Mi Pilon
5705 Buford Hwy, Norcross, GA, 30071
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Address :
5705 Buford Hwy
Norcross, GA, 30071 - Phone (770) 797-2924
- Website https://www.mipilon.net/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 8:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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D S.
Nice staff and good food. But it feels like a buffet place and there is no authentic feel of the Caribbean. It's like Subway or Blimpies. I prefer Rincon.
(3)Mark F.
I decided to try Mi Pilon for lunch today as a friend from Puerto Rico was visiting. He was initially very suspicious but was sold once he tasted their alcapurrias! I love roast pork and was interested in trying the mofongo. The pork was absolutely perfect, juicy, wonderfully seasoned. It was the ideal complement to the mofongo. The mofongo was topped by onions and the entire plate in a delicious stock. My PR friend rated everything a 98 out of 100. I will definitely return.
(4)Brent H.
After a trip to Puerto Rico last year I came back craving mofongo and the other flavors I tasted while there. I looked all over the place to find some place in Atlanta that served it and Yelp lead me here. The same group I went to Puerto Rico made a trek out here one weekend and were extremely happy with the results. You get a ton of food and the prices are very reasonable for the quality and quantity. We all endend up going with the mofongo and loved it. A few of us got some extra stuff and if we weren't sure what to order the lady working was very helpful in explaining what everything was. Overall, a great experience and I'll definitely be back.
(5)Natalie D.
Best Place ever!!! I'm form Puerto Rico and this is the closest it gets to home!!!! Love it!! The arroz con gandulez and pernil are my fav!!! Its to die for!! They serve you this huuuge plate of food!! The flavors are authentic and delicius. The place its always clean and the ladies are always nice.
(5)Liza C.
First of all, the food is not salty. The problem is that Americans have a very "bland" taste when it comes to seasoning. That's why when Top Chef filmed its final episode in Puerto Rico the most common critique was that the food lack "seasoning". If you like to watch throwdown with Bobby Flay you might remember that there is an episode in which he goes to a Puerto Rican restaurant in NY called "La Fonda Latina". Well in that episode he lost the challenge due to "lack of flavor". You see is just that Americans likes to season EVERYTHING with salt. Puerto Ricans, and many Latin countries usually season their food not with salt but with adobo, a mixture of salt, garlic, turmeric, oregano, cumin, orange peel, paprika, and black pepper. My daughter tried the white rice, with plantains and "Ropa Vieja" or shredded beef which is typical of Dominican Republic (Santo Domingo) and she enjoyed it very much. My husband tried the white rice with pink beans ( habichuelas rosadas) and chicken fricassee (pollo guisado) and he was a happy camper. My youngest son, had the chicken empanada and a Guava puff pastry dessert called "pastelillos" that are TO DIE FOR. I ordered the famous "mofonfo con camarones" or shrimp mofongo which is typical of Puerto Rico. The mofongo for me was very disappointing. I could tell that it was not made by a Puerto Rican because it lacked garlic, adobo, sofrito and some pork fat for moisture. Also, Puerto Ricans like to eat with their mofongo or tostones with something called mayo-ketchup, which is basically ketchup, mayo, garlic, an maybe some salt and pepper. I was amazed to find that something so simple and yet typical was missing from their tables. The highlight of the day for me was the guava puff pastry or pastelillos de Guayaba. It has been IMPOSSIBLE for us to find them in Georgia. They were airy, light, fluffy, and crispy and the amount of guava was perfect try them if you decide to visit them next time. My only recommendation for the owners is to serve Malt. Malts are for Puerto Ricans, Jamaicans and Dominicans like Coca-Cola is for Americans. For more info about Mi Pilon please visit the following links: mipilon.com chowdownatlanta.com/mi-p… eatbufordhighway.wordpre…
(4)Angela H.
My friend and I wanted to try something different but relatively cheap, so she searched on Yelp and found Mi Pilon. I had never had Caribbean food, but the reviews looked pretty good, so I agreed. We arrived around 7 pm on a Monday night, and we knew that they were closing at 8 pm because I had called ahead to check. The restaurant was really quiet, and there were no other customers, perhaps since it was a Monday night. As soon as we walked in, we noticed there was a buffet-like setup by the cash register. The kind woman behind the counter informed us that they sell the "buffet" items (NOT all-you-can-eat) by the plate - $8.95 for a "medium" sized plate which includes a choice of one meat or $9.95 for a "large" plate with two meats. The plates also come with rice, beans (pinto or black), and your choice of either fried plantains or yuca. However, they also had a menu from which you could order things that are not on the buffet. Since we were starving and knew they were only going to be open for another hour, we decided to go with the quick option - a medium plate. At first, I was a little worried because the food looked like it had been sitting there all day. But I quickly ignored that thought and asked for the rice with pinto beans, fried plantains, and the beef stew with potatoes. My friend got the rice with black beans, fried plantains, and beef brisket. * Beef Stew & Potatoes - Unfortunately I don't know the authentic name for this dish, but that's really what it looks like. At first bite, I knew I made a good choice! The meat was really tender and flavorful, especially with the sauce that it's covered with! And the potatoes were yummy. The rice and beans were so-so, and the fried plantains were okay, but kind of hard. They would have been WAY better if they were freshly-cooked cooked. But again, I was very happy with my choice, and I'm glad I got the medium plate vs. the large one because I was STUFFED when I was done and definitely couldn't finish the rice and beans. * Beef Brisket - I tried a bit of my friend's dish, but I didn't think it was nearly as good as my beef stew. The brisket is shredded, and I guess I just don't really like shredded meat in general. It was very tender, though. When you're done with your meal, you just walk up to the counter to pay, and the woman at the register had no problem with us paying separately. Overall, Mi Pilon gets 4 solid stars - for their good, reasonably priced food and friendly service. There was a man who was cleaning the restaurant while we were eating, and although I don't think he speaks much English, he was very smiley and kind. The woman was also very sweet. If I'm ever in the mood for a good beef stew and potatoes, I know where to go. Maybe next time, I'll order out of the menu so that I can get a hot, freshly-cooked meal! =) [Review 068 of 366]
(4)Mengjia Q.
