46 Best Mexican Restaurants near Oakdale

“This place is AMAZING. Authentic and delicious! I love that they have a good variety of salsas and protein. step over Chipotle!“

“I love this place for their delicious tacos. Love that they have shrimp cut into smaller pieces so that they don’t fall off. Sadly they no longer cut them into pieces and no shrimp street tacos are gone (my favorite). Though I love the taste and the sauces (spicy one is outstanding), I am not psyched at the change of their menu. I may come back but not as often.

One suggestion for them is to add grilled fish tacos.“

“I wish every single taco bell would turn into a taco Johns. The food is always SO yummy here. I love the bean burritos and fried chicken/fish tacos. Best churro I've ever had was here. OMG it's just all so good, I don't even care if I have to wait because it's FRESH.“

“I recently visited the Taco Bell in oakdale with my family and had an amazing experience, thanks to one of the workers there. From the moment I walked in, they greeted me with a warm smile and a friendly attitude. They were incredibly efficient, taking my order quickly while making sure to get every detail right. The food was prepared perfectly and served hot, just the way I like it. I had a great experience, even offering extra sauces and napkins without me having to ask. Their exceptional customer service made my visit memorable, and I will definitely be coming back because of them. Great job! i believe the worker name was alec i appreciate it“

“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.“

“SO. GOOD. We shared the alambres with birria and got the corn cup so we could share elote amongst our group! Friends with us also loved the torta, burrito and tacos that they got. I can’t wait to try more of their menu - it seems like there’s so many creative options you don’t find everywhere else! Highly highly recommend!“

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

“My favorite restaurant for authentic Mexican food and margaritas“

“Delicious. Large portions, enough for two meals.“

“Great food great staff great service“

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

“Today’s taco stop took me to Carnitas Don Tacho in St. Paul — a humble little spot that feels like it was pulled straight from the streets of Mexico and dropped onto the East Side. If you're searching for tacos that don’t need to be dressed up with gimmicks or gourmet buzzwords, this is your place.

I ordered two carnitas tacos, one pork belly, and one asada. Each came nestled in warm, double-layered corn tortillas with just enough toast to hold their own — no tearing, no soggy fold, just sturdy, chewy goodness. The meat? Juicy, flavorful, and portioned in a way that made me smile. One of my favorite ways to judge a taco is by the pickup test: when you grab it, does a little meat spill out? If so, that taco is speaking to you — whispering, “There’s more where that came from.” These tacos had plenty to say.

On top came a few crisp radish slices for texture and refreshment, plus a generous handful of lime wedges — not just one sad sliver like some places hand out. Two salsas came with the tacos: a fiery red that bites back, and a smooth, mild green that cools things down. I alternated bites like a spicy tango, chasing heat with a little lime and verde relief.

I also treated myself to a fancy Mexican Coke in the glass bottle — because when you're eating tacos this legit, it just feels right. But for those keeping score, I didn’t include that in the cost breakdown. Without drinks, we paid about $20 for six tacos — a total steal for the quality and portion size.

Carnitas Don Tacho isn’t trying to reinvent anything — they’re sticking to the roots, and that’s exactly what makes them great. If you’re in St. Paul and craving the kind of taco that tastes like it came from a roadside taquería in Jalisco, this spot should be on your list.“

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

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

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

“Highly recommend this restaurant! Good priced and even better food! The workers are always so friendly and welcoming:)“

“The most authentic food in the area and its delicious. unfortunwtly the last couple of times they have screwed us over with the bill. last time they charged me $10.00 for an horchata. tonight I ordered a pozole $16.99 and classic plate $17.99 =34.98 plus 2.91 from taxes should of been$37.89 but they charged me $42.82. It not a lot but it simply shouldn't happen“

“My husband & I spent the majority of our lives in So Cal & Arizona. We were fortunate enough to have some of the best mexican food in the US, with the culture weaved into our daily lives. Moving to WI, we struggled to find the same. We finally found an authentic mexican restaurant. The food was so good & the staff was friendly & attentive. I am so willing to drive the 30 mins it took us to get there. Thank you for the great food!!“

