El Pirrin

I'm always skeptical about going to a Mexican restaurant since I am Mexican myself and can cook. I was recommended by a friend to try it out, so I did...and boy oh boy it didn't disappoint at all! I had a shrimp tostada and a plate of camarones al mojo de Ajo. Fresh delicious and they use huge shrimp! Great flavors, perfectly seasoned. My friends had a shrimp cocktail, full of large seafood pieces, so big she couldn't finish it. My other friend had the Chile Verde, perfectly seasoned, so tender it melted in your mouth. Great service, great atmosphere especially if you're craving that homemade cooked meal feel.

Service is a bit on the slow side and I can't really say much about any other dish besides the Machaca. What I will say is that they have the best Machaca I've had anywhere. For those wondering; it's a dish with shredded meat. Traditionally, it's dried, rehydrated, fried again. Theirs is more of a pot roast that's shredded and fried until crispy. It's mixed with eggs, onions, jalapeños and tomatoes (I get no tomatoes). It's the most delicious of scrambles. Have it with rice and beans on the side, then scoop it all up with some tortillas... Heaven.

Food was Fresh and very delicious! The chile verde was savory that my mouth automatically tasted flavors that made my brain wake up! The chicken mole was very authentic. I could taste the deep chocolate flavor in the chile 😋 😋 OH so good! You will need to visit and take my word cuz I totally forgot to take a pic. Sorry all 😛 Gracias señora muy amable.

A friend told me about how good this place is and he was 100% correct! I couldn’t decide between tacos and the chicken mole (I love good mole…) and since I forgot my credit card the first evening, I went back the next evening as well…I must have subconsciously planned that out 🤣 The first evening I asked for one of each of the tacos and while they were all a step above many taquerias in each category (carne asada, pollo, cabeza, lengua, chicharron) the one that I loved the most was the al pastor. I thought they were overpriced for street tacos, but the flavors are there for sure. I went back the next evening for the pollo en molle and the sauce was rich and delicious. I got corn tortillas, although for this I usually prefer flour. Both meals were excellent, accompanied by the obligatory Corona(s). Excellent place and nice covered patio for outdoor seating.