Pueblo Solis

“Fajitas roasting on an open fire …”

Holiday in Margaritaville!

by Marian Rein

Pueblo Solis

5127 Hampton Ave

St. Louis, MO 63109

(314) 351-9000

When I get the urge for Mexican food, my first thought is, “It’s gotta be good.” Now, “good” is certainly a relative term, but compared to so many of my Mexican food experiences, Pueblo Solis ranks up at the top of the list.

I’ll start with the highlight of the meal — Fajitas. Served in the traditional way on a hot cast iron skillet with onions and peppers, the dish was superb! What makes these Fajitas different is the way the steak is prepared. I knew there was something different — I could immediately detect that the meat had been roasted. In fact, rather than cooking the meat in a skillet, it’s roasted, then marinated. It was perfectly seasoned and extremely tender.

Served with cheese, chopped tomatoes, beans and rice — the portion was huge, so you might want to consider splitting Fajitas with a friend, and perhaps ordering a salad or a cup of soup.

And about the Margarita — while I’m not a fan of tequila, the Margarita was very good. Just on the verge of heavy alcohol, it was not too sour and not too sweet. If you’re a fan of tequila and Margaritas, you’ll probably love this one.

While the food is the most important ingredient of a good meal, ambiance ranks right up there at the top of the list. Pueblo Solis provides a wonderful atmosphere for an authentic Mexican meal. Colorful walls, beautiful place settings in a casual atmosphere — it’s a comfortable place to gather with friends for a great meal.