When it comes to Kenny B's place downtown for Cuban, be _sure_ to call ahead. They used to only serve it one night per week (usually Friday or Saturday but it would change). If they have had poor turnout for a few weeks, sometimes they won't have a Cuban night at all some weeks. Sometimes it is excellent, and it is the only game in town. In the big thread of posts about Mexican food, no one mentioned the Franklin Inn <http://pittsburgh.citysearch.com/profile/8630188/>. I haven't been there in a long time. Is it still good? As far as the places that were mentioned, I would agree Fajita Grill is not quite as good as when it was in Pleasant Hills. Also, the service there is super slow. Fiesta on Atwood is boring. Cozumel seemed to grind up the fillings of all their dishes, removing all texture, though it has been a while since I bothered to go there. Mariachi music also puts me off sometimes. For a to-go-only Mexican lunch, I like Reyna's Foods in the Strip. It is mostly a grocery store (an excellent one) but you can get tacos, burritos and great tamales there. The cooks are usually Mexicans who have only been here 6 or 12 months. Don't be put off by the microwave. If you are anti-lard, you're out of luck! HERE is the best-kept secret restaurant in Pittsburgh! Are you ready? It's La Feria, above Pamela's in Shadyside. They only have about 6 tables and their Peruvian-style food is always fresh and good. And limeade like no other! Trust me. <http://pittsburgh.citysearch.com/profile/8625469/>.
Pittsburgh, PA
Mexican, Cuban, ... Peruvian
"apl" wrote in message news: ... > has anyone mentioned el campesino in monroeville? i found it really good -- not > fancy but very tasty -- they make their own chips and salsa and the prices are > great. ahhh - nothing fancy is right -- more like a diner. I love it though. I've never had a disappointing meal there. david
apl wrote: > > has anyone mentioned el campesino in monroeville? i found it really good -- not > fancy but very tasty -- they make their own chips and salsa and the prices are > great. I forgot that one. I've been there several times but the food, although it seems authentic, is not very well prepared. I will probably never go there again unless someone drags me. I think I'd rather have non-authentic Mex. food that's well-prepared and tasty than authentic food cooked by a lousy cook. Kate
Someone wrote: > In the big thread of posts about Mexican food, no one mentioned the Franklin > Inn <http://pittsburgh.citysearch.com/profile/8630188/>. I haven't been > there in a long time. Is it still good? This place is located fairly close to where I live, but I've only been there once (it was probably 1 or 2 years ago). My wife and I both thought the food was horrible. It was the blandest crap I've ever eaten. They seem to use absolutely no spices, peppers, or flavoring of any kind. So I just stick with Don Pablo's and occasionally Mad Mex now.