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    El Original

    4.3 (25 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Burrito
    John K.

    I thought it was a great time with my family. Just moved to Hastings, glad we found a great Mexican restaurant. I love burritos and this was good. There was hot dogs and fries for my 2 year old too. Customer service is great! Just attentive folks that always kept my drink full. Tons of tv too to watch pretty much any sports. Quiet, yet busy, loved it.

    Chicken quesadilla
    Jaci S.

    Margaritas for DAYS! Never have I giggled more than seeing the XL Marg be delivered to our table. My husband's face lit up!! I received a virgin daiquiri that could've had a little more ice, but his margarita was perfection! The interior is the most fun I have ever seen at a Mexican restaurant. Every chair is different & the bright colors were so exciting. The food was okay! My chicken quesadilla was a bit runny for some reason. And so when I picked it up, it would separate before making it to my mouth. Otherwise, service was INCREDIBLE!!!

    Original molcajete
    Lydia D.

    The food was delicious and the service was excellent!! We travel a lot due to my husbands work and this Mexican food has been some of the best we've had in Minnesota.

    Skinny Margarita
    Megan W.

    El original is the place to go when you are looking for staff that will recognize you every time you go and will stop to talk about how you are. I have been to el original multiple times and each time there is always something new to try and it never disappoints. Whether you're going in for a full meal or a girls night to catch up, el original has just what you need from the drinks to the chips and salsa.

    Having moved to Hastings from St. Paul, I was mixing my favorite Mexican restaurant and friends mentioned El Original as being truly an amazing place to try. After having tried the Mexican food truck up in the summer by Walgreens and being blown away by their food, I figured we'd give it a try. We did take out and I had to go with my ultimate favorite Funidad appetizer (as Chorizo is something I can never get enough of). Also ordered the Fajitas and Burrito as a good tester. When I got home, we found they had forgotten 2 items so we called the restaurant and they immediately sent someone over to fix this issue. That is true customer service as some restaurants should learn. I was impressed with this as many restaurants would expect you to bring everything back and check and then fix the issue. Now for the food. The Funidad appetizer is a freaking must for anyone who likes a little spice (not too spicy, but just this app alone will fill you up!) It was just the perfect blend of taste and will make you feel like you're in your favorite New York City Mexican restaurant or in Mexico. It truly is that good as most people in Hastings can attest. Prices are good as the size of the dishes will give you plenty of leftovers. When the Mexican food truck is closed in the winter, El Original is the place to get your Mexcian food fix. Heck any time of the year and we go there once a week now!

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    We absolutely love this place! The service and food it worth the visit! Very authentic and alot to choose from.

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    I M O Food is good but slightly over priced. Service is fine ambiance is a little crowded.

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    Liliana - Greens Salad (No salami) - 9/10 the orange vinaigrette was amazing!

    Liliana

    4.4(54 reviews)
    14.2 mi

    On a mission to find the best chicken parmesan in Minnesota led us here, and Liliana absolutely…read moredelivered. The ambiance sets the tone right away. It's intimate in the best way, beautifully designed, with a great bar vibe. One of my favorite touches is being able to sit by the window and watch the pasta being made. Our server Nicole was amazing. She gave thoughtful recommendations and made the whole experience feel really special. We started with the supplì, which is like a rice-based version of a mac and cheese bite with red sauce, so good. The prosciutto bruschetta was also incredible and a very generous portion. For pastas, we tried a few and each one was so unique. The scarpinocc had this slightly sweet, really balanced flavor with beet, pickled orange, and butter. The bucatini with lobster was delicious with a nice kick from the Calabrian chili. The paccheri was a standout. It reminded me of a rich, slow-cooked pot roast but with pasta instead of potatoes. Easily my favorite of the night. And of course, the chicken parmesan was exactly what we came for. Thick cut, perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and smothered in red sauce, served with spaghetti. So good. For dessert, the individual popsicle was such a fun and unique touch, definitely worth trying. We also shared the crepe with ricotta and fruit, which was a perfect way to end the meal. Definitely a spot worth going out of your way for.

