Cemitas Poblanas — Restaurant in Villa Park

Cemitas Poblanas… Where to start. Well, this is not your typical Mexican taqueria. What on earth is a Cemita? That’s easy, a type of bread similar to a torta o bolillo (think French roll) but so much better. So a Cemita is a piece of bread that you open up (by the way, it has sesame seeds on top) and stuff it with delicious things and eat it like a sandwich, but calling a Cemita a sandwich is like calling a Ferrari a car. Now to the “Poblanas” part. “Poblanas” means from Puebla. Puebla is the 4th largest city in Mexico with about 3 million people. Puebla is about 1 hour and a half from Mexico City. You all know Cinco de Mayo, right? Well the battle of 5 de Mayo happened in Puebla, we fought against the French and defeated the invasion! So next time you are getting drunk on a 5 de Mayo think about Puebla and the Cemitas. Now for the fillings. You can have the traditional fare inside your Cemita: Asada, chicken (breaded or grilled), pastor, carnitas, etc. You can be audacious and go for other fillings, arabe meat (too long to explain, ask at the restaurant), lengua (tongue), cabeza (head), queso de Puerco (headcheese), etc. So you pick the main filling or a combination of them and then they will add the following unless you request not to. Queso de Oaxaca (a type of shredded cheese), avocado and chipotle chiles (warning, very hot). Now, if you are the shy type and a Cemita sounds too bold, go for a torta, same as a cemita but with regular torta bread. Of course thy also have tacos, quesadillas and other typical Mexican dishes but the specialty are the Cemitas, going there and eating something else is like going to a fine Steak House and asking for scrambled eggs. Please don’t forget to have agua de horchata and of course no Mexican meal that is worth talking about could end without a Flan (caramel custard) but even better: Churro Sundae. 3 lightly filled churros (you pick the filing) and 3 ice cream scoops of your choice! After a meal at Cemitas Poblanas, you can smile and scratch one more item from your...

I just had the pleasure of trying the Cemitas Poblanas at Cemitas Poblanas restaurant. I couldn't wait to sink my teeth into the bread that these sandwiches are known for, and it didn't disappoint. The brioche-like egg-based bread, with its toasted nutty sesame seeds, was light and fluffy, and served as the perfect base for the sandwich.

The standout component of the Cemita Poblana sandwich was the house made Chipotle peppers. The smokey flavor of the peppers combined with the creamy avocados and stringy cheese to create a delicious explosion of flavor and textures in my mouth. And let's not forget about the onions that added that extra layer of flavor and crunch.

The service at the restaurant was top notch. I was welcomed with open arms and treated like a king. The complementary basket of totopo corn tortilla chips with three different salsas was a great touch, and really got my palate ready for the main event.

Speaking of main event, there are so many(A total of 20) different types of Cemitas to choose from at this restaurant. From ham and chorizo to 18 others and vegetarian options, there's something for everyone. I opted for the breaded crispy chicken Cemita, but I'll definitely be back to try some of the other options.

In addition to their amazing food, Cemitas Poblanas offers a selection of delicious beverages, including flavored water with natural ingredients like Horchata, mango and Hibiscus flower. But if you're looking for something a little sweeter, there's always Coca-Cola and bottled water to quench your thirst.

In summary, Cemitas Poblanas is a must-visit for anyone who loves Mexican cuisine. With their amazing food, top-notch service, and friendly atmosphere, they're sure to become a favorite among locals and tourists alike. I highly recommend trying their Cemitas Poblanas and salsas-- you...

My first time here, and I don't think I'll be coming back. My family and I specifically came to try the cemitas. Being from Puebla, I have a certain standard of what a cemita should taste like, and this one fell short. It's missing a few components to make it taste good. The 2 star rating is mostly based on the service. I'm not sure if the waitress had a hearing problem because she messed up our order 3 times. My husband ordered agua de horchata, and she brought agua de jamaica. I ordered "una cemita de milanesa de res," and she brought "carne de res con arroz y frijoles." She kept telling me that's what I ordered, which aggravated me. She took it back and brought me back, una cemita de pollo empanisado. I gave up and decided to eat it because I was so tired of waiting. Needless to say, we...