“Absolutely delicious food!“

“Great food, great atmosphere and great service!“

“Very relaxed atmosphere, the people behind the counter were kind and patient. Large servings for a low cost! The chicken in green sauce and spicy steak were both tender and delicious! I got their mild green salsa, and it was mild, almost sweet. I'll try their hot sauce next time. The rice and beans were well cooked and perfect vessels for when the toppings fell out of the tacos.“

“Good sea food❤️❤️❤️ Muy buena la comida de mariscos❤️❤️“

“My human gets out of the car and goes to the truck. She comes back with a plastic disk and then we sit there for a while. The disk buzzes and flashes and the my human goes back to the truck and comes back with the best food ever. I don’t get to eat the goat tacos because they give me the midnight poops but the chicken quesadilla is the best.“

“The best taco spot in the area.
Been coming here for years, cant believe I haven't given it 5 stars yet
Each taco is twice the size of others in the area. Tinga is my favorite, has a smokey flavor to it that you cant find anywhere else.
Call ahead and get a 3 taco meal ready for pick up in FIVE MINUTES!!“

“Good food if served hot right away. Never got my drink as ordered (need to update menu if not available) so I just drank water. Only 1 wait staff on the floor taking orders and had a food runner delivering to the table. Atmosphere wasn't what I expected. Limited parking.“

“The best tacos. Love this place!“

“Qdoba stepped up when Chipotle failed! We had a catered order through Chipotle and their store was closed when we went to pick up our order. We went to Qdoba last minute and they catered our order for our son's grad party! Crystal was the manager on duty! Her and the staff were so kind and helpful! What they did was a true blessing! We love the food and will go there from now on!“

“Fantastic job with catering our grad party!!“

“Their menu is the most diverse of Stillwater's Mexican restaurants. Friendly staff and Large portions. Their Refried beans are more flavorful than most I've tried.

Parking: Easy to find a handful of vegetarian options. Has corn and wheat tortillas interchangeable. Excellent tamales with mole.“

“Las mejores Gorditas de Arina y maíz y platillos 100% recomendados ,Sason de mi lindo estado de Durango 👌🏻“

“Great food and good prices. the service is great.“

“We came in late on a Friday and the staff were all very friendly and kind. They seated us quickly and took our orders fast and efficient. Our server Logan was top notch. He took some time to talk with us and make our night memorable. Food was great and exactly what we were looking forward to. Highly recommend!“

“The service is amazing and the food is so delicious! I love the ham torta sandwich. :) Definitely check them out!“

“This place rules! Beats the crap out of Chipotle. The freshest ingredients, the best ghost pepper sauce on the planet, seriously their food is amazing.“

“Great food! Excellent service!“

“great food and good service“

“The tamales are excellent!“

“Riquísimos los tacos y el menudo. El servicio de primera muy amables. Recomiendo este lugar“

“Everything is always awesome here! Highly recommend!“

“Yum, yum, yum. So good…….“

“If you want tasty tacos check out Taco Libre . I love the birra beff it’s seasoned well with so much flavor. The street tacos are go to cant miss. But the birra tacos and the sweet plantains are winners. The fresh salsa bar is a hitter pick you spice level. The staff keep the place clean and orderly. It does take a bit to get use to only being able to order off a kiosk some people may have an issue with that. But if they had an English speaking customer service person it would probably be an added bonus. But it not needed the food and service is great.“

“buen ambiente familiar y excelente atención.“

“muy excelente atención y la comida muy rica y deliciosa 😋 muy bonito“

“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!“

“Wow! Run! Don't Walk! Get the Fajitas Molcajete ! Volcanic stone filled with deliciousness!!! We eat Fajitas everywhere we go..and these were the best ever!! The chicken and beef were seasoned so well...it was amazing to eat on its own. Our waitress Leticia G was so wonderful, as well!! Highly recommend!“