Overall, very good food. Definitely inconsistent though. I've stopped going there as often as I used to because of that reason. Seafood Risotto is great depending who makes it. Betabel salad is fabulous. Quesadillas are always great. The pricing is also inconsistent, which can be frustrating. Good food though!!
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Lois R.
I used to work in the area, and eating lunch here is one of the things I miss the most, so the other night my husband and some friends had dinner there. I grew up with San Antonio Tex Mex, which this is not (I asked when they first opened, and the people are from central Mexico), but I like their style. My favorites are the salmon quesadilla and the swordfish tacos. They also do a nice mango salsa that comes on a lot of the plates. I wish it was closer, because I haven't found any fish tacos yet in my quest to try all the Mexican restaurants out in my area. Service has always been excellent. It is a byob. Our friends brought a bottle of wine, and they brought out glasses without being asked, and opened the wine for us.
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Rob F.
The owner, Placido, has created a strange menu mixing dishes from his home in Mexico with semi-gourmet American dishes he learned at Roller's. And her serves all the great cakes and pies that Roller took with him from Frog/Commissary. I usually just go in for carrot cake, pecan pie, key lime pie, etc but the food is very good, even if it is not as authentically Mexican as the guys who cook it. And unlike Roller, they now take credit cards.
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James G.
Wow! What a great place. It is no frills, but that leaves the emphasis on the food. They really should consider dimming the lighting for a little more intimacy. Great food, great price, love a good BYOB!
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Snybat B.
This place is great. The food is fresh and healthy and the menu is extensive. It is a great place to bring kids, but certainly not a restaurant just for kids. The staff is friendly. I'm so glad that Mi Puebla is in our neighborhood.
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Stephen H.
Ate here with the in-laws while out house-hunting. Decent mex, at pretty reasonable prices. Mole sauce superb, as are the salads. Dinged for not having several dishes listed on menu, for forgetting one order (at a table of 4), and for using flour instead of corn tortillas (explicitly ordered).
(3)
Deusa N.
The food was terrible. I had the beef tacos and my friend ordered the pork tacos. The meat in both of them tasted gross, as if they weren't fresh and had been lying around all day. It tasted like they tried to cover up the taste of the bad meat with seasonings, but it did not work. They do not make their own tortilla chips which sucks, but often happens. Nevertheless, the chips from a bag should be room temperature, not COLD as they were when they set them on the table. When I commented on their chill to the waiter, he said, "They just come like that." There are plenty of good places in Philly for good Mexican. This is not one of them. Avoid, avoid, avoid.
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Jaimie P.
Love the Caesar salad with shrimp, and the carribean pasta dish!! Their crab and asparagus soup is also amazing. They make these oven roasted tomatoes that are to die for-- I always order extra. They also bake their own goodies and many of them are delicious. The cooler full of down home Mexican drinks is also a super cute touch. Eat in or take out, this is a definite go-to for me!
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Sarah O.
I had an inconsistent experience here. It took quite a while after being seated for anyone to come take our order, which was unfortunate because the humidity in the restaurant was stifling. We were brought complimentary salsa with some ridiculously stale chips. My friend and I split a caesar salad, and it was the first caesar salad I've ever had that tasted like straight-up tuna salad. It was SUPER fishy. Both my friend and I ordered quesadillas, and they were actually pretty good - melty cheese, roasted veggies and guac on the side. Not the worst Mexican I've had, but you can do better.
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Jared J.
Mi Puebla screams authenticity. A Germantown/Chestnut Hill/Mount Airy Fav, Mi Puebla has some really good pork tacos that are just seven bucks. Dine in for some free chips and salsa. Service is always appropriate, food is dropped off to your table fast, and the options are really cheap. Mi Puebla also offers a small bakery when you walk in. Ambiance is alright, nothing to scream about. Really want to try the Fajitas as they smell great everytime they come out.
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Junie B.
Possibly the worst Tex-Mex/Mexican restaurant I have ever eaten at. There are so many good places in the Philadelphia area to choose from that there is no reason to go here. My husband had the tamales (his test when trying a new Mexican restaurant) and he said they were terrible. The dough was very white and had very little filling. I didn't taste them but the dough looked like a big log of lard. I had the chicken enchiladas which the server said they had to make special (and charge me $3 more!) because I wanted tomatillo sauce. What kind of nonsense is that?! The enchiladas were buried under about 4 inches of sauce, radishes, cabbage, avocado and the sauce was running over the sides. The chicken was tough and stringy. Very poor quality. No rice and beans on the plate but there was rice inside the enchilada. Impossible to eat or enjoy. Restaurants only have one chance to give a good first impression. I would usually give a restaurant a second try but this places failed at the most basic level and was so bad that we will not be back - ever.
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Stephanie J.
I have a bone to pick with the reviewer who said that this place would satisfy a craving for Mexican food. There is a certain minimum flavor threshold that food has got to cross in order to qualify for the label, and the meals I've received here do not make the cut. It's not that the cook is being creative; that would be fine, if the results had any punch at all. The *idea* of mango salsa is splendid, and the ingredients which are supposed to be fresh (such as the mangos, tomatoes and avocados) are excellent. It's the flavors which are supposed to be MEXICAN that are absent. I am willing to bet that I could ransack the kitchen of this place and not find a single chili pepper (fresh, powdered, canned, jarred or dried), a clove of garlic, an ounce of cumin, a tomatillo, a lime, or a bunch of cilantro. I would, however, find plenty of carrots, sweet bell peppers and frozen peas. There would probably be some celery in there, too. The result is food that is is not just bland, but bizarrely WRONG. Even lousy Mexican food has a certain comforting, chili-flavored grease quotient that this place is lacking. It's as if they disemboweled a frozen chicken pot pie and mixed it with canned pinto beans and instant rice before dumping it on a tortilla. Then they garnish the plate with mangos, avocado, lettuce, sour cream and voilá! A facsimile of--something! I don't know what! I'm giving it two stars instead of one because it was clean, friendly and the salads (I can't use the word 'salsa') were good. The owner would have to do some fast talking before he could convince me that he's not a Chinese entrepreneur masquerading as someone who has actually been to Mexico.
