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Mi Pueblo Taqueria
- Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 9 am - 10:30 pm
Fri-Sat 9 am - 12:30 am
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street, Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
60 reviews for Mi Pueblo Taqueria
Review Highlights
"...has a charm to it, plus a grocery store next door to boot."
(in 3 reviews)
"...a good sign ;) The chips are great and the salsa is HOT."
(in 23 reviews)
"best and most authentic mexican food in cleveland, hands..."
(in 3 reviews)
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60 reviews in English
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Review from Jessica B.
Cleveland, OH
12/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
Been here twice now and can say without a doubt that this is the best Mexican food in Cleveland. Not necessarily the most authentic but definitely the best TASTING Mexican food around.
I'm a burrito fiend and I have been to too many Mexican joints around here that serve me burritos smothered in sauce with a fork and a knife on the side. WTF is that? A proper burrito is one I can hold with two hands and devour as I reveal the deliciousness within. Eat a burrito with a knife and a fork? Psh! Who am I, J. Peterman? With that said, props to Mi Puebla for serving me a proper burrito full of tender, juicy carnitas and just the right amount of toppings all in a perfectly warm and toasty flour tortilla. Ay papi! I'm not even going to lie. This burrito literally made love to me. And baby, I'm coming back for more. -
Review from Andrea P.
Rocky River, OH
12/17/2011 1 Check-in Here
Very disappointed. Read the rave reviews and was excited to try. Went with my husband and 2 kids, around noon on a Saturday. The place was pretty empty. Everything is very cheap on the interior and exterior. Ordered a kids quesadilla meal, a chorizo and a barbacoa taco, and the fajita entree. Everything was bad. The rice was dry, the tortillas were soft and tasteless, tacos were average at best. The fajita entree had almost all peppers and onions and no chicken, and they gave you one teeny tiny scoop of guac and sour cream. My daughter ate maybe 2 bites off of her plate. The chips and salsa were the best part. They were warm when coming out, and the salsas were quite delicious. Very spicy. We also shared their signature lime margarita, which was also nothing special.
Also the service was fine when we went.. but then again the restaurant was nearly empty.
Definately won't be coming back. -
Review from Fox E.
Clarence, NY
Updated - 12/5/2011
Wonderful Chille Relleno, good tacos too. Very impressive. Awful service, but when she tastes this good, who cares. The food! I mean the food! 5/5
Anyway, as I said the service isn't great but get over it, you're in the Lakes now and besides that's not why you come here. You just can't find a lot of good Mexican food in these parts, and this food is so delicious (and greasy!) that you just have to put your hands up and say thank goodness. Compare it to the "best" Mexican in, say, Buffalo (which doesn't exist)... exactly. Columbus on the other hand does have an amazing taco truck (or did last time I was there), but this place is comparable to that.
It makes me laugh reading the reviews on here. First there are all of the "I was born in Mexico" people... but you're not in Mexico, you're in Cleveland! Do you know how hard it is for real Mexican restaurants to survive with all of the American-rip off, American-owned "Authentic" Mexican places around? Just for the effort, these guys deserve credit... not to mention some of their food is top notch and delicious. A little greasy yes but so are a lot of the best Mexican places in USA. It's never going to be como El Mexico, but you're not going to get much better than this in the Great Lakes, which is by no means a popular destination with Mexican Americans. You realize also, if we're not careful, Taco Bell will be all that there is left in some regions when it comes to so-called Mexican food. That is why I would champion Mi Pueblo even if they weren't as good as they obviously are.
Secondly, there are all the "this sucks, there was no guac on the table and no lettuce in the tacos" people. You can't have it both ways. Either you like bland Americanized Taco Bell crap (which is not even in the same food group as Mexican, nor is it good), or you like Mexican food, which is what this place is.
And like the man (Jeff) said, order the tacos. It's what's right. This place is a Taco joint. Get the Al Pastor. Try some Chille Relleno. Go for it.Listed in: Top 20: Mexican In The World, Top 20: Ohio
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Review from Nancy K.
Cleveland, OH
2/8/2012
This place is great. It used to be a hidden Mexican hole-in-the-wall kinda place. Now it's pretty well-known and I spot non-Hispanics in there all the time. The combo plates are cheap and tasty. They include rice and beans. Good stuff, overall. Don't go in expecting some kitschy, cheesy Mexican motif. It's pretty bland in that department but if that inauthenticity repels you too, you'll be able to appreciate this place.
