50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Minneapolis

“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.“

“The birria ramen is in a class by itself. I dined at the Uptown location and the food was excellent and the service was great. Even with a language barrier we worked it out! Good service is at an all-time low so it was refreshing to be treated w such kindness and consideration. Thanks and we'll be back!“

“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!“

“Heidi was so helpful! The food was fresh and well seasoned. Great tasting guacamole and fresh made chips! Clean inviting space! Chipotle never again!“

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

“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!“

“The food always hits so good! I love eating here and the portions are giant! The drink list is also fantastic. Can't wait until its warmer to enjoy their patio again!“

“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!“

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

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

“It's Taco Tuesday and I was craving Mexican food, but I didn't just wanna go to the type of place you think of when "Mexican" is brought up... I'm fancy, so I wanted something a bit more upscale. I did a little bit of research and wouldn't you know it... Colita came up. So here's how it went! Atmosphere/Appearance: Set south of downtown and a bit west of The Mall of America on Penn Avenue is this gem. There is no private parking lot, but plenty of street parking to leave your fly ride. But once you walk up to the restaurant you can immediately understand the message they're trying to send. Everything looks so modern, straightforward with straight lines, grey colors and light woods. There is a small outdoor section where you can dine if you get lucky enough to land a spot there. Inside carries a very similar style with a little nod to the pueblos and architecture of the southwest. The decor is minimalistic and the "loudest" thing in the room is the live plant wall seated directly behind the bar, which was super cool. Service: I can't remember who took care of us, but we had no issues whatsoever. Food/Drink: I was able to try so many different dishes and drinks here and the list is below... 🍹: Xochitl In Love 🍸: La Clandestina 🐟: Tuna Tostada 🌮: Chicken Tinga Tostada 🦪: Seared Scallops 🫓: Tlayuda 🥃: Colita Old Fashioned 🥩: Lamb Barbacoa Tacos 🫔: Duck Tamal However, my favorite things were the Lamb Barbacoa Tacos, Duck Tamal and Seared Scallops, in that order. The food here is phenomenal, the drinks are excellently crafted and things are served tapas style so you don't get too full off of just one thing! Order a whole bunch of stuff and share with the table! Value: As I mentioned earlier, I wanted upscale and the priced dddooo reflect that. Lol. This is a nice place so be prepared to spend... Like you're downtown somewhere. In conclusion, I loved this place and I will come back over and over. Check this place out the next time you're in the area!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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 😃“

“I love their street tacos and friendly service!!“

“great food! great service!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Absolutely the best! This is, by far, the best Mexican restaurant in town. Great food, great staff, great venue. Also, did I mention great food?“

“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! 🌯🌮💕“

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

“Nacho del gordo was amazing and the margarita“

“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!“

“I really like this place but everytime I order takeout something is forgotten. Like today I was looking forward to their queso sauce ($7.99 🤯) and only realized they forgot it after I got home. They just leave the bag at the front desk, and I don't know if I'm supposed to wait for someone to show up or what.“

“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!“

“Came all the way from Phoenix Az.area to stop in for a Manny’s torta special. Did not disappoint. Delicious. Thank you Manny. I’ll be back.“

“Nice, relaxed atmosphere and delicious Mexican food with a sophisticated twist. The Mexican Chocolate, with cinnamon, vanilla and cayenne pepper, is a must try.“

“We came on a very busy Saturday with a full patio due to unexpectedly nice weather. It was clear there are still some kinks to work out with it being a new restaurant - service was a little slow and they didn't seem fully staffed for summer yet. However, everything we ordered including drinks and food was amazing! We are so happy to see someone take over this gorgeous patio space in Uptown. We loved our piña colada and passion fruit margarita.“

“Delicious tamales, great portion size, variety of flavors from sweet to savory“

“great food! great service!“

“Nice atmosphere, Steak taco's filled with beef. Would only suggest a bit of dipping hot sauce.“

“We tried a survey of their food and were especially impressed by the Quesatacos and Quesabirria!