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Y N.
Service is good an friendly. The frittata with chorizo was great, and so did the coffee. We were looking for a place in the neighborhood to have brunch with our 2 kids, and this place was great.
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Michael G.
I've been here a few occasions for lunch while out on the job. If you want a hearty quick Mexican meal that is inexpensive, then you've come to the right place. The complementary chips and salsa are really good. The salsa is mostly chunks of diced vegetables. I've never gone wrong with a side of guacamole ($2/$4) which is a bit on the small side. I usually get the pork tacos which come in a set of 3. A little too much cilantro, but very good for me and I like that they give 2 ramekins of spicy sauces to try out - a green and a red one with both being very good and spicy hot! My guest had the chicken which she liked but did not realize they came in a corn based soft shell which she was not too fond of. Overall, I do like Mi Puebla. I've never seen it too crowded, but I also have never seen it empty so that should tell you something!
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Vinay M.
I got takeout from this place because menupages listed my favorite Mexican dish (camarones a la diabla) at $10. I was surprised when I got to the restaurant and saw it listed at $14. Nevertheless I decided to get it. In terms of the ambiance, I was there early Friday evening and the place was dead. I would strongly recommend getting take out if you're inclined to eat here. Overall my dish was pretty bland and definitely not worth the price. I doubt I'll be going back.
(2)
Jeff E.
Solid food, good variety, a little over priced.
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Kay A.
I was pretty disappointed by this place. The food is unremarkable and often bland, and the service is slow. The prices aren't bad and the seating is pretty good, but it's a very miss-able spot.
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Tariq R.
Well...where do I begin? First, I've lived in Latin America; travelled to California and Texas; and frequented Philadelphia's 5th Street corridor. Needless to say, I've had great Caribbean, Mexican and Tex-Mex in the aforementioned locales. But, sadly, Mi Puebla doesn't come close to true Mexican cooking because it lacks one key ingredient : FLAVOR !! Bland, and lifeless, it's as if an Englishman was in the kitchen and attempted to create a quiet version of light Mexican. Ridiculous. While the food is extremely fresh and colorful, the restaurant seems to be frightened of adding authentic spice. Enchiladas, tacos, burritos, and even salsa, were meant to explode with flavor and heat. At Mi Puebla, your taste buds won't so much as feel a whimper. Disappointing.
(2)
Megh R.
I really enjoy this place. I would not call it distinctly Mexican, as others have pointed out, but everything I have ordered is really quite good. The tortilla soup is particularly good, and they give you a substantial amount. Portions sizes overall are pretty large.
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Robyn H.
Went for brunch last week and had the crabcake omelette which was DELICIOUS! This is one of my favorite places to get takeout.
(4)
S O.
Hey!...if you want bland, tasteless mexican food?..come on to Mi Puebla...if you want a watery salsa and a too sweet chutney (to eat with chips..really?)...come to Mi Puebla...and if you still have room for dessert...try a piece of their extremely DRY (the Sahara is wetter) cake they have... excellente! A waste of space....a real Mex or Tex/Cali Mex needs to take over...you know the chef aint feeding this crap to his family!
(1)
Nick R.
As some reviewers have mentioned, the food here is pretty bland. I like to amuse myself by thinking that the chef(s) had some kind of tastebud accident that left them with extra sensitive super tasting abilities which would explain a lot. I've eaten dinner here plenty of times because I am DYING for good Mexican in NW Philly...this is not it. It's OK Mexican. People are nice, portions are decent. Pork burrito and the marisco business they have going on are exceptions to the 'bland' tag. Now I want to cover Sunday brunch. I've only done it once because I don't like going anywhere Sunday mornings (reason 401 why I won't be raptured this coming 5/21/11) and I have to say it was pretty freaking amazing. I would have to try it again (it's been a few months) prior to giving my highest recommendation, but if memory serves, it was pretty darn good.
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Philip H.
I like Mexican food alot but living in Wyncote, there's not a lot of Mexican choices except something like Chili's which we know is not real mexican food. The place is a decent mexican restaurant. I don't love it but I don't think it's horrible. I had the pork tacos and they were decent. They serve alright chips and salsa as standard. It's great for the area cause you can't find another mexican place unless you drive a respectable distance. Bottom line, would I go back to this place. Yes, it's convenient and would satisfy a mexican food craving were there to be one.
(3)
Shawn R.
Decent food. More college oriented place. Byob so that is a plus. Overall, nothing special. A small restaurant with seating that reminds me of a summer deck party.
(2)
Linda M.
I visit this place somewhat often out of convenience. The food is really good, but over priced in my opinion. I find Las Margaritas to be of better quality including more food. Now the upside, this place is solid on food, just about always empty, a BYOB with a wine & spirits across the street. The people are also very nice, and in the past were willing to collaborate with me on a professional level to bring some of my clients here for a lunch outing around cinco de mayo.
(3)
Jessica P.
Bland, boring and overpriced. I've gone there multiple times with hopes things change over time and always get disappointed.
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Brendon-Jeremi J.
I had to write review in favor of this place. I bought a home in the area recently after living in University City for years and must say that its refreshing to have this alternative in the neighborhood! We have enough Irish pubs and "Asian-fusion-you name-its" in Philadelphia :P The food is authentic and the service always friendly and understated. And the bakery is AMAZING. I will admit that the decor is on the tacky side of kitschy...but it makes the experience fun. You also can't go wrong with Brunch here.