Recently I went to Pureto Rico and fell in love with mofango at there. I was so happy to find out that this restaurant near by my house serves it. The waitress who served us was very nice and enthusiastic. Even me and my friend came at the time they are almost close for business, she turned on the kitchen stoves and cooked for us. The food was delicious. I got garlic shrimp Mofango, it tasted exactly like the first time I tried in PR. I would recommend people who like the authentic Latin food to check out this restaurant.
(4)Michelle B.
I was in on the UYE here; actually the first I've been able to make, and I was certainly glad I did! Mi Pilon is so much like the places I've been to in my travels...if I closed my eyes and listened for the ocean, I'd swear I was in Aruba, or Dominica. This is the kind of place my friends and I flocked to. See Daniel B's review for details on ambience and all that stuff. The place is clean and bright, with the big old inspection certificate proudly displayed behind the register. That's all I needed to see. Super casual (as in way low overhead) means HUGE portions of Latin loveliness. Always order off the menu at a place like this, unless you get there as they open. Steam table stuff tends to sit; we were there shortly before closing so... and I arrived late enough to see what others were getting...with the help of table mates I negotiated the menu rather quickly (for me). The mofongo was, well mofongo...it is an acquired taste, something between potatoes and bananas, and most folks don't make it past a couple of bites. It is the filling that makes the dish, and here the roast pork was obscenely tender, flavorful and generously portioned. The garlic grilled chicken Kathleen M ordered was tender and juicy, and the fried chicken did me in as well. My beef w/ red sauce was just what I remember from my last trip to PR. Thinly sliced, quickly pan fried, and SAUCED, it was garlicky heaven. My sides - congi and plantains - were perfect (I guess the late rush helped - I didn't hear them tell anyone they were out of anything). The winning dish of the evening was the fresh fish fillet that someone ordered...big, grilled fish w/ red sauce. I'm going back for it next week if anyone wants to join me!
(4)Sherry W.
Mi Pilon is a Puerto Rican/Dominican gem on Buford Hwy. It has a small mom-and-pop vibe, with a modest interior. The people that work there were really sweet and patient when it came to answering our questions. Feeling hungry, I skipped the a la carte menu items, and chose to order from the prepared food that was displayed near the register. I was debating between the 2 meat or 1 meat option because I was starving at that point, and ended up going with the 1 meat option. After seeing the lady that worked there pile on heaps of food onto the plate, I was definitely glad I choose that option. On each plate there's a deliciously ample amount rice (choice of yellow or white), beans (choice of pinto or black), and plantains. I chose the beef brisket option for my meat choice, which consisted of shredded, moist beef in a tomato sauce. I was more than stuffed after my $8.95 meal. This option isn't great if you're looking for healthy, fresh, vegetable-based food; but if you just want a filling, hearty portion of authentically home-cooked food, this definitely hits the spot. Didn't see many people dining in on a weekday night, but I did see several people get food to go. Their lunch deal sounds super affordable and there are so many options for your every Latin craving. I definitely recommend this restaurant, I just wish it was closer to Atlanta so that I could go more often.
(5)Rashida E.
It was alright. The oxtails were a little sweet for my taste but I loved the rice. There was friendly service so I'll have to give them that. They have a large variety of meats which I liked a lot. I might try it again and get a different meat. Maybe the goat.
(3)Kathleen M.
I was apprehensive about coming to Mi Pilon as I'm on a pretty strict diet and all of the reviews mentioned fried goodies: a major no-no when you're trying to shrink your waistline. I'm also off red meat and apparently vegetarians don't exist in the Caribbean. So yeah, I planned on sticking to water and enjoying the company of our large and merry crew. I ended up scanning the menu and found garlic grilled chicken. It sounded good, it sounded somewhat on plan... could I get away with it? After smelling some of the other folks' dishes, I couldn't say no. It took a while to arrive, but I'll blame our large and unannounced party for that: not Mi Pilon. When it did arrive, it was delicious. Super moist and bursting with flavor while still remaining relatively light. It came with a giant serving of rice with black beans that were okay, not worth the extra carbs. The portion was huge; I managed to put away most of the good stuff (the chicken) but left the vast majority of the rice and beans on my plate. I'd definitely recommend coming here for lunch or early dinner. Since a lot of it is cafeteria style, you run the risk of getting food that's been sitting out for a while. So come early, or if you can't, order the garlic chicken. They make it fresh and it is oh so worth the wait.
(4)Ebony B.
I've died and gone to la isla de encanta! Wait-- I thought only Puerto RIcans ate Mofongo?? Clearly I was mistaken! My fave neighbor and I went on a mofongo search and came up with Mi Pilon. We were escaping the dreary GA weather, and found this hidden gem on Buford Hwy. The deal: OPEN ON SUNDAY!!!! Mofongo con camarones al ajillo-- to DIE for. Loads of camarones, salad, and great gravy. He had the mofongo with roasted pork and he loved every minute of it. Needless to say, we were two gorditos by the time we left, but we still wanted more-- we had NO room for it! On weekends they have Sancocho and Modongo soup both EXCELLENT! They do allow samples in case you don't believe me. The service is sketch, you have to flag someone down for water, do NOT expect it to be refilled regularly or in a timely manner. They're too busy with the take-out people to care, or so it seems. If they want five stars, get a dedicated waiter or waitress that will attend to those of us who dine in. Aside from that-- food is a FIVE! -1 for the service. Happy Waistline expanding, friends!
(4)Roberto S.
Not at all impressed with the food taste. too much seasoning and sauces everything tasted the same and salty and a bit pricy. i was told i have to pay a price for a medium plate and another price if i wanted the large plate and i order the medium and ended up paying for the price of the large quoted to me. ummm not good at all when they change prices on you and they were not attentive at all. No , i would not recommend this place. looks like a caferia type of take out thing with a food exposed for viewing.
(1)Jang C.
