Mi Mexico Lindo Methuen

Mi Mexico Lindo in Methuen has been here for about 15 years, and I have never heard about them. They even have reasonably priced lunch specials.

This is 5 Pleasant Street, but where is the restaurant? You are better off going to the end of the street, hang a left and then quickly another left into the parking lot behind the building.

You will then end up where the entrance is located. There is a big parking lot here.

The inside is your typical Mexican restaurant. No windows but it was nice and well lit inside.

You get good chips with a so-so salsa. Rolled up silverware of course.

On Taco Tuesday they do 99¢ beef tacos, and I had to try one. The ground beef lacked texture, but it was a good amount of ground beef and plenty of fresh lettuce and cheese. In fact, the extra lettuce and cheese turned into a small salad.

The online menu said Chile Verde (9.99). From the takeout menu "Pork loin braised in a green sauce of special fresh Mexican "tomatillos" green peppers, onions and spices. Served with tortillas". The sauce had absolutely no acidity, and it was more of pork in a sauce with some poblano strips. There was some nice guacamole in the middle. The pork was tender, and the sauce was pleasant, but it was far from a Chile Verde. The rice was fluffy and the refried beans were OK. It was also a very generous portion. I'll be back to try some more dishes. The service was friendly. Afterwards, you can always stop at Nevins Farm and say hello to all the animals.

Address: 5 Pleasant St, Methuen, MA 01844 Phone: (978) 682-2271