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Elizabeth B.
This was my first venture to Mi Puebla. My initital impression is very good. The decor is a little odd ... think plastic Santa wall hanging next to a painting of semi-nude Mexican woman. The service is fine, no frills but friendly and definitely not remotely pushy or hover-y. The menu is extensive and the food is categorized by meat or vegetable, as others have mentioned. This works for me because I only eat chicken, seafood or vegetables. I didn't have to sift through the carne asadas and whatnot to find things that suit me. The included basket of chips and salsa was delicious. I could've had this as my meal, it was that good! But I ordered a main dish: the chicken flautas. When my plate arrived and I saw there were only three small items on the plate amidst several garnishes, I wondered if this would be enough food (I was really hungry!). Well, it was. I devoured everything. I actually preferred the sides (respectable pico de gallo, unique mango salsa, fresh guacamole and sour cream, interesting radish/carrot/veg salad) to the flautas themselves. The chicken was too dry for my taste, and the crispy tortilla was more hard than the light and crispy I would've preferred. Overall though, I enjoyed my meal. I definitely plan on coming back to try some other items and the bakery everyone is raving about.
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Ida G.
Since arriving here from California, I've had a rough time finding decent Mexican food. Mi Puebla is OK, but not fantastic, in fact, firmly in "meh" range. I'm ambivalent about the decor, which is the kitschiest I've experienced in a good while. I had the pork tamales, which were also filled with tomato and bell pepper. I'd never had them that way before, and while interesting, it didn't add much. The boyfriend had chicken quesadillas, which oddly had meat on the inside and cheese on the outside. I'd probably go back to try other stuff from their rather extensive menu.
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Janelle M.
¡no bueno! The food is bland, and it's not even worth the amount you would pay at Taco Bell. I've had my share of commercial and authentic Mexican food, and it was just BAD. The guac was meh, but I won't be coming back.
(1)
Fred J.
I ordered online (without entering credit card data) and pick it up in 10 minutes. My order was ready and hot. Included was everything necessary, all utensils, extra napkins, guacamole, salsa tomate, sour cream, their mango salsa and a salad. It was a little on the pricey side, but it's a small local business worth paying a little more to assure they're open in the future. I ordered the Chicken Tomatillo Chimichanga and it came stuffed with chicken and covered in cheese. I liked the food and LOVED the fact I could order online without fingerprints, and pick it up hassle free.
(4)
Richard G.
Not expensive and good traditional Mexican food! I would go back many times.
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Kyle S.
Not sure why there are all the bad reviews, I loved the place, great food.
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Erica S.
There are a lot of good things about Mi Puebla, first and foremost the friendly and attentive service. The people who work/own the place are always nice and welcoming. The atmosphere is comfortable and casual, and it's a BYO. I get takeout more than I dine in here, most often just for the tortilla soup. Damn is their tortilla soup good. Highly recommended. Their vast array of desserts in the front display case must not be missed. I mean it when I say that the best cheesecake I've ever eaten in my life comes from this place. No exaggeration. So creamy and simple and perfect.
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Michael W.
I had a quesadilla and was sure I wouldn't be dissappointed because it's such a simple recipe. A great tasting meal that you can hold in your hand and eat like a pizza. Unfortunately, this place decided that two tortillas with melted cheese and meat inside was not good enough. They decided to give me a tortilla with onions and potatoes and some other stuff that shouldn't be there and fold it. The cheese was melted on the outside and the whole plate just looked a mess. I was a little intrigued as I'd never had anything like it so I took a bite and was immediately disappointed. Perhaps I'll go back one day and try a taco or burrito and like it and raise the star rating, but as it stands I can't recommend this place to anyone.
(2)
Jeff B.
Although the dining area of this Mexican establishment was on the smallish size (8 tables for 4, 4 tables for 2), the area was well lit, brightly -- not garishly -- painted and extremely clean. The large, floor to ceiling windows add to a spacious feel. The service was extremely prompt. Chips and a fresh, home-made bowl of Salsa swiftly settled in front of me, followed in minutes by a menu and in a short while a waitress waiting for my order. Prompt, not pushy, and pleasantly professional, from the maitre d' to the salsa-bringer to the waitress, all were soft-spoken, efficient, reserved, but not unfriendly. I ordered the mole pablano platter, which included a leg and a breast cooked thoroughly and very moist. The mole sauce had just the right touch of bitterness underlying a rich, chocolate-like texture. The reddish-brown background of well-cooked beans maintained a memory of firmness; the foundation of rice was moist and clumpy. The overall flavor was fresh and quite tasteful. Not too spicy; not too salty. The portions were fine, but I'd have preferred more beans and maybe a cup more rice. For dessert, I ordered a cup of decaf (sorry, gotta watch the heart condition! ) and a slice of chocolate mousse cake (Hey, I ain't watchin' that much. A guy's gotta live a little!) The cake was made on the premises (in the Pasteleria mentioned in the name) and was irresistable: reality approaching imagination! The whipped cream (ah! to heck with the heart condition!) was airy and not too sweet and I believe was home-made as well. Unfortunately, this heavenly rendition was slightly marred by the tastelessness of the coffee. The pasteleria does double duty as a take-out counter; I'm not sure if the entire menu is available for take-out. The bill for this enjoyable, fresh, authentic course was under $20.00. I recommend you try it.
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Sam K.
sorry-the people are really nice and I love to support local businesses,but the food...it's just buh-land
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Morgan K.
I was so excited when I moved the neighborhood to be so close to a big Mexican restaurant. The people there are nice, and the menu has a lot of great sounding dishes, but having gone 5 times now, it's simple underwhelming every single time. Also, some of the blandest chorizo I've ever encountered. If everything was 2/3 the price I could give it another star, I suppose, but it's a shame that the only Mexican place (seemingly) on this entire side of the city is so totally boring.