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Review from Briana R.
Cleveland, OH
1/20/2012
I went to Mi Pueblo Taqueria with a group of friends. We went for dinner around 7:30 on a Friday night. They were not too busy and were able to fit our group in. This was definitely a plus! I ordered their house margarita on the rocks with salt. It was ok. I have had better. We were served chips and 2 salsas and some pickled veggies. Just like the margarita they were just ok. Also, they were all pretty hot on the spice level. For dinner I don't remember exactly what I ordered, but mine looked very similar to other people at my table who ordered something different. Overall this place is just ok for food and drinks, but great to go with a group. Although, the bartender did send over free tequila shots!
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Review from Gerri W.
Cleveland, OH
2/1/2012
3 for lunch on Monday. 2 ordered Burrito with simmered beef, 1 ordered the Flauta. Beef looked old but tasted okay. Rice was not soggy..beans smashed with 7 strands of shredded cheese. Should of had the Chicken Soup that the cook was seen eating, because I woke up at 3am and thought I was having Rosemary's baby. I'll stick with Cozumel or Nuevo Acapulco. I wish Roberto's on Walton was still open..Villa Y Zapata never compared. Luchita's not so much. Always liked Lopez Y Gonzales in the old days. However if you want the best Margarita on the West Side and don't mind the 8 or 9 dollar price tag, try LUXE served chilled and straight up.
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Review from Marti C.
11/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
As a Mexican I find this place offensive to my taste buds. This is not the best mexican food anywhere, ever, at all.
My sister-in-law and I were in the area and craving authentic tacos, saw the rave reviews and decided to give it a try.
The chips promptly delivered to the table were not bad, a bit stale but palatable. The salsa on the other hand was aone-note flavor of just chili. Good salsa is characterized by a subtle blend of key flavors like garlic, onion, cilantro, lime, salt and the chili.
I ordered a carnitas and picadillo taco. My sister got lengua (tongue) and tripas (stomach lining). Yea, she is hard core! But we spent over 10 years actually living in Mexico City and know how this is supposed to taste.
First, lets start with lettuce and tomatoes on tacos. That is just not right and the first sign of inauthenticity. Taco Bell serves lettuce and tomato on their tacos. At least they didn't use shredded cheese.
Second, carnitas are not supposed to be dripping in grease. They are supposed to be a touch crispy, tender and mouth-watering. I literally had a puddle of oil on my plate. Picadillo is not supposed to resemble mushy, pastey sloppy joe. My sister-in-law said her tacos were a bit off namely too chewy and tough. She only took a few bites of each.
Third, the rice is bland. It is supposed to be light, fluffy and again the subtle blend of flavors including tomatoes, chicken stock, salt and cumin. This was just blah, no flavor and mushy with random carrots.
Fourthly, the beans. They were from a can. I'm convinced. It had the twang of tin can that hit your senses as soon as you took a bite. You know the funky aftertaste, that would be the ring of the aluminum. They weren't even brown, they had a red tinge to them and were quite runny. Oddly enough the oil from the carnitas did not add to the flavor of the beans.
We left most of our meal on the plate. We have no desire or need to ever go back. -
Review from Jeff b.
10/10/2011
Yes, best Mexican in the city. But hey what do I know I only lived there!
Here is Mexican food 101 Bourdain style!
This is a taco joint. So what do you order at a taco joint? Let me give you a hint, and is not a joint! Tacos, tostadas, tortas, you can not go wrong. Try the Al Pastor! Al Pastor is seasoned pork cooked gyro style! If you want tacos Mexican style it is a corn tortilla, with meat the cilantro, onions, salsa, chile and lime are on the side. You add all your toppings.
What is the national dish in Mexico? Its pork! So if you get any pork items it is going to be good.(see1st paragraph) They also do soups pretty well, it is served with most meals, as expected the soups are good. Mexico also has wonderful skirt steaks, a cut that is just starting to make its way here. So that will be pretty good. Vegan food, just stick to chips and salsa, oh wait I forgot the chips are probably fried in oil that has some contact with animal products.
