The food was good. Service horrible - we had to ask for silverware and napkins. Party of 4 shared 2 forks. We had to ask twice for our appetizers. Had to ask for drinks 3 times. Constantly waving down servers, our server totally ignored us after we placed our order. Table across from us had 3 servers taking care of them, we couldn’t get one to wait on us. Food came out at different times. No one asked how we were doing. Terrible experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Rachelle Berthiaume
The food is always made with the freshest ingredients.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jake Swanson
My new favorite restaurant! I never write reviews but I had to for this place, highly recommend. I got the Empanadas and the Chilaquiles. 100/100
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adam Stewart
Not an authentic Mexican restaurant mid at best charged us for chips and salsa Lot
Steven Miles
A terrific modestly priced Mexican restaurant. Sonora is in a safe Longfellow neighborhood of S. Minneapolis. The large menu takes full advantage of Mexican cuisine's ability to create endless combinations from a few flat breads, a handful of vegetables and a few meats. Somehow I have never had elote before. This is a grilled cob of corn with garlic, cilantro, chile powder, mayo, cheese, garlic, and I think some lime. Fantastic. A tequila old fashioned also disappeared. (Most tables were drinking beer.) My dining partner had an excellent marguerita. Salads, chips, guac, and enchilada rounded out the meal. One comment. The Sonora serves very mild seasoning. NOT hot, spicy, picante. This fits the taste of many in MN but if you want something closer to a Mexican experience, ask for spicy or picante. (Chile or pepper or salsa are foods not the heat taste.) Although authentic Mexican spiciness is furiously debated in Mexico, in MN, this is a matter of personal preference.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Mier
Great food with great flavors
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sonora Margarita
Alex Yantifovich
Great place with an awesome menu. The brisket is delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Wilson
This is a good upscale Mexican restaurant with nice brunch. Nice Tequila themed cocktails
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Literacy for All
We have driven by for several years, and came down to Lake Street to support local restaurants. The food was AMAZING. Everything was so flavorful, we shared orders and each one was soooo good. We had planned to take part of the meal home, but that didn't happen. The owner is friendly and we appreciated the details of presentation. Definitely coming back and highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christine Naylor
Food was awesome and the tree leches was the best I've had! Service was also wonderful
Elevated menu and fun atmosphere at both locations. HIGHLY recommend the beef brisket tacos or burrito - the black aioli is incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brittany Heathcote
HAPPY HOUR IS FIRE!!!! Great staff. I’ve loved this place since they were in Midtown.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Danielle M
A true hidden gem on E. Lake Street. Amazing options for all voluntary dietary restrictions. The eggplant fries were tempura fried in a flavorful batter and served alongside the most delicious cilantro aoli known to man. A true standout! Their main dishes are all beautifully presented and made with fresh ingredients.
El Fantasma was the perfect drink - made with mezcal, its smoky flavor pairs well with everything on the menu.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scott
Undoubtedly one of the BEST Mexican places in all of Minnesota. And they have incredible tortillas - corn & flour - used for items like the Quesadilla & Alambre Burrito. Nobody has tortillas that are this unique and delicious in the Twin Cities - nobody. And it's just a neighborhood spot so you always feel welcome. Restaurant is clean and the staff are great. Check it out - you'll love it.
The food was good. Service horrible - we had to ask for silverware and napkins. Party of 4 shared 2 forks. We had to ask twice for our appetizers. Had to ask for drinks 3 times. Constantly waving down servers, our server totally ignored us after we placed our order. Table across from us had 3 servers taking care of them, we couldn’t get one to wait on us. Food came out at different times. No one asked how we were doing. Terrible experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
The food is always made with the freshest ingredients.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
My new favorite restaurant! I never write reviews but I had to for this place, highly recommend. I got the Empanadas and the Chilaquiles. 100/100
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not an authentic Mexican restaurant mid at best charged us for chips and salsa Lot
A terrific modestly priced Mexican restaurant. Sonora is in a safe Longfellow neighborhood of S. Minneapolis. The large menu takes full advantage of Mexican cuisine's ability to create endless combinations from a few flat breads, a handful of vegetables and a few meats.
Somehow I have never had elote before. This is a grilled cob of corn with garlic, cilantro, chile powder, mayo, cheese, garlic, and I think some lime. Fantastic. A tequila old fashioned also disappeared. (Most tables were drinking beer.) My dining partner had an excellent marguerita. Salads, chips, guac, and enchilada rounded out the meal.
One comment. The Sonora serves very mild seasoning. NOT hot, spicy, picante. This fits the taste of many in MN but if you want something closer to a Mexican experience, ask for spicy or picante. (Chile or pepper or salsa are foods not the heat taste.) Although authentic Mexican spiciness is furiously debated in Mexico, in MN, this is a matter of personal preference.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food with great flavors
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sonora Margarita
Great place with an awesome menu. The brisket is delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a good upscale Mexican restaurant with nice brunch. Nice Tequila themed cocktails
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
We have driven by for several years, and came down to Lake Street to support local restaurants. The food was AMAZING. Everything was so flavorful, we shared orders and each one was soooo good. We had planned to take part of the meal home, but that didn't happen. The owner is friendly and we appreciated the details of presentation. Definitely coming back and highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was awesome and the tree leches was the best I've had! Service was also wonderful
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Elevated menu and fun atmosphere at both locations. HIGHLY recommend the beef brisket tacos or burrito - the black aioli is incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
HAPPY HOUR IS FIRE!!!! Great staff. I’ve loved this place since they were in Midtown.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A true hidden gem on E. Lake Street. Amazing options for all voluntary dietary restrictions. The eggplant fries were tempura fried in a flavorful batter and served alongside the most delicious cilantro aoli known to man. A true standout! Their main dishes are all beautifully presented and made with fresh ingredients.
El Fantasma was the perfect drink - made with mezcal, its smoky flavor pairs well with everything on the menu.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Undoubtedly one of the BEST Mexican places in all of Minnesota. And they have incredible tortillas - corn & flour - used for items like the Quesadilla & Alambre Burrito. Nobody has tortillas that are this unique and delicious in the Twin Cities - nobody. And it's just a neighborhood spot so you always feel welcome. Restaurant is clean and the staff are great. Check it out - you'll love it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food and good drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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