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El Burrito Mercado

4.1 (381 reviews)
ModerateGrocery, Mexican, Bars
Open • 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Casual
Live music
Moderate noise
Happy hour specials

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Heather R.

Muy Bien!! Visiting El Burrito is always a treat. Shopping the large food market, the fun gift area and eating in the cafe or the a quick grab and go area is always delicious! Their meat market is great, and the array of fresh salsas and other "to-go" items are perfect for parties or just a yummy dinner. The bakery offers fun traditional treat for your sweet tooth. Their cafe has a lovely outdoor patio and one of my favorite seasonal items is the outdoor elote stand in the back parking lot! This is a must visit!!

Combo plate - chicken enchilada with rice, beans & avocado
Joe N.

Unusual combination of a restaurant and grocery Mexican-American food and gift store. Many excellent options available on the menu. This is owned by Mexican Americans. It's possible to eat on site or take food away. Long time community fixture. Free parking lot behind the restaurant.

Fajita Burrito Platter
Nancy W.

We stopped in for an early dinner on a Friday. Our server was friendly and attentive. The dining room area is on the smaller side, but it was clean, attractive, and had a few large screen TVs. The food and drinks came quickly, and there was no point in the meal where we were cooling our heels waiting for service. The chips were served warm, which I appreciated. . I think they make their salsas in house, which is a bonus. That said, I prefer my salsas to be a chunkier, thicker quality. The margarita was made made with top shelf liquors, but I'd never know it. It was absolutely not worth the $15.50 price tag. The burrito, rice, and beans were all tasty, and I'd order them again. It's a fun stop in here, as there is a grocery store attached with an emphasis on Mexican food items.

Mallory L.

If you haven't been here, what are you even doing?! My favorite spot for Mexican food is @elburritomercado in St. Paul. You may also recognize their logo at the MN State Fair and their food truck at various events. Overall if you've never been to their actual restaurant and market... you gotta. They have a full market and goods side to find all of your needs to take home and cook. As well as prepared items to bring home, heat and serve. I highly suggest this for taco night at home. Everything is fresh, delicious and made there in house. They have a walk up order area with casual seating, a full sit down restaurant area and an awesome patio. In the warmer months they have their Elotes truck out near the back entrance. The customer service is friendly, welcoming and very helpful if you have questions or need recommendations. I recently was shopping the grab and go deli and was trying to decide what meat to go with and two separate regular shoppers pointed me to some awesome picks so shout out to helpful strangers. I'll pass it along if I see someone staring at the wall of options someday. The staff working the deli window was also extremely helpful in picking out a good salsa heat level and gave a few samples to ensure my decision. Remember always ask for recommendations if you're not sure! My go to items to eat in: Nachos Supremo with chicken (when I want nachos THIS is the dish I want) Burrito Tradicional Churros My favorite grab and go items: El Burrito Mercado Tortilla Chips-these are the best Queso Fundido Nacho Mexican Rice w/veggies Mild Chicken Shredded Beef Ground Beef Guacamole Crema Mexicana Mexican Shredded Melting Cheese Obviously fresh soft tortilla shells are a must here too This place is one I love to point people towards because it's an awesome experience with great food and great people. For more awesome food spots check out the account mallorymademetryitmn on Instagram!

Shrimp tacos with cactus. Horchata.
Shaun J.

Wow! What a gem. If you're new like me or haven't been by lately, make sure to park in the back and enter there. There's only one way in and there's a greeter/security guard there. The Mercado is huge and has everything you might need. I even found fajita spice mix which you're not going to find in most grocery stores. I also found cactus which I have never found in a store. I included a picture to mess with my wife who just isn't into cactus. We ordered supper at the kiosk and it came up pretty quickly. We also took advantage of donating a platter for someone in need. There was plenty of seating. My kid got quesadillas and I got shrimp tacos with, of course, cactus. Which, by the way, is very tasty. We also got horchatas. So good. Every day is better with horchata. Everyone was so friendly. It's a great place.

Michaela S.

Great place for groceries and a bite to eat! Came here on a Sunday afternoon and it was the perfect spot for a quick lunch and to grab a bunch of salsas for snacks of the week. I love being able to buy fresh salsa at small quantities so you can try different types. Also grabbed some limes and lemons on my way out. Parking at the back of the building!

Desserts
Stacey N.

