Tacos Mi Pueblo
2945 West 23rd Avenue (23rd & Federal)
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 480-5332
Rating = 4 tortillas
Sitting on the corner with a sign proclaiming they're open 24 hours (they're not, by the way), Tacos Mi Pueblo ("TMP") is a pretty unassuming place. Unlike some of the spots I visit on my quest, TMP is an actual Mexican restaurant. Clean and welcoming (as long as you don't have an aversion to lots of bright colors), TMP offers a full selection of mexican dishes and even a cold cerveza to wash it all down. But, as you might expect, I went directly for the tacos.
The tacos are piled high with meaty fillings and come in enough varieties to appease nearly any carnivore's palate. On this trip I decided to try the asada, carnitas, and the al pastor. The tacos were served up meat only on corn tortillas and accompanied by several roasted jalepenos. After a quick stop by the salsa bar to pick up some green and red chile along with cilantro and onions to add the tacos I sat down and prepared to dive in. All those extras would have to wait until after the first bite of each taco. I always want that first bite at a new place to be just as they serve it up. After that, it's anything goes in the land of condiments.
Both the asada and the al pastor proved to be absolutely delicious. Each was juicy and cooked almost perfectly. The meat was well seasoned and flavorful. Unfortunately, the same couldn't be said for the carnitas. While they were juicy, they were also pretty bland. When I'm out eating a $30 steak, I want to taste the delicious flavor of the steak without the the interference of robust seasonings. With my tacos, however, I'm looking for those bold delicous flavors that come from well seasoned meats. The chicken just lacked that kick.
Tacos Mi Pueblo has some tasty tacos and is definitely worth a try for anyone searching for a good taco. Even if you're just looking for some decent Mexican food, I'd recommend giving them a try... with tacos this good, I'm willing to be the rest of the menu offers some gems as well.
Give 'em a try and let me know what you think.
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Thanks for this recommendation. I live a few blocks away and had been thinking about trying this place. Awesome tacos! I'll definitely be back there soon.
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ReplyDeleteGlad you agree on the tacos! They're a great place to stop and I noticed that they're now open 24 hours Fri-Sun and have $1.99 breakfast burritos. Haven't tried those yet but, since I pass by there everyday, it's likely I'll be trying one of those soon.
Let me know if you come across any other places I should try.
All I have to say is YUMMY!! Next time try their burritos. I had one of those along with a taco and they were delicous!
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