Real De Minas Mexican Grill

I really like this little hole in the wall. It looks kinda sketchy from the outside, but isn't that what makes some of the best restaurants just that much better?

Location for this one isn't too bad, and it's kind of in a prime place for a sit down restaurant because everything else around it is a desolate wasteland of literally nothing except the spotty appearances of fast food joints.

Real De Minas isn't the best Mexican food on the planet, but it's good stuff. Between my co-workers and I, none of us have had anything disappointing on the menu. They're great with service, consistent in every fashion, and the food comes out quick enough that you can have a sit down lunch without feeling guilty about being gone too long.

If I could fix one thing, I'd make it easier to get back out onto Peoria, but that's not really their fault. Don't be afraid of the outside of the restaurant, just check it out.

THE ADDRESS THAT YELP HAS IS NOT CORRECT - MAKING THE LOCATION TOUGHER TO FIND!

I had to call to find the location 3855 South Peoria Street.  Good thing I didn't give up.  The food was great, the atmosphere very authentic.  Delia was my server, she was fantastic.  I had the Burrito con Colorado, just the right amount of spice, very nice.  Oscar Morales is the manager and stopped by the table to make sure the meal was to my liking.  Now that i know how to get here I will definitely be back, the patio dining looks like the way to go in the early evening, happy hour here I come!

The food is a little uneven-the cabbage salsa is a nice touch, but the usual "red" is not so tasty. The enchilada was tasty, but the taco was run of the mill. The chile relleno (crispy) was, dare I say, tasteless.
I'll be back to try more, as it is my kind of joint, and the waitresses are cute and friendly, but mostly because it is within about a nine-iron shot of my place of employment. I promise I'll report back on the good stuff.