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    El Mexican Restaurant

    4.1 (68 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Street tacos and enchilada combo dinner
    Tracey F.

    Man, for how much everyone hyped me up about this place, I walked away with just an average experience. First, I will say, service was great. It was pretty fast and the guy behind the counter was hustling. He was alone and was covering the whole restaurant magnificently. Chips and salsa were...not great. The salsa was just not for me. Also ordered a couple pina coladas and questioned if there was any rum in them. On to the food. I had a combo street tacos and enchiladas. Both were excellent. I love street tacos and the verde sauce on the enchilada was great. The rice, however, was salty AF. Hubs had a chimi and he liked the meat, but didn't seem to love the cheese or ranchera sauce on it. Would return on service alone but might just stick to street tacos and water.

    Can't beat this food!

    Great service and excellent food!! I ordered the lengua and steak tacos and they brought the beer in a bucket with ice! Great for summer days!

    The food is truly authentic and super delicious. I had fajita.... Absolutely delish! I'll definitely be coming back. Can't wait!

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    Maxx M.

    I'm not very impressed with El Mexican - I'm gonna be generous and rate them a BORING 3 stars. Two of us stopped in for dinner after a long day of fishing. We were famished. Our expectations were low. It should have been easy to impress us. I could have eaten the anus out of a Mississippi catfish! The food was pretty boring, far less than what I hoped. For example, I was really craving the Churrasca. But the fried beans were watery and flavorless. They asked me how I wanted my eggs done then completely ignored my request. Then why bother to ask me? I really liked the salsa. But it doesn't make up for the lacking in other areas. The food took FOREVER to come out. It was dinner time but I only saw 2 or 3 other tables. What was the big delay in the back of the house? Perhaps they were busy messing up and burning my eggs. I felt sorry for our server. It was exactly dinner time, people were starting to filter in, and she was the only one up front. I left her a fat tip. I won't come back again. Next time, I'll try another food place in Hastings. -Daddy Maxx Retro

    Tacos, carnitas, rice, beans

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    Every time we come here and the food is always been amazing. They treat us like family.

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    Great food and service! The staff is great and friendly. Highly recommend. You need to visit.

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    The best salsa in town! El Mexican of Hastings never disappoints. Loved my breakfast this morning.

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    Absolutely wonderful food and service. We have been to eat there many times and are always impressed!!!

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    Wonderful food! Tamales, Street Tacos-- so good!! We eat here every time we're in Hastings!

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    Fabulous Authentic Tacos! 3 different house made salsas and a wonderful attentive server. What more could you ask for?!

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    Missi's Sip & Savor at The Confluence Hotel - Peanut butter cheesecake

    Missi's Sip & Savor at The Confluence Hotel

    3.8(41 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Ambiance and Experience: I'm glad they turn this beautiful historic building into a cool place to…read morehang out in near downtown Hastings. Restaurant and bar area are pretty large and can see quite a bit of people and when it is warmer out there is a huge patio that overlooks the Mississippi River. Great date night spot. Rustic, modern, and charming throughout the space. Very thoughtfully repurposed. Drinks: We tried the Hastings 14 and the Gold Dandy. My wife especially like the Hastings 14 and it was mixed with edible glitter which heightened the drinks look and experience. Very interesting drink. My Gold Dandy was a refreshing whiskey-forward sipper. Food: I had a burger and my wife had the shrimp. My burger was pretty good and was cooked to perfection, soft, juicy and pink in the middle. I enjoyed the rosemary fries, good savory flavor that balance the sweetness from the burger. My wife's shrimp were perfectly cooked and her brussel sprouts were tasty. Overall: A great date night location or a place for any occasion when you're looking for a drink and a bite to eat. If it is during the warmer months you will have a great experience on there vast riverfront patio. A great dining and drinking option to downtown Hasting's waterfront.

    Went here with a friend after a hike on a Sunday afternoon…read more Was happy to see we could still get some breakfast items later in the day. It was really relaxed and plenty of seating. We asked to be seated near the window so we could see the river. I tried the Riverfront Sangria which I was very happy with. It was the perfect choice for our lunch. My friend chose the BYO mimosa. Build your own which provides you with a choice of two juices so you can mix and match or enjoy them separately with your prosecco. My friend had the Spiral Breakfast sandwich with bacon instead of ham, she was very pleased and it looked very filling! Came with some cheesy hashbrowns as well. I chose the harvest salad which was full of fall flavors like butternut squash, cranberry and pumpkin seeds. The dressing was a little heavy but otherwise I was extremely happy with my choice! It was a perfect portion size. This was a great end to our hike!

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    Missi's Sip & Savor at The Confluence Hotel - Beautiful repurposed spaces

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    Kitchen Table - Club - so good!

    Kitchen Table

    4.5(160 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    Went to this restaurant for the first time on Mother's Day this year. (Crazy choice to go to a…read morebreakfast diner on the busiest day of the year, but we were so impressed.) There was a 45-minute wait for a table for two but we snagged a couple spots at the bar and sat down right away. The bartender/waitress was a pure delight. Despite how crazy busy it was, she was pleasant and helpful and efficient. (I'm sorry I can't remember her name.) And they were offering free mimosas to all the ladies which was a nice bonus. Hubby and I both ordered the eggs Benedict with a side of hashbrowns. Everything was perfectly cooked and we were delighted with the crispy hash browns Strangely, we find crispy, perfectly cooked hashbrowns very rarely. And we have breakfast out fairly often. This restaurant nailed it! The prices are very reasonable, and the service was great. Highly recommend!