(2)
Alicia O.
it was very average. the atmosphere is child friendly and its good to see mexican actually cooking the food and running things but the food itself was meh. i'd rather travel father than my neighborhood for some great food than stay nearby for this
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Sahran P.
I had the displeasure of having the most flavorless nachos! The salsa was bland, the veggie chilli that topped my nachos was also bland, the only good thing about the nachos was the guac and I didn't even really like that because it had green peppers in it!
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KJ S.
Nothing fancy here, just tasty food at good prices. I'm so fortunate to live within walking distance of this place! I LOVE their mole. It's made fresh in house, and I know this because one day I went for an early dinner and it wasn't ready yet! That was disappointing, but I was thrilled to know it was homemade. The mango salsa that comes with many items is also a winner. You can grab dessert anytime at the counter. Their baked goods are delicious and very reasonably priced!
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Michelle L.
Overall great experience. Reasonably priced food, accommodating wait staff, and comfortable atmosphere.
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Julie G.
I've eaten here dozens of times and each time the food is fresh and the service is friendly. I often meet with colleagues for a working lunch because you can sit as long as you like and it is not noisy. I like that it is a family-owned business run by Mexican brothers. I recommend it! Julie
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Lisa M.
I am a huge fan and frequent Mi Puebla. I live in the neighborhood and not only is it convenient and consistent, it's inexpensive as well. I have read some people complain that the food is bland. Typically Mexican food is served they way they serve it; always fresh, but you add the hot sauce to your taste. There is a selection of hot sauces on your table to choose from including habanero sauce. As I said, the food is always fresh. Always consistent. Attached to the restaurant is their bakery which offers incredible, delicious choices of pies, cakes, brownies, flan, etc. All made in-house. The service is typically fast and friendly. I highly recommend this place for a fast, inexpensive, family friendly choice. Oh, it's also BYOB!
(5)
Lori P.
I have to take issue with Stephanie who bet she could ransack the kitchen there and what she might find, well Stephanie I worked there for over 2'-years and you are so wrong.They try to buy the freshest ingredients possible and their tamales are made by hand on the premises.They make their salsas as well and yes they do use fresh mangoes and cilantro. As for the bell peppers well they are used in some authentic Mexican dishes but I only know 2 things they put them in.I can assure you that there are peppers,(Chile etc ) both fresh and canned and there is more cilantro then you would know what to do with, as for limes they buy big bags of them. AND the only carrots are the ones for salads and the carrot cake and bread pudding.They are indeed Mexicans from Puebla Mexico and I think it's offensive to say otherwise. Mi Puebla has been successfully in business now for.7+ years that says a lot.
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Jasmine J.
I'm addicted to the crab burrito with the mango salsa and I've gotten plenty of friends to get addicted too. My second fav is definitely the chicken tortilla soup but be careful cause its super hot!!! I also enjoy the pork tacos. I have haven't gotten anything from the bakery that I didn't like but when the ginger bread is there get it and don't forget to get some whipped cream with it. Added bonus is that the place is spic and span and you can see them making your food (always a plus)!!
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H J.
Ok, we started with their salsa which is a bit more in the style of pico de gallo. That was really good! Chips good. The guacamole came next, and that was good. I ordered a chicken mole dish (described as a piece of white and a piece of dark meat) And that was exactly what showed up. But lifeless, and yes bland. The fajita was descent at best. What surprised me the most was the pinto beans that come with the meal. Seriously guys... it was like they opened a can of beans and and spooned it on the plate. No garlic, no onion, needed salt, no cheese not even a sprinkle of lime.... no ANYTHING? Bland is hardly the word I would use here. INSULT to anyone who has had good or even descent Mexican food may do the trick. I suspect these guys are better for simple tacos and burritos. It was my mistake to try something adventurous there (I love mole at most places) But it is not simple to make for sure. When we were asked how the meal was, I had 2 choices, lie or hope that my honesty would affect a change. So.... in Spanish I explained that it could be MUCH better! The next mistake was not reading these reviews first. It was an impulse to try the place. Perhaps they are better at desserts, they looked great Why 2 stars??? The pico de gallo was really that good :-)
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Mike F.
Bland, very bland. The pork/chicken/beef are flavorless and taste as if they were boiled. Since every dish is made with those three meats (or canned chili) the blandness ends up everywhere. I do not know how they won any of their "Best of Mt. Airy" awards save for the fact there are no other Mexican restaurants in Mt. Airy.
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Rafael G.
Mini-review based on only one to-go item: My beef burrito with no extras and no drink came to $11. I love good burritos, so if I could find a tasty one around here, I'd gladly pay that much. It was big, but contained nothing but unseasoned meat, beans and rice. As bland as the Midwest. Filling but not satisfying. Boo.
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Nina B.
I've lived in the neighborhood for a month and have already been to Mi Puebla three times. All visits = fantastic. I was skeptical at first, coming from both a Mexican family AND California, but was pleasantly surprised. The condiments (read: guac, traditional salsa, and mango salsa) are fresh and delicious, the menu is massive (with an impressive vegetarian selection, in case that interests you), the service is friendly and fast, and the prices are reasonable. Another plus: everything that's offered on the menu is available for take-out (which I have yet to take advantage of). And another: an AMAZING bakery on-site. So where's that fifth star? Well, I don't recommend the nachos. The proportions are all wrong, and I take nachos very seriously. But if they're nacho thing, consider it a 5-star review. (I couldn't help it.)
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KB B.
Used to go here often when lived in the neighborhood. Chips, salsa and guac all very good. Some of the food can be bland, as other reviewers have mentioned. The vegetable quesadillas are good, very tasty. The desserts are all home made there and great!
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Street Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes 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 : No
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
Annie A.
