We almost never make it over to the sit-down/full-service restaurant since we love the taco house so much, but a meet-up with friends called for the main deal. Had a pina colada since, ya know, why not. Ordered the taquitos with rice for my meal and got surprised with a soup pre-meal. Really enjoyed the taquitos. Service was great, they checked on us frequently. I've heard there is a lunch buffet during the week as well. Would definitely recommend a stipat the dine-in side. read more

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My sister-in-law had her baby shower here & had the most fantastic time. They have known each other since kindergarten and we've known their family since then. They both love tacos, so this was the perfect place to have a big gathering of 30+ guests with their most favorite food, Mexican. She is Vegan so the variety of veggies & beans was the biggest highlight. Thank you for that terrific food and the incredible experience. read more

Boca Chica Restaurant - My brother's baby shower at Boca Chica - Mexican Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Friendly People Delicious Food Great Service This isn't a fancy or trendy place. But they've been reliably doing what they do for a long time. If you are in the area, I encourage you to stop. Or, make the trip. It is worth it. read more

Boca Chica Restaurant - Beef Deep Fried Taco - This says it all. - Mexican Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Food was pretty good. Very busy. Decided to sit at bar. Had whiskey neat, Whiskey Pig Rye. $10.50 Ordered Mi Tierra with black beans. Gave me refried beans. But they did switch it out after I said something. I think the black beans are so much better!! The sopa (soup) that comes with entrees is very good. I could have just that next time. The pork chile verde guisado was a bit sour and I would give a 3 out of 5 for that and not reorder. read more

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A trip down memory lane for a few friends to one of our favorite restaurants! Beautiful decorations and warmth from the fireplace. The food choices are plentiful and we all loved the deep fried tacos! We agreed we need to come for lunch more often! read more

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It's their 62 year anniversary today, and we celebrated it with them! I love this place, and they honestly feel like family at this point. It's my Mexican restaurant of choice, and we come here often. Everything was on point: the Modelo beers, the House Margarita, and the Taco Platter (served with black beans and rice). And each item was $6 for their anniversary (2 beers for $6, marg for $6, and taco platter for $6). I like the salsa with the chips (has a good amount of zip and tastes freshly made), the chips taste like they made them in house, and the tacos are delish. I opt to substitute black beans for refried. Happy Anniversay, Boca Chica, you are loved! read more

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Went here with some friends for a delicious dinner. Love that they are not a franchise-just an amazing Mexican restaurant that has stood the test of time. They have been a staple of the west side since 1964!!! Luckily we made reservations as they were so busy! We stayed with some delish cocktails and their chips, salsa and guac. Our dinners were all amazing and fresh and so much food! This is a super comfortable restaurant with comfy fireplaces and beautiful art. Apologies for no pics! Def recommend! read more

I love Bocachica so much. Never have anything bad at this place a true classic veteran and legend. read more

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We had a very large party for a big birthday. The restaurant was very accommodating, the servers were friendly, the place was bustling, and the family-owned vibe was welcoming. They let us split the bill easily and got everyone's orders correctly. We all tried all the tacos, burritos, salads, chips and salsa, and margaritas. Everyone enjoyed their food and had a great time. I can't speak to the buffets, as we had regular dinner menu, but we all liked it. Great for big groups and families. read more

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Decided to have our valentines day dinner at Boca Chica. Our server was extremely attentive and we really appreciated her recommendations. We love the vibe of this place, lots of murals on the wall and a very "old school" feel to it, which we really liked. We started with some chips, guac, and some of their salsa. The spicy salsa was excellent, though the mild was just ok. My wife had the chicken enchiladas and I was shocked when she finished the whole meal. It was that good. I had the carnitas which were also excellent. We both had a Poco Loco margarita which was really tasty ... and pretty strong. We really enjoyed our time here and will definitely be back. read more

I love Thier tex mex meals like the chilli releno is my favorite thing! They do an amazing lunch buffet weekdays. It's such a great restaurant and Thier prices are so reasonable. read more

