with fresh mozzarella, basil, and properly toasted bread, the dish was simple but well executed.

It was served as two slices, which worked perfectly for sharing.

Main course – Black Angus fillet (€37.95)

The main course was where the meal truly stood out.

The dish consisted of Black Angus fillet served with Torta del Casar cheese sauce and Pedro Ximénez, enoki and shimeji mushrooms, crispy Serrano ham, and potato parmentier.

Torta del Casar is a rich and creamy Spanish cheese with a deep, slightly intense flavour. Combined with Pedro Ximénez, a sweet Spanish sherry, it creates a velvety sauce with both depth and a subtle sweetness. This combination works particularly well with beef.

The mushrooms added both texture and variation. Enoki mushrooms are thin and delicate with a slight crunch, while shimeji mushrooms are firmer with a mild, nutty flavour.

The potato parmentier is a refined, smooth potato purée. It is creamy and buttery, and more elegant than a traditional mash.

The steak itself was perfectly cooked and very tender. The overall balance of the dish – rich sauce, soft purée, textured mushrooms, and the crisp element from the Serrano ham – made it feel complete.

At first glance, it may seem like it lacks vegetables, but in practice, nothing felt missing.

This was, without doubt, one of the best meals I have had in Puerto de Mogán in a long time.

Wine – Tanto Monta, Ribera del Duero

With the main course, we chose Tanto Monta from Ribera del Duero, made from 100% Tempranillo (Roble).

It is priced at €8 per glass and €32.95 per bottle.

Tempranillo is Spain’s most well-known red grape, and Ribera del Duero is one of the country’s leading wine regions. The “Roble” style means the wine has spent a short period in oak barrels, which adds gentle notes of vanilla and spice while maintaining freshness.

The wine was medium to full-bodied, with flavours of dark berries and a soft structure. It paired particularly well with the steak. The structure of the wine balanced the richness of the dish, while the fruit and oak complemented the sauce without overpowering it.

Dessert – Cheesecake

We finished with a cheesecake made from three different cheeses, one of them being goat cheese.

As someone who appreciates the flavour of sweet goat cheese, this worked very well. The cheesecake was rich, creamy, and quite filling.

It was served with a small orange purée that had a slightly bitter edge. This added contrast and balanced the sweetness of the dessert, making it feel more complete.

Price

A realistic estimate based on what we ordered:

• Bruschetta (shared): €13.90

• Black Angus (shared): €37.95

• Dessert (shared): approximately €8–10

• Drinks (two cava and two glasses of wine): €40

This gives a total of around €90–100, or approximately €45–50 per person.

Practical information

Mi Vida is located on the front line of Puerto de Mogán harbour.

The restaurant is closed from 1st of May until 1st of July and will reopen on 2nd of July.

Bookings can be made online during the closure period, which is recommended, particularly for the winter season when demand is higher.

Final thoughts

This was my first visit to Mi Vida, and the same was true for my friend, despite both of us having spent many years in Puerto de Mogán.

It is a reminder that some places are easy to overlook, even when they are right in front of you.

The overall experience – food, service, and setting – was excellent.

Mi Vida is not only suitable for a special lunch, but also a very good option for dinner, particularly if you are looking for something slightly more refined.

This is a place that is worth trying when it reopens.

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