I came here for Daniel B.'s famous Buford Hwy UYEs. When I walked in, I got confused. There seemed to be a menu and a cafeteria style hot bar. I didn't know if you had to order at the register or what. Well, at least I found out if you wanted to order from the menu, you just sit down like at a normal restaurant and a server will come and take your order. If you want the cafeteria bar... Well, I don't know how that works yet. Another confusing thing was the 2 menus. One was a full menu with their entrees. The other had their daily specials. I don't know why they didn't put the daily specials on the main menu. Oh well. Besides the confusion, I thought the food tasted great. When I went to Dominican Republic, all I had were Westernized, "safe" food at our resort. There was nothing wrong with that; it tasted great. However, I felt like I missed out on some local cuisine. The only local food I had were empanadas at the airport. Well, Mi Pilon's empanadas were much better than the ones at the Dominican Republic Airport. The pastry was light and flakey. The meat inside was juicy and tasted great. Their Mofongo was awesome. I thought it was Mofong-ing good. It was suppose to be made from mostly plantains. I didn't taste much plantains though. It seemed to have some yuca mixed in. And I loved the garlicy flavor it had. Their roasted and fried pork tasted delicious as well. I, and the rest of the group, preferred the roasted pork. The roasted pork seemed a bit too salty though. Otherwise, it was juicy and tender. The texture seemed simliar to pulled pork. The fried pork was also juicier than I thought. Of course, the roasted pork is juicer. I suggest you go with that. The fried fish with coconut sauce tasted pretty good. Because of the coconut sauce, it had a sweet taste. The fish was flavored well and was very tender. It was also a lot of fish. It came with beans and rice and plantains. The beans, rice, and plantains were simple yet still tasted good. I was getting pretty full by this point. I also tried the goat stew. That also tasted good. It was very tender and flavorful, like their other dishes. I also tried their freshly squeezed orange juice, Jugo de Naranja Natural. It was pretty yummy. I think they used too much sugar though because it tasted sweeter than normal. I still liked it. Basically, every dish I tried tasted great. I do think they over-season certain dishes though. That's okay. At least it's not bland. Also, like Canyouwoowooo W. said, this is not a place for dieters. The portions are huge. The people working there seemed friendly. They handled our giant group well. I felt like I was in some sweet, old, Puerto Rican lady's house. I enjoyed my time and food there. I give it solid 4 stars.
(4)Rico R.
We really enjoy this place. Every time we go back to Atlanta we make a point to go here.
(5)Richard H.
I've been here many Times, since it opened. It's good, but I don't get the raving reviews. I wish that they had more vegetable choices.
(3)Joel B.
Took the wife here for lunch and we both enjoyed our meals. Wifey had the pork short ribs and I had the brisket. I thought the brisket was excellent and there was plenty of it! Stacked on top of rice and beans, the plate was overflowing. We also shared a chicken empanada, which is like a chicken pot pie -- also excellent. I could have just eaten a couple of these and that would have filled me up quite nicely. Dipping the empanada into the juice from my brisket made it even more tasty. Mi Pilon is one of those restaurants where, unless you're familiar with the Dominican culture, you're really not going to know what you're looking at or eating unless you ask first. I invite you to do just that too as the staff is very friendly and loves to see "newbies" digging into their first bite of awesomeness. Pricing is good. You could just get the lunch special for $6 and have plenty of food -- you won't though. You'll of course go for the medium plate and you'll walk out saying, "Why did I eat so much food?" Then you'll be in a food coma for the rest of your workday but it'll be a good food coma.
(4)Lesly W.
As a self proclaimed foodie from New Orleans, living in Atlanta, I love family owned restaurants, especially those catering to Caribbean Cuisine. I stopped by for the first time today and I'm officially obsessed! Today I got the daily special of Fried Bass, with yellow rice, blackbeans and plantains! The bass was lightly fried , not over cooked, and well seasoned! The rice and beans were delicious too! Plantains were great but a little softer than I usually like them. I like my plantains crisp and soft on the inside. There is plenty of seating outside and in. The restaurant is set up cafeteria style so the food is already cooked and you can just tell them what you would like. There are also great drink options like fruit smoothies, mango juice, freshly squeeze lemonade, and Jarritos! The family that owns this restaurant are so sweet and reminds of the amazing people I encountered during my time growing up in NOLA. On a side note, I made the mistake of calling in the order for take out, but when I got there, I had to still wait in line and wait for my plate to get fixed. I wish they would have told me the set up beforehand, but now I know for next time that I wont need to call it in and the food will be already cooked when I arrive. I will definitely be back and I cant wait to try the other items on the menu!
(5)C. R.
Sorry.... Not sure how this place got 4 stars. This isn't authentic Dominican food. Nothing like up north. This might be good to someone who doesn't know what the real deal taste like. They didn't have avocado!! What Latin restaurant doesn't have avocado?! High prices. Rather spend my money at pollo tropical.
(1)Monique R.
The food was amazing and the serves was great.. You get your food fast.. I would recommend... You will not be disappointed at all.......The restaurant looks like a authentic restaurant in puerto rico....
(5)Michele B.
Wonderful Food! Price Increase for Non Spanish Speakers AND Awful Service:( My brother in-law recently visited Puerto Rico and raved to us about Mofongo when he returned. Having been referred to this place by his co-worker, who is Puerto Rican, we got the kids together and went for a try. The place was empty when we arrived for dinner around 7pm on a Thursday evening. We were greeted nicely but they must have been trying to get out early because they were mopping the floor with bleach and it smelled like so. They left a door open so it would air out the smell. Our Order First, the waitress asked if we spoke Spanish. We do not. We are filipinos. We understood her question because it would have been easier to take orders in her native language. My husband ordered the beef steak mofongo. I ordered the fried pork mofongo. My brother in-law orders the shrimp mofongo and a regular beefsteak entree for the children. My brother in law stated that he wanted his mofongo casava instead of plantains. I ordered an appetizer of empanadas. During the wait of the meal, my husband wanders over to the hot bar and gets an order of the oxtails, which are delicious! Incorrect Order My husband gets a regular bisteck order which he is disappointed because he wanted the mofongo. My order comes out correctly. My brother in law gets his plantain mofongo instead of cassava but gets a fried cassava appetizer instead. We bring the incorrect orders to the attention of the waitress who then tells us she got it right. We can understand a mistake but wished they would have corrected it instead of the defending nature. Price Increase Our bill comes and its near $100 for five entrees and two appetizers, which on the menu were average $11. We asked for an itemized receipt to review. We then notice that we were charged an extra entree. No problem! They gave our money back. Next, I notice that the price of all the entrees was $13.95, even for the cassava appetizer. I knew my dish only cost $10.95 on the menu. I went back to look at the menu and the highest price dish of shrimp mofongo was $12.95. I asked the lady at the cash register why are the prices different on the menu then on my receipt. She stated that all meat dishes were increased $1 more because of price of meat. I told her that the menus did not label this price increase nor did the waitress mention this. Also, how could the cassava appetizer cost $13.95? She said she was sorry and would be happy to give us the money back with the difference of the meal. CAUTION: REVIEW YOUR BILL CAREFULLY HERE!!! These practices really paint a bad picture of this place, which is said because the food was delicious. I hope the management and service gets better or I'm afraid this place will not be open in the future.