Are we beginning to see a pattern here? Comprende Gringos? If you ever had a quesadilla in Mexico its just cheese in a folded tortilla, does not have lettuce, tomato, on a sesame bun! So that is what you will get.(Sometimes eaten for breakfast.) A burrito in Mexico is a tortilla with a little bit of meat and or beans. Never is there rice on a tortilla South of the Border, never not once, that would be another Americanized invention. I'm not saying its bad but rice is served as a side! Not sure why they do it in at the Pueblo.
I do not really care for the fajitas here, the bright colored "Casa Bonitas" do a better job than the Pueblo! Not a fan of the flautas either but I did not like these too much when I crossed south of the Rio Grande!
The chips,and salsa, pickled jalapenos and carrots are la bomba.
So if you like your Mexican with lots of ground beef and like to finish with with fried ice cream this is not the place for you. Stick with places named after popular tourist destinations. Vaya con dios!Listed in: Top Restaurants, 10$ for a good buzz!
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Review from Theresa C.
Cleveland, OH
10/27/2011
This is one of those not-nice-looking, not-in-a-nice-neighborhood, but good food places for cheap.
The building it sits in, and the inside are both unimpressive. The first thing that was good about this place was the chips and salsa. They give you their house salsa which is nice and spicy. We did not order drinks but on the menu, we decided to try out some of their different tacos. They have interesting things like beef tongue, etc. and the best part of it was that everything was cheap.
I wouldn't go out of my way to go to this restaurant, but if I were in the neighborhood again, I would try it out. -
Review from Rick M.
Alliance, OH
12/31/2011 1 Check-in Here
Love this location. Lomo de res en chile de arbol lunch special is awesome. Salsa actually has a bite to it. Whenever I'm nearby, it is hard to go anywhere else.
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Review from Wrecka B.
Cleveland, OH
9/6/2011
In an effort to try new places to eat rather than the old fav's Stephen and I went to Mi Pueblo on Lorain Avenue this evening after reading the many 4 and 5-star reviews on Yelp and Google. It's close to home, looks good...let's go!
WORST MEAL EVER. I'm not kidding, Cleveland reviewers must really like bland, season-less food because both meals were awful. To start my boyfriend ordered a frozen strawberry margarita. It was a 5 on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the best). Barely frozen, no kick and just average compared to other Mexican joints we've gone to. We shared the Quesadilla Grande. It arrived...it was a flour tortilla stuffed with cheese and grilled on a flat top. No garnish, no lettuce, tomato or sour cream with it. Thank goodness we had the boring, liquid style salsa/red sauce to dip it in. Next up:
He ordered the Cheese Enchallada Combination Platter. Once again, no flavor, tolerated it but it was also very bland.
I ordered the Chicken and Cheese Gordita's. Oh, they didn't have those tonight but offered to make something similar and I can't remember the name (started with an S). They arrived and it was basically three grilled English Muffins (mexican version I assume), coated with beans, chicken that looked like and tasted like it came from a can, topped with cold grated cheese, sour cream, lettuce and tomato. I ate 3 bites and couldn't bare to eat anymore. It did taste a bit better when soaked in the red sauce that we had left over on the table.
The server never asked us how the food was, just saw I wasn't eating and brought me a box. Not her fault, she just works there so she got her 20% tip.
We both walked away wondering "Is this what authentic mexican food in Cleveland is" and "is our favorite place Nuevo Acapulco maybe Americanized Mexican food?". I don't know. I've eaten a lot of mexican food in New Mexico with my parents and it all had flavor. I will never go back to this place. No second chance. -
Review from Stefanie C.
Euclid, OH
6/27/2011
Mi Pueblo is just one of those joints that has always been, and will always be, slightly overrated. It's good, sure. But it's not "AMAZING". More appropriate adjectives would be "alright" or "A-OK".
The food is mostly authentic, I guess. I've eaten in Mexico and I suppose it's pretty comparable to what you'd find there. It's not your typical Americanized slop that you'd find at most other Mexican joints in town. The salsa they serve is actually salsa and not that chunky, mild garbage you expect at other establishments.
Sadly, I think that Mi Pueblo has taken a bit of a nose-dive since I've last been there. They didn't even have guacamole due to "running out of avocadoes".
Do yourself a favor and do NOT order a margarita here. Unless you like those fake, electric green, Little Hugs dranks -- stay away. I do not remember their margs being so bad in the past. I'll be smarter next time and order a beer. That sad, godforsaken margarita was $10 too! :( -
Review from Rachel B.
