El Mirador En El Rio — Restaurant in Peoria

Hi Peoria 👋 👋 👋 You know I had to try out this new riverfront Latin-inspired coffee house!! Here's the thing... I really want to love it, and will try it again, HOWEVER, I spent almost $40 (with tax and tip) on two iced coffee drinks and two small empanadas. The decor and packaging at this coffee house are very upscale. So, let's get down to taste... The iced latte with vanilla and oat milk was great! I will gladly pay for another one! The spinach and cheese empanada by itself lacked flavor, but their yogurt sauce is phenomenal 👌 😋 (side note: they were out of the guava sauce which hurt my heart, so I will be praying for it's return). The saltena de Pollo empanada was pretty good, and paired with the jalapeño sauce made it even better! The crust on the empanadas is more like a pizza dough than traditional empanada crust, so if you're looking for the crisp it's not there. That said, I didn't mind it. This place is a great addition to Peoria, so I encourage you to try it out. I'll go back and try a different drink, or one of their many dessert options. Check out the pics - see for yourself 😃

UPDATE: Had a wonderful experience at El Mirador during First Friday! My hubby and I just wanted a snack and caffeine, but stumbled in during an art event. The dessert and drinks were awesome, and they brought the guava sauce back for the beef empanada. I was a happy...

We were so excited to check out El Mirador in El Rio in Peoria recently! There was a group of four of us that went but it will accommodate many different sizes of groups. The inside of the building does have limited seating but outside they have a beautiful large pergola with many tables for all different size parties. When you first walk into the cafe you're presented with all these amazing delicious looking treats and drinks & Large menu! You make your way down the line and place your order! Everybody was so sweet and so friendly I just loved talking to them all! We I didn't have to wait too long before they called our name saying our order was ready. I think my favorite thing that I had, besides my coffee, was the meat empanadas & the Dubai chocolate! This Cafe is seriously just the cutest, when you walk in you just see Greenery and all these beautiful modern decorations! After you place your order and walk through the doorway there's a large selfie mirror where you can take pictures with your friends and as you turn around there is a large cherry blossom tree right in the middle of the cafe! It's absolutely beautiful, you can even choose to sit around the tree in the tall stools that they have available! I can't say I've ever been in a coffee shop that was this beautiful! I absolutely love this Mexican cafe and we definitely will...

We had such a memorable experience at El Mirador del Río. We were two adults and two kids, and from the moment we arrived, we were taken by the breathtaking views and the beautifully designed space — it truly feels special. The atmosphere is calm and inspiring, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the moment.

The staff were incredibly kind and welcoming, making us feel right at home. Our kids were treated with such warmth and attention, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable.

And the food? Absolutely delicious. Every dish we tried was fresh, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. You can tell there’s a lot of love and quality in the kitchen.

This isn’t just a place to eat — it’s a place to enjoy, to pause, and to create beautiful memories....