It's a definite no from me- I'd give it 0 stars if I could. Don't waste your time or money here. It's starts with chips & salsa- they have a hot and mild. The mild tastes like borderline tomato sauce for pasta and the spicy tastes like water. The chips are decent though. My friend got a burrito and hated it. She said it was all soggy from just being thrown on a plate with salsa verde and the beans. The salsa verde is sweet. And keep in mind, it's served warm. I had asked for some after the red salsa were both awful. The a server never mentioned that it would be warm, so that was a shock when I took a bite with the chip. I ordered the queso fundido because this is hard to find made the correct way. But it is awful!!! The chorizo is burnt and there's not nearly enough cheese. My entire dish was burnt past the point of being edible. I also asked for flour tortillas and was given corn, which I didn't touch at all. My friend and I both agreed it was a no for us and that we would never go back and would definitely not recommend. We were sad because we both had been craving and this fumbled so bad. Our server was good but there's things she could've done better. read more

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The Los Dos Amigos here is one of my favorite Mexican dishes in the city. Truly delicious. I ate so much food I didn't eat for like 24 hours after (exaggeration but honestly kinda true LOL). The staff here are so friendly and the restaurant is a great vibe. They have a patio and I cannot wait for it to open!!! I will definitely be back once it does. read more

Boca Chica Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

My cheese enchiladas were delicious, I'm craving more of them. Fun and relaxing atmosphere. The staff were very attentive.

Went to this restaurant for lunch on my birthday and wanted fajitas . The waitress kept trying to get us to eat the buffet instead . She had an attitude after we asked for menus and the service was not good . We were very polite and even left a tip despite the situation. Be warned if you go there for lunch and don't want the buffet. The food was good so overall 3 stars . They also use a different rating app called open table , if you download the app and make a reservation they might treat you better knowing that you'll be able to determine their future rating . read more

Enjoyed a lovely lunch with a women's group. Boca Chica Restaurant did an excellent job seating us together. Food was excellent. Wonderful and prompt service. I enjoyed the Taco salad with chicken. It came with 3 different dressings on the side to enjoy. It was so delicious! I was so busy devouring my delicious meal and chatting with my friends, I forgot to take pictures of the food....but OOOH SOOOO GOOD! The atmosphere and space is lovely, open, and bright. They have a huge free parking lot too. Can't wait to go back to try more things from the menu! read more

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Yummy! The tacos here were great & the drinks too! Drinks were a bit strong, but good! read more

Boca Chica Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I wasn't pleased with the more "American style" Mexican food that we had. The cheese dip we had was lacking flavor, very disappointing. This place used to be a lot better. If I wanted plain ground beef taco, I could go to a chain restaurant. read more

One of my favorite Mexican restaurants in the cities! My go-to for the dinner menu is the Los Dos Amigos ($16.50)--the sopes (thick corn tortillas) are so tasty and filling, and I love being able to choose an enchilada to go with (usually, an enchilada guajillo)! Perhaps it's kind of basic, but my favorite thing about Boca Chica is their salsa and sopa (which is an appetizer-y soup, not to be confused with the sopes!)--both are very simple but have really great flavors where the tomatoes really shine. While you do pay $3.25 here for chips and salsa (as opposed to some other places where it's complimentary), it's 100% worth it to me and I never skip ordering them. The staff is always super attentive and quick to refill drinks, clear plates, and otherwise check in, even when it's busy (which, it usually has been when I've gone!) I think the weekday lunch buffet ($14.95/pp, M-F from 11a-1:30p) is also a great value for the price with a great selection of enchiladas and mains like chimichangas, tacos fritos, and flautas, along with the sopa and salsa that I love so much. read more

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Always a great experience. Great food and service. I highly recommend the cheese enchiladas.

my mom has raved about this place for the last idk how many decades. i was never a fan of it when she took me here on vacation to minnesota & now that im an adult with an adult palette, i hate it even more. growing up in an area of mostly mexicans and having extended family from mexico... this place is not it. there's nothing "authentic" about mexican restaurants. if you want actual mexican food, you need to find a taqueria. i ordered two chicken tacos & while they were surprisingly spicy for being in the midwest, they were overall terrible lol. the tortillas have got to be Mission brand from the grocery store because they literally split in half the second i lifted the taco. the "salsa" was chunky af and seemed like a salsa for chips rather than a spicy sauce for the tacos. i really have nothing good to say about the food here & im surprised they're still in business. i guess as a cult favorite for elderly white people, they'll stick around for another decade. read more