(1)Nihar T.
I had the pork, fried plantatins, and beans and rice. The pork was amazing, just the right amount of salty with a tang because of the lemon. That combined with the beans and rice was apparently a common dominican food dish. It's a small little place, but amazing food and you can choose from three different plate sizes. The serving sizes are huge! I got the medium plate and could not finish it. The people were very friendly too.
(4)Jada G.
I love this place. my "friend" is Dominican and he introduced me to Mi Pilon. He is very critical about anything he eats. He detests un-authentic food, and he loves this place. the ropa vieja is really good. the tomato-based sauce (which they cook the majority of their dishes in) is really tasty and not salty at all. the beef brisket is shredded to the perfect mouth fulfilling size and is very tender. my favorite is the Carne de Res con Papas. it's stewed beef chunks in the tomato based sauce with boiled potatoes and spices. it is so freaking good. the beef chunks are so tender they fall apart as soon as you stick your fork in it. the potatoes are really good and soak up the tomato sauce and the spices. the plate comes with a choice of white or yellow rice and pinto or black beans. and plantains. the yuca con mojo is really good. i am a fan. just like Greg C. said, it gets really confusing when you order at the front (buffet style) then sit down and the waitress brings your food to you. then you eat and pay at the register. ??? confusing. the prices are really reasonable. and the people are really nice. next time I'll have to try the monfonguito.
(5)Reba Jean B.
The food here is far better than any of the food I've ever had during many of my trips to the Dominican Republic. When I go to the DR is usually after I've spent months working in Haiti and I'm malnourished and starving. I love Dominican food. But damn, I have yet to find food in the DR as good as this. The people are super friendly and this may be the cleanest restaurant in all of the Atlanta area. I only come here for lunch due to the lack of alcohol. Hmmm... a good Presidente and oxtails sounds so damn goo-ood. (oh, best oxtails I've had in a long time!)
(4)Myrna E.
Being Puertorrincan, Mofongo is one of my favorite all times/goes with anything dish. I highly recommend this place for those looking for Sabor Criollo in Atlanta!
(5)JAN k.
It is stewed chicken monday.Lucky for me.Delicious..stewed chicken in delicious tomato based sauce,white rice, and some very tasty black beans.all for 5 bucks.So much food and so good.Have only had lunch off of the steam table,but everyting has been great..oxtails,stewed ribs,different chicken dishes and the roast pork.Never been brave enough to try the goat.Daughter loves the piccadillo.All of the sides are tasty.I guess they only have the chicken soup in the winter.Makes me wish it were cold outside.That and the 90degree weather we are having.Each lunch ,mon-fri thay have a five dollar lunch special.Now i see they have small,medium, and large plates.Get a large roast pork plate and share with a loved one.I get my own rice and black beans because hubby likes the moros.Pre mixed rice and beans.Ask for the home made hot sauce.Get it to go,pjs,and feast!
(5)Jordán H.
I must say it was good. As a Dominican, it really made me feel like I went to my aunt's house at lunchtime, although having grown up on the stuff and knowing what it costs and how to cook the stuff, the prices were a little high. Now, if you don't know nothin' about Dominican cooking, it would really be worth it to go and try it. I gave it only 4 stars because I found it expensive for what it is and not for the taste and authenticity of the cuisine. Enjoy it, Gringos!
(4)Carlos A.
Fantastic. Like another yelper stated it's like a home cooked meal and I mean that in the best way possible. A home-cooked meal where the cook keeps on heaping food on your plate and you're not allowed to go anywhere until you finish it. The service was also very friendly and welcoming. It was so delicious. I went with my wife (who is Puerto Rican) and she too loved it. She had the Monfongo con Pernil. The Mofongo had bits of chicharron in it that was nice and crispy. And the pernil was tender and juicy. I had the Res con Papas and that was also very good. The Arroz Congri was plentiful and tasty. I also had sweet plantains that were the best I have had in a while and queso frito (fried cheese). The fried cheese alone was worth coming for. All that food plus three soft drinks for about $30. We'll definitely be coming back.
(5)Adam C.
I have taken my family here for many years, and each and every time the food is delicious and the portions are very generous. The women who run Mi Pilon are entirely dedicated to both their customers and their craft, which is CONSISTENTLY producing quality food from quality ingredients. I can tell they really put their all into every dish, every day, and I sincerely appreciate this. Service is always great, too. And remember that Dominican food isn't necessarily spicy. They have the occasional spicy dish, but they point them out as they describe what's on the menu that day. So if you have a mild palate like my wife does, most of the menu's good to go for you. The next time you're looking for a family restaurant, or want something more exciting than a typical "meat-and-three," give Mi Pilon a try instead.
(5)Alice Y.
Came here for a late lunch a few weeks ago and was suprisingly let-down by the experience. We had expected a lot better given the Yelp reviews. I had the oxtails with white rice, black beans and maduros. This dish was just too salty for me, and the oxtails, while tender, was on the dry side. Perhaps because we came past the normal lunch hour and the dish has been sitting over the stove for longer than optimal. It had a somewhat one-dimensional flavor due to the salt. My husband had the roasted pork with the same sides. Again, the pork was really dry. Too dry. It was a lean cut that had very little fat which might have helped retain moisture in the meat. Service was friendly and the place was clean. However, the food simply didn't impress.
(2)June C.
