35 Best Mexican Restaurants near Lino Lakes

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

“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.“

“food was amazing, staff was amazing“

“chicken& chorizo burritos supreme was absolutely delicious! but my husband's order of El pastor was like super greasy he ate a couple bites then got sick in the bathroom“

“I wish it was a star point system to review. I usually love britos burrito. The location on Nicollet is really convenient for me. I would probably give it three stars. I always ask for one scoop of rice and they always give me extra. I ask for a little bit of corn and they put a heaping scoop on the one thing that really frustrates me is that when I ask for extra cheese, they put a pinch on and if I ask for more, they get angry and tell me that I’m going to have to pay for it. The service leaves a lot to be desired, but the pricing is good, which is why it is three stars and not five.“

“Best hot chocolate I’ve ever had“

“The food was fantastic and very reasonably priced. If you gonna go out definitely reccomend you try this place. 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“The food was delicious and great vibes! ♥️🇲🇽✊🏾“

“Absolutely delicious food!“

“Quality ingredients, affordable meals, comfortable atmosphere. one of my favorite stops!“

“Best food i ever had i had never eaten a mexican food like this but they made this food with love and this is the best mexican food truck ever please stop by to order food it will make your day“

“Absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish. The food was fresh, flavorful, and authentic — every dish came out hot and perfectly prepared. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome the entire time. The atmosphere was fun, clean, and relaxing, making it a great place for dinner with family or friends. The chips and salsa were amazing, and the portions were generous for the price. Definitely one of the best Mexican restaurants I’ve been to, and I’ll absolutely be coming back. Highly recommend!“

“Loaded with meat. Generous with the hot sauce!“

“Columbia Heights location is wonderful! Best pupusas ever. The slaw mix and red sauce goes perfectly with them. Always hot and well made💕“

“muy buena comida y bebida“

“Food is spot on every single time. Hands down best in Minnesota 👏👏“

“We got the alambre with 1/2 chicken and 1/2 al pastor and the pollo poblano and it was delicious! Service was excellent. We just moved here from Arizona and it’s been hard to find good Mexican food here, but this place hits the spot! We’ll definitely be back again ☺️👏🏽“

“Ordered online for first time. When I picked up the order I noticed on the door a QR code to download the app which would then give me a $5 credit. Needless to say I missed out on that.
Otherwise food was tasty! Love the salsa!.
I know it has been over a year since eating fiesta so it was a good reminder of a restaurant close by.
Staff was very attentive while I waited for my order.
Four stars only because I didn't eat within.“

“Great people and AWESOME food! Looking forward to their return ❤️“

“A hidden gem in the north suburbs. Easily some of the best authentic Mexican food in the metro. Personally the steak quesadilla is my favorite, but you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu.“

“The tamales are excellent!“

“Love love love!! The food and service are top-notch 👌“

“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.“

“I have loved this place for years and tell my friends and family it’s a must try and it has turned into their favorite go to in the area. The value and prices are a huge reason why I keep coming back and the workers are sweet and accommodating to my gluten free preferences. I’m shocked to see some reviews have had a bad experience, I think they should give them another chance because they’ve been pretty spot on 95% of the time for me.“

“The best tap list in the Twin Cities northeast metro and guaranteed to have everyone’s favorite appetizer and meal on the menu. It’s a must stop for anyone visiting White Bear Lake and has the best patio in the historical downtown area. Whether you are visiting for the first time or lived here your whole life, you’ll love this place!“

“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!“

“I came for a training for one my clients, Restoration Inc. The space was perfect for training. The food was great! The soup and salad was awesome! I would highly recommend to anyone traveling to Minnesota.,“

“i usually come here late at night, and it’s genuinely the best taco bell around. extremely nice employees and they always get my order correct!! everything is always loaded with toppings as well. i go out of my way to go to this location because ive never had a bad experience here! the late night employees are the best!!“

“Update May 2026 - quality has significantly improved. 5/5 would recommend going to this location. Though it can get busy when The Myth is hosting a concert or other community events are going on so wait times may be significant due to waiting for rice or protein.

Update Oct 2nd, 2021 - food quality has improved. 3 stars since the chips have been consistently stale over multiple visits.

Initial review: Ice cold. This particular location seems to keep things colder than warmer.“

“Everything was fresh! You can really tell the difference in the hand pressed Flour tortillas. Friendly service and very clean. Huge portion and so delicious 😋“

“Yesterday I went through the drive thru and didn't recieve my credit card back. Today when I checked my account there was a second charge on my card. My assumption is that the drive thru person probably got confused and thought my card was thier and didn't know how to reverse the charge.

Fast forward today, the manager Adriana got my card out of the safe, and even though she couldn't reverse the charge offered to do anything she could to make the situation right. She was very pleasant and I thankful for her resolving the situation very quickly.“

“First time coming here (drive-through). I ordered on the app minutes before pulling up, and the worker was ultra polite and informative about the food prep. It caught me off guard, as you don't see that type of service anymore. I would gladly come back if this is the regular service they provide.“

“Food was prepared fully
Not just fingertips portions
Very delicios good crew black girl and white guy.
Best time ever
Considering in thevpast 6 times out of 9
My order was always wrong
And one time female manager eas rude.
But people on Saturday the June 13th were awesome“

“Rough tasting food, burrito Shell hard, then nice enough to remake it but this time the beans were stuffed and didn’t taste great, in fact icky. I go here enough to one that is not the norm.

Dietary restrictions: Plenty of vegan offers

Parking: Construction happening, parking always tough

Kid-friendliness: Not much to do

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes eat access“