Mi Gente opens with San Antonio munchies, Martha's beloved flavor

• The revamp officially opened last week.
• He redesigned the traditional sit-down restaurant format and added a counter-service model to target staffing issues.
• The menu includes favorites from Martha's menu, like carne guisada enchiladas.

What they're saying: "We're closing the chapter on the traditional Tex-Mex and bringing in something modernized. I wanted to create a place where my people — mi gente — can come, enjoy good food and a fun atmosphere," he says.

• He adds that younger generations who grew up eating at Martha's are sharing feedback with him and describing Mi Gente as a "phoenix rising."

Details: San Antonio's favorite munchies, like chicken-on-a-stick, crispy dogs, quesadillas and Hot Cheetos-topped enchiladas are on the menu.

💭 Madalyn's thought bubble: The pollote, which is an enchilada stuffed with chicken fajitas and topped with cheese, corn and Hot Cheetos, was the standout of my visit.

• It was a perfect fusion of spice, crunch and savoriness that didn't blend into a homogenous mix.