Inadvertently went here while attempting to frequent another restaurant which happened to be…read moreclosed. I'm so glad we stoppee in, the tacos were sooo good and very reasonably priced. Open space, lots of seating and great customer service. It was a weekday and every low key. It's located right off 252 and 85th. Would definitely return on purpose this time.

One of the few taco spots that I love! The workers are always friendly and the service is usually…read morefast. The only thing is that when you walk into the restaurant it's quite dark inside and I wish it was a little brighter but other than that it was great! There is a parking lot with ample space. I always get the beef steak and tripe. This place has been my go to! They usually put a lot in the taco so I get full pretty quickly with 2-3 tacos. The menu looks like there are lots of options to choose from. I would like to try other things out, but the beef steak and tripe never disappoints. This taco restaurant is close to my house so, it is super convenient. Come support this local small business!

Great service. Good food. Good value…read more The pintos were good. A nice option vs refrieds.

We were passing through and looking for a good place to stop for lunch. Based on the ratings and…read moremost reviews, we gave it a try. It was about 11:30 on a Tuesday and pretty quiet. We were greeted, seated and immediately waited on by a friendly server. First, the chips are definitely not made in house and are nothing special. The salsa had a little bite to it and tasted pretty good. It is a shame that the chips were not fresh and crisp. The unsweet iced tea was very strong. We suspect it might have been instant, but do not know that for sure. The Fiesta Burrito was flavorful, as the meat was well-seasoned. The refried beans and pico were also very flavorful. The chimichanga with ground beef was seasoned well and covered with melted white cheese. The lunch portion is small, but that was good for me. The pinto beans and rice lacked seasoning, so after a dose of salt they tasted better. The sour cream was a good compliment to the chimi, but the tomatoes and lettuce were quite acidic and without good flavor. Based on our food and drink, I consider it to be quite average. The service and time to receive meals after ordering was good, though.

Honestly, it isn't the worlds best restaurant. It can be a bit busy, a little tacky, and sometimes…read morethe staff is hard to understand. But it's a good solid option. The food is good with generous servings, it comes out hot and fast, and doesn't break the bank. Plus it actually has decent chips and salsa. Exactly what I want in a Mexican resturant.

Good food and very good service provided at this restaurant . The food is authentic and we love in…read moreinterior design. Weekday nights are the best time to visit as this place can get very loud when you get big groups in. This is a local go to for mexican food. Nice location, lots of parking and right next to an ice cream shop for after dinner dessert!

We stopped in for dinner after a round of golf in Ramsey. Fun bbq joint vibe, casual and homey. The…read moremenu had many options but felt like I needed to try something that was bbq related. We started with cheese curds. Loved that they were batter fried and not breaded. Very tasty and a huge app portion. My entree was the pulled pork sandwich with bbq beans. Everything was very good. Pork had a savory flavor and it was nice and tender. Portions were large. Topped it all off with a Hazy Little Thing beer. Great service. Easy parking. Just off a major road. Great stop.

My husband works for an LTL delivery service and made a couple deliveries to Jellybean and Julia's…read morewhen they were opening their current location. He told me back then that someday we needed to check out J&J's. We love small business, local, non-chain restaurants. I decided to surprise my husband and take him to J&J's for Father's Day. We are empty nesters, so it was just the two of us for lunch. We arrived just after 12 p.m. There was a line out the door, which we expected since it was Father's Day and Sunday lunchtime. We were told it would be a 15-20 minute wait for a table, which we had no issue with. We ended up waiting less than 10 minutes because there was a table available on the patio. The weather was beautiful, and with summer being so short in Minnesota, we like to take advantage of it whenever we can. Our server came to our table shortly after we were seated, but it was long enough that we both had time to decide what we wanted before she arrived. I ordered the Texas Philly, and my husband had the brisket sandwich. We had to wait a while for our food, which we understood given how busy the restaurant was. Others around us were complaining about the wait, and those tables had a different server who was very apologetic about the kitchen being backed up. The hand-cut fries were piping hot and seasoned perfectly. It's so rare to go out to eat and get hot fries, let alone fries that are piping hot. That alone was worth the wait! My husband loved the brisket sandwich, and the Texas Philly was SO good--piled full of meat. We live in the south metro, but it was well worth the 30+ minute drive to get there. We'll definitely be back and will absolutely recommend J&J's to others!

This is the Maple Grove location. We got chimichangas and…read moremargaritas. While the strawberry margaritas were good they did not have much alcohol in them so there is that. Now,the chimichangas were also good but the portions were very small,they give you 2 but both are only as big as an eggroll.It takes 6 of these to be the size of the chimichangas at Acapulco which are also delicious. The Acapulco also gives much more refried beans and also rice. So all in all it was a good place but will not go there again as there are so many more options for Mexican food.