    For some reason, I was notified that my review on Oct 30th was deemed fake by Lilliana's, so I am…read morerewriting it and including a screenshot of my transaction to prove that I went there. The food was mediocre, especially the smash sandwich. When I asked the server if they had iced tea or lemonade, she didn't know! The bench seats are uncomfortable, the tables are small, and the seating is so close together that the waitress kept bumping our table when she was serving other people. We wanted to like Lilliana's, but we won't be going back.

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    Dugarel's - Free popcorn!

    Dugarel's

    3.5(46 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    We came in to watch the Wolves, Wild, and Twins. So many games going on!…read more They had a lot of very fun decor, and beer listing were creatively put on the walls. Super friendly staff that handled a very busy play offs day with no issues! We had the burger of the month, a pretzel bacon burger, pizza dippers, and Korean meatballs. All of it was as delicious. I would say the pizza dippers were the best. It's a large serving with a tasty dip.

    Came here for the 1st time yesterday afternoon. I was very impressed because the service was great!…read moreAs soon as we were seated the waitress came over and took our drink order. We also wanted to know if they had beyond burgers,because we saw it on the online menu but didn't see it on the actual menu. The young lady went and checked for us and said yes they did have it. We waited for our friends to show and the waitress was so very patient, she came back a few times after they had arrived to see if we were ready yet, but they weren't ready to order food just yet. After some time another young lady came and asked if we were ready to order we said yes and ordered our food. I ordered a cheese curd burger with a Beyond burger patty with fries, my wife had ordered a Won Ton Burger with a Beyond Patty and fries. The food came out probably between 10-20 mins after we ordered. When the food came out it was very appeasing to the eyes and it smelled great!I couldn't wait to dig in. I tried my food and the house Ranch dressing and it all tasted great! My wife loved her food as well, and she doesn't even care for beyond burgers. The only thing that i would suggest that they can improve on is the temperature of the food. My wife's and my food wasn't hot or warm. I also wish that the beyond burger option was on the actual menu. Thank you for having Amazing service and super tasty food! We definitely plan on going to this place again .Came here for the 1st time yesterday afternoon. I was very impressed because the service was great! As soon as we were seated the waitress came over and took our drink order. We also wanted to know if they had beyond burgers,because we saw it on the online menu but didn't see it on the actual menu. The young lady went and checked for us and said yes they did have it. We waited for our friends to show and the waitress was so very patient, she came back a few times after they had arrived to see if we were ready yet, but they weren't ready to order food just yet. After some time another young lady came and asked if we were ready to order we said yes and ordered our food. I ordered a cheese curd burger with a Beyond burger patty with fries, my wife had ordered a Won Ton Burger with a Beyond Patty and fries. The food came out probably between 10-20 mins after we ordered. When the food came out it was very appeasing to the eyes and it smelled great!I couldn't wait to dig in. I tried my food and the house Ranch dressing and it all tasted great! My wife loved her food as well, and she doesn't even care for beyond burgers. The only thing that i would suggest that they can improve on is the temperature of the food. My wife's and my food wasn't hot or warm. I also wish that the beyond burger option was on the actual menu. Thank you for having Amazing service and super tasty food! We definitely plan on going to this place again .Came here for the 1st time yesterday afternoon. I was very impressed because the service was great! As soon as we were seated the waitress came over and took our drink order. We also wanted to know if they had beyond burgers,because we saw it on the online menu but didn't see it on the actual menu. The young lady went and checked for us and said yes they did have it. We waited for our friends to show and the waitress was so very patient, she came back a few times after they had arrived to see if we were ready yet, but they weren't ready to order food just yet. After some time another young lady came and asked if we were ready to order we said yes and ordered our food. I ordered a cheese curd burger with a Beyond burger patty with fries, my wife had ordered a Won Ton Burger with a Beyond Patty and fries. The food came out probably between 10-20 mins after we ordered. When the food came out it was very appeasing to the eyes and it smelled great!I couldn't wait to dig in. I tried my food and the house Ranch dressing and it all tasted great! My wife loved her food as well, and she doesn't even care for beyond burgers. The only thing that i would suggest that they can improve on is the temperature of the food. My wife's and my food wasn't hot or warm. I also wish that the beyond burger option was on the actual menu. Thank you for having Amazing service and super tasty food! We definitely plan on going to this place again .