6/25/2011
I AM a fan of Mi Pueblo. However: I'm not its biggest fan ... yet.
I'm reluctant to write this review now, after having only a burrito and a bite of my husband's tostada. It was very good. We did takeout, so I can't speak to the entire experience, which I suspect is part of the reason why I'm not like "OMIGOD, this place is sooooo authentic!!!!"
So I'll just focus on the food, and update later when I've been to the restaurant.
The burrito was fine. The chicken inside was FABULOUS and tender and lovely. But everything else was just ok. There wasn't much cheese or sour cream or really anything else other than chicken and refried beans. So that was a little disappointing. You know it's bad when I have to go to my fridge and bust out the greek yogurt to make it not so dry.
The tostadas were great. Full of flavor. I should have gone with something like that.
The rice was really not so special. Bland and one-note. I'm a fan of really tasty, zesty rice. This was not it. The refried beans were ok, but as a general rule I like to stay away from those.
So, the moral of the story? I don't know. I'll try it again, dining in, and then update! -
Review from Jason B.
6/6/2011 2 Check-ins Here
There isn't a whole heck of a lot here that hasn't been said on Mi Pueblo. It is by far the best Mexican Restaurant in Cleveland hands down, without a question. The only way you can get more authentic is to stalk one of the cooks or servers and get invited over to dinner at their house on a Sunday or something. Though I don't recommend that option I am convinced it is the only way you are going to get Mexican food this good.
I always question myself when I go elsewhere because it seriously is right off 90 and W. 117th. (AKA the famous Cleveland 20 minutes from anywhere rule). Spacious, Mexican music blaring, open kitchen, daily specials, decent prices and large portions. The bar? Not the best but it has beer and tequila, what more do you need? I don't come here to drink. I come here to feast and I come as often as possible. I loved the little market that was attached but it reopened in a large spacious area over on Lakewood Heights Blvd. The one thing I do miss is picking up a random Mexican CD based on the outfits or hats the band was wearing on the cover at the store. A game I would play often as I don't know much of anything about the music other than I have yet to be disappointed.
Breakfast, lunch or dinner, I have eaten every meal here at one point or another. I found it by mistake one day like 20 years ago and have come back multiple times. It's not in a bad area, get over yourself. You are not going to get jacked there. It is amazing, affordable, authentic Mexican food with fast, and friendly service. -
Review from Jeanette B.
Westlake, OH
6/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
I love Mexican food with a passion greater than I have for many things in life. On our trips to Tucson we basically eat nothing but Mexican food because you can find it in abundance and it is authentic. If you are reading this and thinking "yeah, I love Taco Bell," then I kindly ask you to stop reading, pick up the nearest heavy object, and smash it over your head. Anyway, it's not as easy in Cleveland, Ohio to find decent, much less fantastic, authentic Mexican food.... but you really only need one, and that one is Mi Pueblo.
The prices are reasonable, especially when you see the amount of food you get. Now I have been known to clean my plate in Mexican Restaurants, regardless of my fullness, regardless of the pain of my stomach stretching to new sizes, regardless of the food coma that I know will hit me shortly after eating that much food. I love Mexican food so much that I just can't stop. Mi Pueblo, however, served me so much food, that I could barely eat half my meal. This does not mean I did not love every bite, because I did, there was literally that much food.
Of course we started by munching on the usual chips and salsa. The salsa, however, is not so usual. You get one red and one green and they are both fantastic. We then got an appetizer (this could be considered a mistake, considering we knew how much food would be coming... but ooooh it was so good... trust me... get the app and then bring some of your meal home.) We chose the "Queso Fundido con Rajas." Just thinking about it makes my mouth water. For those of you less proficient en Espanol, this is a plate of melted Chihuahua cheese with poblano peppers which comes with warm tortillas to wrap it all up in. This is one of my favorite appetizers of all time. If you are a cheese addict like me, you need this!
Then our meals came. Jason ordered the Flautas, which were piled high with cheese, lettuce, sour cream, and home made guacamole... They were good, really good. There was so much food on his plate you really could not see the plate, between the rice, beans, four flautas with the previously described toppings and a little arrangement of lettuce tomato and I believe cucumber for those trying to consume something healthy along with this meal :)
My meal was way more than expected. I ordered the Gorditas. I actually thought I would be getting one gordita, along with rice and beans. Instead, my rice and beans had to be served on a separate plate because the THREE gorditas on the other plate didn't leave room for side dishes. These things are like thick, crispy, taco sandwiches. I got the carnitas (shredded pork), which was cooked perfectly. I had enough left over to eat a second very filling meal today for lunch, and honestly, should have split it into three -- but I am a glutton for punishment. Each gordita is plenty of food on it's own.
