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Piglatin Cocina ~ Colorado Springs, Colorado


First visit: Oct 2024

While Mrs. RJG is away in Arizona, I had planned out my meal schedule until she returns. The exception was Friday's lunch. I wasn't sure where I was going to be, but I had enough (real) work to do, so I stayed home until the lunch hour. Looking for something new to try, I found Piglatin. This is a place that wasn't on my radar until I literally put it on a radar. They have Cuban's, so that makes a perfect lunch. The matter is settled.

When I resided in Colorado Springs for the first time (1993-1995), I lived in a apartment complex very close to where Piglatin resides (Dublin @ Union). It was one of those shopping centers that's always housed some sort of bar and grill, but for whatever reason, I didn't engage here back then. Though Piglatin sits in a typical 80s strip center, once inside, you might think you were deep in the city center, where the punk clubs and record stores might be. Dark with lots of stickers and vulgar signs. Inside it's a small place, with a full set of bar stools. They also created a nice patio up front, and I'm sure Piglatin does well on summer nights. Surprisingly they do not have beer taps, which made my decision to stick with water an easy one.

I promptly ordered my Cubano and a few minutes later, it was delivered. Their variation is of the panini variety with crispy pressed bread. It's not a large sandwich, but certainly enough for a filling lunch. Pork, ham, cheese, pickles, and mustard make up the ingredients. Excellent flavor and well prepared. Though not overly distinctive, nor crave-worthy I concluded. Service was prompt and friendly. I could see a repeat visit here, though not likely to find itself on the Rotation list. Glad I tried it though. I could see this going down a storm with the margarita crowd, something that would have been more welcomed in the not-so-distant past for me.

10/25/24 (new entry)

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