I only give five stars to places that I have been multiple times and been consistently impressed by both the products and the service.  It has to be a place that I would absolutely recommend to anyone, any time.  It has to be, dollar for dollar, a better overall experience.\n\n Mi Cocina, Mi Pais (their name before some ridiculous chain bearing the same name threatened a law suit) unquestionably fits the bill, and was my regular restaurant during grad school.  I have brought several people to dinner here only to have them leave in gushing awe. The food and service are simply soulful.\n\nIt's a challenge to find something that I didn't like there, but I found they are especially good at the slow cooking stuff - stews and the like.  The highlight for me is their sanduche de puerco - a slow cooked pork sandwich served with their incredible and noteworthy aji (a salsa so flavorful and addictive that it deserves a special place of honor).\n\nMi Cocina, Mi Pais is the sort of place that happens when owners take pride in their food and see their products as a reflection of themselves and their home.  \n\nRecommended.