The Quesatacos were incredibly tasty. A lovely combination of savor and texture.

The Quesatacos included a light spread of mayo. That’s really set the dish off in a way that was impressive.

The chips that came with the guacamole were very crisp and lovely as well. Although the guacamole serving was somewhat small.

All in all, exceeded our expectations and we will be back!“

“The birria ramen is in a class by itself. I dined at the Uptown location and the food was excellent and the service was great. Even with a language barrier we worked it out! Good service is at an all-time low so it was refreshing to be treated w such kindness and consideration. Thanks and we'll be back!“

“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!“

“Definitely try this place out. Our server David was great! All his recommendations were great. I got the margarita flight and the chicken tinga street tacos. delicious! the outside seating is pleasant! will be back!“

“good food delicious and fast service“

“My Mexican hubby complains of the lack of good authentic Mexican food inMN but raves about all the things we tried at Tacos Tacuba!!“

“If you are with in the the metro area, run, helicopter, Uber or side shuffle, whatever gets you to this Authentic place of enjoyment. I tried the beef ramen, honestly not good, felt like an after thought meal. I wanted to try something different on cold night. I don't even care because everything else I've had here is that delicious and staff are helpful with pronouncing menu items as well as suggestions for all the different protein options. Daily specials and loaded Cubano have been notes of joy. The pork sliced from the flame rotisserie with shredded mango made me forget about the ramen. I think about their food all the time but try to only go if someone has never been or someone who knows, knows. When I said Authentic, I meant food as well as genuine costumer service. You feel like you're a wanted guest, I know it's a little old school!!!!! Art-A-Que review in progress, cause I will be back.....“

“At first I thought the burgers were fine here—but then I went back and got the Jr. and this place is actually really good and I think really all the food is solid here. I also got the soy curls — pictured below— it tastes just like meat—very solid veggie option. I couldn’t believe it was soy. Check em out.“

“Stopped in for a takeout order and had a mixed experience. On the positive side, the staff was friendly. On the negative side, parking is horrific, and there were a few hiccups with my order.Order Accuracy: Thankfully, I realized two items were missing before leaving the restaurant and the staff kindly addressed that quickly. However, another item was unfortunately missing, requiring me to drive back to get a refund. This was a bit of an inconvenience, and I hope the restaurant can double-check takeout orders more thoroughly in the future.Food: The food itself was decent, but not quite amazing. I ordered the chicken enchilada with rice and beans. I thought the beans would be refried, but they were not. My mistake for not asking. Overall, disappointed that the food wasn't quite up to par as the original Pepitos restaurant.Hoping my experience was due to an off day, and I'll probably go back one more time for a better Lupitas experience.

Parking: Parking lot is not big enough for all the businesses in the shopping complex.“

“Best Birria Tacos I’ve ever had. They are simply delicious, fresh, and as authentic as I can imagine. 😋😋😋“

“It was wonderful. I went with a group of 8 and they were able to accommodate the party. I ordered the Birria Tacos and they were delicious. The customer service was great too. The group slowly rolled in and each person was greeted within a few minutes of arriving.“

“el mejor ambiente familiar las meseras son un amor y la comida fantástica“

“Visited this food truck outside of Insight Brewing. I got the pork belly tacos and they were amazing! Staff was super friendly and the food was great. Would definitely recommend!“

“Excelente servicio, muy rica carne hecha al momento. Altamente recomendable.“

“The best cake and icing you'll ever have in your life. We have been coming here since my daughter was near 5 years old and she still requests this amazing Bakery for her birthday cakes. This year we did celebrate her 28th birthday and we got a half strawberry half pineapple sheet cake, as usual it was phenomenal. 5 Stars.“

“Yum!! Everything we ordered was delicious! 5 stars for sure.“

“Thank you to our friends for providing such wonderful food service throughout the summer Under the Canopy season at The Hook!“