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! read more

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Tacos Tuesday is all you need to know. Favorite tacos are Al Pastor and Barbacoa. Grab some empanadas on the way out. If you don't come here on Tuesday then expect around $15 for lunch without a beverage. read more

I had been trying to find a time to visit here for some time. The Yelp event happened to be on a day that was a fit for me, and I am SO glad I was able to be there. I WILL BE BACK! I bought some ingredients I've had a hard time finding at other Mercados, and that along will bring me back. Also, there are some refrigerated items I can't wait to buy. I didn't have a cooler with me, and I wasn't going to be home for a while after leaving. I intend to return when the restaurant is open. I am confident the food will be fantastic. Did I mention they are really friendly? read more

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. read more

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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! read more

El Burrito Mercado - Grocery Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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. read more

El Burrito Mercado - Desserts - Grocery Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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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! read more

El Burrito Mercado - Cancha - Grocery Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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This is such a gem in the community. I love their salsa bar so much; chips and salsa (my favorite snack) is my kryptonite. The salsas here do not disappoint, and there are so many delicious ones to choose. The enchilada casserole was a great value at $8.75 for a massive slice. It tasted like Mexican lasagna. The attached market is full of good finds, too. I come here to get masa harina, corn husks, and other supplies for Mexican cookery at home. The staff here are welcoming. Tip: There is a parking lot in the back. read more

El Burrito Mercado - Enchilada casserole - Grocery Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Amazing bakery, quick grab deli, wonderful meat department. The staff is friendly. The store has both groceries and beautiful crafts, piñatas and handmade accessories for the home. Their restaurant is attached with a beautiful patio area in warmer weather. A must see visit read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

El Burrito Mercado - Mole con Pollo Platter - Grocery Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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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! read more

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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. read more

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El Burrito Mercado is a vibrant and lively market! There is a wide variety of foods and merchandise for sale. The employees are helpful and friendly. I've purchased some grocery items here which were all fresh and I've recently tried their street tacos which were flavorful. I like that you can purchase prepared food items so you can assemble a meal at home or take it easy and order from the restaurant. They have something for everyone here! read more

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Super fun! Great food! Plenty of energy and wonderful people! Outdoor food truck had a really long line.the patio was full of families and live music! The food truck sold out by 7:00! read more

El Burrito Mercado is a must stop if you are visiting the West St Paul neighborhood! The market has tons of authentic goodies and the restaurant has some of the best Mexican food in Minnesota! The place is alive with vibrant colors and staff were super friendly. The food was hot and fresh and came out quickly. We have ordered a few times for pickup as well as eaten inside at the handful of tables. Never been disappointed in our trip. There is a parking lot in the back or street parking available. read more

El Burrito Mercado - Grocery Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Today, I had a disappointing experience at the side-restaurant of this supermarket. Expecting the pleasant experience of a regular restaurant is not the right thing to do in this place. It is known that self-called restaurants in the USA do not tend to be truly genuine. El Burrito Supermercado's side kitchen is expensive and not at restaurant level. I ordered the "Taco Salad Bowl", which is around $15, and knowing that they do not include an acceptable amount of meat, I ordered a side order of some other meat and a side of black beans and one of the flavored fresh waters (cucumber). The bill was around $33 for me as a solo-guest. As the electronic device vibrated and I approached a counter to pick my order, I inquired whether it was possible to get a bit of sour cream. The kitchen personnel stated that the sour cream squirter had been removed and that I should get in line and pay for a side order of sour cream. I approached the cashier and told them that they should tell their manager that a customer complained about having to pay additional for a tiny portion of sour cream after paying for $33 order. After I sat down to eat and had already eaten halfway or more of my meal a non-smily lady approached and said hello and then stared at me until I guessed that she was the manager. The lady did not apologize or greet nicely. I explained that after ordering one meal and two sides and a drink, I felt that it would be a courtesy to get a bit of sour cream. The manager said that that is what all customers must do in a non-polite way and left as I realized this was not an interaction that was conducive to having me say thanks or anything of the sort. Then I realized that such manager was at the kitchen talking and looking back at me. I felt like maybe if I order something else, they would perhaps spit on my food? I immediately began recalling my episodes in mostly criminal-run Latin America, where everyone is traumatized and trying to traumatize others in a way that normalizes bullying, rudeness, aggressiveness and even violence, torture, rape and murder! I left that "restaurant" with a disgusting mix of feelings that I do not want to feel again. I had to take the time to write this instead of moving on with my life because I think it must be documented and read by others looking into this sort-of-landmark supermarket that some automatically go to as I have several times just because it has been there for years and people mention it. I left that place feeling as if I had just visited a jail, where you are told what to do and there is no smiles or politeness anywhere. I recall the face and attitude of the lady manager that came to my table and realize that she was actually confronting me and that she came back to the kitchen to perhaps brag about how she put me in my place. As I sit here and reflect on what trauma this manager may have gone through, I refuse to leave all this unsaid. These traumatized immigrant employees should be trained to understand that they give away bad vibes that are not welcoming and only foster stereotypes that diminish their value in this society. Did your read the other review where someone reports finding a rock in their food?? I did not read any more bad reviews about this supermarket-side kitchen. I will not return to this place. Whatever Latinamerican groceries I may want in the future are found in Walmart. read more