I wish I knew more about the history of this place. I don't know how long it's been there, but I believe it's been a long time. Everyone who works there is super friendly and they have a great jukebox filled with Mexican and Tejano music. We always go to the original one on Lorain Rd, but I believe there is also one located in University Circle. We've gone for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and were never once disappointed. I highly, highly, recommend Mi Pueblo for your next Mexican meal. -
Review from Cara L.
3/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
Impressed? Yes. Muy, muy impressed.
After hearing about the tasty-factor of this authentic Mexican resto for what seems like years now, I finally got around to paying a little visit. It was the perfect timing too because I was having one of those "I'm a freaking bottomless pit" days when you're consistently starving. So, by the time I got there I was ready to gnaw the leg off my table.
Luckily a swifty server swept by with stealth like movements and suddenly there were two gloriously hot salsas and fresh chips in front of my face. For me? Why, you shouldn't have! I'm usually pretty pleased with salsa in general, but hot-damn. Mi Pueblo must have done research on my life prior to be stepping foot in the door, otherwise I'm not sure how they knew how much I love heat. I'm talking burn your mouth salsa that packed a punch, but not too hot to eat. Flavors galore, folks. You could taste the roasted peppers in each. This could have been my entire meal and I would have been more than satisfied. One word: Happiness.
I had the usual issues when it comes to looking though a textbook thick menu: anxiety, indecisiveness and stressed. This is usually the point where the server has stopped by at least three times already and I've told him/her "I'm not ready yet." This is also when I can feel myself being annoying. Finally, I stopped being an idiot and ordered a bean burrito with rice and beans.
So, you know that sign outside Mi Pueblo that mentions they have the biggest burritos in town? Well, that night I found out the hard way that they weren't lying. This 15 lb delicious beast was filled with cheese, beans, sour cream and wonderful things. I made it through 1/4 of this thing and called it quits. I could barely lift my take-out box on the way out.
Oh, and they have a kids menu as well. This was the savior of the evening as a little mini cheese quesadilla with fries came out for the little man. Add that to a menu they can color with crayons and you have a happy youngin'.
The moral of this story is that Mi Pueblo is delicious. Period. Go there. I'm not a Mexican food guru, and I doubt anyone who hasn't lived in or was born in Mexico really is (as much as they may claim to be.) But what I can tell you is that if you DON"T go here, a little piece of you might wither away. Now, I'm off to enjoy my leftovers for the 5th night in a row. -
Review from alexandra l.
Lakewood, OH
Updated - 6/14/2011
the new grocery store they have opened on Lakewood Heights blvd ROCKS! The service is friendly, they answer any questions you have. They have really tasty samples for you to try and and the taco stand has multiple filling choices and would be approved by Anthony Bourdain as truly authentic Mexican...
I am so lucky to have this nearby!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/18/2011
I moved here from San Diego about ten years ago. MI Pueblo is by far the best, most authentic… Read more »
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Review from anthony p.
Cleveland, OH
2/11/2011 1 Check-in Here
I tried this place a few weeks back. My sister, whose opinion on food I take seriously, was giving this place a solid endorsement. Upon arriving at the establishment, we were greeted by a pleasant waitress, who was short on words, but quick on service and hooking us up with some extra chips and salsa. Both salsas were just a tad too hot for my liking, but I'm a wimp when it comes to spice or heat. After my Momocho experience (see review), I was kind of vibin' the marg scene, so I ordered a lime margarita. It was not as good as the Momocho one, but it was still good and it did the trick. Plus, it was huge.
Now to the main course. Since I had just finished watching I Love You, Man, I was in the mood for some fish tacos. Were they delicious? Well, to quote Paul Rudd's character... You got it, Jobin. Totes McGotes. The cat fish, coupled with cilantro, onion, salsa, and guac, in hard shell tacos were a perfect combination for my hunger. Along with that, the beans and Spanish rice really completed the meal. My sister and her fiance both got a good size plate of chicken fajitas, which they rave about and always get, I believe. Anyway, I left happy, stuffed, and buzzed. Mission accomplished, Puebs. -
Review from Habby H.
