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    El Parian Mexican Restaurant

    4.1 (185 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Soup, Cocktail Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids

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    Seating booths on both sides of the
    Noe C.

    Very nice restaurant, right behind Target, almost passed it. Was greeted by the staff and sat in the booths. Nice and comfortable seating with privacy, also there are tables for larger families to dine in. I was greeted with chips and salsa along with a nice queso sauce that had a nice spicy hint. I ordered the carnitas platter, which came with rice and beans and salad with guacamole. It was so tasty, came with 4 tortillas to make your own tacos. Very flavorful and crispy carnitas. I noticed there were some optional sauces on the side but wish the dish came with a traditional house made salsa verde instead. To drink I had a Jarrito Tamarind flavor, very classic and paired so well. I was very full by the end and that was a total of 20$ for both. Service was great, the bathroom was very clean, the team was alert at all times. Will definitely come back again to try their mole enchiladas.

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    Natalie W.

    Sometimes I know better than to try a new place, when I already have a good Mexican spot that I like. But I wanted to try this place. It fell short all around. The service was subpar at best. She never brought us any refills on drinks and never checked in to see how the food was. From the start, the chips and salsa were very bland. The salsa tasted like red colored water. The chips were nothing special and tasted like they were out of a bag. There is a creamy dip that is served with the chips & salsa, I did not care for it. It had a strange after taste and I could not quite put my finger on what the sauce was suppose to be. We ordered the small queso, the size was ok but the flavor lacked in all areas. It was bland and just tasted like some white queso blanco Velveeta cheese. It needs some spice and flavoring. I ordered the chicken fajitas, to no surprise they were bland and tasted like a plain chicken breast. There also was not much chicken, it was mostly just the veggies which costs so little of course. So definitely not worth the price. The tortillas also were not homemade like most restaurants. My bf ordered the lobster enchiladas, he liked them. They were not the best he has ever had but they were good. They used imitation crab and shrimp in them. The rice was probably the most flavorful thing I ate there. I would not go back and I definitely would not recommend. I should have known based on the empty seating availability. But at least I can say I tried it.

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    Jens M.

    It solves the problem. Better than others around Eagan. Their booths are terrible! Food is always ok and the service is really good. It's really fast so prepare to leave in half hour! small place.

    Joy-Lee S.

    Can't go wrong with the tacos lots of meat! Really tasty, fast, and great service. Will be back

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    Mary T.

    I met fellow GTAer, Sarah, through Yelp. We then met at the Yelpies a few years ago. She came over to meet me and congratulated me, which was so sweet. As time went on, we both realized that we had lived in Minnesota, in different cities. How cool is that? The odds should be slim, right? I tend to stay in Eagan when I'm in the Twin Cities. It's a six-minute drive to the airport. It's fifteen minutes away to see Minnesota Wild games. I love the shopping and eateries in the area. On this trip, we both realized that I was in her old 'hood. She recommended heading to El Parian Mexican Restaurant. Her favourite dish is the shrimp chimichanga. I immediately bookmarked it. A few days later, after watching a matinee at Emagine Eagan, I decided to get dinner from El Parian. Still at the movie theatre, I placed my takeout order through the GrubHub feature on the Yelp app. Since there was a threat of heavy snow and wind the following day, I ordered more food in case I couldn't go out. I got the following items: - Shrimp chimichanga with a side of rice - Beef burrito, beef enchilada, and tamale combo dinner I got both without sour cream. I paid through the app and it was so easy. I took my time driving over to El Parian. It's in a plaza next to a Chinese restaurant. My order was ready by the time I parked. There was plenty of parking available. I believe that my order took twenty minutes from the time that my order was completed. I walked into the restaurant and a woman warmly welcomed me. I indicated that I had a GrubHub order. She knew exactly where my order was. She handed me my bag of food. It looked huge! I thanked her and headed to my car. I then drove back to the hotel to eat in my room. The portions are gigantic! Each entree came in a huge circular aluminum container. I had the shrimp chimichanga first. The top part of my chimichanga got stuck to the lid. It was gigantic with a generous amount of rice on the side. The shrimp were whole, large, and grilled. This place did not skimp on anything. There were green peppers, onions, and a lot more packed into this chimichanga. It was yummy and comforting on a cold night. I ate the entire thing, but couldn't polish off all the rice. The rice was flavourful. I saved the rest of it to heat up for lunch the following day. I had the tamale the following day with the rice. I love a good tamale. It was equally as yummy. I added the tomato sauce to it and the rice. It was so good. That sauce needs to be bottled up! The meals came with chips, salsa, and a spicy dipping sauce. I had half of the chips when I brought my food home. The chips were still warm. The salsa was delicious and bright. The spicy dipping sauce was yummy and wasn't overly spicy heatwise. The next day, they still tasted yummy. I didn't have warm chips, but they were still crunchy. I also got a salad. It was oddly super spicy. I loved the creamy avocado in it, with fresh diced tomatoes. After a while, it was way too spicy that I had to stop eating it and put out the fire happening in my mouth. It took a third meal to polish off the beef burrito and beef enchilada. OMG! They were seasoned well and so scrumptious even as leftovers. They were stuffed with ground beef and were enjoyable with that red sauce. I had it for lunch two days later when it was frigid outside and I felt like hibernating a bit longer. I did order way too much food. No regrets! I got churros, too. They weren't terribly sweet, which I appreciated. I managed to eat a couple the first night. They were good, but needed more cinnamon for my liking. I ate the rest of the following day. Had I had more room in my stomach, I would have devoured them all the first night. I couldn't. I think my stomach is smaller these days than it used to be. My friend's recommendation was excellent. I'm so glad that I got food from El Parian. I'd return to get more when I'm back in town. (27)

