Mi Gente

[Iris]

I recopied this from the Pepitos post I just made. I am excited about Pepitos also. And I realize this place is not in SOWAL but if you are in the Ft. Walton area ....

"Speaking of good corn tortillas, you need to try the ones I have found. If you are in the Ft Walton area it's worth a stop. The place is Mi Gente, 699 Beal Parkway. 850-581-3800. They make them fresh every morning and the are outstanding (IMO). They usually run out in the afternoons. They have a couple of big coolers and keep them warm. They stay pretty good in the refrigerator for a week. Guess you can freeze them I never have. Next week for the holidays they are going to be selling homemade tamales. I have never tried them but am going to...probably next week. I'll let everyone know. The cost of their tortillas is $2.50 for a package (36). Not too bad for homemade that day!

It also is a market and taco place. I have not tried any of the food but always smells great in the place. And they are so nice."

 

[Iris]

Last Thursday Herman and Martha started making and selling their homemade tamales. I bought a dozen of both the chicken and green chili salsa and one of the pork in a red sauce. They were to be ready at 4:00PM. I was there. They were not ready. My fault. Their first day of Tamale season.

While waiting I met Jimmy the previous owner of the Sun. What a nice guy although he didn't want me to make this post (he was playing). My friend does not like a mixture of white and dark meat chicken but these were an exception.

Shared with the neighbors and they feel inlove with them also....so I highly recomment if you are in the area to stop by and see if they have extras that day, if you haven't ordered them.

It was worth the trip.