Overall, very good food. Definitely inconsistent though. I've stopped going there as often as I used to because of that reason. Seafood Risotto is great depending who makes it. Betabel salad is fabulous. Quesadillas are always great. The pricing is also inconsistent, which can be frustrating. Good food though!!
(3)Lois R.
I used to work in the area, and eating lunch here is one of the things I miss the most, so the other night my husband and some friends had dinner there. I grew up with San Antonio Tex Mex, which this is not (I asked when they first opened, and the people are from central Mexico), but I like their style. My favorites are the salmon quesadilla and the swordfish tacos. They also do a nice mango salsa that comes on a lot of the plates. I wish it was closer, because I haven't found any fish tacos yet in my quest to try all the Mexican restaurants out in my area. Service has always been excellent. It is a byob. Our friends brought a bottle of wine, and they brought out glasses without being asked, and opened the wine for us.
(4)Rob F.
The owner, Placido, has created a strange menu mixing dishes from his home in Mexico with semi-gourmet American dishes he learned at Roller's. And her serves all the great cakes and pies that Roller took with him from Frog/Commissary. I usually just go in for carrot cake, pecan pie, key lime pie, etc but the food is very good, even if it is not as authentically Mexican as the guys who cook it. And unlike Roller, they now take credit cards.
(3)James G.
Wow! What a great place. It is no frills, but that leaves the emphasis on the food. They really should consider dimming the lighting for a little more intimacy. Great food, great price, love a good BYOB!
(5)Snybat B.
This place is great. The food is fresh and healthy and the menu is extensive. It is a great place to bring kids, but certainly not a restaurant just for kids. The staff is friendly. I'm so glad that Mi Puebla is in our neighborhood.
(5)Stephen H.
Ate here with the in-laws while out house-hunting. Decent mex, at pretty reasonable prices. Mole sauce superb, as are the salads. Dinged for not having several dishes listed on menu, for forgetting one order (at a table of 4), and for using flour instead of corn tortillas (explicitly ordered).
(3)Deusa N.
The food was terrible. I had the beef tacos and my friend ordered the pork tacos. The meat in both of them tasted gross, as if they weren't fresh and had been lying around all day. It tasted like they tried to cover up the taste of the bad meat with seasonings, but it did not work. They do not make their own tortilla chips which sucks, but often happens. Nevertheless, the chips from a bag should be room temperature, not COLD as they were when they set them on the table. When I commented on their chill to the waiter, he said, "They just come like that." There are plenty of good places in Philly for good Mexican. This is not one of them. Avoid, avoid, avoid.
(1)Jaimie P.
Love the Caesar salad with shrimp, and the carribean pasta dish!! Their crab and asparagus soup is also amazing. They make these oven roasted tomatoes that are to die for-- I always order extra. They also bake their own goodies and many of them are delicious. The cooler full of down home Mexican drinks is also a super cute touch. Eat in or take out, this is a definite go-to for me!
(4)Sarah O.
I had an inconsistent experience here. It took quite a while after being seated for anyone to come take our order, which was unfortunate because the humidity in the restaurant was stifling. We were brought complimentary salsa with some ridiculously stale chips. My friend and I split a caesar salad, and it was the first caesar salad I've ever had that tasted like straight-up tuna salad. It was SUPER fishy. Both my friend and I ordered quesadillas, and they were actually pretty good - melty cheese, roasted veggies and guac on the side. Not the worst Mexican I've had, but you can do better.
(3)Jared J.
Mi Puebla screams authenticity. A Germantown/Chestnut Hill/Mount Airy Fav, Mi Puebla has some really good pork tacos that are just seven bucks. Dine in for some free chips and salsa. Service is always appropriate, food is dropped off to your table fast, and the options are really cheap. Mi Puebla also offers a small bakery when you walk in. Ambiance is alright, nothing to scream about. Really want to try the Fajitas as they smell great everytime they come out.
(4)Junie B.
Possibly the worst Tex-Mex/Mexican restaurant I have ever eaten at. There are so many good places in the Philadelphia area to choose from that there is no reason to go here. My husband had the tamales (his test when trying a new Mexican restaurant) and he said they were terrible. The dough was very white and had very little filling. I didn't taste them but the dough looked like a big log of lard. I had the chicken enchiladas which the server said they had to make special (and charge me $3 more!) because I wanted tomatillo sauce. What kind of nonsense is that?! The enchiladas were buried under about 4 inches of sauce, radishes, cabbage, avocado and the sauce was running over the sides. The chicken was tough and stringy. Very poor quality. No rice and beans on the plate but there was rice inside the enchilada. Impossible to eat or enjoy. Restaurants only have one chance to give a good first impression. I would usually give a restaurant a second try but this places failed at the most basic level and was so bad that we will not be back - ever.
(1)Stephanie J.
I have a bone to pick with the reviewer who said that this place would satisfy a craving for Mexican food. There is a certain minimum flavor threshold that food has got to cross in order to qualify for the label, and the meals I've received here do not make the cut. It's not that the cook is being creative; that would be fine, if the results had any punch at all. The *idea* of mango salsa is splendid, and the ingredients which are supposed to be fresh (such as the mangos, tomatoes and avocados) are excellent. It's the flavors which are supposed to be MEXICAN that are absent. I am willing to bet that I could ransack the kitchen of this place and not find a single chili pepper (fresh, powdered, canned, jarred or dried), a clove of garlic, an ounce of cumin, a tomatillo, a lime, or a bunch of cilantro. I would, however, find plenty of carrots, sweet bell peppers and frozen peas. There would probably be some celery in there, too. The result is food that is is not just bland, but bizarrely WRONG. Even lousy Mexican food has a certain comforting, chili-flavored grease quotient that this place is lacking. It's as if they disemboweled a frozen chicken pot pie and mixed it with canned pinto beans and instant rice before dumping it on a tortilla. Then they garnish the plate with mangos, avocado, lettuce, sour cream and voilá! A facsimile of--something! I don't know what! I'm giving it two stars instead of one because it was clean, friendly and the salads (I can't use the word 'salsa') were good. The owner would have to do some fast talking before he could convince me that he's not a Chinese entrepreneur masquerading as someone who has actually been to Mexico.