    In the last 2 years I've been to over 100 breakfast places around the Twin Cities...think of that…read moreas my pilgrimage. After all of those, I can say Kitchen Table is the absolute best. While I only had the Hangover Hash for years - absolutely perfect breakfast - I started trying other items off the menu. The Hot Mother Clucker and Three Little Pigs are phenomenal. But, the best of all and the best in the Twin Cities is the Biscuits & Gravy. Hanisch Bakery biscuits and the absolutely best and perfect sausage gravy easily beats every other B&G in the metro and dare I say it, in the entire country. Owen is the best server - great attitude, always happy to see you and gives the best recommendations!

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    Kitchen Table - Loaded hash, add lobster- over easy eggs but you can get them any way you like

    Loaded hash, add lobster- over easy eggs but you can get them any way you like

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    Froth & Cork - Flights are good for those of us who have problems making decisions.

    Froth & Cork

    4.8(83 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    The cutest coffee shop in downtown Hastings, MN *Decked out with Christmas Decor during the…read moreholidays* Tons of seating- nice place to study, hang with family and friends and games to play for a little fun Ordered: *Iced gingerbread latte (with oat milk) in the cutest gingerbread glass! The coffee was included in the glass- so worth it! Comes with cover and straw (the cover wouldn't close straight but I will probably use it without the cover so it didn't matter for me) *Tangy Turkey Toastie- Sourdough bun panini pressed with cream cheese, turkey, raspberry jam and provolone cheese *Would order again- perfect mix! Hours: Mondays: Closed Tuesdays- Fridays: 7am-3pm Saturdays: 8am-3pm Sundays: 8am-1pm Food: GF/DF & Vegan options available Breakfast & Lunch Toasties - served all day long (a panini pressed sourdough bun / GF buns also available) Staff were super friendly! Highly recommend checking out Froth and Cork! So many cute shops close by- great in the summer to make a day out of it!

    Rustic, old house vibe with quaint places to sit around every corner…read more They offer a fantastic breakfast menu featuring a variety of fresh bakery items and made-to-order classic options like breakfast sandwiches. I got a cappuccino that was good but not great. They use peace coffee.... I'm a fan but with all of these little places having their own special grinds and single origin it's hard to be above average when they use mass produced coffee. Overall the place is great to bring kids or to meet a few friends. The ambience is a big selling point. Not a bad place in downtown Hastings !

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    American Legion Post 47 - Onion rings and Rueben

    American Legion Post 47

    3.3(55 reviews)
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    Amazing views of the Mississippi River to go with my delicious broasted chicken dinner. Service…read morewas top notch, too! Can't wait to come back and enjoy the patio with my entire family this summer. Ambiance 5/5. Outdated decor just like all VFWs, but this one has AMAZING views of the Mississippi River, so the ugly furniture doesn't even matter anymore. Free and plentiful parking never hurts either. Food 4/5. Broasted chicken was perfect with bubbly crispy skin and tender meat! Sides were okay, but not as good. Next time, I'll get chicken only. The mashed potatoes and gravy came as a generous portion. It also came with some baked beans and coleslaw. Service 5/5. Great service too. I just wanted to get some chicken to take home, but my server said it was a 20 minute wait for Broasted Chicken and offered me a complimentary soda to enjoy while I waited. I got to enjoy a beautiful sunset overlooking the river while I waited.

    Great views! For watching boats! For people watching! For beautiful sunsets!…read more Rueben sandwich was great! Full of meat!!! Onion rings a little too fried for me. Wings are really good!! Crisp on the outside but super juicy inside!!! We had the Lemon Pepper Dry Spice! And I'd order it again!! I've been here with my boyfriend and also on another occasion with my family for a day out by the river. We sat and ate some food, enjoyed the views. My baby nephew pointed out all of the boats that went by. Then we took a stroll along the river walk. Fun sculptures to look at.

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    American Legion Post 47 - Banquet Room

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    American Legion Post 47 - Lemon Pepper Dry Rub Wings

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    American Legion Post 47 - Great day to be on the patio, these days are in short supply for 2022!

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    Great day to be on the patio, these days are in short supply for 2022!

    Caffeinated Rooster - Shareable sweet roll

    Caffeinated Rooster

    4.0(2 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    This is a new food truck that will often be at the Hastings Fleet Farm…read more We ordered the items below. I was tempted by the hot chocolate as it was sleeting outside, but will save that for another day. The people in line ahead of me really liked it. The Beni was very good and I would order it again. But I am very picky about my crepes. These were too thick and eggy and I really disliked the Yum Yum sauce (kind of a tomato mayo). The Yum Yum had a strange aftertaste and my husband didn't like it either. If you aren't a crepe purist you may like these. The dessert crepes seem to be popular. I am rating a 4 based on the sandwich and the service. Since I rate all crepes by the ones I ate in France, it wouldn't be fair to compare these. DUCK DUCK BENI (Duck Eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon, spinach, gouda and hollandaise on an English muffin) THE GARDEN (Savory crepe filled with mushrooms, spinach, tomato, gouda, cheddar and yum yum sauce)

    Found this truck in my neighborhood and saw they serve crepes so I was hooked! One thing of note,…read morethe items will switch up, so if you get your heart set on something listed on the website, they may not have it the day you go or it could be sold out, so be a little flexible. We got the banana Nutella crepe and the Hungarian Breakfast. Both were tasty; the chive sauce on the Hungarian breakfast was delish! Check the website to see where they're setting up for the day.

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    Caffeinated Rooster - Beignets- our take on a southern classic with a deep fried sweet dough tossed in powdered sugar.

    Beignets- our take on a southern classic with a deep fried sweet dough tossed in powdered sugar.

    Caffeinated Rooster - Hungarian breakfast

    Hungarian breakfast

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    El Mexican Restaurant - mexican - Updated May 2026

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