Pinatas used to be Mi Pueblos years ago, and yes I had eaten some takeout dinners from Mi Pueblos, and I wasn't impressed. So when my client told me he wanted to meet me at Pinatas, I told him, hey, I know exactly where it's at !
But to be honest, I have not been a fan of Mexican food myself because I somehow don't have a taste for beans. Plus yes I do realize the importance of eating vegetables, and O that wholesome guac !!!! I got friends who will die for good guacamole, but hell yeah, I will give my best shot to eat that healthy stuff, but I won't give up my taste for good meats for some greens. I confess that, If I was a plant, I would be carnivorous one.
So the reason I was at this restaurant was not to discover some gem of Latin food, but to see if I can perhaps lay my hands on that legendary Aztec gold through my Mexican client. Yes, my client was a Mexican, and he generously offered to treat me even. I sensed that perhaps my sixth sense was right. My client may indeed have connections to some extra money (a tingle) if not Aztec gold. And I can't be rude to him. So I took up the offer, and ordered "Special Monterrey" according to his recommendation.
Voila! Achtung! Sayonara! Muy Bien!! I was pleasantly surprised by what followed. I don't even know what it was that I ate then. He said it is called "flautas' and it is authentic Mexican dish !!!
Speaking about authentic, I must blame my ignorance of Mexican food. Yes there is Chipotle, and yes I like their food too. But the flautas that I found there was a huge leap to the moon as far as my knowledge of Mexican food goes. I don't claim to be the Marco Polo of Mexican Restaurants and expand stories of my adventure. After all, I was there to see if I could put my hands on the smoldering and shiny piece of Aztec gold, and sorry to say that I haven't gotten a clue on how to get to those gold as yet, and once I do, I will generously share with everyone I know, especially with my fellow Yelpers.
Anyway, to make the long story short, I found the service to be fast and good. The food was very fresh, flautas(that I tasted for the first time) was just amazing. The portion was huge and I could not finish it, so my plan is to go back there after a gigantic workout session and I know I can consume all that healthy greens and feel healthy. After all, Mexican food seems to be in now, so I dare say I shall return to this place definitely !!!!