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Chile Relleno at Mi Barrio
photo: Jenni Girtman/AJC staff
Quote of the Day: “You’re either a guitarist. Or you can dance. Or you’re Prince.” M. Goldman, aka “Bud Man”
The heat goes on: I’m still getting tons of email regarding my review of Nuevo Laredo Cantina, which when I had the chance to read over again last week, just wasn’t that scathing. It was actually pretty positive in spots. If you missed it, read it now.
But the influx of emails has sent me looking for Mexican in places other than my favorite haunts, among them the food court at Plaza Fiesta on Buford Highway, El Cabrito and my pick for the absolute best, La Oaxaquena Taqueria in Jonesboro (which is actually better than many of the meals I’ve eaten in Mexico).
Mi Barrio, on Memorial Drive on the outskirts of Grant Park, is an intown find. Family run, the place is relaxed and carefree, with decor ranging from a widescreen TV the size of a small house and bright Mexicana bric-a-brac from hanging sombreros to ceramic jugs.
The food is a mix of Guadalajaran goodies, from ceviche to birria (birrieria — traditionally made with goat but here made with beef because, according to one of the waitresses, no one would order it with goat.) It is an incredibly savory stew with shredded chunks of beef served with corn tortillas, refried beans and rice. The tamales are dry, but tacos adobada (pork stew) and gorditas brimming with chicken, beans, shredded lettuce and sliced tomato with avocado are pure joy. The staff treats everyone like regulars, and there’s an array of Mexican beers to partake of, though I didn’t bother with a margarita. On the weekends, the kitchen offers posole. It truly feels like mi barrio (or tu barrio, depending on your perspective). Mi Barrio, 571 Memorial Drive, Atlanta, 404-223-9279
Have you tried Mi Barrio? What did you think?
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