Food was great. Service too. Margaritas were huge and even chips and salsa were great too.read more

My wife and i would bike to this food truck every summer the last number of years and get the elote…read morecorn. Delicious and the lady working was always very nice. Kind of a summer tradition and as weather warms up we always look forward to it. This 5-rating is for those experiences, thanks for being a fun part of our memories! That being said, the last 1 or two years the corn cobbs have gotten worse and the flavor isnt the same now. I don't know if its the lady's fault, i know corn has gotten worse at a lot of places. After the third or 4th time in a row we went there and were disappointed we stopped going. Its been awhile since our last visit, i think it was this spring/early summer. I hope the lady is doing well. She was always so nice.

Good lord the food was great 10/10 Quick and Good service…read morehighly recommend coming here if Your around the area looking for some Mexican food

They were very busy, food came out quick, staff was friendly. The chicken was bland/dry, the steak…read morewas okay, the al pastor had the most flavor but very greasy. The barbacoa was on the stringy, salty side. You can tell it's definitely authentic, but I don't know if the oil was old, but it was very strong smelling. The food was okay, not sure if I would return.

Absolutely amazing and my new obsession!!!…read more After discovering this place I have been back weekly. Their tacos are some of the best I've ever had. Chorizo and potato is soft and spicy and savory. Al pastor is savory and a little sweet too. They come with hot and mild sauce, cilantro crema, and radish slices to add crunch. Loaded nachos are made with handmade tortilla chips, lettuce, loads of your choice of meat, refried beans and lots of other toppings. Their service is quick and always very friendly. You really cannot go wrong here.

Any time I'm headed north from Minneapolis I make sure to stop by and grab some pastries and a…read morecouple pounds of their chicharron. The place recently remodeled to add a bunch more space for the restaurant and it feels much more open. The staff has always been great and, if able, are happy to speak english. It definitely helps if you know the basics, though since it's 99% a spanish-speaking joint. The pastries are always flavorful and fresh. I love their orange blossom and anise sesame buns, pan de feria, and conchas. The chicharrones are always on the deli counter and you grab your own with some tongs. Tons of meat on them and a few minutes in the air fryer make the meat tender and the skin crispy. Haven't tried their hot bar or restaurant yet but I hope to soon.

I love a hole in the wall place and had high hopes for El Hornito. Maybe I caught them in a bad…read moreday. The staff was friendly enough and the food came out in a timely manner, but I was a little disappointed with the quality. I ordered a couple of carnitas tacos with rice and beans to go. The rice and beans were great, but the meat...now I like it a little crispy, but this was more like it was scraped from the bottom of the pan. The meat was really greasy, burnt, and there was a large bone in one of the tacos. Like I said, perhaps it was an off day, but it was a little off putting. Maybe I'd try again if I'm in the area.

I recently visited Chi Maek, and it is one of the best places I have ever been to. It's very clean,…read moreno matter what time you visit, and the service is truly 5-star. If I could, I would give this restaurant a 10-star rating. I have never had a moment where I was disappointed with Chi Maek. The service is always on point--from the top (the owner) to everyone who works there. Everyone greets you with a smile, and both their food and service keep me coming back. I like to say they make you feel like you're part of their family. And if you didn't know any different, you would think you were visiting an upscale, very expensive restaurant, but their prices are just right, not too expensive, and the food still tastes amazing. I am part of a retired group of ladies, and not only does my family love going back again and again, but my group was so impressed that we visited more than once, and some of those ladies still go back on their own. As you walk through the door, they greet you not only with a smile, but they also call your name as if they have known you forever. As I stood waiting for my order, I noticed I wasn't the only one; they greeted every customer the same way, with a smile and by calling them by name as they walked through the door.

We stopped by Chi Maek for dinner as it was close to the Coon Rapids AMC and we had some time…read morebefore our movie. We ordered Bulgogi Fries, So-tteok-so-tteok, and Danmae Boneless Wings with a side of white rice. The food itself was very tasty and a great value due to the large portion sizes. The only note I have is that I might ask for extra sauce for our wings next time just because I prefer them saucier, but that's just my personal preference! Every employee we interacted with was very kind and thoughtful. The restaurant has a very low-key vibe so it was great to just sit and relax while enjoying our food.

Very good food not cooked in a ton of oil... I like the…read moreambiance's and the prices were good and fair for the amount of food you get. Also happy hours was 2 for 1 margaritas! The service was okay we waited a while to get drinks and he forgot mine. But everyone has off days.

After a long day of painting and housework, nothing could've satisfied my hunger more than El…read moreCalentano did. The tacos were FRESH with a healthy serving of delicious beef steak and cheese. The salsas were packed with so much flavor. Genuinely one of the best taco trucks in the area. Please do yourself a favor and treat your tastebuds to this delicious food.