Probably the best, most authentic Mexican you will get in Cleveland.
I have been to non-touristy parts of Mexico on a few occasions and I can say this isn't too far from what I would get there.
The first thing you will notice is that there are actual Mexicans dining here. Always a good sign ;) The chips are great and the salsa is HOT. Just the way I like it. I imagine you can get mild, but I'm guessing you'd have to ask for "gringo salsa" ;)
One of my favorite dishes is the Chile Rellanos. Lots of melty cheese inside. The burritos and tacos are great as well as the chicken mole. I really haven't had a bad dish. The rice and beans can be a bit on the bland side, but still decent. The guacamole is fresh and chunky. Yum
One important note, as others have pointed out, is not to expect the same quality of food at the east side location. If you want great Mexican, this is where you want to be. -
Review from Alan S.
Broadview Heights, OH
1/2/2011
Mi Pueblo, I love you. Seriously, if I could marry a restaurant we'd have the ceremony next Saturday. Hey, I know! You can cater the reception!!
I have gone to this location close to once a week for about three years or so and have had ONE meal which wasn't awesome. That's an outrageous percentage and few restaurants can match it.
Among the dishes we love are the chile rellenos, red snapper, fish tacos, all their soups, the shrimp with garlic, their egg dishes....and on and on and on and on.
Also, I'm fairly certain they make of the THE best margaritas in the entire city.
Prices are VERY reasonable. I like the service, too. Everyone is very friendly and helpful.
If Mi Pueblo were the only Mexican restaurant in town I wouldn't care, because to me, it already is. -
Review from chas m.
Cleveland, OH
10/3/2011
Been goin there for years. Real authentic feel even though youll find the occasional hipster in there lately..Food is consistant. Service is friendly but a tad slow sometimes. Margaritas can taste like the mix and not the booze (which is why i dropped a star). Im a big fan of the tacos. They will even give ya more chopped cilantro if you like it as much as I do! Also try to grocery store next door. Produce can be a lil old though.
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Review from Lenaia K.
Cleveland, OH
9/28/2011
This is my favorite Mexican restaurant. The food is authentic and not just covered in cheese (which seems to be the norm at most Mexican restaurants). The service is fast and friendly. The complementary chips/ salsa & pickled carrots are always amazing. I love the margaritas. Get one of the flavored ones or the Gold. The regular ones are good but they are neon green and super tart. We love this place so much we go at least once a month.
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Review from Jim M.
Cleveland, OH
9/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
I have honestly been going here for years. It isn't as good as it was a few years ago,but still is very good. the one on detroit is alot better then the one on euclid. I usually get the tomales and and have to say they are the best i have had around town. The large margeritas are pretty good as well and depending on the day are quite strong. I know there is a half priced night just not sure when. Anyways enjoy
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Review from Rob S.
8/9/2010
Hot damn. This is by far the best Mexican food I've had in Cleveland and in the running for the best I've had in my life. Sure, it's in a slightly dumpy part of town, but at this point in my tenure in Cleveland, if that's gonna dissuade you from a fantastic food and drinking experience, then I feel sorry for you, fella.
For starters, you get bottomless chips and salsa (two types: spicy and spicy as hell) AND these sweet-ass pickled carrots. And as for entrees, the pictures of small plates on the menu won't make sense when you get about three pounds of hellaciously delicious actual food about 10 minutes later. I got the tortas platter because I didn't think I could handle the combination platter, and just the plain tortas were enough for about two and a half of my regular meals. I could have also eaten probably a bucket of just the seasoned rice and refried bean sides.
They say you can only get two of the following three at any restaurant: fast, cheap and great. This place proves that wrong. -
Review from Matthew M.
Cleveland, OH
11/1/2010
As far as inexpensive, indigenous Mexican eats in Cleveland, it won't get any better or more authentic than at Mi Pueblo Taqueria.
That's all. Short and too the point. I could wax poetic on the chili rellenos, the spicy salsa, the guacamole or the pickled carrots, but I don't want to muddy up the review. It's all been said before. Quite simply, this place is great. -
Review from Sean M.