(2)Y N.
Service is good an friendly. The frittata with chorizo was great, and so did the coffee. We were looking for a place in the neighborhood to have brunch with our 2 kids, and this place was great.
(4)Michael G.
I've been here a few occasions for lunch while out on the job. If you want a hearty quick Mexican meal that is inexpensive, then you've come to the right place. The complementary chips and salsa are really good. The salsa is mostly chunks of diced vegetables. I've never gone wrong with a side of guacamole ($2/$4) which is a bit on the small side. I usually get the pork tacos which come in a set of 3. A little too much cilantro, but very good for me and I like that they give 2 ramekins of spicy sauces to try out - a green and a red one with both being very good and spicy hot! My guest had the chicken which she liked but did not realize they came in a corn based soft shell which she was not too fond of. Overall, I do like Mi Puebla. I've never seen it too crowded, but I also have never seen it empty so that should tell you something!
(4)Vinay M.
I got takeout from this place because menupages listed my favorite Mexican dish (camarones a la diabla) at $10. I was surprised when I got to the restaurant and saw it listed at $14. Nevertheless I decided to get it. In terms of the ambiance, I was there early Friday evening and the place was dead. I would strongly recommend getting take out if you're inclined to eat here. Overall my dish was pretty bland and definitely not worth the price. I doubt I'll be going back.
(2)Jeff E.
Solid food, good variety, a little over priced.
(3)Kay A.
I was pretty disappointed by this place. The food is unremarkable and often bland, and the service is slow. The prices aren't bad and the seating is pretty good, but it's a very miss-able spot.
(2)Tariq R.
Well...where do I begin? First, I've lived in Latin America; travelled to California and Texas; and frequented Philadelphia's 5th Street corridor. Needless to say, I've had great Caribbean, Mexican and Tex-Mex in the aforementioned locales. But, sadly, Mi Puebla doesn't come close to true Mexican cooking because it lacks one key ingredient : FLAVOR !! Bland, and lifeless, it's as if an Englishman was in the kitchen and attempted to create a quiet version of light Mexican. Ridiculous. While the food is extremely fresh and colorful, the restaurant seems to be frightened of adding authentic spice. Enchiladas, tacos, burritos, and even salsa, were meant to explode with flavor and heat. At Mi Puebla, your taste buds won't so much as feel a whimper. Disappointing.
(2)Megh R.
I really enjoy this place. I would not call it distinctly Mexican, as others have pointed out, but everything I have ordered is really quite good. The tortilla soup is particularly good, and they give you a substantial amount. Portions sizes overall are pretty large.
(3)Robyn H.
Went for brunch last week and had the crabcake omelette which was DELICIOUS! This is one of my favorite places to get takeout.
(4)S O.
Hey!...if you want bland, tasteless mexican food?..come on to Mi Puebla...if you want a watery salsa and a too sweet chutney (to eat with chips..really?)...come to Mi Puebla...and if you still have room for dessert...try a piece of their extremely DRY (the Sahara is wetter) cake they have... excellente! A waste of space....a real Mex or Tex/Cali Mex needs to take over...you know the chef aint feeding this crap to his family!
(1)Nick R.
As some reviewers have mentioned, the food here is pretty bland. I like to amuse myself by thinking that the chef(s) had some kind of tastebud accident that left them with extra sensitive super tasting abilities which would explain a lot. I've eaten dinner here plenty of times because I am DYING for good Mexican in NW Philly...this is not it. It's OK Mexican. People are nice, portions are decent. Pork burrito and the marisco business they have going on are exceptions to the 'bland' tag. Now I want to cover Sunday brunch. I've only done it once because I don't like going anywhere Sunday mornings (reason 401 why I won't be raptured this coming 5/21/11) and I have to say it was pretty freaking amazing. I would have to try it again (it's been a few months) prior to giving my highest recommendation, but if memory serves, it was pretty darn good.
(3)Philip H.
I like Mexican food alot but living in Wyncote, there's not a lot of Mexican choices except something like Chili's which we know is not real mexican food. The place is a decent mexican restaurant. I don't love it but I don't think it's horrible. I had the pork tacos and they were decent. They serve alright chips and salsa as standard. It's great for the area cause you can't find another mexican place unless you drive a respectable distance. Bottom line, would I go back to this place. Yes, it's convenient and would satisfy a mexican food craving were there to be one.
(3)Shawn R.
Decent food. More college oriented place. Byob so that is a plus. Overall, nothing special. A small restaurant with seating that reminds me of a summer deck party.
(2)Linda M.
I visit this place somewhat often out of convenience. The food is really good, but over priced in my opinion. I find Las Margaritas to be of better quality including more food. Now the upside, this place is solid on food, just about always empty, a BYOB with a wine & spirits across the street. The people are also very nice, and in the past were willing to collaborate with me on a professional level to bring some of my clients here for a lunch outing around cinco de mayo.
(3)Jessica P.
Bland, boring and overpriced. I've gone there multiple times with hopes things change over time and always get disappointed.
(2)Brendon-Jeremi J.
I had to write review in favor of this place. I bought a home in the area recently after living in University City for years and must say that its refreshing to have this alternative in the neighborhood! We have enough Irish pubs and "Asian-fusion-you name-its" in Philadelphia :P The food is authentic and the service always friendly and understated. And the bakery is AMAZING. I will admit that the decor is on the tacky side of kitschy...but it makes the experience fun. You also can't go wrong with Brunch here.
