Mixto Comida Latina (Silver Lake) — Restaurant in Los Angeles

Though this is gentrified-gabacho-Latin-fusion-foodfare, this pocha really likes this place! I mean, I'm here like every week! This used to be Burrito King (RIP) and though I was sad to see that place go, I love Mixto's burritos and tacos made with organic humane meats like chicken, pork and beef. Plus, with all the lovely fixins, customers can select a salsa to be added to their meal. Very fresh! Dee-lishhhhh!!! Plus, it's organic!

Besides their tacos and burritos, they also have bowls, which is not something we Latinos are accustomed to. But, we like it anyway. ;) Still great flavors with cilantro, onions, salsa, queso y todo! That's right, vatos locos!

Another special item that can be found here are their fried plantains, also known as maduros in the Cuban world, cooked to perfection, along with a dollop of crema mexicana! So delicate and delicious! I could seriously eat these all the time! (Why does it seem like I'm yelling while writing this review?)

In addition to the things mentioned above, they have specials like almond horchata. If you haven't tried it yet, you must! It's delicately sweet with a touch of cinnamon and a lovely texture. It's delightful, really.

Plus, they sometimes have great desserts like their key lime pie. Once again, delicately sweet.

In addition to their great food, these folks are doing their part in being eco-friendly, like having different portals for recycling and composting. And if you know me, this brings a smile to this earth-loving gal!

And, the people that work here are awesome! They are so refreshingly nice. So chill and willing to engage in conversation. :)

The prices for the food here are decently priced, especially for what you get! (Burrito King prices?)

The only problem about Mixto is the location. Why? It's located in one of the busiest sections of Silver Lake--right across from the insane Trader Joe's parking lot and near the intersection of Hyperion and Rowena. (If you have driven around this area, you know exactly what I'm talking about!!!). Plus, they have a somewhat smallish parking lot, though I never encountered issues with finding a spot. But, other than this, Mixto is great!

Oh! I forgot to mention that they have a handicapped parking space where a person with a disability can order their meal without ever having to leaving their vehicle. (It's like one of those ordering things found at a drive-thru). So convenient. :)

I...

I was picking up an order for a customer - food that I’m about to deliver to your paying client - and asked to use the restroom.

The staff smiled and told me, “It’s for customers only.” Unless I buy something, I can’t use it.

I’ve picked up from here many times. I help this business make money. But apparently, that doesn’t matter.

As someone on the autism spectrum, this kind of rigid, transactional response is not just frustrating - it’s alienating.

Delivery drivers are part of the system that keeps your business running. Refusing a basic human need while I’m doing work for you is disrespectful.

You lost my respect today.

Update: After I picked up the order and left, I saw my delivery rating dropped — likely as retaliation for asking to use the restroom.

Denied basic respect, then punished...

We've been ordering from Mixto on DoorDash for a while. My wife enjoys their Mixto Bowls, which normally come with steak. We noticed there's a version with chicken that costs the same, so we asked to swap the steak for chicken in two bowls. The issue is that the chicken version has rice and the steak version has kale.

Rather than paying the $3.70 to add chicken in addition to the steak, we figured it was a simple, even exchange and submitted the request.

Instead, we received a message from DoorDash saying the substitution would cost $16 -- which felt excessive and confusing, especially since both bowls are priced the same on the menu. And there's nothing I could do. I contacted Door Dash and they said they could not substantiate what the charge was for.

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