I have been here once and I enjoyed it. I had gotten the seasoned and sautéed brisket as well as the grilled chicken with rice and Dominican grape soda. I loved and enjoyed it a lot. The food is great and the service is great as well. They are located near Old Historic Norcross right by one of the Norcross postal offices. There is a good amount of parking space. The people that work here are friendly, prompt, and outstanding. The atmosphere is warm and inviting as well as very clean. I will definitely be back again soon!
(5)Idit K.
Great latino food, friendly owners and very cheap. A huge plate with 2 meats is about 12$. Everything we tried was good- Beef brisket, ox tail, plantains... My chicken empanada had a few bones in it (of course only mine did), but the taste was excellent so I woulnd't hold it against them. It's well worth the 20 minute drive.
(4)Alex C.
I feel kinda conflicted about this review for one, I saw (and smelled) a bunch of yummy treats when I went, but at the insistence of others ordered partly against my better judgment (for my taste) and as such can not give this as high a rating. But, in the effort of full disclosure it was partly my fault. I ordered the mofongo con camarones (mofongo and shrimp) which they made fresh and did not get from the steam table. And while fresh sounds like a good choice, you (and I) would be wrong. In a place like this the dishes on the steam table are usually items that take more time to make (meat that gets cooked for a long time to make super fall off the bone tender) and as a result HAVE to be made ahead of time, and held in order to be able to serve with any efficiency for time and consistency in product. Knowing this I should have gone with the ropa vieja, but due to pressure from the "peanut gallery" folded, and did the shrimp. The shrimp were not bad, but they did not have enough of a bold flavor to carry you through the mofongo. If the shrimp would have had a sauce, this might have helped, but I'm not sure. The mofongo demands an assertive flavor, because it can be bland if not seasoned well enough. And the mofongo while seasoned was kinda boring with out some kind of gravy, sauce, or reduction on it. I also shared an empenada, it was great! The chicken empenada appeared to be homemade, with its flaky crust and slightly irregular shape. The empenada told me the main dish was my poor choice combination, not the restaurants fault, and as such gains them another chance in my book.
(3)JR G.
I can give this two thumbs up. The roasted pork mofongo is really good. This place is clean and the staff is really helpful and nice. Come here to get your fix.
(4)John W.
Good cafeteria style restaurant. The roasted pork and crispy rice bits are delicious and so are the plantains. The staff is very nice and full of good info.
(3)Scott D.
Amazing food and great service. I dine here for lunch about twice per month and have always enjoyed the meal. The Ropa Vieja is fantastic every time!
(4)Dana Y.
Went here for lunch today with my relatives (we are all of Puerto Rican descent to one degree or another) and enjoyed it thoroughly. I had the stewed chicken, arroz con gandules (pigeon peas) and plantains. It was tasty, hearty and simple, as good food like this should be. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender. I also tried some of my aunt's chicken empanada, which I also thought was good. My daughter, who is almost 3, could not get enough - she was a happy camper as long as I kept giving her more spoonfuls of arroz con gandules. Unlike one of the previous reviewers, I did not think the food was salty - and I cook with very little salt. My cousin had the chicken soup, which I did not try but looked wonderful - big hunks of chicken and vegetables in a clear broth. I actually liked the food so much I brought home another container of it (this time, I chose ropa vieja along with the requisite arroz con gandules) so that my husband could try it. It's hard to find many places that serve Latin-Caribbean food that taste like home cooking inside the Perimeter. I would drive back up to Buford Hwy to eat there again, since otherwise I have to make it all myself! The place is very unpretentious and cafeteria-style, but the servers were efficient and polite. It was definitely a good place for a family with children to sit down and enjoy a good lunch. For $6.95 per person, we walked away very satisfied.
(4)Greg C.
I wish I could give them 3 1/2 stars. The Food was straight up good Dominican and Puerto Rican home cookin'. I was in search of mofongo and found it here. I will say the mofongo here was just slightly above average, however the roast pork that came with it was insanely good in flavor as well as portion size, actually ridiculous on portion size. I came in for lunch and it was a bit awkward as they had a hot steamtable full of food with no descriptions and no prices/menu. The food looked awesome, but my thought is- If you spend the time to make kick ass food, invest 5 bucks in a dry erase board and spend the 5 minutes to let me know what the hell you are serving. It was confusing, and even as a trained chef I didn't know what I was looking at in some of the pans The service was weird too. You order at the counter, then the food is delivered to you, then you pay at the counter. So lets just call it what it is, at lunch time anyways. Good rib sticking Dominican & Puerto Rican comfort food, cheap and big portions. Now, to be fair I went on a quest for Mofongo, and that does not seem to be a what they serve for lunch very often. I will pay a visit to try the rest soon to shore up this review. Looking forward to coming back
(4)Boris Y.
The roasted pork is out of this world, but everything is good. Also their chicken soup is as good as any cuisine. I'm surprised not more 5*s but to each her own.
(5)Laura J.
The oxtail stew was thick and rich and tomatoey. I would go back for it. You have to watch the lady dishing the stuff out to make sure she doesn't try to put 2 giant serving spoonsful of rice on your plate, but heck, it was worth it. I wouldn't say no to some green vegetables or some salad, but it was very satisfying. The goat stew was a bit overcooked. It's not served on styrofoam unless you order it to go, so I don't understand what the other lady was sneering about. The atmosphere was great; the walls were painted in warm colors and the view of the area was impressive.
(4)Steven H.
This place is great. Fantastic service, great tasting food and the servings are very generous. It's only about a 7-8 minute drive from my office so it's a perfect place to get a great meal in a hurry w/o feeling rushed. Everything from the shredded pork, to the rice and the chicken empanadas were amazing. I will probably frequent this place once or twice a week.
(5)Brigitte M.
I'm puertorican... This is good food but still missing some flavor. Overall the best I have found in Atlanta so far.
(4)Chris C.
This is a small hole in the wall near historic Norcross. They give generous portions for lunch and tastes pretty good. I am no expert in this kind of food so I can't vouch for the authenticity. I would recommend to at least try this place to explore new options in food culture.
(3)Nica T.