This is a fully fledged grocery store along with a cantina inside where you order at the counter. The woman who helped me out was incredibly sweet and my husband said these were the best steak tacos he had. read more

El Burrito Mercado - Steak taco takeout with rice and beans - Grocery Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

My fav supermarcado in the area, as well as deli/restaurant/bar patio. Today I was with a friend so we enjoyed some fresh Jamaica (hibiscus) agua fresca, an awesome pork & jalapeno empanada, chales/chicarron(fried pork skin) and a heavenly bakery item! Lots of foods to explore here! Great friendly service from the bilingual staff here. Gracias! read more

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The place is great and clean. The grocery store is nice. I don't like the restaurant which is very inconsistent with quality and pricing is higher than comparable restaurants around the area. read more

This was my first time at their brick and mortar, but I first tried them at the MN State Fair. In addition to a great meal, I was able to stock up on plenty of staples and pre-made food at the market. The breakfast soaps with chorizo were so good, and the queso is one of my favorites in the cities. I plan to make this a regular stop going forward. read more

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This is not your typical market. This market has pan Dulce , a lot of Mexican spices , cheeses and the list goes on. They also have a little restaurant inside with lots of seating areas. I ordered the smothered carne asada burrito. I got the half and half. Which is have red and half green sauce all over the top. This burrito was delicious and it's was huge. The service was great, they were fast and friendly. I will definitely stop by again read more

El Burrito Mercado - Wet Burrito Ahogado (Platter) with half green and half red sauce - Grocery Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

This was a very solid Mexican joint that had very flavorful tacos. Personally, I got the quesabirria tacos which had a side of consomé, and the consomé was very flavorful, so dipping the birria tacos into the consomé was an extremely pleasant experience. The meat was very tender and the tortillas were the right consistency, not too crispy and not too soft. The lengua taco had a good amount and size of lengua meat, which made it a very good experience consuming such as well. My spouse had the tamale platter which had two chicken tamales along with rice, refried beans, and some veggies. She mentioned that the tamales were dry, which made her decide to bring one tamale back and used hot sauce at home. She also had the chicken tacos, but didn't comment on whether or not she thought they were good. For some reason I wasn't able to locate any sauces, red or green, to go with my food, so it would be nice if I had them. read more

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This store is fun to shop at. They have a restaurant inside, you can order food to go or dine in. They sell freshly prepared food to purchase and take home, bakery, and hot deli foods. The otherside of the hot deli are the different salsas and salads. This grocery store offers meat, vegetables, fruits, groceries, cultural stuff, etc. The day I went They had people offering samples, that was fun to try new products. Also a big parking lot in the back. read more

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The mole was insanely delicious! We also got some pastries at the market after we had lunch, and those were delicious as well! I will definitely be back to check out the patio this summer! read more

We ordered catering yesterday and it was awesome! Tons of food and packed up nicely so it stayed very warm. Everyone loved it and it was a great value. #tacobar read more

My friend and I came here for dinner before a concert at the Xcel. I was excited to see so many food options on their menu. I ordered the birria tacos and churros - both were delicious! We also shared the chips and guac which was tasty as well. Plenty of people were enjoying a quick dinner and/or browsing around the market and buying items from their refrigerator/deli section. The staff were super nice and friendly! read more

El Burrito Mercado - Grocery Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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I really wanted to like this place but my experience wasn't that great. When you first walk in it's a nice size market with mostly food but there were trinkets and other items as well. To the right of the market they have a walk up counter where you can order food. This is where the issues started. The cashier was very rude, didn't greet us, she walked away on her cellphone came back to the counter and proceeded to be on her phone before looking up and still didn't say anything just looked at us. We ordered the nachos which I asked for no beans (of course it came out with beans -_-) If you walk further right there's a bar and if you keep walking there's a patio. We ended up getting a table on the patio and ordering a drink. The waitress was a little better. Also when we sat down another waitress came and dropped chips and salsas off at our table as if it was a complimentary thing, we were charged for them even though we did not ask for them nor eat them because we had a plate full of nachos. They had a food truck/stall outside that offered a more limited menu. They also had live music/cover band playing music which was nice. I know it's outdoors but the trash cans so close to the tables drove me crazy. So many flys. Other than that the patio was really nice! I'll give the Service 2/5 stars. Food 2/5 stars -wish they would have listened and not but beans on our food. Drinks 3/5 stars Atmosphere 4/5 stars read more

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Had a great experience on the patio at El Burrito Mercado today! The chilaquiles all day platter was really really good! Everything about it was delicioso. The Paloma and vampiros are good but I've had better, stronger, bigger ones for the same price. . Really wished the salsas were spicier or at least offered a spicier variety to the customer. Birria tacos were good but wish it came with 3 tacos instead of two! Consomé was really good too but it would've been more filling had the order come with rice and beans on the side. read more