(4)Elizabeth B.
This was my first venture to Mi Puebla. My initital impression is very good. The decor is a little odd ... think plastic Santa wall hanging next to a painting of semi-nude Mexican woman. The service is fine, no frills but friendly and definitely not remotely pushy or hover-y. The menu is extensive and the food is categorized by meat or vegetable, as others have mentioned. This works for me because I only eat chicken, seafood or vegetables. I didn't have to sift through the carne asadas and whatnot to find things that suit me. The included basket of chips and salsa was delicious. I could've had this as my meal, it was that good! But I ordered a main dish: the chicken flautas. When my plate arrived and I saw there were only three small items on the plate amidst several garnishes, I wondered if this would be enough food (I was really hungry!). Well, it was. I devoured everything. I actually preferred the sides (respectable pico de gallo, unique mango salsa, fresh guacamole and sour cream, interesting radish/carrot/veg salad) to the flautas themselves. The chicken was too dry for my taste, and the crispy tortilla was more hard than the light and crispy I would've preferred. Overall though, I enjoyed my meal. I definitely plan on coming back to try some other items and the bakery everyone is raving about.
(4)Ida G.
Since arriving here from California, I've had a rough time finding decent Mexican food. Mi Puebla is OK, but not fantastic, in fact, firmly in "meh" range. I'm ambivalent about the decor, which is the kitschiest I've experienced in a good while. I had the pork tamales, which were also filled with tomato and bell pepper. I'd never had them that way before, and while interesting, it didn't add much. The boyfriend had chicken quesadillas, which oddly had meat on the inside and cheese on the outside. I'd probably go back to try other stuff from their rather extensive menu.
(2)Janelle M.
¡no bueno! The food is bland, and it's not even worth the amount you would pay at Taco Bell. I've had my share of commercial and authentic Mexican food, and it was just BAD. The guac was meh, but I won't be coming back.
(1)Fred J.
I ordered online (without entering credit card data) and pick it up in 10 minutes. My order was ready and hot. Included was everything necessary, all utensils, extra napkins, guacamole, salsa tomate, sour cream, their mango salsa and a salad. It was a little on the pricey side, but it's a small local business worth paying a little more to assure they're open in the future. I ordered the Chicken Tomatillo Chimichanga and it came stuffed with chicken and covered in cheese. I liked the food and LOVED the fact I could order online without fingerprints, and pick it up hassle free.
(4)Richard G.
Not expensive and good traditional Mexican food! I would go back many times.
(5)Kyle S.
Not sure why there are all the bad reviews, I loved the place, great food.
(4)Erica S.
There are a lot of good things about Mi Puebla, first and foremost the friendly and attentive service. The people who work/own the place are always nice and welcoming. The atmosphere is comfortable and casual, and it's a BYO. I get takeout more than I dine in here, most often just for the tortilla soup. Damn is their tortilla soup good. Highly recommended. Their vast array of desserts in the front display case must not be missed. I mean it when I say that the best cheesecake I've ever eaten in my life comes from this place. No exaggeration. So creamy and simple and perfect.
(4)Michael W.
I had a quesadilla and was sure I wouldn't be dissappointed because it's such a simple recipe. A great tasting meal that you can hold in your hand and eat like a pizza. Unfortunately, this place decided that two tortillas with melted cheese and meat inside was not good enough. They decided to give me a tortilla with onions and potatoes and some other stuff that shouldn't be there and fold it. The cheese was melted on the outside and the whole plate just looked a mess. I was a little intrigued as I'd never had anything like it so I took a bite and was immediately disappointed. Perhaps I'll go back one day and try a taco or burrito and like it and raise the star rating, but as it stands I can't recommend this place to anyone.
(2)Jeff B.
Although the dining area of this Mexican establishment was on the smallish size (8 tables for 4, 4 tables for 2), the area was well lit, brightly -- not garishly -- painted and extremely clean. The large, floor to ceiling windows add to a spacious feel. The service was extremely prompt. Chips and a fresh, home-made bowl of Salsa swiftly settled in front of me, followed in minutes by a menu and in a short while a waitress waiting for my order. Prompt, not pushy, and pleasantly professional, from the maitre d' to the salsa-bringer to the waitress, all were soft-spoken, efficient, reserved, but not unfriendly. I ordered the mole pablano platter, which included a leg and a breast cooked thoroughly and very moist. The mole sauce had just the right touch of bitterness underlying a rich, chocolate-like texture. The reddish-brown background of well-cooked beans maintained a memory of firmness; the foundation of rice was moist and clumpy. The overall flavor was fresh and quite tasteful. Not too spicy; not too salty. The portions were fine, but I'd have preferred more beans and maybe a cup more rice. For dessert, I ordered a cup of decaf (sorry, gotta watch the heart condition! ) and a slice of chocolate mousse cake (Hey, I ain't watchin' that much. A guy's gotta live a little!) The cake was made on the premises (in the Pasteleria mentioned in the name) and was irresistable: reality approaching imagination! The whipped cream (ah! to heck with the heart condition!) was airy and not too sweet and I believe was home-made as well. Unfortunately, this heavenly rendition was slightly marred by the tastelessness of the coffee. The pasteleria does double duty as a take-out counter; I'm not sure if the entire menu is available for take-out. The bill for this enjoyable, fresh, authentic course was under $20.00. I recommend you try it.
(4)Sam K.
sorry-the people are really nice and I love to support local businesses,but the food...it's just buh-land
(2)Morgan K.
I was so excited when I moved the neighborhood to be so close to a big Mexican restaurant. The people there are nice, and the menu has a lot of great sounding dishes, but having gone 5 times now, it's simple underwhelming every single time. Also, some of the blandest chorizo I've ever encountered. If everything was 2/3 the price I could give it another star, I suppose, but it's a shame that the only Mexican place (seemingly) on this entire side of the city is so totally boring.