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    Dugarel's - Outdoor dining

    Outdoor dining

    Dugarel's - Korean Meatballs

    Korean Meatballs

    Dugarel's - Pizza dippers, chips, pretzel burger

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    Pizza dippers, chips, pretzel burger

    Local Rumor - Well designed interior

    Local Rumor

    4.4(47 reviews)
    20.1 miMerriam Park

    The interior of this place is incredible, such a cute spot with moody lighting, intimate seating,…read moreand vibey music. It's a great place for drinks and appetizers. The drinks were good, and they also have a solid selection of beer on tap. The food portion are a bit small imo but I will say the Mac and cheese was pretty darn tasty!

    I'd seen rave reviews about this place, so we decided to go here to celebrate a personal…read moreaccomplishment last weekend! It's a really cozy moody interior, with *no big lights* aka great low lighting and comfy seating options. When we went, there were just a few other parties there so pretty quiet. I liked that we had a whole corner to ourselves with a sectional couch of sorts and some chairs. They close at 10pm on a Friday night, which felt absurdly early for a cocktail bar. But, we were able to order and drink one drink during the ~45 minutes we had. They closed up shop promptly at 10pm. They had a classics and a "rumors" section of the menu. I didn't think the signature drinks were overly unique, with classics like Paper Plane making that menu side. I had a pomegranate mojito which was good! Consensus was that the cocktails were good not exceptional, especially for the $16-17 price point. We ordered churros for the table which were a table favorite! I wouldn't go out of my way to come here again, but we enjoyed our time and could see this being a good option if you lived in the neighborhood and don't mind the early close hours.

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    Local Rumor - Elevated mocktail program

    Elevated mocktail program

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    Local Rumor

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    The Quarry Taphouse - Burger

    The Quarry Taphouse

    4.1(46 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    We were invited to try The Quarry Taphouse, what a fun evening at a really nice venue. I like the…read moreidea of tossing rocks at a wall full of fun things to hit vs. tossing an Ax, seems like such a better idea. We got a bucket of rocks to toss at the wall filled with lots of metal objects, a chime, some Tonka trucks. They also had a fun crane that you can pickup blocks and try to stack them up or build something. The venue is an old Hastings building that has a ton of character. The Tap Wall has a good variety of beers and ciders. They change them up weekly. The costs per/ounce seems reasonable. They have the types of beverage broken down by type (IPA/Dark...) which is helpful. The cost/ounce varies depending on what you are getting. We tried several different menu items and all were good - the three different kinds of cheese curds along with the wide variety of wings (both bone in and boneless). They also have a lot of great sauces to add to your wings or curds. I also tried the Caprese flat bread, yum. We also tried a couple of the specialty cocktails, I really like the Honey Jalapeno Marg! The wait staff was very friendly and helpful with any questions we had.

    We stopped here on the way home from TI. Admittedly I saw it from a Yelp Event that I didn't go to…read moreand it piqued my interest. We stopped and grabbed some drinks, I got a beer and then saw the drinks of the month and had to try the watermelon mule. It was fantastic! Really enjoyed it! The hubby just sipped on a beer. We got 2 small buckets of rocks for $2 and went to the area to throw some rocks. The $1 a bucket was totally a great deal and simple enough without dropping major money on something so novel, but also really great. The service was a bit to be desired as despite multiple bartenders (and not many people) it took a while to get drinks or service, but the quality was great of the drinks.

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    The Quarry Taphouse - Mushroom Swiss Smash Burger with Sweet Potato Waafle Fries

    Mushroom Swiss Smash Burger with Sweet Potato Waafle Fries

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