I liked this place. Stopped by for lunch, place has a buffet style break-down. you pick whichever entrees you want, pretty straightforward. I ordered the pork with rice& beans. everything tasted great, price was fair (lunch special?).
(4)Lori H.
Oh, dominican food, how I've missed you. It had been about 7 years since I had real, home-cooked dominican food. The mofongo with the steak and the mofongo with the fried pork was fantastic. The onions and lime juice on top make it a great comfort food. The chicken empanadas were good, but not the kind I've had from dominican people and restaurants in New York. These chicken empanadas had a strong tomato-base with the shredded chicken. The service is a little off, I wasn't sure if I sat myself down, ordered at the counter, or waited to be seated. I wish I had a dominican restaurant closer to me, I'd eat mofongo all day.
(4)Daniel B.
For the first time ever, the count on the "Who's in?" list matched the number of people who actually showed up. I joined 17 other Yelpers last night at Caribbean restaurant Mi Pilon for the latest edition of our Buford Highway UYEs ( yelp.com/events/norcross… ). Mi Pilon serves Puerto Rican, Dominican, and Cuban food. It's a popular spot and for both their lunch and dinner buffet and unique foods such as mofongo. The restaurant got its name from the owner's pilon (wooden cooking mortar and pestle) which she received as a wedding gift. Since we had a large group, the owner of Mi Pilon sat us in our very own room in the back. Service was so-so because of the size of our party. They didn't seem staffed or prepared to handle the mad rush of 18 Yelpers coming in just an hour before closing time. I didn't call ahead for this one, though I'm not sure how much it would have helped. Either way, the owner was gracious and courteous to us and tried to get our orders in as efficiently as possible. She also separated our checks without a problem (and we had a mixture of singles, couples, and a family). Some of the dishes came out fast, while others took a little while longer. It took so long to get Tom E's order in that the owner cooked up his dish and gave it to him on the house. Nice. Mi Pilon's buffet has a variety of meats, cooked Caribbean style, simmering in sauces and stew. Meats on the buffet last night included beef, pork, chicken, goat, and ox tail. Other items on the buffet included rice, boiled yuca, and empanadas (meat pies). You pick the items off the buffet and the server loads it onto a plate for you. Medium plates are $7.95 or $8.95 (price varies depending on meat selection) and large plates are $9.95. A large plate yields *a lot* of food. You can order many of the same items on the buffet from the menu (e.g. plantains, yuca, empadanas). The menu also includes soups, mofongo, seafood, and fried, grilled, and roasted meats. Most entrees are priced between $10.95 and $12.95 each. I tried a sampling of foods thanks to my eating companions sitting immediately around me (Melissa M, Jang C, Marty J, Wallace S). The foods included: Chicken Empanada - chicken meat pie Mofongo con Carnitas - fried pork with mofongo Mofongo con Pernil - roast pork with mofongo Bistec Encebollado - beef steak with onion Filete de Pescado en Salsa de Coco - fried fish fillet in coconut sauce Everything was good except for the Monfongo con Carnitas. Monfongo is a Puerto Rican dish made from deep-fried plantains which are mixed with garlic sauce, spices, and pork rinds in a pilon. Monfongo is thick and dense and Mi Pilon's is no exception. I wasn't a huge fan of it, but several Yelpers seemed to really enjoy it. I ran into a couple bits of pork rind that were too hard to chew. I'm not sure if it was just the batch of carnitas (fried pork) I had, but the chunks were quite dry. The pieces were large and hearty, but just not very appetizing. I thought the pernil (roast pork) was much better as it was juicier and tastier. Each mofongo plate comes with monfongo, meat, a few grilled onions, and a slice of lime for extra flavor. The chicken empanada was solid. Exterior was crispy and the bread was mouthwatering. Inside was soft and filled with warm shredded chicken marinated in a savory sauce. The bistec encebollado (beef steak), like the roast pork, was very good. This dish came with rice, beans, and fried yuca. According to the menu, it should have come with sweet plantains, but I guess they ran out. I didn't really like the fried yuca (cold and hard), but the boiled yuca was steaming hot and refreshing. It fell apart easily with a fork. My favorite dish was the filete de pescado en salsa de coco (fried fish fillet in coconut sauce). This tasted very much like a Thai fish dish thanks to the sweet coconut sauce and use of cilantro. It was delicious. If I ever come back here, I'd probably order it. Portion sizes are generous so you will leave this place full and perhaps with leftovers, like many of us did last night. Mi Pilon is located on Buford Highway OTP, a short drive north from the Jimmy Carter intersection, in its own standalone building. If traveling north on BuHi, Mi Pilon will be on your left. Signage is good so it's hard to miss. Parking lot is a little small and awkward. Mi Pilon is open from 11am to 8pm, daily.
(3)Renee B.
I'm a New Yorker living in Atlanta.. It's so hard to find good private owned restaurants! Well I found one. Yessssss!!! Omg the chicken was soooo tender fell right off the bone!! The rice and beans so flavorful. The portions were huge As I am used to in New York! It was so good that even when I was full I kept going back for more! Can't wait to go again!!
(5)Tuong Vi P.
Very good Dominican food with good service. I hail from Connecticut, where many Boricuas (Puerto Ricans) and Dominicans reside (maybe they spill over from nearby New York?), so of course, I am quite familiar with this cuisine (in addition to having eaten these Latin Caribbean cuisines while on both islands). I've dined here on numerous occasions, but had to try it again before sharing with you fellow Yelpers what I really think. Luckily, an opportunity presented itself a couple of days ago and I stopped by to pick up a large to-go box. I got carne de res con papas (beef with potatoes), which is basically Dominican beef stew. The meat was perfectly cooked (to the point of almost melting in your mouth) and the potatoes were done just right-firm enough to be pierced by fork tines but cooked all the way through. My sides were yuca (or cassava, for some) with mojo (garlic sauce) and white rice and red beans. Delicious and the portion was so huge that it was split between 3 people. Well, I had some rice at home and fortunately for my dinner mates, I eat little carbohydrates--gotta save the calories for ice cream and cake, duh. Anyway, when you're in the mood for good Latin Caribbean food and don't want to eat Cuban anymore (of which there are many more establishments in Atlanta, most likely due to its proximity to Florida), stop by Mi Pilon. The woman who helped me spoke perfect English, but if all else fails, just point through the glass case. You'll be uber full and happy that you paid me some mind. Next thing to try: mofongo!