I visited this place yesterday (again) and when I say I'm obsessed with their salsa bar, I'm obsessed! There are is such a great variety - salsas, guacs, and ceviches! I went there to grab some salsa for a friend get together today. This Mercado also has a restaurant that I need to come back and try some time! So many good authentic Mexican ingredients and food... a truly warm atmosphere and very fun to check out! Service was great and the staff was so appreciative of me stopping in to shop! It was busy!! These small businesses need us right now so I feel it's a great way to support them during these difficult times.

Patio
Stephen S.

This is such a find. Groceries, fast package foods, a large selection of sales items from Mexico, a bar/restaurant attached with a parking lot. Everyone is helpful and kind. The staff in the bar area/patio are welcoming. The food is authentic Mexican The patio is beautiful and serves food/drinks as the inside restaurant and bar.

Lindsay S.

Really great market! Organized and very clean. I was impressed by the selections. Also with their grab and go section. I ended up getting their famous guacamole and chips. Perfection! The guac lasted 4 days in the fridge without getting brown. I also picked up some green rice and made burrito bowls at home. The rice was flavorful and I will be back for it! They have their own lot behind the building and someone was selling elote from a tent in the back. I will get that next time. They were closed when I was leaving.

Cancha
Rebecca P.

Great variety of fresh produce and groceries! I had a great time checking out the variety, and people were very friendly/chatty as well. I also loved all the artwork in the store, will be returning for gifts, and grocery shopping again. Definitely check out their prepped meals section, they've got some great options for a quick dinner pickup!

Mole con Pollo Platter
Kirk J.

Tucked in this Mexican tienda is a nice restaurant with both quick serve and seated/bar options! They've got a chicken mole that is fork tender chicken and rich mole sauce. Delicious. And a huge portion. Their Mexican rice is plain with no veggies, which I like. My girlfriend had the enchiladas of the day (cheese). Unfortunately she said that the cheese was cold inside unfortunately, but otherwise good. Prices aren't cheap for a Mexican place but also aren't bad. I would say moderate.

Mango y tajin
Christina P.

What a fun store to visit! El Burrito Mercado is truly a little slice of Mexico right here in the Twin Cities. The moment you walk in, you're surrounded by vibrant colors, delicious aromas, and a wide variety of authentic Mexican foods. From fresh meats and produce to ready-to-eat deli favorites, it feels like taking a mini vacation for your senses. I picked up a big bag of their freshly made tortilla chips and several salsas to share at a game night with friends, and they were a huge hit! Everyone had their favorite -- with lively debate over the Salsa Verde, the Mixa Salsa, and the Black Bean Pico-style Salsa. Every one of them was bursting with fresh, bold flavor. The bakery section is also a delight, featuring an impressive selection of traditional Mexican baked goods. The Día de los Muertos bread cake was absolutely beautiful, and the conchas were light, fluffy, and perfectly sweet. Although I didn't eat in the on-site restaurant, judging by the quality of everything in the deli, I'm sure it's outstanding. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful -- they even helped me pronounce a few Spanish words and find the perfect salsa combo for my event. Overall, El Burrito Mercado is more than just a store -- it's an experience. If you haven't been, you absolutely need to go!

Grocery
Ann Marie C.

Love this place! Everything you need for Mexican food and groceries. Extensive fresh pastries, deli, restaurant, bar, butcher shop, groceries, and a patio with live music. What's not to love?? For food, you can order at the counter or kiosk. But there's also a full service restaurant and bar off to the side. So many fresh pastries to choose from, so hard to pick. Everyone I interacted with were friendly and helpful. Definitely coming back whenever I'm in this part of the twin cities.

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The food was delicious great flavor and so much food I couldn't finish. Very authentic. Service was great glad we stopped by.

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Am I able to order any pastries, cookies, or salsa online? I only see a menu that features entrees and some appetizers, but none of the items I'm asking about, in spite of the pastries being illustrated in their photos. Thanks.

Guisado - what exactly is it? I saw the sign at the cafe for Guisado, it says mix of beef, pork, chicken but when I order Huarache Platter with guisado, the lady behind the counter asked me what meat do I want. Is it a combination of meats?

My understanding as well is that it is a mix, stew of different meats, traditionally it was what a house would have on hand. I wonder if they asked because you have a choice of different stewed meat? Some prefer one meat tacos, maybe that's why they… 

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