04/13/09

Awful!

by Dgrrrl81

I love Mexican cuisine for the great flavors and the fabulous tequila and these were both seriously lacking at Mi Pueblo.

1. Frozen margarita tasted like strawberry syrup slush, couldn't even tell if there was tequila in it.

2. Tortilla soup smelled and had gross unappetizing pieces of chicken in it.

3. Chile Relleno was a big fat tasteless soggy mess.

4. Salsa was all heat, no actual flavor. It tasted like it came out of a can, not even a jar, but a can.

Overall, this was such a disappointment. I recommend the only Mexican place I actually like when I'm home in Cleveland- Luchitas. It is far better than anything I've had in the area.

• Pros: Nothing
• Cons: Everything- I still get nauseous thinking about this meal

12/12/08

Love Those Hot Carrots

by buzzydog

I felt as though I was back in Mexico. The place is nothing to look at, but a real Mexican experience. Food was authentic with a good variety of menu options. Salsa was fresh and hot, I loved the spicy carrots. Portions were large and food was flavorful. Food could have been hotter and served quicker. I found the price's reasonable. I will definitly make it a frequent stop.

• Pros: Food, drinks, price
• Cons: parking

07/16/07

Looking for tasty Mexican food in Ohio

by chiliverde

I read comments from others and I was fairly excited to try this place since it seems hard to find good Mexican food in Ohio. I was born and raised 40 years in California near LA where there is an abundance of such -- I was disappointed first by the chips which are clearly not homemade but are store bought/from a bag. The salsa was the same and had the familiar quality of Herdez brand canned salsa. The refried beans had the distinct taste of canned pintos that have been smashed and served up. The mole verde was unflavorful and was notable only for its saltiness. I'll just have to keep looking because Mi Pueblo definitely does not fill the bill for my taste of authentic Mexican food.

• Pros: easy to find, parking in back
• Cons: the food is not good

02/02/07

The Only Authentic Mexican Food in Cleveland Area!!!!

by mojo01

I think I might possibly know every great, authentic restaurant in any state I have traveled to. Unfortunately, I have never found a great place in Cleveland that was truely good, authentic mexican! Today, I tried Mi Pueblo and I have FINALLY FOUND MY HOME FOR MEXICAN FOOD!!! I read a couple of comments that the place was "questionable".............I am a single female and was not scared of the location for a moment and never felt that Mi Pueblo was anything but very clean and welcoming. The servers and owner (and his brother that owns the eastside location) were very kind and welcoming-I didn't feel like the awkward gringo in this great place! If you really love authentic Mexican food (no taco seasoning here), you will love Mi Pueblo! If you're on a tight budget, splurge on the amazing margaritas and just enjoy the chips, salsa, spicy, pickled carrots and order the $1.65 tacos that are the best tacos you will ever have! (Carne Asada was my favorite) Thank You Mi Pueblo!! Love you, Love you and you will see lots of me!

• Pros: They use only the freshest, most authentic ingredients,they even butcher their own meat!
• Cons: Parking is probably limited at busier times. Other than that, I see no negatives

11/20/06

Authentic Mex

by bdee1977

This is a great Mexican restaurant! Very authentic, interior is festive, service was fast. Parking isn't alway the best, but worth it to try. We had to wait a little bit for a seat, but the Margaritas were yummy & the food great.

• Pros: margaritas

10/18/04

Margaritas are the best

by diva216

We went late one Friday night. There was limited parking in the front, so we parked in the back. From the outside the place looks like a dive, but on the inside, it is clean and well lit.

The Margaritas were excellent. They are a little expensive, but worth every dime. The salsa is very good, and so are the spicy carrots that came out with it. This is an AUTHENTIC mexican restaurant. We ordered the quesadilla and taquitos and they were not what we expected. A little bland to say the least.

It took a while for our food to arrive. Our entrees were okay, but twice as good reheated in the microwave. The refried beans had a really good taste to them.

The check came and with 2 appetizers 2 Margaritas and our 4 entrees it was over $100 for 4 people. We were shocked!

• Pros: Good Margaritas, Casual Dress
• Cons: , Expensive, Snooty Waiter

This tiled and tomatillo-ed restaurant is one of the best-kept secrets in Kielbasa Land.

by Contributor

The Scene
A multi-ethnic, multi-generational crowd up from the University Circle dorms and down from the Heights gathers to scarf corn chips in the bar and claim their regular places at the carved wooden tables.

The Food
No border compromises here. At "My House," the Mex-without-the-Tex-influences food recreates the family recipe specialties of the Mexican state of Michoacan. A typical meal might open with caldo de pollo, the universal chicken and rice soup, kicked up a notch with cilantro seasoning and onions. Now cured of every ailment known to medical science, you can move through the cheese-stuffed pepper munchies, seafood entrees and plump fajitas filled with all manner of things that graze or grow. The 40-ounce margaritas should have their own fanclub. They're a big part of the backroom cantina, where a severe case of mariachi has been known to break out. Request straight tequila at your own risk.

05/28/02

Comfort Mex

by liamsmommy

My family and I have to come to Cleveland every so often for our son to receive care at the Children's Hospital. Mi Pueblo is a "must stop" for a trip of any length. It's one of the few places that actually bring comfort, as well as dining pleasure while on the trip. My own gauge of the quality of a Mex restaurant is their salsa. Mi Pueblo's is top notch and their guacamole is the most outstanding I've EVER tasted. So if you're in the area and you like Mexican food, YOU OWE IT TO YOURSELF TO STOP!!!

• Pros: Inexpensive, Cozy, Friendly Staff
• Cons: Inadequate Parking, Sneaks Up On You