I’m still crying tears of joy. I’ve lived in the cities for years and I definitely thought the taco scene just sucked, but this place is the real deal. Absolutely loaded tacos de carnitas were fire and excellent salsa for super cheap
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carnitas Tacos
Bertha Rodriguez
Very good carnitas and tamales
Airiana Rojaz
We did a catering through Don Tacho today for my baby shower and let me tell you we should’ve ordered more it was so good 🔥 gonna have to come back here more often
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ben Coplan
always a great place to get lunch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eriks.garage
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Green House
Good Food, Friendly service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mariana Kralewski
They asked for a tip when we ordered but they called us to get our food when it was ready, and they got very angry because we didn't clean up our table when we were done. When we told them that's why we tipped them, they told us not to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Quesadilla, Al Pastor, Carnitas Tacos
Rosmarly Marquez Rosmarly
Excellent site
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tacos de Tripa Tripe Tacos
Benny Sebastián Salazar Hernández
All the food they serve at this place is perfect, I recommend arriving early on the weekends. You won't regret it if you have to wait a few minutes!!
Quick service, excellent food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’m still crying tears of joy. I’ve lived in the cities for years and I definitely thought the taco scene just sucked, but this place is the real deal. Absolutely loaded tacos de carnitas were fire and excellent salsa for super cheap
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carnitas Tacos
Very good carnitas and tamales
We did a catering through Don Tacho today for my baby shower and let me tell you we should’ve ordered more it was so good 🔥 gonna have to come back here more often
Food: 5
Service: 5
always a great place to get lunch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good Food, Friendly service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They asked for a tip when we ordered but they called us to get our food when it was ready, and they got very angry because we didn't clean up our table when we were done. When we told them that's why we tipped them, they told us not to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Quesadilla, Al Pastor, Carnitas Tacos
Excellent site
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tacos de Tripa Tripe Tacos
All the food they serve at this place is perfect, I recommend arriving early on the weekends. You won't regret it if you have to wait a few minutes!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The food is very delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended good food... 👍👍
Good meats
Food: 4
Service: 4
The best Carintas ever!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carnitas Tacos
Excellent meal....!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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