(4)Jannine R.
We keep going back for more! Simple, home made, fabulous. My non-hispanic husband has decided it's his favorite restaurant. Tastes like the food I grew up with in Puerto Rico. Plentiful quantities, great prices. Me encanta!
(5)Jack P.
Hosted our Meetup.com group event at Mi Pilon. The owners were very accommodating. Their separate room worked well for our group. I had the "Rabito encendido" which is Dominican/Puerto Rican style Oxtail stew with ripe fried sweet plantains, white rice & beans. All were excellent. The food is served cafeteria style but is always fresh. Beware there a re two sizes of portions Medium & Large. A medium portion is already vast quantities. So if you order a Large as I did you will have a doggie bag! Mi Pilon is a great ethnic food experience!
(4)A C.
Service and food was average. Nothing special. Waiter seemed mad. Think it's a cultural thing. Just not what I expected given all the reviews.
(2)Ashley W.
I came to this place for the mofongo. It was a good fix for right now until I visit Puerto Rico again. I haven't found many places in Atlanta that do mofongo well and as of right now this has been the best. However, I felt because I wasn't a Hispanic customer, I didn't get the best service. I ate in and literally had to call them over to place my order because they forgot about me. Once I got my food, I was never checked on, because guess what, they forgot about me but remembered everyone else around. The people who worked there were so engrossed in conversations with one another that it was obvious why they couldn't remember a paying customer. Either way, I got a to-go box, paid, and left. I wouldn't come back here because of the poor service although the food was decent.
(2)George C.
Hello! Brain, are you there? I saw Jada G.'s review of this place and thought, "Mi Pilon. Why does that place sound familiar?" Well, duh, I went there 18 months ago with a very nice Cuban gentleman who wanted me to experience "autentico" Dominican food. I liked the food and the people very much. What did I eat? I don't really know, because he and the nice lady behind the counter conspired to give me a little taste of EVERYTHING on that food counter. Yes, everything. I was blown away with new tastes and textures. The one thing I cared least for was a stew with chicken in it. The rest was muy bueno.
(4)Julie C.
Mi Pilon is the newest addition to my yummy spot list. This is a simple friendly family sort of place serving delicious foods that make my heart sing. The walls are painted a bright orange, which made me think of warm sunshine-y times in tropical lands where my belly can swing low. Servers are equally warm and friendly, and it's nice and tidy inside as well. Because they serve mofongo, and I am a huge mofongo fan, I was rendered absolutely helpless to order anything else, even though my mind told me not to. The mofongo wasn't the best I'd ever had, but it was tasty enough where when I go back I'm going to try it again, this time with the roasted pork, as my carnitas were really dry and not well seasoned. The real star of the night, and what I am forever going to crave is the cicharron de pollo with a side of fried yuca with mayo ketchup. OMG. Imagine perfectly seasoned (they must have a killer marinade) chicken that has been deep fried to the most sublime crispiness combined with fluffy flavorful yuca, also fried to angelic crispiness. I could eat that all day every day. Seriously. Don't get fooled by getting the stuff from the steam table....get the golden freshness cooked up for you, it's so worth the ridiculous caloric indulgence. Yum, yum, yum. That is all.
(4)Renato C.
Great food, tasty and not as heavy as traditional American good or americanized foreign food. The owners are very friendly and warm, and they themselves serve you. Go for the ropa vieja, great tasting and texture shredded beef. And all this for a great price, lots of food for around $10. Recommend it! One of the places I will miss when I go back to Brazil.
(5)Korin C.
I love the empanadas! The food is always good and the ladies that work here are very nice!
(5)Floralinda L.
Food is good, but very disorganized for holidays orders. I placed my order one week ago and still waited 30 minutes to pick up my order. Would think twice before ordering next time. There were a lot of people working but they all walked around in circles holding hand written notes not really executing orders correctly.
(1)Tiffany D.
After "A taste of Puerto Rico" closed down, I was on the hunt for more Caribbean food. I found this place which was a Dominican/Puerto Rican fusion and I am pretty pleased. Atmosphere: Clean and casual. Service: Polite and Prompt. Food: Cafeteria style, or sit and order from menu. Food reviews as follows: Chuletas/Pork Chops: DELICIOUS!!! Perfectly fried, seasoned well. Mofongo: HUGE. You get a lot of food on this one! To improve this dish though, I would add less garlic, it had way too much. I would also fry the plantains a bit longer as they seemed a little undone. (too soft) Pernil/Roasted Pork: Amazingly tender and delicious. Arroz con Gandules/ Rice with Pigeon peas: a bit dry and flavorless. Maduros/ Sweet plantains: Yummy. They also have Malta, and fruit smoothies. YUM! I am looking forward to trying the Sancocho soup next time!
(4)Tom E.
One day my boss and I were starving cruising down Buford Highway and we saw a sign for Mi Pilon. We turned around, and we were glad we did! We were one of the first customers of the day- the place was filled with wonderful fragrance of seasoned meats. My boss had the spicy oxtail; I had the stewed pork with skins- it was my first time eating this kind of food but it was sooo succulent! Cheap, fast, tasty and friendly! We actually tried to eat there today as well but it was closed :(
(5)Chique B.
