Nice selection of drinks and food. Fun vibe. We got to excited when our food came and forgot to…read moretake photos No on-site parking, nice staff, good service.

I was craving Mexican food in downtown Minneapolis, and this came up on a quick search. For a…read moreFriday evening after work, it was a great spot to meet a friend who was visiting and staying at a hotel nearby. We wanted to make the most of the menu, so we ordered chips + guac with 5 salsas, all very different but good depending on what you're into. We also indulged in the tequila flight, which was quite pleasant, a burrito with the chicken, which was huge and so so good, I still think about it. The enchiladas were tasty, but could've appreciated a larger portion. The service was great considering we were the only diners in our server's section, and we were seated at a high table right inside. The open windows looking out to the sidewalk patio were a great city feel. Definitely a place I'd return to for a summer evening dinner.

I haven't updated this since the last time I lived in Minnesota!…read more When we moved back, Orale was one of the first places we went back to. I love this place, and the food is on par with a lot of Mexican food in California. Most recently, we went to celebrate a birthday. We go here because they are veggie friendly. We ordered the veggie enchiladas and I got a veggie wet burrito. Everything was delicious. My only complaint would be that things could be a bit saucier...but that's a preference thing and we get salsa on the side for it. We also got chips and guac -- delicious as well! I will say that the portions, especially the burrito are VERY generous. I think I should have shared it! It was pretty buzzy, which was great to see given the depths of winter we were in. Go here!!

The food is pretty good. I lived in Querétaro, Mexico for a while and spent 8 years in Phoenix, so…read moreI know the 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.

Really this is probably a 4.5 star place, but I rounded up because the staff was so friendly…read more We went there for brunch a couple of weeks ago, and we were all impressed with our selections. The tamales were amazing, the al pastor was excellent, but we all agreed the chilaquiles was the best entree we tried. Be warned, ALL of the entrees were HUGE. The chilaquiles were clearly enough to feed two adults, as was the huevos rancheros. In retrospect, we should have maybe ordered three entrees for four people. Oh, and don't skip dessert!

Went to this spot today…read more Ordered 2 asada tacos, no veggies, queso fundido with chips and gelatina. The tacos were rich in flavor and the meat was grilled to perfection. The queso fundido was decent. It was extremely busy and the server had trouble understanding what we wanted. The tacos were good enough for me to come back just for the tacos. Decent spot that I do recommend but wouldn't necessarily go out of my way for. Nice!

Ordered for a pickup. About 10 mins from downtown Minny. Order was ready when I walked in and took…read moreit back to my room. Pastor quesadilla was on point. Just enough spice and not sweet which I enjoyed. The rice was light.

Consistently the best tacos al pastor and habanero salsas I've had in town. Can't wait to go back!read more

Craving some great tacos and want a great variety of options...? This is definitely the place to…read morecome to please everyone's craving! They have a great patio. Like a lot of efficiency restaurants, they have a QR code to order off of which gives them the ability to provide fast and quality service. Great happy hour place to go as well! Great neighborhood location!

Stopped by Centro for a friends birthday last night and was reminded how fun this place is! They…read morealways seem to play the best music & have amazing staff! I really love a self-order restuarant, our food came out within 10 minutes and drinks were quick as well. They have great seating options inside or out - perfect for a solo date too! The elote corn really threw me through a loop because it was SO wet. Almost everyone ordered it, and left us a bit dissapointed with how wet it was. Wouldnt order again. The fish taco was really good! I do wish they still had the nopales tacos :( Cherry marg was amazing, and im usually not a big fan of margaritas! Perfectly tart without being too sweet. Nachos were HUGE and layered really well - definitely needed for the entire table! When one of our drinks were forgotten, they gave us an extra to make up for it... which we really appreciated after the wait! Love u centro & especially your parking in the back!

I used to come here with my family when I was younger, so when I found myself in the area again, I…read morehad to stop by for old time's sake. The first thing I noticed? The prices definitely went up but honestly, given how much this place has grown and recognition they have received, it does makes sense. I ordered my childhood go-to, their birria tacos and a horchata. I already knew what I was getting into, but that first bite still hit me with a wave of nostalgia and pure flavor. The tacos were as rich and juicy as ever, and that horchata? Still absolute perfection, sweet, creamy, and the best way to wash it down your meal. Maybe I'm being dramatic, but this place just has a special place in my heart. So if you're in the area and craving some birria, 100% make the visit.

maybe I tried the wrong thing but their carne asada taco was not only pretty pricey compared to…read moreother taquerias but it was also so dry. It tasted boiled and lacked flavor which was so disappointing. I will say their watermelon agua fresca was delicious and helped me wash down the taco! the restaurant itself was spacious but I don't think they had ac and on a hot day, it wasn't the most comfortable experience. The staff however were so kind here!!

El Sazon is amazing and a gem in the community…read more This is everything you want in a small business in your local community, a feeling like you're going over a relatives home. Exceptional, personal service, passionate cooking, warm and inviting atmosphere. The owners Chef Cristian and wife Karen are absolutely amazing and the sweetest. I'd been previously for various events, but this was the first trip just for a casual pop in and dinner. Went for nachos as a table, I snagged a birria burrito bowl, and we had a churro cheesecake for dessert. Chefs, absolute, kiss. You can taste the passion. There's a lot in the back for parking, and pricing is more than fair if not, a killer value in my opinion. Definitely check them out!

The patio is a fun place to sit, especially during the summer, and the menu has a lot more variety…read morethan your typical Mexican restaurant. They are not serving alcohol anymore which is unfortunate to not be able to enjoy a margarita but they had a large mocktail list. We tried three different tacos (chicken, carne asada, and carnitas) and I loved being able to mix and match. The carne asada was probably my favorite but they all were swimming in oil. The skirt steak enchiladas were a standout and easily my favorite dish of the meal. The steak was tender, the portions were generous, and everything came together really well. The queso was rich and creamy, and the fresh guacamole was a great starter while we waited for our food. Service was friendly and attentive throughout our meal, and the overall atmosphere made it a really enjoyable place to spend the evening.

If you're looking for a fun spot with great food and drinks, Hola Arepa delivers. The Prickly…read morePaloma (Tequila, Aperol, Prickly Pear, Grapefruit, Lime) is phenomenal and at just $8 during happy hour, it's an absolute steal. For anyone with celiac disease, this place is great, the entire menu is gluten free, so you can order with complete peace of mind. The slow roasted pork arepa was a standout. The pork was incredibly tender with excellent flavor. One minor note: the yuca fries were a little light on portion size. That said, we left pleasantly full and very satisfied overall. The restaurant also has a small parking lot which in Minneapolis is amazing.

A fun spot! We came here for my friend's bachelorette party and even though it was raining we were…read morestill able to sit "outside". There is something for everyone here as they can accommodate a lot of diets and you can customize your dishes. They also have a lot of fun drink options, even for those who don't drink alcohol. My food was great, the highlight was the arepitas! I also ordered a mocktail and when our server brought us a round of shots to celebrate (their current frozen drink) she brought me an N/A without me needing to ask which I really loved. Super great service and I'll definitely recommend this spot!