Cleveland, OH
9/3/2010
With places like "Mi Pueblo" around, I don't understand how chain places can stay in business! One of my extended family members is from Mexico and this is the only Mexican restaurant she will even consider setting foot in! I ordered the Sopes al Pastor and they were outstanding! The shells were crispy on the outside, chewy inside and the meat was fantastic! The ubiquitous chips and salsa was even great! They serve green and red salsa and they are very flavorful and pretty zesty! The pickled carrots on the table are really good too! I've also been to Mi Pueblo for breakfast and the "desayuno especial" (mexican steak and eggs) is very, very good! Be sure you wash everything down with "horchata," a Mexican rice beverage. The service is very good, and they even endure my attempts to order and speak Spanish with minimal laughing!
If you go, be sure to stop in the grocery store right next door. All of the meats, salsas, guacamole, etc are available for purchase, as well as "chicharrones," the GIANT Mexican pork rinds. -
Review from Richard H.
Cleveland, OH
10/18/2010
This used to be the best burrito place in Northeastern Ohio. But something changed when they expanded and it wasn't just the prices on the menu. The food just tastes different. I usually get the chorizo Burrito and it was so incredible that i couldn't last more than 2 months without going back for another. Something happened and now it just tastes bland and flavorless. I hate even writing this about this place because i used to love it so much.
After reading all these reviews it is forcing me to go back and try another one in hopes that it has changed back. If so, i will update this review. -
Review from Laurel M.
Cleveland, OH
9/30/2010 2 Check-ins Here
Like many others have said, this is easily the most delicious Mexican food I've ever had. Though I've never been to Mexico, it seems very authentic.
I've had the avocado tostadas several times. It was hard to switch and try something else, but I took the advice of several reviewers and tried the avocado tacos - yum! So simple and delicious.
My boyfriend loves the beef tongue tacos. He also enjoys the tripe, but that can be more an an acquired taste.
I don't think either of us have ever finished a complete meal. Most recently, I even ordered smaller portions a la carte and still couldn't eat everything. I did, however, really want to.
If you're drinking, beware of the large margaritas, unless you plan to stay for awhile. Basically, for the price of one standard cocktail at a fancy bar, you get a margarita the size of a fishbowl.
That being said, for my money, nothing goes better with delicious Mexican food than a Tecate with lime, salt and hot sauce. -
Review from Jen M.
Cleveland, OH
8/20/2010
**HIDDEN GEM ALERT**
This is seriously good, authentic Mexican food. Being an ex-Californian, this is the closest I have found to great Mex and I am one tough customer when it comes to Mex. We usually frequent El Jalapenos in Lakewood but the quality of ingredients at Mi Pueblo is head and shoulders above El Jalapenos. Mi Pueblo makes their own corn tortillas and they are delicious. I ordered the Enchiladas Rancheras with cheese and they were super yummy. The ranchera/mole sauce is killer. Great service. Perfectly sized and priced lunch options. We will definitely put this place in rotation--and go to it frequently! -
Review from Nick K.
Lakewood, OH
10/1/2010
Believe the hype. This place is fantastic. It seems they have done some renovations since I last visited, about 8 years ago. I don't know why I stopped going but I'm glad I returned last Tuesday while waiting to have a muffler installed.
Last time I visited there was a little Mexican grocery store attached. That is gone now but the dining room is much nicer than it used to be.
I had the mole quesadillas and the beef tostadas. Both were quite delicious but If I had to choose between the two I'd get the quesadillas again. Absolutely delicious and super low prices.
I was a little disappointed that they stopped serving the pickled jalapenos and carrots and that the little grocery store is gone but I guess it's a fair trade for the cleaner more comfortable dining room. -
Review from Eunice D.
Oakland, CA
11/12/2010
People who wrote that this is comparable to CA Mexican food...you're wrong. Sorry. The beans and rice are bland...doesn't work.
The carrots and salsa in the beginning, yes, yum.
The mole...ok but not great.
I will say, the enchilada sauce was incredible except I didn't get an enchilada when I ordered it...they delivered a quesadilla and a side of sauce?
Final deal breaker: I smelled the restaurant on my clothes for days. -
Review from Kev J.
Cleveland, OH
7/11/2011
A down-home taqueria with great tacos and quesadillas. Features a Mexican grocery store adjacent. Lots of character. Mexican immigrants constitute the majority of customers, although this is not a Latino neighborhood (actually its largely an Arab neighborhood). Parking is scarce. The tacos last time I went were pretty small.