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I ate your food at a catered event. Everything was fantastic. I would highly recommend you to all my contacts. I will be visiting your restaurant soon. read more

Our family hired El Burrito to provide food for our mother's funeral on 3/21/2026. She had requested Mexican food, we all love El Burrito so it was a natural fit. Everyone loved it! It was so easy to order and we had just the right amount of food. We ordered chicken, beef, plain cheese enchiladas. Beans, rice, guac, salsa and chips. For 75 people it was $875. We were 100% happy! read more

Hands down best mezcal pineapple spicey marg I have had. Will go back for sure. Had el pastor torta delish!!! read more

El Burrito Mercado - Grocery Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Truly authentic Mexican grocery and restaurant. I love this place and today went out of my way to pick up ingredients for enchiladas. While there, I also picked up fresh guac, shrimp ceviche and fresh mole. Everything is wonderful and super friendly staff. It's a really clean market and the selection is muy bueno! Def recommend! read more

Tonight was my daughter's early birthday celebration- - super excited for the Mariachi band singing especially for birthday celebrants. We were ALL excited, FULL of anticipation and starving. I ADORE outstanding Mexican, Italian and Mediterranean food! I love love Barbacoa long stewed in a well seasoned sauce. I ate the best beans in Tulsa Oklahoma in a giant used bookstore with this tiny Mexican open restaurant in a corner. The best Mexican cooked fish in an old old restaurant in 1970, downtown Los Angeles. Still can taste it with my eyes closed! The Mariachi Band was the BEST I have ever heard, and this HUGE bass guitar with the full rounded deep back had a WONDEROUS sound, and what PERFECT singing!!! Even better than the original OLD Old town 1980's-90's in San Diego, CA! And... a gentleman guest in our dining room stood up near the bands departure and honored us with his almost perfect Operetta trained beautiful deep exhalted voice ( see video). So why the rare for me 2 stars?? The food. The service was impeccable, ambiance genuine boisterous happy! I am sorry, two bites I could not eat the enchiladas which were small thin. The red and green sauces were sharp tasting and I felt almost from a can. Almost zero seasoning. I politely packed it up, tossed when I got home. The light brown beans cooked with bacon were very good in this tiny cup. Rice no flavor. I ate the beans. Mom was born in LA. I grew up eating traditional long stewed enchiladas home made sauce with great seasoning and Don Miguel Mole of course added. The sauce is the BEST part. Love it on home made tamales. read more

Delicious food, great family run business. Awesome and kind employees and a wonderful place to eat

There are tons of great options. We went for brunch and loved the eggs and adobo. we had 15 people and they reorganized the tables for us with no problem. You can order at the market or the restaurant. Very nice outdoor seating, often with live entertainment. I want to come back and try everything. read more

El Burrito Mercado - Pork adobo breakfast - Grocery Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Some of the best food I've had in a longggg time. The staff was so friendly and the quesabirria tacos were gone from my plate in 2 minutes. Go support this wonderful business! read more

This place is so fun and the food/drinks here are delicious! From my experience, usually POC/ethnic places with a grocery store and restaurant serves some pretty delicious food! I had the Quesa-Birria tacos and they were fire ! Very hearty, savory and delicious! It was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Plus being able to dip the taco in the birria stew broth was so fun. What I liked the most about the birria stew broth is that they didn't just give you the beef broth but it also has some of the meat, carrots, potatoes and chickpeas inside of it- this was nice and different from other places I have had birria tacos from- I much preferred this way! We also had a flan and tres leche which were pretty good- light and not too sweet. Margaritas here are also a must! I wish I here during the summer when the patio is open because it looks so nice and they sometimes have live music. Definitely make some time to check out the grocery store! As for parking, there is free street parking and a lot in the back. Definitely coming back! read more

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The absolute best Mexican food in MN. I've visited many other good Mexican restaurants, but I've always compared them to El Buritto. I've been a customer since I was 16 and a babysitter for a lady in the neighborhood. I'm 75 and still visit El Buritto at least monthly. Yesterday lunch w hubby in the cafe. Then picked up a dozen tamales for the freezer. Already looking forward to next visit. read more

We were making our way downtown Saint Paul after a meeting and the hunger pains hit real bad. It was a long day and we just accidentally drove by El burrito Mercado.We decided to stop,turn around and check things out. It's a grocery store that has a little restaurant in it .They serve hot food. The grocery store and restaurant looked clean.The shelves were stocked with hispanic food mainly Mexican culture. We were jonesing for some tamales and tacos so that's what we ordered. I have had better tamales other places. It was around five or dinner time and it was busy. The tamales just didn't seem fresh.The pork and chicken in the tamales were dry and lacked flavor.The tacos had more flavor and were very delicious. There is lots of parking.After our meal we were able to shop for a few things at the grocery store. This is a nice benefit. We will be back to try a meal from the restaurant part of "El burrito Mercado" one more time to see if it different. read more

El Burrito Mercado - Tamale Platter - Grocery Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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