Its not surprising that this area has so many Mexican restaurants, but it is surprising that there are only a few decent ones and, in my opinion, only one very good one!
Mi Pueblo has two locations. The other one is on Bee Ridge. I have not eaten at the Bee Ridge location, but I can't imagine its any different from the one off University.
From the minute you enter the front door, you can smell the savory sauces and hear the sizzle of fajitas brought to a table nearby. I have been there many times and its funny, but I have barely been able to get my butt in my seat before someone drops off a huge bowl of warm tortilla chips with your choice of salsa! I love the yellow, red and green chips. Nice touch since that's the colors of the Mexican flag. So, from the start, you know its authentic!
I am a big fajita fan! Steak is my favorite. Don't get me wrong, the chicken is very good, but there is something about the seasonings on the steak version that make it a standout. The onions and peppers are cooked to perfection. And in all the times we have eaten here, they have never been overcooked or under done by any stretch of the imagination. I am not a big fan of the yellow rice, but the refried beans are yummy. 
On our last visit, my wife switched it up and ordered the Tacos El Carbon Pueblo. When I hear the word "taco", I immediately envision the hard shell that cracks and drops all its goodies on your plate (if your lucky its on your plate and not your shirt or lap!). But this menu item uses two soft tortillas filled with strips of chicken, topped with cheese, onions and peppers. Sounds like a fajita, doesn't it?! But they saved you the effort of building your own fajita.
I am not a fan of hot and spicy foods, but I was there once when the guy at the table next to me cried "OMG!! This is hot!...…... I love it!"
You will love Mi Pueblo too.
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