Simply looking at the reviews and menu online for Mingo does not nearly do this place justice. I came here with my co-workers for a mid-day escape. We were a little nervous after seeing the humorous hashtags and witty food names. But the reviews were strong and the pictures made the food look so good. So we took a chance and we are glad we did.
My boss and I were psyched as soon as we walked up. There was some killer 90s music playing over the PA. It started with Ice Ice Baby and only got better from there. We were rocking out. We were told to sit any where and chose one of the boothes with the leather bench. Do yourself a favor and opt for the teal chairs. They are more comfortable.
We were given menues and asked if we had been to Mingo ro Mundo previously. Neither of us had been. So our server went over the menu a bit and told us about the unwritten daily special. Steak salad on this day. We spent the next several minutes deciding what each of the four of us wanted. I chose chicken street tacos with a side of Mexican street corn. It was all very good. The three tacos looked to be on the small side but they were packed with chicken to the point it was hard to even pick them up to eat. Three tacos were plenty. They came with a few chips and little cup of salsa. The salsa was awesome and I can't explain why. But what really struck me was the corn. It was not on the cob as I had expected but rather in a bowl. I could see that it had been grilled and mixed with the crema, cheese and other various goodness. This was a fantastic bowl of corn. I could probably make a meal of just that. I would happily order it again. And again. And again.
Mingo is a hip happening little spot in the arts district. They are a little different but who doesn't love a little bit of different in their lives. You should get to Mingo and feel the vibes and try the food. Its a fun little get away.