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    Cielito Lindo

    4.6 (19 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Ronald C.

    If you've ever had Cielito Lindo in Eagan, you know how good their Tex-Mex food is already. Well this outpost of the same company in Southdale Mall does not disappoint either. Past restaurants haven't been able to succeed in this particular spot in the mall but I hope they can break the curse with their excellent Tex Mex fare. I've already been twice and I'll warn you it's no muss no fuss. You'll be served on disposable plates with plastic cutlery. The beverage selection is also limited. But I have loved all the foods I've tried and I hope you will too! The workers are also very friendly and helpful.

    Didn't look too busy but as I sat there more and more people came!
    Chezarael W.

    Great food inside the Egan shopping center I never even knew they had a food court!!!!

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    Liz R.

    Great option in the mall. Looking for a quick bite? Get some tacos. Fast service and reasonable prices. Plenty of seating.

    Al Pastor and Barbados Street tacos.

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    I had the cheese covered beef barbacoa burrito. It was sensational! I can't wait for my next visit to enjoy more of their food!

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    Delicious burritos and great value! Definitely worth the visit if you're in the area.

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    Authentic Mexican food & great customer service, highly recommend to those who are in for a new local spot.

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    “This place has become a favorite of mine to grab dinner before a movie at southdale.”

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    Pajarito - Happy hour nachos

    Pajarito

    4.1(139 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    •$$

    Met up with a friend here for happy hour. They had restaurant week as well as a dinner menu going…read moreon at the same time. We decided to stick with the happy hour menu. We shared chips and guac and I got the potato taquitos. Food was overall good. I'd probably come back to try more. Our server was nice and attentive. They have a patio and it's a cute restaurant inside. Very nice ambiance.

    I've been to Pajarito a number of times but this one was special-- an engagement dinner (or…read morespecifically, a post engagement celebratory dinner). I am updating the review because Pajarito delivered the experience I knew they would and exceeded expectations. See my previous review (chips are great, proteins are great, drinks are great) and all that stands. The additional details here are: they brought us a celebratory split champagne, dessert of choice on the house (the bunuelos were actually super good and I would get them again-- had no idea just how warm, light, sweet, yet dense a donut could be), and a aperatif (a fruity post-dinner mini shot/drink). Not to mention, the host was quick to say "congrats" (I had let them know of the occasion ahead of time). As well, they were happy to reserve an ideal seat of choice for us with advanced notice. Overall, such a great dinner and great service, which is what I was hoping for for this once-in-a-lifetime milestone celebration. Pajarito delivered. Thanks!

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    Colita - Seared Scallops with carrot puree, salsa macha, peanut, and fresno

    Colita

    4.4(623 reviews)
    1.8 mi•Southwest
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    Everything was delicious here! My sis was recently in town so had the great excuse to eat somewhere…read moreI've been meaning to try. My preference is usually to go out for Asian food but heard so many good things about this place that I convinced my sis to try it with me and wow, left feeling impressed and very full. What we ordered: - Started w/ some non alcoholic drinks. I love horchata so had to get that & enjoyed it. - Corn bread w/ caviar - yum & great way to start - Seared scallops - so good - Charred eggplant tostada - loved this & a must-get - Shrimp tacos - I was worried that the tempura would just make it taste like fried but it didn't, it's really light. I liked these but could of used some saucy/ juicy component that feels more satisfying w/ tacos - Carne Asada - was not bad but just kind of tasted like meat I could get other places - Corn elote - it's what u expect but it was tasty & nice to have another veggie - Churro dessert - perfect way to end our meal. This is a must-get even if u are full! Overall the atmosphere is great. The server was very friendly and it never felt like we were waiting a long time for anything. The place feels but open & natural accents. It was def busy in here & it felet like we were close to some tables but it still felt comfortable to enjoy the meal while catching up w/ my sis. I will def be back to try other items!

    We booked reservations for this place for a work dinner and I was eagerly waiting to try it out…read more We ended up getting here a bit early and tried some amazing cocktails. I tried a cocktail that the bartender recommended and wow did it pack some flavor. We wanted to try all the tostadas and flavor, so we ordered the watermelon salad, beef toungue tostada, the scallops and the Cacio e Pepe tacos and man were we buzzing from all the flavors. We were all very full, but we had to try the churro dessert. I will say this place is very much captivating with decor, the flavors and the service. It's a must try if you're a foodie.

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    Colita - Interior

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    Colita - Chicken Thigh Pinchos with adobo and peanut macha

    Chicken Thigh Pinchos with adobo and peanut macha

    Colita - Fun cocktail and delicious mocktail!

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    Fun cocktail and delicious mocktail!

