50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Circle Pines

“Wow...what an IMPRESSIVE dining experience! It's been a long time since we have enjoyed a night out so much. Food 'Molcajete Mexicano' was packed full of flavor and Jorge (bar tender) who waited on us was EXCEPTIONALLY kind; made us feel more like family vs patrons. And the margarita 'Texas Jumbo' was super delish! All of the staff we encountered were incredibly gracious and prompt to respond to any request. We will be back! Bravo El Loro!“

“So I have drove by here at least 100 times in the last 2-3 months. I have wondered, I have mentioned it to the boyfriend, and I always kept going cause they looked so busy. Tonight we stopped!! It was so worth it, I thought I had ordered something other than what I got, (I did order what I got) but they offered to get me what I wanted to order, I'm so glad I said no I will eat this, (the Carnita Torta) it was amazing and so filling. I can not wait to try something else. Let me mention as well it was within an hour of closing and we were welcomed in as if they just opened. (That is so impressive these days.) Everyone was so kind and welcoming. The price was right, the food was amazing, and the service was so welcoming I felt like I had been going there for years, come to find out they just opened this past May 2022. Panchos really reminded me of a place I went to while in Cabo... Keep up the great work. We will be back sooner than you think cause they are open for breakfast too. If you haven't tried Panchos yet, stop what you are doing and go! Go for Breackfast, lunch or dinner! You will not be disappointed.“

“Always fantastic food and great service! The Monticello location specifically is awesome - I had ordered nachos for pickup and they waited to make them so they wouldn’t get soggy….they didn’t have to do that, but the customer service is just that good“

“Highly recommend!!!!! Super friendly and attentive service. At first glance prices seemed a bit on the pricey side once the food came out, it was way worth the cost. Everything was so fresh and generous portions. The food was beautiful.???? I got the pozole, it was my first time trying it and it was incredible!!! Everything else my family members got looked so good too. We look forward to coming back.“

“10/10 Best place in town for tacos.“

“Finally found a Mexican restaurant as good as the taquerias in California! The carne asada was well seasoned and the campechano taco with cactus was amazing. The California burrito was extremely large and had a sauce and cheese on the outside of the tortilla - that was unexpected. It also had BLACK beans, not mushy pinto beans!! A couple of the salsas had a good bit of spice to them. Definitely recommend!! Each table had real flowers in a little jar - that just goes to show that they are doing that little bit extra to make it nice! Also enjoyed the fried ice cream.

Parking: Parking is shared among the strip mall businesses. Although the parking lot was busy we got a spot right by the door

Kid-friendliness: They have a kids menu. There is upbeat Spanish music playing and the inside just has a fun vibe in general

Wheelchair accessibility: The entrance is a bit of a tight L corner with an inside and outside door. I can imagine this could be hard to navigate unless the doors are held open. All the tables are fairly low down. The bathroom was a bit on the smaller side - one room with one toilet - with a standard door not a wide door“

“Great tacos!! Delicioso! Will be back!!!“

“Excellent food and great service. Will definitely recommend this place. Very clean bathrooms. The food was amazing!! Will be back with more family and friends. We went on a Sunday for buffet great price and a lot of variety.“

“First time there. Good came quickly and hot. It was very flavorful. We will definitely be back“

“when I'm too busy to cook, I swing by and order up my favorite veggie burrito. Fast, fresh and delish.. every...time!“

“Super recomendado excelente servicio y todo bien rico!!!“

“The food is very good, only they also have to update the prices because the menu has one and when charging another. There is variety. They sell tamales, roast beef and various dishes although at first I thought they were just tacos ? but very good flavor ??“

“excelente atención,muy buena comida un 7“

“Love this place! I always have a shredded beef dish of some sort. I know it's homemade as a couple of times I have found a bay leaf inside my burrito or taco. Good thing I always add a bit of salsa to my stuff and check. I love sitting at the bar and trying the 3 different salsas that are available as a help yourself buffet style along with delicious chips. Love the margaritas but now I am spoiled, I tried one with Milagro silver tequila on the rocks. It is excellent! The Columbia Heights locale is my favorite, and I have tried each of the others! I have yet to try the patio in the summertime, so I can't tell you about it. The stained glass windows are amazing! Busy bustling place! I love it! And the staff is excellent! If I want to change an option on the menu, the staff is very accommodating. I would give this place 5 stars! I always take family and friends to La Casita Mexican Restaurant - Columbia Heights, MN when they come to visit!“

“I was greeted the moment I walked in. He was very friendly and let me sample the drinks to decide which one I wanted! I got the strawberry and it was amazing! I ordered the birria tacos and they were out of this world amazing! Definitely going back to try some more of the menu!“

“Excellent service. Clean atmosphere. Had amazing fajitas, beans and rice. Homemade chips and salsa were divine. Pisco Sour was AMAZING! Don’t forget the Tres leches !!“

“Very good food in st.francis! I’m usually picky with Mexican food and they were so good.defiantly authentic and what I’ve been looking for!“

“I made an impulse stop at the Central Ave location when I was running errands in the area a few months ago. Everything is so good...the ingredients are fresh, and the service is always super fast. I've been back several more times and am always impressed.“

“Wonderful food and very filling. I will never step into a taco bell again!“

“muy rico sabor en la comida y una muy buena atención mi familia quedó muy contenta de aver venido a comer aquí bendiciones“

“I opted for the full-service option at the bar rather than using QR code. The bartender, Shannon was very friendly & made great recommendations for food and drinks. Who would have thought Mezcal would make such a delicious Bloody Mary!