I came here on my Birthday, Well, When I entered it looked like a sad place, there were only 2 people eating, I actually, just wanted to fill my tummy a little something, light meal. But then, I got confused of how they serve their food, They have a menu and at the same time, they have this picky picky thing, where the food had been cooked already and you just pick whatever you feel like eating. At first, I couldn't pick any cause everything looks heavy. (which I didn't really intend to get a heavy meal) And honestly, I kinda was a little disappointed and wasn't sure anymore if the food was really good at all. Cause It didn't look appetizing to me. Most of them were red looking stew. (yeah stews are red what do I expect?LOL) And it looks kinda all same to me but I guess each has different taste. (Duh! Yeah! Of course!) Lol! Anyways, I decided to get something from that picky picky thing since I was already starving and I wanted to fill something in my tummy as fast as I could. I picked hesitantly the chicken stew, rice and beans. The counter lady filled it up so it was really a lot, good for 2 people for a very affordable price. And of course I couldn't eat without drinks right? but then they didn't have fountain drinks, all they had was cans and bottles of soft drinks that is not that familiar to me, I got kinda got excited cause it's an authentic drink! The drink that I picked was really refreshing and good, I just can't remember it's name. When I finally tried the meal that I got, OH MY! LOOKS CAN BE REALLY DECEIVING! I uttered immediately when I had my first bite "MAN, I JUDGE THE BOOK BY IT'S COVER!" Cause it was really YUM!!!! Like so Yummy and fresh! The chicken stew was cooked perfectly and just by seconds, my plate was cleaned! (Yeah, I just wanted a light meal!) Lol! I don't know about the other food that in the counter but my meal that day was really yum! So since it was my birthday and I was craving really bad for "tres leches cake" I was searching for their dessert menu and I thought that since they only have few choices of their dessert so I didn't expect it to be really good. But then again, I wanted to EAT really BAD tres leches cake so I ordered one and of course I ordered their coffee de leches (I'm sorry I kinda can't remember their coffee name but it was coffee with milk in english)Lol! So the counter lady, who I thought was grumpy cause of her grumpy face and voice (I even judge the counter lady) LOL! that turned out to be so nice and very accommodating. She made me feel like I was just eating at home with all her full service. I ordered one cake and it was really small, and it didn't look appetizing so I told myself. "It's okay at least your gonna eat tres leches now!" But boom! when I had it my mouth, that small cake made me order another one and another one! Like seriously! 3 CAKES ALL BY MYSELF! And of course my coffee wasn't spared of my judgement, but I knew already that it's a delish coffee and I was right! I love their coffee! It blended well perfectly on my cake! So I had a perfect birthday! Lol! I only went their for a light meal but I ended up eating a lot and I didn't intend to stay forever, but I did! It wasn't a fancy place to celebrate birthday but Mi Pilon made it very enjoyable for me! I considered this place one of my fave place to eat and I'm definitely coming back! :)
(4)Adlyyn Z.
There are very few Latin American restaurants in Atlanta that have good food. I love Mi Pilon because you have many choices for a small price. You have choices like white rice, arroz con gandules, empanadas, pernil, lechon, sopa de res, ect It's delicious!
(5)Cynthia S.
I have a strong liking for Dominican food. It was sad to see two of my favorite Dominican places close. Happy to have found this one! Its cafeteria style...with many delicious options. Thus far, I have only been during lunch for pick up but would be willing to have a sit down dinner there also. The cafeteria style allows you to see what the items look like before you order which is a nice plus. They have daily specials as well as their staples. The rabo (ox tail), albondigas (meatballs), pernil (pork), carne guisada (stewed beef), arroz con haichuelas (rice/beans) are all yummy. I am told my favorite: sancocho (Dominican soup) is only available on weekends so I'll have to make my way there on a weekend soon...
(4)Tiffany M.
OMG the Beef Stew is out of this world. My husband is from Orlando fl and we always eat at there puerto rican & Dominican rest.'s This place beats them all. Keep up the good work! :)
(5)Talia T.
Pretty decent food. My second time there. Very friendly staff and great service.
(3)Stricky T.
On a visit to Puerto Rico I discovered "Mofongo", a dish made with mashed plantains stuffed with beef and shrimp or other meats. When I returned to Atlanta I started searching for the elusive "Mofongo" and little did I know.......it was just up the road...........I found Mi Pilon but never had time to breeze through, but today I did...........As I walked in, there was something special about this place..........the two ladies behind the meal counter reminded me of the Dominican Republic or Puerto Rico.........fast talking, fast serving .........keep it moving type...........completely animated..........it almost felt like I was back on the island. I waited for my turn and I immediately asked for "Mofongo" and she smiled......I asked again......and she reassured me that they had it........So I ordered the shrimp mofongo, but the other dishes were so so.....tempting, oh......from the black beans, red rice, ropa vieja, to the stewed chicken.........(I shall return), anyway I started with an empanada which was nice......then the mofongo arrived...........fresh shrimp with a light coconut milk broth and the mashed plantain with a hint of yuca...........bottom line ......................LUSH.....
(4)Nick K.
Omg! I love the Mofongo here. Best in town. They could do some work on their dining room but who cares. The quality of food is superb. This is what Pueto Rican/Dominican food tastes like.
(5)Canyouwoowoo W.
"Spanish Food," as it is known along the east coast (NY, Miami), generally means Caribean food done Dominican or Puerto Rican style. (For those of you who don't know, please don't get it mixed up with Mexican or Latin American food - otherwise, you will get one of those, "You Stupid Gringo" looks). You go to any Spanish 'hood in NYC, and you will find bodegas on the corner, next to a cocina that offers rice, beans, and healthy portions of meat, served by large Spanish ladies. You will also various fried stuff, flan in the fridge, along with an array of sodas in tropical colors. Needless to say, If you are on a diet, you will want to avoid. This is food that clings to your ribs and fills all empty space between them. If you are a vegetarian, you will also be wise to stay away, as much of the food is meat based (including the beans), and one whiff of the stewed meats may tempt you into being a shameless carnivore again. It is rare to find true "Spanish Food," in Atlanta, but from the looks of it, a few are popping up along the northeastern corridor. Mi Pilon, which I first tried about 4 years ago, is the best known among them. As with all neighborhood cocinas, you walk in and behind the glass, you will see hot trays of stewed beef, stewed pork, oxtails, goat, baked chicken, stewed chicken, brisket, among others. You will see the customary white rice (cooked in oil), or black beans/rice mix. You will have a choice of red beans or black beans, as well as plantains or yucca. Again, this is only for those with hearty appetites... After a 3 hour workout this Saturday, I felt this trip was justified, only to end up taking half of it home. Be prepared to eat!
(4)D L.
Dominican food. Dinner. Small plate combo: - black beans/rice mix (they also have white rice which I will order next time) - oxtail - side of yucca It tastes like... I went to someone's house and their mom put this plate together. Uh... two thumbs up. I will go again.
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