Mi Lindo Guadalajara and the Heart of Jalisco in Provo

The founders of Mi Lindo Guadalajara are as authentic as the food they make. Their select dishes are infused with every definition of heart and flavor, culture and aroma—straight from Jalisco, where Elizabeth Perez del Toro and Miguel Tienda cultivated a love for food and each other before immigrating to the U.S. and bringing with them a heritage of dedication and entrepreneurship, as well as a festive piece of a vibrant culture.

The walls are decorated with custom murals by a Jalisco artist (Pintor ~ del Valle ~ 801-404-2485) depicting idyllic landscapes, traditional dancing, cultural landmarks like La Basilica, a cathedral in Jalisco, and scenes from the charrería (a pre-revolutionary charro tradition similar to the American rodeo).

The Music of Pedro also takes place in Jalisco, with many of the story’s most important scenes playing out in the midst of Guadalajara. Months ago, when I decided in a frenzied spurt of excitement and ambition to undertake planning a launch party of wedding-event proportions, the vision included finding a caterer who would be a seamless addition to two narratives: the book itself and the story behind its creation—the story of my dad’s immigration and the dream of his first novel, his desire to share a piece of himself, his imagination and convictions, with his new neighbors.

Mi Lindo Guadalajara fits the tune to perfection. The restaurant, says Miguel, is not a job or a means to an end. It is a passion. Everything on the menu is a fan favorite, perhaps especially the birria and tortas ahogadas, the chilaquiles and tacos de barbacoa—all cultural staples from the City of Flowers, as Guadalajara is referred to in The Music of Pedro.

Before Mi Lindo Guadalajara entered the Provo dining landscape, these authentic dishes were not common fare. They filled a niche. Six years and hundreds of rave reviews later, they’re opening a second location in Mapleton.

Elizabeth’s family has been selling authentic Mexican cuisine for over 40 years. She and Miguel were childhood neighbors in Guadalajara. He grew up with her cooking and after moving to Provo and working together at an Italian restaurant, the idea to open one of their own began to take shape. First Elizabeth cultivated an informal following of fans making tacos for large groups and events, then finally, she combined her love of entrepreneurship with her passion for food and Mi Lindo Guadalajara arrived like a portal into a neighbor’s home—a home of variety and new experiences, familial welcome and abundance. 

Our wish is for The Music of Pedro to be a portal too and as one family endeavor supporting another, we couldn’t be happier to share the discovery of Mi Lindo Guadalajara with you on November 8th! The Mi Lindo team will serve authentic tacos and desserts from 6pm-8pm. All you can eat meal vouchers will be $15 at the door but are $13.50 online right now! Snag your ticket, and if you’re a student, bring your student ID the night of the fiesta to get an additional meal voucher at the door for half off!

Mi Lindo Guadalajara
446 N Freedom Blvd, Provo
801-373-9498

NEW SECOND LOCATION 
1545 W 800 N, Mapleton