50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Mendota Heights

“just we had a bad experience yesterday. my husband ordered the el pastor with corn tortillas the waitress comes back with our food and said they ran out of tortillas and they had to make some, and does he still want them of course he does after about 5 mins we stopped her and she says the cooks don't want to listen to her. so about 8 mins later she comes back with 3 tore up looking tortillas. we go to pay the bill mind you I left a 6 dollar tip even tho she took ten mins to greet us and ask if we needed drinks. my bill was 51.52 I gave her a60.00 she asked if I needed change. I said yes she then pulls a paper and try to subtract 51.52 from 60.00 she gave me 4 dollars back I was already home when I counted the change she gave me back“

“Everything we’ve had from Nixta is just so good. More than once we’ve said “this is the best ______ I’ve ever had” about various menu items. Cant recommend enough.“

“Si buscas auténtica comida mexicana, este lugar es el indicado. 🇲🇽 Sus tacos son simplemente deliciosos, con carne jugosa y sabrosa. ¡Altamente recomendado! 🌮👍🏼“

“The food was incredible and our server Emily was amazing! Do not skip the guac!“

“The best food and service! Never disappoints! Love the tacos and chicken quesadilla.. best food truck around .. been going here for many years“

“My wife and I had a tremendous experience. Everything was perfect and I kept on thinking about how good my lunch was for the rest of the day!“

“Wow! That brunch buffet was fantastic! I'm from Texas and this was pretty close to the Mexican food I'm used to. Definitely going again and I'm bringing friends!“

“I am not a huge fan of Mexican food but this changed my mind. The Raman is one of the best meals I have ever eaten. It is a little odd being inside of a BP station and you order on a kiosk. A fellow came out and explained absolutely everything to the newbies and made recommendations. 100% will be back there and they have spoiled other places for me :) Great job, great food and really a friendly helper.“

“Service can be spotty. Our server forgot our app sampler and bought it at the end. Everyone makes mistakes but they should have comped part of the cost of the late apps without being asked. We were literally done eating the entree and had to box it.“

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

“Excellent food and service! We ordered torta de pollo (chicken sandwich) and veggie burrito, both were delicious. Javier, the boss (el patron), took the time to chat with us. He told us they have a variety of original house salsas with different degrees of heat to choose from, we tried 2 and they were both very tasty. Everything had a true Mexican flavor! Very clean, it was full of Mexican and Latinamerican customers on a Sunday afternoon. It is a small restaurant inside a supermaket with a great team and genuine Mexican food. They have special discounts every weekday. I can’t wait to come back!“

“Everything I have tried has been amazing. Also the marks are so good! The new shimp option is very good!“

“My sister and I had lunch. We had the greatest waiter. Jordan. He was fun, attentive and had great drink and food suggestions. Even though he was by himself and ended up getting super busy, his warm personality still shined through. Great variety of foods on the menu“

“this is the best Mexican food bar none. This place should have a 5⭐🌟⭐🌟⭐rating for their food & great service they provide“

“very good, authentic. very friendly service! #tacos #burritos #goodfood #localeats“

“Came here with our kickball team after a game and we all were happy with the last minute pick. Efficient and extremely tasty food, good happy hour deal, nice patio, and very kind staff! Will absolutely be back here! Highly recommend the Birria tostada wrap, elote, churros, and chicken verde salsa tacos!“

“That was the best Chimichanga I've ever had.“

“they were super sweet and the food came super fast! The food was pretty good but a bit expensive! Family friendly and good drink options as well!“

“We had an amazing dinner experience at Centro last night. Our group of 3 were greeted and sat at our table right away. Our server Sarah J. was very attentative. All the dishes were fresh and flavorful! The atmosphere was fun and inviting with the colorful decor and music playlist. We will definitely be back to try other menu items.“

“Love the place great tacos,one of the best!!!“

“Great place to hang out before your flight! Andy is a fantastic bartender. Shrimp tacos were excellent.“

“Came in for lunch with my sister today. Nachos 10/10 : they are very generous with the toppings, it wasn’t just a bunch of chips like most other places. Street Tacos- chicken, carnitas, carne (chicken was my fav) were overstuffed and great as well, I’ve never had such good corn tortillas before! Very kind people too. I’ll be back thanks!“

“Finding a late-night taco option for our wedding was way harder than I expected! After months of calls and emails with tons of taco trucks and taco bars, we finally found Lulu’s Salsa—and they ended up being an amazing choice!

I have Celiac disease, so finding someone who could accommodate gluten-free needs was a top priority. Lulu’s Salsa worked with us to make sure everything was safe for me to eat, which I so appreciated.

I stopped by one day after work to try some tacos, planning to just grab one chicken and one beef taco to share with my husband. While I was there, I saw a birria quesadilla on the menu and decided to grab that too. Lulu’s Salsa actually covered the tacos as a trial, which was such a thoughtful gesture! We also got to sample all their salsas—everything was absolutely delicious. Truly 10/10 tacos!

