"0"^^ . "1"^^ . . . "5"^^ . "1"^^ . "2011-12-29T00:00:00"^^ . "This is a downtown Tempe institution. I love it. I've since moved away, but it's always my first stop when I'm back in town. I will admit, it isn't for everyone. You have to appreciate simple, homey, Mexico City style food, in contrast to the Sonoran style Mexican fare (with gloppy cheese) that is typical around here.\n\nThe salsa is perfection to me, but if you like chunks, you're out of luck. The chips are thick and homemade, so if you like super thin, uniform chips, you're out of luck again. No melted cheddar, but plenty of fresh, crumbly white cheese (either Queso Fresco or Queso Blanco, I can't tell) that is addictive - if you're used to it. I know many people who had to acquire the taste.\n\nI prefer the whole beans (topped with onions, cheese, and cilantro) to the refried. The tomatillo sauce is perfectly tart. The rice is my favorite Mexican rice in the world - drier, no chunks, simply spiced.\n\nWatch for the specials - the chicken pipian has an amazing pumpkin seed sauce, everyone loves the chicken mole, the tamales are decent (different than you may be used to, drier), the chiles rellenos are great.\n\nService is always efficient and no-nonsense, and your food will get to you just moments after you order, even on a busy night."^^ . .