Vegetarian options: It seems like almost every menu item is either already vegetarian or a vegetarian option is provided.“

“Great food and atmosphere!“

“Ate here last night for my bday dinner, this was MY first time although my kids have been here before. The food was AMAZING. The service was above and beyond, our waitress was the sweetest and oh so patient! Definitely going back again ASAP!! Thank you for making my birthday dinner the best!“

“Great food and staff! A lot of fun.“

“Excellent service, got our food really fast! Generous portions and delicious.“

“Always a great family restaurant very friendly staff amazing food every time love going here when we want authentic Mexican food very delicious highly recommend this restaurant for date night or family night it's always good food and great atmosphere!!!“

“Amazing food and staff is so nice! Love everything! My favorites are the street tacos and the burrito bowl! Thank you!!!!!“

“The best local taco truck around! The service is unbeatable“

“Absolutely delicious food!“

“Great food very clean place. The music was really loud though and it was very expensive. I have had just as good food if not better for half the price. Though I would still go back. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Order only on a touch screen menu. No human interaction.

Parking: Ina strip mall not a huge number of spot and a smaller lot

Kid-friendliness: No worries if you have kids

Wheelchair accessibility: Very easy to get a wheelchair from parking into building“

“Love this place! I always have a shredded beef dish of some sort. I know it's homemade as a couple of times I have found a bay leaf inside my burrito or taco. Good thing I always add a bit of salsa to my stuff and check. I love sitting at the bar and trying the 3 different salsas that are available as a help yourself buffet style along with delicious chips. Love the margaritas but now I am spoiled, I tried one with Milagro silver tequila on the rocks. It is excellent! The Columbia Heights locale is my favorite, and I have tried each of the others! I have yet to try the patio in the summertime, so I can't tell you about it. The stained glass windows are amazing! Busy bustling place! I love it! And the staff is excellent! If I want to change an option on the menu, the staff is very accommodating. I would give this place 5 stars! I always take family and friends to La Casita Mexican Restaurant - Columbia Heights, MN when they come to visit!“

“First time here and will be back. Friendly service and Delicious coffee! We tried the Mazapan Latte and Miel Latte...both very good!“

“Very unique and authentic taste ! Fresh made and hometown feel. Definitely a 5 star !“

“The portions here are huge. The prices are reasonable. The food is delicious. Lots of options. The service is friendly and cheerful. We ordered:
Fried Ice cream
Burrito percheron
Al pastor especial
Quesa-birria“

“I live about an hour away and the drive is well worth it. The Carne asada burrito bowl is the bomb 💣 The hot sauce is hot like it should be. Mr.Taco is by far the best Mexican food I've had in this state.“

“If only the chilitos could be meat free. I sorely miss them. The black bean quesadillas are amazing, and the salsa always tastes remarkably fresh. The tortillas are light and not "bread-y" like other chains. I wish this chain would become more widespread. The quality is over the top, but I wish the dining area were most comfortable.“

“Freaking delicious! Very friendly staff, timely“

“Fantastic, amazing, excellent. Coming back here for sure.
Folks; don’t sleep on the street corn, and do take a moment to get a few cups from the salsa bar.
Also, don’t be afraid to ask if something can be made extra spicy. They turn down the spice for folks in the area but still have great flavor.

Kid-friendliness: There’s a kids menu. The spice is already turned down for the clientele of the area so don’t worry about anything being too spicy for the little ones“

“We had great service and awesome food! THE best flan ever“

“absolutely love this place. delicious and friendly staff.“

“As a lunch option on Foodsby app I wasn't sure how good their food was without pictures on the app online menu. I opted for the lengua chimichanga and was really surprised at the quality and quantity of food for the price. This is the first time I actually looked up a restaurant on Google to give them a recommendation based on a lunchtime food delivery.
I want to go here in person and bring my friends.“

“Got asada n pastor tacos as well as hot dog, y not. Tacos loaded with good amount of meat but steak bit dry. Pastor def wins. Got spiciest sauce (orange habanero?) But wish was spicier, kinda tame. Hot dog (prob pork/chicken) was sad, pass next time. Would def order tacos again.“

“absolutely love this place. delicious and friendly staff.“

“The quesa birrias tacos were AMAZING, the Chimichanga had corn in it and was good“

“This is my favorite restaurant. Get the pupusas with consomme as a recommendation but I get something different every time and I love it all. my wife enjoys the flautas the most.“

“Great food! Excellent service!“

“Sooooooo good! Can’t wait to Oder again! I got the queso pupusa and birria tacos both we the bomb. The churros were awesome too.“

“I highly recommend this restaurant! They have fast and efficient service with incredibly delicious food. When I go to the mall I already know that I’m going to head here for some huaraches, taco tortas, and fresh watermelon water. I definitely recommend this place to everyone who likes great food!“

“Only took stars off of atmosphere because, hey, its just a fast food restaurant. But the food is always delicious (and right, don't remember ever getting the wrong order, unlike some other places in town) and the staff is super nice and always seems to want to do a good job.“

“champechano tacos are my favorite especially with both hot sauces it's my go to everything else on menu is delicious I've brought many people here over the years and they all love it and always want to go back for more 10/10“