For our wedding, we went with ground beef and shredded chicken tacos (with all the toppings included), plus trays of Spanish rice, chips, and guacamole. We ordered 150 tacos total, and the pricing was incredible—all of that for under $700! Every other vendor we got quotes from was between $900 and $1,600, so this was such a win for us.

The only hiccup was on the day-of timing. We had planned for tacos to arrive at 9:00 p.m., but they didn’t get there until around 9:36 p.m. I had guests asking where the tacos were, and I ended up having to step off the dance floor to call and check in. It all worked out in the end, but I’d recommend they ask for a “day-of contact” for future weddings so someone other than the bride or groom can handle those details.

Overall, though, Lulu’s Salsa was wonderful to work with, and their food was outstanding. If you’re looking for delicious, affordable tacos for your event—especially if you have dietary restrictions—they’re 100% worth checking out! 🌮💃“

“We have been regulars here over the past two years. The staff is very friendly and the service is really fast. I recommend El Loro if you are looking for more of a friends and family type of eating experience.“

“Good food, good price. my goto place.“

“My favorite restaurant for authentic Mexican food and margaritas“

“Thank you for the burrito bowl at the backpack event at cedar field! So good!!! ♥“

“Highly recommend this hidden gem for a great deal on the BEST tacos al pastor in Minneapolis. Nachos al pastor is a particularly generous portion (I had already eaten half of it in the photo) and perfect to share. Chips are made fresh in house. Sit and enjoy your meal at the counter, then get back to your day. It's worth the trip.“

“Family was attending a get together at Minneapolis Axe Throwing and afterwards decided to grab a bite. Decided to stop by Sonora Mexican Kitchen just happenstance. WOW. I live for Mexican food and honestly this food was really top of the list. Everyone at the table indicated that the food was the best tasting they have had for a Mexican fare. Not just saying this. I had to think when I’ve had better, and couldn’t really come up with an answer. It was a long drive for us, but I’m going to have to make this trip again. Well done Sonora Mexican Kitchen and Bar! Well done!“

“We were visiting from St Louis & stopped in one afternoon for a drink & guacamole. The guac is homemade; SO delicious & with homemade chips! We decided to return the next day for lunch. This time we had the tacos. Again, plentiful meat with the most delicious tasteful toppings. We were fortunate to have the same waiter, Tony. He’s definitely an asset to the restaurant. Very attentive & personable. Highly recommend this gem in St Paul!!“

“I got the Quesabirria platter, Horchata, and tress leches cake, all amazing!! They have a toppings bar set up in the dining area so you can grab salsa or Radish and cucumbers for some extra crunch. Highly recommend trying the quesabirria tacos, they so such a good job with them.“

“Awesome food, service was great and they were slammed crazy style. Only problem is its not the best part of town for tourists so I'd be mindful of that, I was also the sore thumb standing out in the area ha. Would definitely recommend, great food!“

“these tacos so good my roommate brought me some they’re so good“

“very good please i Recommend to Everyone“

“Great food great staff great service“

“great food, great staff!!. really you can't go wrong with el super taco.“

“#1 Mexican restaurant, 550% delicious, prices are always a deal, with an owner with a beautiful soul! Thank you for feeding me for over 25 years.“

“Delicious. The tacos were very fresh and juicy, I added the red sauce and it was so good. Amazing customer service, the lady that took my order was so sweet. Overall 5 stars, great food.“

“Nacho del gordo was amazing and the margarita“

“My friends and I discovered this hidden gem while on the hunt for the best, most authentic street tacos in town, we’ve been hooked ever since. Every visit keeps us coming back for more. The food is consistently outstanding, the service is warm and attentive, and the experience never disappoints. Easily the best tacos we’ve ever had. I recommend this spot to everyone!“

“When I say they load the meat on those tacos I mean they LOAD IT ON. Like I could hardly hold it all in the tortilla. The meat was delicious too, very fresh. Amazing price too! Come in on Taco Tuesdays for some incredible tacos for cheap. I couldn’t recommend them more. Absolutely worth waiting like 20 minutes, they cook everything fresh. Their grocery store has awesome meat prices too!“

“they were super sweet and the food came super fast! The food was pretty good but a bit expensive! Family friendly and good drink options as well!“

“I truly think this is the best Mexican food in Anoka County! Both locations! Ham Lake location is inside of the BP gas station right off of Constance and 65, you can eat inside or get takeout. They have their own app which makes online ordering a breeze! I feel like this is the best hidden food gem around, I’m assuming people either don’t realize it’s there or are turned off because it’s located inside of a BP. But it’s actually an adorable set up inside the BP and not weird at all :) I give this place 5/5 stars! 🌯🌮💕“

“Yo pedi comida hace unos momentos y tido estaba delicioso felicidades al chef que delicia de menudo y la quesadilla mi hijo le encanto sigan asi 😃“

“The almuerzos from Homi are delicious!“

“tortas & tacos are phenomenal best horchata I've had“

“El mejor lugar para comer comida Mexicana. 100% recomendable.“

“Delicious burritos and chips. the Pico is great as well.“

“best burrito in Minnesota, hands down. ive been to just about every hole in the wall restaurant and taco trucks and this one is the best tasting and sized burrito I've ever had!“