When you’re walking along Main Street and your stomach is craving food that isn’t going to eat up your wallet, Mi Pueblo is guaranteed to satisfy. Main Street is filled with authentic food from all different cultures, the Thai House, Japanese Yings, Indian Pavillion, Brazilian Grill, British Beer Company, and now Mi Pueblos, a genuine taste of Mexico. Muy delicioso!

Keep your eyes peered when trying to find this restaurant; I passed it four times. It is located down a tiny alleyway on the left side of Embargo, and it is easiest to park behind the restaurant down a dirt road. The entrance to to the restaurant is on the side with a tiny sign– very easy to miss.

Reluctantly, I found the tiny, cozy diner and was welcomed with green, white, and red sombreros, guitars, and pinatas. The atmosphere is very casual, and even though I had to ask many questions about the publeno, A La Veracruzana, and Torta De Milaneza, I was not intimidated at all. Also, the cute, simple bistro was very tidy.

After contemplating several different options on the menu, I decided to try the simple vegetarian burrito to experience the most traditional dish in Mexico. The giant burrito included mexican rice, black beans, pico de gallo, monterey cheese topped with tomatillo, wrapped in a steamy, soft, flour tortilla. Along with the burrito came a side of crema fresca, tasty guacamole, and a golden-yellow spicy sauce. The burrito was freshly made and very hot when served. The outer tortilla was my favorite part; it was white and lightly grilled, chewy and fluffy, unlike ordinary burritos which have a stretchy and sticky feel. What surprised me was the inside components. I was expecting a crunchy veggie mix with rice and beans, however I bit into well-grilled veggies with beans and rice falling out all over my lap. For a lack of better words the burrito was gooey and mushy, but absolutely delicious. Overall the dish was extremely filling, and I could only eat half of the burrito.

As a biased employee at Burrito Bistro, I would honestly prefer the burritos at Burrito Bistro because of their more modern burritos. However, at Mi Pueblo you certainly get more for your money, and there is a much larger selection of authentic Mexican cuisine including enchiladas, chilaquiles, soups, seafood, even lamb.