(2)Alicia O.
it was very average. the atmosphere is child friendly and its good to see mexican actually cooking the food and running things but the food itself was meh. i'd rather travel father than my neighborhood for some great food than stay nearby for this
(2)Sahran P.
I had the displeasure of having the most flavorless nachos! The salsa was bland, the veggie chilli that topped my nachos was also bland, the only good thing about the nachos was the guac and I didn't even really like that because it had green peppers in it!
(1)KJ S.
Nothing fancy here, just tasty food at good prices. I'm so fortunate to live within walking distance of this place! I LOVE their mole. It's made fresh in house, and I know this because one day I went for an early dinner and it wasn't ready yet! That was disappointing, but I was thrilled to know it was homemade. The mango salsa that comes with many items is also a winner. You can grab dessert anytime at the counter. Their baked goods are delicious and very reasonably priced!
(4)Michelle L.
Overall great experience. Reasonably priced food, accommodating wait staff, and comfortable atmosphere.
(4)Julie G.
I've eaten here dozens of times and each time the food is fresh and the service is friendly. I often meet with colleagues for a working lunch because you can sit as long as you like and it is not noisy. I like that it is a family-owned business run by Mexican brothers. I recommend it! Julie
(4)Lisa M.
I am a huge fan and frequent Mi Puebla. I live in the neighborhood and not only is it convenient and consistent, it's inexpensive as well. I have read some people complain that the food is bland. Typically Mexican food is served they way they serve it; always fresh, but you add the hot sauce to your taste. There is a selection of hot sauces on your table to choose from including habanero sauce. As I said, the food is always fresh. Always consistent. Attached to the restaurant is their bakery which offers incredible, delicious choices of pies, cakes, brownies, flan, etc. All made in-house. The service is typically fast and friendly. I highly recommend this place for a fast, inexpensive, family friendly choice. Oh, it's also BYOB!
(5)Lori P.
I have to take issue with Stephanie who bet she could ransack the kitchen there and what she might find, well Stephanie I worked there for over 2'-years and you are so wrong.They try to buy the freshest ingredients possible and their tamales are made by hand on the premises.They make their salsas as well and yes they do use fresh mangoes and cilantro. As for the bell peppers well they are used in some authentic Mexican dishes but I only know 2 things they put them in.I can assure you that there are peppers,(Chile etc ) both fresh and canned and there is more cilantro then you would know what to do with, as for limes they buy big bags of them. AND the only carrots are the ones for salads and the carrot cake and bread pudding.They are indeed Mexicans from Puebla Mexico and I think it's offensive to say otherwise. Mi Puebla has been successfully in business now for.7+ years that says a lot.
(4)Jasmine J.
I'm addicted to the crab burrito with the mango salsa and I've gotten plenty of friends to get addicted too. My second fav is definitely the chicken tortilla soup but be careful cause its super hot!!! I also enjoy the pork tacos. I have haven't gotten anything from the bakery that I didn't like but when the ginger bread is there get it and don't forget to get some whipped cream with it. Added bonus is that the place is spic and span and you can see them making your food (always a plus)!!
(4)H J.
Ok, we started with their salsa which is a bit more in the style of pico de gallo. That was really good! Chips good. The guacamole came next, and that was good. I ordered a chicken mole dish (described as a piece of white and a piece of dark meat) And that was exactly what showed up. But lifeless, and yes bland. The fajita was descent at best. What surprised me the most was the pinto beans that come with the meal. Seriously guys... it was like they opened a can of beans and and spooned it on the plate. No garlic, no onion, needed salt, no cheese not even a sprinkle of lime.... no ANYTHING? Bland is hardly the word I would use here. INSULT to anyone who has had good or even descent Mexican food may do the trick. I suspect these guys are better for simple tacos and burritos. It was my mistake to try something adventurous there (I love mole at most places) But it is not simple to make for sure. When we were asked how the meal was, I had 2 choices, lie or hope that my honesty would affect a change. So.... in Spanish I explained that it could be MUCH better! The next mistake was not reading these reviews first. It was an impulse to try the place. Perhaps they are better at desserts, they looked great Why 2 stars??? The pico de gallo was really that good :-)
(2)Mike F.
Bland, very bland. The pork/chicken/beef are flavorless and taste as if they were boiled. Since every dish is made with those three meats (or canned chili) the blandness ends up everywhere. I do not know how they won any of their "Best of Mt. Airy" awards save for the fact there are no other Mexican restaurants in Mt. Airy.
(1)Rafael G.
Mini-review based on only one to-go item: My beef burrito with no extras and no drink came to $11. I love good burritos, so if I could find a tasty one around here, I'd gladly pay that much. It was big, but contained nothing but unseasoned meat, beans and rice. As bland as the Midwest. Filling but not satisfying. Boo.
(2)Nina B.
I've lived in the neighborhood for a month and have already been to Mi Puebla three times. All visits = fantastic. I was skeptical at first, coming from both a Mexican family AND California, but was pleasantly surprised. The condiments (read: guac, traditional salsa, and mango salsa) are fresh and delicious, the menu is massive (with an impressive vegetarian selection, in case that interests you), the service is friendly and fast, and the prices are reasonable. Another plus: everything that's offered on the menu is available for take-out (which I have yet to take advantage of). And another: an AMAZING bakery on-site. So where's that fifth star? Well, I don't recommend the nachos. The proportions are all wrong, and I take nachos very seriously. But if they're nacho thing, consider it a 5-star review. (I couldn't help it.)
(4)KB B.
Used to go here often when lived in the neighborhood. Chips, salsa and guac all very good. Some of the food can be bland, as other reviewers have mentioned. The vegetable quesadillas are good, very tasty. The desserts are all home made there and great!
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