Boca Chica | Restaurante Mexicano y Cantina

Name: Boca Chica | Restaurante Mexicano y Cantina
Address: 11 Cesar Chavez St, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55107, US
Telephone: (651) 222-8499
Price range: $
Rating: 4.2

$ • Mexican, Vegan, Vegetarian

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11 Cesar Chavez St, St Paul
(651) 222-8499

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About Boca Chica | Restaurante Mexicano y Cantina

Boca Chica, a Mexican restaurant and cantina, has been serving delicious food in a charming space for over 50 years. Located in St. Paul, it attracts families from the NW suburbs of Minneapolis, who pass by numerous other Mexican restaurants to enjoy its Sunday brunch. The restaurant is known for its heart, soul, and flavor in its meals, with authenticity rooted in its home-style cooking. The staff are kind, and the leadership regularly checks in on customers' experiences. The restaurant has a beautiful patio and offers excellent food and service, making it a solid choice for both personal and business meetings. Visitors often praise the lunch buffet for its small variety of foods that are very flavorful and worth the price, including green enchiladas, pozole, beef rolled flautas, and Caesar salad. The flavor of the dishes reminds many of traditional Mexican home cooking, especially the "Sopita" Fideo and Pork Guisado, which are favorites among regular guests. The restaurant also provides good parking options with a large lot and street parking available on busy nights. Kids are welcomed and served child portions that are both economical and authentic, making it a family-friendly spot. Overall, Boca Chica is appreciated for its warm atmosphere, friendly service, and authentic touches that keep customers coming back.