Peoria Cheap Eats - Mi Familia

I suspect that Mi Familia is the most authentic Mexican food in the Peoria area.  But that is not what this is about.

Anybody that has spent any time in their misspent youth in Chicagoland knows that the only way to cap off a night of debauchery is a visit to your favorite 24 hour burrito joint for a humongous carne asada burrito.  I am happy to report that Mi Familia's version absolutely rocks, even when you are sober.  The regular is $4, and I have to be extremely hungry to finish it.  I can't imagine how much of a discusting glutton you would have to be to need the $6 version.

The meat is beefy, and marinated with some spice.  And there is a ton of it.  It is comlemented by some very creamy refried beans, fresh lettuce, cheese, and tomatos if you are wierd and like tomatos.  All of this is wrapped up in a somewhat fresh grilled flour torilla that could double as a pillow case.

You can get other fillings like chicken, chorizo, eggs, and al pastor.  I'd bet that all are exceptional, but I prefer the steak over their al pastor for the burrito application.

If you don't mind plastic booths and welfare toddlers running around clad only in diapers, you wil be treated to complimentary homemade chips and two salsas. The red has good heat with a bit of chipotle in the mix I presume.  The green has a great tang from lime and tomatillo.  Both are delightful condiments for the aformentioned beast of a burrito.

Oh yeah, tacos can be had with the same meat choices on flour or corn tortillas.  They are generous in size and $1.50 each.

If there is a better value for stunningly delicious food in the area, let me know.