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    Bob A.

    I wasn't expecting to eat here, but a sequence of errands left me hungry in this neighborhood. I'm really glad I came in because I was fed quickly and to great satisfaction. My friendly, upbeat server brought me a big basket of chips right away with two dipping sauces; a mild, chunky salsa and a white mayo-esque one. They have a large menu which is heavy on seafood options, and really so many other options that I got a little lost trying to find an enchillada entree. I did find and order Enchilladas Rojas, and they were awesome. Quite spicy, and plump with tender steak shreds. I ate it up with speed and enthusiasm. They were quite busy when I came in, but my service was very fast and cheery. A++, would Mexican again.

    Pork Carnitas yes!
    Dee W.

    Yum! Just stopped off the side of the interstate and found this gem. Enchiladas poblanos is very good. While not my favorite mole stateside, this is by far the 2nd best I have had in the US. Rice and beans had good flavor. Loved the salsa and cream dip they serve. It is not spicy at all. Pork carnitas had a char on it. Good stuff!

    CHIPS SALSA AND A CREAMY DIP
    Jeffrey T.

    It's Taco Tuesday and being a native Californian tacos have been my favorite food since I was in grade school. They have 3 hardshell beef tacos for $5. The beef was tasty but the tacos came resting in grease. I allowed them to drain while tipping which made the shells soggy. Just lettuce and cheese, they were ok for the price. I had chili verde with steak. Tasty but zero heat. Beans were good as was the rice but they were swimming in too much verde sauce. Service was good and the place is super clean and everyone was very nice. I expected more! Would I recommend....I would give them a second chance.

    Trio of flavorful favorites:  Shredded beef enchilada, crunchy chicken taco and bean and beef tostada. Simply sheer delight!
    Brent B.

    It's been many, many years since I was truly enthused about a Tex Mex/Mexicali/Mexican restaurant in the midwest. We found one deserving here! Flavor-filled bites as close to perfect and just the way you like it. While there are platters offered that include unusual ingredients (a tip of the Chef's hat to their welcome varying from 'usual offerings') there are solid takes on standard menu items. The difference here is that a) you can choose not to have the usual accompaniments of Spanish Rice and brown refried bean sides, or keep them. Items we found noteworthy were the Chili Relleno with velvety cheeses and my wife (a tamale aficionado) RAVED about their house-made versions of this favorite dish. I chose basically: one each--chicken enchilada, beans and beef tostada, and chicken crisp taco, served sans-sides. Let me tell you, there were no gastronomic 'corners' cut with anything we were served. Every meat in these dishes was perfectly and carefully prepared. Chicken tender and oven-roasted flavorful, crisp shells, all accompanied by house made salsas of your desired heat-level. Great to know that a new friend was made tonight, and may I add the margaritas are very well-blended and classically composed. Great food in a well-lit restaurant with professional, helpful servers. A sure bet!!

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    The food was great and service was good! I actually went to location in Savage. They were very friendly!

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    Outstanding Beef and Shrimp Fajitas. Maybe the best refried beans I've ever had Very friendly atmosphere

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    Good food and wonderful service. Thoroughly enjoyed our Server and our food. For certain, will go again

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    Great food, ambiance, service. Convenient parking. Pleasant staff. Vast menu and portion size.

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    Great food. Service was very good. Reasonably price. I would recommend the burritos and the fajitas.