Boca Chica Restaurant - chicken tacos - Mexican Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

This was a trip! Boca Chica reminds me of the kind of tex-mex restaurant you would go to in years past. Not fancy, but generous portions and great service. A family kind of place. This was the first time I had my meal on the patio, and it was so pleasant. The waiter was great, the food was served quickly (we were hungry!) and there was a Margarita menu that was lengthy. I was with a group, and we all ordered what would turn out to be our new favorites. Before we got far with our chips, homemade salsa, and margaritas, the food arrived -- we're not talking fancy and persnickety plating here -- generous portions and great food like you are eating at a traditional tex-mex restaurant. We had a great time. There is parking on site. Oh, and inside, the place has a fun atmosphere: again, more traditional than fancy, a good place to bring friends and family. read more

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My family and I have been coming to Boca Chica Restaurant as long as I can remember (literally YEARS!). I love to support local and the food is absolutely delicious. The buffet is scrumptious which is offered at lunch during the week and also on Sundays. This visit my lovely sister treated me to the lunch buffet for my birthday which was so great because we rarely get a day off during the week together. As always, it was fantastic and we left beyond stuffed. I love the fried flour tacos, beans, and rice. Cannot forgot the bean, cheese, and chorizo dip for an appetizer. Let me tell you, do NOT skip on this. It's the best. However, back to the lunch buffet, I missed the cheese enchiladas this visit (sad face). Just a wonderful variety especially for the reasonable price. I love how the buffet setup has been moved to the back room, doesn't seem as crowded as past visits for the buffet. Our waitress was fine, not overly friendly, but still fine. I did get to enjoy a large chocolate sundae. My nephew, sister, and I left with really full bellies and smiling faces. I'll always be back to this spot.... Cannot go wrong. read more

Boca Chica Restaurant - Bean, Cheese and Chorizo Dip - Mexican Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

If you can catch their Sunday brunch buffet it's a real delight. Lots to chose from and delicious. My all time favorite item is their deep fried taco. They didn't have it at the Brunch buffet but what they did have was so good, I wasn't even disappointed! Their black beans are so good, not a gross mass produced version of beans and their Flan is also amazing. Almost as good as my mama's! Don't skip Boca Chica. It's a classic favorite of my crew, it will be for yours too! read more

Waited 2 hours, was about to leave food finally came and was garbage. Save your money and go to Taco Bell. Beer was good so I'll give em a star read more

Decent TexMex food! This place is super popular in west St.Paul and I can see why. It's simple and decently priced. 100% recommend coming for the AYCE buffet but they also offer great main dishes too! The servers are very sweet and the place itself is so cute. Tons of seating and they offer outdoor seating as well. read more

Boca Chica Restaurant - Sopa de Fiedo :) - Mexican Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Food was yummy, service was great once a server was assigned to us, and ambiance is wonderful. We came for happy hour and dinner today and arrived around 4:30. We were seated and someone gave us waters and menus at 4:40. We wanted to order before 5pm to take advantage of the happy hour specials so we asked the person who gave us water if we could order. He said no because he wasn't our server. At 5:00, we were tired of waiting for a server so we walked to the front desk and asked for a server. Once a server was assigned to us, service was great. But... I took away one star for the inconvenience of waiting 30 minutes to be served. All the food was delicious, even the kids menu items. The ambiance was amazing with huge murals on the walls, cultural decorations and a beautiful outdoor patio area. read more

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If you're looking for real, authentic Mexican food, Boca Chica is the way to go! Their drinks are always well-made and strong and the food is absolutely phenomenal. One thing I really love is the murals on the inside. I think it's such a wonderful way to showcase the culture! read more