As for someone else's comment that the area is unsafe- that's news to me. I drive through here and stop at businesses frequently and I have never noticed any crime or suspicious activity, just many Arabs...unless that is what supposedly makes it unsafe??? -
Review from Tom L.
Lakewood, OH
11/15/2009
We moved here from San Diego a few months ago, where we were spoiled with many excellent Mexican places. Then we came to Cleveland, where that was not the case. We tried several 'Mexican' places, all of which were great disappointments.
Since we found Mi Pueblo a few weeks ago, we have gone four times already and taken most of our family there when they came to see us.
It is the most authentic Mexican food I have had by far and gives my favorite places back in San Diego a run for their money.
If you go, make sure to try all 3 of their homemade salsas, especially their ranchero salsa, which is served hot. You got bottomless chips and salsa and everything we've had there has been excellent! -
Review from Marilyn P.
Cleveland, OH
10/26/2011
I live in the hood and have eaten here or got take-out dozens of times. I don't care for the burritos, but do love the enchiladas, especially the enchiladas pollo suiza. Good chunks of tender chicken, the green sauce is superb. The simmered beef and simmered pork tacos, especially the pork, are very good. I'm going to breakfast there tomorrow for the first time. For the money, you can't beat this place; you can get a very inexpensive lunch that tastes great!
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Review from Lydia B.
Cleveland, OH
9/4/2010
While I never seem to get the name quite right, the avocado torta with refried beans is my favorite avocado sandwich ever, and Mi Pueblo has allowed me to enjoy it for years. The bread is what makes it, in particular -- it's a very light, flaky roll. The sandwich is warm, and the avocado is plentiful.
I haven't dabbled with a whole lot else on the menu because I'm so hooked on that torta, but other people have enjoyed their entrees when they've been along with me. -
Review from Kyle W.
Lakewood, OH
8/18/2010
The best mexican food in the city of Cleveland......
GOOD STUFF: Again, best mexican food in the city. This is the closest you can come to original, native mexican food. It holds its own against places in Arizona I've tried. Marguaritas are strong- holey moley- the medium has a crazy amount of alcohol in it.
BAD STUFF: Not upscale dining but how many mexican places are. The area is average.
PRICE: About 40 for two people with drinks
OVERALL: My favorite mexican place in all of Cleveland. Good, well prepared, non americaized food. Strong drinks. Check it out for sure. -
Review from Echanos S.
Berea, OH
8/20/2011
Mi Pueblo is not only my favorite Mexican restaurant in Cleveland, it is my favorite restaurant ever. Period. And I've been going to Mexican places since I was like 4 years old. I would probably eat here every week if my girlfriend would allow it. I've been to most of the Mexican places in town(Luchita's, Maya, Don Ramon, Nuevo Acapulco, Villa y Zapata, etc.)and they all seem to have the same menu items. Mi Pueblo however, has dishes not found elsewhere. I highly recommend their steak dishes and soups. Their salsa is unique and spicy, not for the faint of heart. Service is generally good and fairly quick, though not lightning fast. Things here seem mostly made to order. I've never been south of the border so I can't speak to the authenticity of the food. The Taqueria still flies refreshingly under the radar and there is no trace of trendiness nor a hipster to found. Check out this hidden gem... stat.
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Review from Gregory B.
Cleveland, OH
4/27/2010
Closest your gonna get in this area for authentic mexican. Makes me feel like I'm back in Cali maaaaan. Seriously this place ROCKKKKSSS !! WAZZZUP MI PUEBLO YOU MY SAVIOR!!!
CHORIZO TACOS RULE!!!! -
Review from Chelsea T.
Houston, TX
Some of the most authentic Mexican I've had outside of Texas. Would eat here again and again!
Listed in: Cleveland
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Review from Angela M.
3/2/2009
Went to the on Lorain for the first time with a friend. I was not looking forward to it considering my experience with the one on Euclid was tasteless and awful.
I was pleasantly surprised. It was a-mazing. Best mean I've ever eaten (and I'm not much of a red meat girl) and the avocado taco was even more amazing.
Atmosphere was much like a diner with lots of people speaking spanish around.
I definitely recommend it.
Afterward take a walk to Holy Land imports and gets some SUPER cheap spices.