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    Volstead House Whiskey Bar and Speakeasy, Eagan - Wagyu Burger

    Volstead House Whiskey Bar and Speakeasy, Eagan

    4.0(251 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $$

    Our monthly happy hour hang out brought us to Volstead House this month to check out the snacks and…read moresips! Plenty of parking available in the shared lot out front! Enter through the Burger spot and look for the Coca Cola machine! Once you enter Volstead House, you can't help but be transported into what feels like a Spirit Library. A huge accent wall lined from floor to ceiling with spirit bottles is the perfect back drop to this cozy hang out. Perfect for a date night, friend catch-up, or solo Whiskey adventure, Volstead House is a vibe! Pair the atmosphere with top notch, educated bartenders and mixologists...you know you'll be taken care of! We started with the A La Louisiane, a spirit-forward, whiskey cocktail with some funk from Peychauds and Absinthe. It was delicious and well balanced. We also shared the Glazed Carrots and the Parm Fries. The carrots didn't hit for me, as the glaze and sauce lacked a punch of flavor but the fries were crispy and delicious. If you have a spirit enthusiast or someone that likes to explore the world of cocktails, I think this is the perfect vibe!

    Finally crossed off Volstead House from my A-Z restaurant list, and honestly this one was more…read moreabout the experience than the food for me. First off, going through the hidden Coke machine entrance is actually really fun and makes the whole place feel like a little adventure. The decor and speakeasy atmosphere are definitely the standout. Very cool space. VERY loud though. Like "lean across the table and say WHAT?" loud at times. The waitress was super nice and recommended a mocktail for me that called Ass in the Sand. It ended up being really good. It tasted like an elevated lemonade and was probably one of my favorite parts of the meal. Started with the rolls and whipped honey butter which were delicious. Very soft, warm, and honestly dangerous because I could've just kept eating bread all night. For the main meal, I did the Wagyu Burger with Parmesan fries. The burger itself was okay but surprisingly didn't have a ton of flavor outside of the grilled/charred taste. The Parmesan fries were actually the standout for me -- hand cut fries and parmesan fries are just hard to mess up. My partner tried the Mushroom Soup en Croute and wasn't a fan because the mushrooms were blended and he said it lacked flavor. He also had a Steak Taco special using their medallion steak and said even with lime it still needed more flavor. Finished with Crème Brûlée which is always a classic favorite for me and this one was good. Overall: fun experience, cool hidden entrance, great decor, good mocktail and bread, but the actual food menu is pretty limited and the flavors didn't totally wow me for the price. Glad I went and finally crossed it off my list, but probably a one-and-done visit for me.

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    4.4(31 reviews)
    10.0 miWest Seventh

    Bad Julia. I was so busy enjoying myself that I failed to take pictures. Anyway, this is an awesome…read moreplace. I came in to enjoy some live music with a couple of amazing local bands, and I am absolutely sold. Highlights include: tons of street parking nearby, superior selection of drinks (more on this later), and awesome people. Everyone, from the folks behind the bar to the other patrons, was ultra welcoming. I'm pretty sure this is the neighborhood Cheers. Seriously--amazing vibes, and it's great for solo people. (I realize that might be ambiguous, so what I mean by "great for solo people" is that you won't feel uncomfortable coming here alone. It's easy to chat with people if you want to; it's easy to just enjoy the music if you want to.) Okay, I know you want to hear about the drinks. They have a great selection of beer on tap. They have tons of cocktails, including a selection of barrel-finished cocktails. Not drinking tonight? They have plenty of THC and even a CBD-only option (winning!), along with some non-altering choices that include switchel(!). There's a huge outdoor patio with fire pits that I will probably check out next time. Anyway, this is a great spot!

    The White Squirrel Bar was just okay to me. There was live music going on, which was a nice touch…read moreand probably the highlight of the visit. The inside of the bar is pretty small and felt a bit cramped, especially with how busy it was on a Sunday. They do have a back patio that is fairly large, which I appreciated, but during the day it did not feel very inviting. Without lighting or much going on, it came off a bit plain. As for drinks, I tried a non alcoholic half and half with lemonade and iced tea, which I actually really liked. I also had a mojito style cocktail that was not my favorite and tasted a bit too strong for me. The overall vibe just was not really my thing, but I could see it being more fun at night or with a bigger group.

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    Booths are comfortable and fairly private.

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    Kitchen and Rail - {Smoked Salmon Benedict}
Dill caper cream cheese on toasted english muffins, house smoked salmon, two poached eggs & dill caper hollandaise

    Kitchen and Rail

    3.8(146 reviews)
    3.9 mi
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    Met a friend for Happy Hour at this spot to catch up and enjoy some small bites…read more Plenty of parking in the strip mall lot where this restaurant is located. The interior is modern and inviting, with some fun wallpaper making a statement. We cozied up to the bar during this visit. I will say that bar was a bit sloppy during our visit...bartenders' water bottles cluttering the visible space, bartenders spilling our drinks a bit during delivery, and weird transitions of staff that were a bit distracting. The Espresso Martini was the best item I ordered! Well balanced and the addition of the cold foam really made for an enjoyable sip. Would absolutely return for that one! The bites we ordered had great flavor, but some fell a bit flat when trying to live up to their creative ideas. The Fried Pickles were the best food item: perfectly crispy medallions with two delicious dipping sauces. The "burnt ends" cauliflower are really just roasted cauliflower with BBQ sauce on top, missing out on the umami juiciness of their namesake. The Chips that came with the Dip were just ruffled potato chips, not housemade or interesting. Solid spot for happy hour if you're looking in the area!

