Carniceria Leonela — Attraction in Colorado Springs

I was in search of ground pork for tourtiere and have been disappointed at the meat selection at the local groceries stores such as Safeway. CL had ground pork for a good price so I got what I needed, along with the beef. Let me tell you, this meat is way above the rest of the meat I've found in the Springs. I had it in my fridge for two days before cooking and it stayed bright pink, unlike other store's meats which turn brown in a day or two. It tastes like meat is supposed to taste as well. I will be doing all of my meat shopping here from now on.

My only complaint was there was a little cilantro in the pork and tourtiere absolutely cannot have cilantro, but I was able to pick it out. They put their meat in big bins and top them with cilantro, onion, and lemon, so I see how it got mixed in there. Not a big deal. Still 5 stars from me.

I did look around the rest of the store and the pastries looked incredible so I got a few and really enjoyed them.

The staff here seems to be bilingual, which helped me a lot. I need to brush up on...

Nice place, yes. Has a lot of Mexican/Hispanic. Pan dulce? Not good. It’s extremely dry especially the conchas. I went there originally for barbacoas. I asked for barbacoa by the lb and came back home to chunks of carne desherbada which is beef brisket which is made for stews. Barbacoa and carne desherbada are two completely different cuts of meat. They look similar but taste different, even the texture is different. I called and complained that I got something different from what I ordered. The lady said that’s how some parts of Mexico do it. I guess... I’m first generation America and my family from Monterrey so maybe I don’t know any better. I called my mom to tell her what I got and she said last time she came to visit me, she went there and complained about the same thing. Finds out the owners aren’t Mexican so that’s probably why the food is the way it is. I won’t be going back again. #sad Now I have to figure out what to do with all...

Thanks guys for having all the things that I need to do my ‘arepas. Including the cheese! I was really impressed when I found ‘chocorramos’ m and Jet chocolate! 10/10 for that! I love this place and his restaurant they have one of the best tacos de asada I have ever tried! 💙 please, don’t stop doing those pieces of heaven! Also, it’s pretty cool when you walk in and see such a good Latin vibe! People working in there are amazing! I just remember one name and she has such as astonish dark curly hair! 🤘The only thing I hate is being overweight due to your restaurant and bakery 🫠, but it’s not your fault guys! It’s me and my munchies 💙 please bring more Colombian stuff 🔥! Anyways you...