First off this is not a Mexican food place. I overheard a customer trying to compare and it's not the same. The food at Mi Cocina Mi Pais is South American with most entrees being Ecuadorian . The owner is Ecuadorian but realized many dishes from Columbia, Argentina and Peru were similar.
In fact we talked to the gal next to us who is Colombian and was so excited to find food from home.
The food was very delicious and we are planning on going back and trying other dishes. I loved my fish in Banana Leaves lots of orange, yellow and red peppers with a light white fish. Tasty with a side of white rice and bananas fried like chips.
My hubby ordered carne asada Argentina style , very spicy which he adores. He also had chunky fried plantains . Everything was great.
The place is small but the Host/ waiter / Owner's Son did a great job serving the 4 groups of people . The decor is bright and it's obvious they have a passion for what they do. This place is sandwiched in a small place in a strip mall but don't let that throw you off stop by and give it a try for something deliciously different.