    Cahill Bistro - Shrimp Tacos

    Cahill Bistro

    4.8(371 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    Only two $$ listed for this place is inappropriate; every dinner item on the menu was $30 or above…read more So prepare to be a bit swindled, cuz those $30+ plates also aren't gonna be whopping portions. It's the whole "oh it's upscale so less is more" concept. And listen, yes, the lamb was amazingly tasty, as were the veggies that came with it. I'm definitely not saying the food wasn't good; it was excellent, it just sorta felt like a rip-off? And the chocolate torte the four of us shared at the end was also REALLY yummy (but $10 for a small slice w/ a scoop of vanilla, so it better be). If you've got money to blow, by all means, but for the majority of us, this ain't it. I was sincerely dubious the moment we drove up. The place is in a hole-in-the-wall run-down strip mall and the parking lot is full of potholes. The Chinese place right beside it looks like they haven't replaced their signage in thirty years, or maybe they're outta business. When we proceeded inside I could tell the owners had done their best to convert a crappy space into something roleplaying as modern and fancy. It felt a little out of place. The ambiance wasn't all that stellar (which is normally not something I much bother commenting on, but again if you're gonna charge thirty bucks a plate, I begin to factor in more nit-picky things like that); there wasn't any music or anything to cover up the perpetual mechanical hum that seemed to emanate from the kitchen? The bathrooms had a similar kind of "gloss" over it. I was unimpressed that the men's was just a unisex stall without a urinal or anything that actually makes it "men's." Like, just convert your two single stall bathrooms into gender-neutral or all-gender (literally all that takes is swapping signage) so people aren't "waiting" for the "correct gendered toilet" when there's zero difference between the two. It's 2026, y'all. We don't need to practice pointless segregation. Service was reasonably quick, food was hot. The server did a good job of keeping up with my in-laws' unslakeable thirst for iced tea. Everyone was polite enough to us. And I appreciated they were open fairly late into the evening on a Tuesday!

    This is a nice neighborhood spot, off the beaten path, that offers good food and really good…read moreservice. At noon on a weekday, it was pretty busy with diners. I only noticed two servers taking care of everyone, and as busy as it was, I never felt forgotten. Our servers were friendly, efficient, helpful, and very welcoming. The meal was tasty. I got the Lomo Saltado lunch entree. The rice was seasoned lightly but deliciously. The beef included bell peppers and onions which paired nicely with the rice. The salad was supposed to include a vinaigrette, but I didn't notice anything. Nevertheless it was fine, as was the yuca which had a little green coating. The tres Leche was very good, and had a little toasted coconut on top. I would definitely get again. This is in a part of town I'm not familiar with so I would have never known it was there had my friend nor suggested it. That said I would return and recommend it to others.

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    Cahill Bistro - Restaurant

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    Cahill Bistro - Salad chilly and crisp.

    Salad chilly and crisp.

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    El Camino Gourmet Tacos - Rajas Bowl, Side Queso & Chips

    El Camino Gourmet Tacos

    4.1(105 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    Love this place. The chips and queso are the BEST! Perfectly seasoned crispy tortilla chips with…read moredelicious queso. We always devour every single bite. My husband likes getting a variety of tacos - al pastor, barbacoa, shrimp, or carnitas. My favorite is the rajas bowl - tasty cactus, peppers, black beans, lettuce, and pico. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is the wild inconsistency in these bowls. I've had it over 10 times and you never really know what you're going to get. Sometimes it has avocado, sometimes rice or beans, sometimes lettuce is soggy on the bottom but sometimes sprinkled on top, sometimes hominy, one time they even added refried beans. It's totally dealer's choice of whoever happens to be assembling it in the kitchen on any given day. Nevertheless, I'll keep coming back!

    We need rested for pickup, and I waited in the car, so no review on the inside. The flavors of the…read moretacos are fantastic! The crispy chicken and wet taco were phenomenal, 10/10 and I will absolutely come back for more! The chips and queso were decent, could've been a bit more salty for the chips. The parking is of course always a zoo in this area, but oh well. Our only comment is that you don't get much for the price, 3 tacos left my fiancé wanting a fourth to get full (which would be $20+ for one meal). Well def get this as a snacky or appetizer again:)

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    El Camino Gourmet Tacos - Salsa station in the back

    Salsa station in the back

    El Camino Gourmet Tacos - To go order

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    El Camino Gourmet Tacos - I don't remember what these tacos were, they were hard to distinguish, but note the birria broth

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    I don't remember what these tacos were, they were hard to distinguish, but note the birria broth

    Orale Mexican Eats - Fish taco

    Orale Mexican Eats

    4.5(206 reviews)
    2.8 mi•Windom, Southwest
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    Orale will definitely become one of my new go-to spots!…read more I got the swimming burrito with carne asada and my partner got the swimming burrito with carnitas. Both were good, I would definitely recommend the carne asada. We also got chips and guac. The guacamole had a strong lime taste and was so unbelievably delicious, I would go back just for the guac. There is a small parking lot in front of the restaurant and a ton of street parking. The staff were very nice and helpful. We ordered at the kiosk and they brought our food to our table. It looked like the bartender also waits on the tables in the back. There's a section of the restaurant that's a bit loud, but we easily found a spot to sit in a quieter area.

    The food is pretty decent. I lived in Querétaro, Mexico, and spent 8 years in Phoenix, so I know…read morethe difference between authentic and Americanized Mexican food; this is firmly the latter. It's a bit whitewashed and leans more Cal-Mex than anything you'd find in Mexico, but I'm not complaining. I love a good California burrito and asada fries, so this style has its place (especially in Minnesota). Service can be slow. It took us about an hour to get two burritos yesterday and the restaurant didn't look busy. Maybe they were just short staffed. My main issue is the salsa. They limit you to one packet per person, and it's not the slightest bit spicy. And where are the limes? This place desperately needs a salsa bar with real options and some heat. Bump up the salsa selection and stop rationing it, and this would be a solid spot. For now, I'll keep getting this to go and buying my own salsa and limes.

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    Orale Mexican Eats - Bar at far end.

    Bar at far end.

    Orale Mexican Eats - Choriqueso, carne asada fries, and a margarita.

    Choriqueso, carne asada fries, and a margarita.

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    Cielito Lindo - mexican - Updated October 2026

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