Boca Chica Restaurant - Jala-Pina Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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I have been a customer since the early 1980's. My wife used to daycare 2 of the owners' children in the 80's. To celebrate my 75th birthday we arrived at 4 PM. We ordered drinks and apps. After that everything went downhill. Took a long time to order our food. Took a long time to get our 2nd drink. Took a long time to get our food. When we got it, it was cold. Our waitress was "cold fish". I wanted to walk out twice, but we stayed to the bitter end. I could not finish eating my cold food. Paid and left. We will never go back. read more

I'm always looking for good Mexican MN and Boca Chica was a great find. This place has been around for 50 years and has an eclectic crowd that packs it out on the weekends. The staff is fun and has hilarious shirts promoting their killer fare... the taco plates are a must as well as the enchiladas. We also tried a combo plate with chorizo and a tostada to round out our options. The chips and guacamole was fantastic and the spicy margarita and overall bar menu made this place a fun environment for groups. It was an amazing night read more

Boca Chica Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Food, margaritas and staff great. Come here often and always a great experience. Would recommend to everyone looking for an enjoyable night out. read more

Good basic Mexican food. Attentive wait staff! Those working help out others tables to keep patrons well served. Great with refills on chips salsa and beverages. Birthday guest gets photo with fancy mariachi sombreros. Would like to see more vegetarian options, especially on enchiladas. Good for larger groups of 8 - 12. read more

Boca Chica Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Best cheese enchiladas with their enchilada red sauce (gravy). Fabulous weekday lunch buffet too

Excellent taco salad! However, the drinks were weak and the lunch hour noise was too much for any meaningful conversation-ing.

We're stuffed after an amazing meal! 10/10 food, service, and vibes. Great spot to hang out on a beautiful summer night read more

Boca Chica Restaurant - Enchiladas Guajillo - Mexican Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Food was good. Id definitely will come back and eat again. It was $23.99 per person + $3.25 for soda. They have alcohol options too. Service was friendly and nice. We experienced some inconveniences at the end. They fixed them and gave us 25% off. I recommend this place for others to try it. read more

This dining experience started out pretty rough. The hostess mixed up the order of arrivals and sat a number of tables ahead of us and failed to apologize or acknowledge it which is not my favorite part to start an experience. We sat outside and the lighting was a bit dim but the table was clean. We ordered a round of drinks that definitely felt smaller than the average margarita - from a bartender's perspective. There were major delays in our service from the perspective of when we ordered drinks, when we got drinks, when our food order was taken, etc. Our waiter was friendly but just not the most efficient. What saved this experience was hands down the food. Being from the west coast - Mexican food can fall short of the mark in other parts of the country but I would say this is the top 3 Mexican food I've ever had. I ordered the grilled fish tacos and they were outstanding. I didn't get sides but the table reported that in general the beans were better than the rice but all was delicious. I would be willing to come back again solely because of the food in the hope that operations are running more smoothly. read more

Incredible food! Every part of our meal as somehow better than the last. We started with Chile con Queso and were blown away. It's exactly what you would expect and want from a cheese dip. Next up was steak fajitas and Quesabirria tacos. The Quesabirria (on the appetizer menu) was phenomenal, but did feel a little salty after a bunch of bites. It's still up in my favorites in the cities. The fajitas were sizzling and so good! To wrap it up we had the churro bites - they melted in your mouth and were sooooo tasty. The waiter said it's not usually as busy as it was tonight, but reservations wouldn't have hurt! read more

What a gem! I went for Boca Chica with coworkers and it impressed everyone! The lunch buffet is a great deal at around $14 with all you can eat Mexican food. The buffet selection was great, only critique is I would have loved to have Guacamole and spicier salsas. The staff was very accommodating to my allergies and walked through the buffet to point to any issues, this meant a lot to me and showed a level of care and consideration! You should check this place out! read more

Boca Chica Restaurant - Buffet - Mexican Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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We have been coming to Boca Chica in Saint Paul for over 30 years and it doesn't disappoint. On this trip, four of us sat on the patio and had margaritas, chips and salsa, enchiladas and tacos. Service was great, their recipes haven't changed and the family-style cooking meets the mark. I return when I am in the Saint Paul (or even if I am not close to Plato Blvd!). Will return. The outside dining was a big plus on this lovely fall day! read more

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