    Starting my Happy Hour series and Kitchen and Rail in Eagan did not disappoint…read more The menu is curated, not overwhelming, but still has solid variety -- and the pricing? Very reasonable for the quality and vibe. We ordered the cauliflower burnt ends, fried pickles, and chips & dip. Everything came out flavorful and fresh. The cauliflower especially was a standout -- seasoned well with that perfect texture. The staff was helpful and very informative, which I always appreciate when trying a spot for the first time. The atmosphere gives after-work energy -- a place where you can unwind with coworkers or commune with family and friends. And the background tunes were on point. Happy Hour is getting a 4.5/5 from me. I'll definitely be back to keep this series going.

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    The Mudd Room

    4.4(43 reviews)
    6.8 mi
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    My first visit to The Mudd Room last night for an acoustic gig. After some googling to confirm,…read moreMudd Room is below the Lucky's 13. When you arrive there Mudd Room is painted on the east side of the building above a small four space parking lot. Fear not; you can park on the west side of the building, also an overflow lot right there as well, a few spaces on the street in the front or across the street from there is designated parking. I entered through the west side of the building that noted Lucky's, fear not, when I entered and told the host I was looking for the Mudd Room she gave me precise directions to get downstairs! Once downstairs I came upon the nice single toilet ladies room. I proceeded in to the bar, asked the blonde bartender where the music would be? She pointed to the stage @ the end of the bar and said it could be loud right by the speaker so she'd recommend sitting a few tables away. She said the parties near the stage were tabbing out if I wanted to sit there? I said I would take a seat @ the end until they were through. Shortly after I sat down the very friendly brunette server brought me a glass of ice water... thanks! She remained attentive all night, filling my water three times. Despite not looking over the menu she was very thoughtful when she popped by just to say it was last call for the kitchen, did I want anything? I meant to get the gals names, I did not, sorry. Music wasn't too loud; the acoustics and lighting were great since the speakeasy is already dimly lit. I don't anticipate this was my last visit; very much looking forward to catching another gig here or meeting friends for drinks! The friendly and attentive service are my number one fast and hard rule for a venue... no matter how good or bad the drinks or food are.... they 90% determine if I will return. These two knocked it out of the park... thank you for such a welcoming and attentive inaugural visit, cheers!

    I love that I discovered this place. I have been going to Lucky's for years and did not realize…read morethis existed. I came around the holiday period and they offer fun festive holiday drinks. By the time we arrived, they were no longer selling small bites. The entertainment for the night was a live band. I enjoyed a few songs and then ended up night upstairs at lucky 13.

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    Wall seating view of the back of the room

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    Emerald Lounge - The Huntress

    Emerald Lounge

    4.6(51 reviews)
    11.0 miWest Seventh

    I have been here a few time before and definitely thought I had already written a review, but I…read moreguess not. I have been here two times in the last week and lemme tell ya.. this is quite the spot. I do suggest making a reservation because everytime I go here it is popping! What a vibey place, the lights aren't too bright, it gives a hip, fun, light energy and is not too pretentious but has INCREDIBLE FOOD AND DRINKS. Right now, one of their specials is whitefish toast.. if you enjoy fish at all, you need this. The fish is light and fresh, they put fresh dill on top and it is placed on top of some toasted sourdough bread perfectly. The fish is flavorful, a lil earthy and I feel as if there are capers or olives in in the fish mixture, whatever it is is fire! The burrata, beets, and citrus is a nice lovely, fresh, light app, the burrata is perfection with the beets and fresh, juicy citrus, drizzled with some oil and random pieces of garlic mixed in, YUM. I suggest ordering bread on the side with this one! The wings here are a staple and always delish. Crispy, hot, and coated perfectly in a light sweet chili sauce.. they hit the spot everytime. The housemade ranch is a perfect dipper. The other day I tried the chorizo and scallops... oh my goodness gracious.. it was a lil spicy and creamy with the bean puree and the scallops were buttery, light and divine! 10 outta 10 would do again. Finally, got the goat cheesecake, gluten free ginger snap crust with poached pears. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE I want this now and in every lifetime! The cheesecake was light, yet decadent, deep, creamy with a light, unassuming flavor. The crust was delicious and the poached pears added that perfect fruit component. I got Liam as my server both times, he was helpful, attentive, had good suggestions when asked questions and didn't interrupt at all, amazing! This is the spot for any occasion!

    LOVE! Beautiful space, kind staff, incredible cocktails!…read more Came to Emerald Lounge for the first time with a friend for a cocktail before dinner. Parking was easy enough to find on the street. We weren't able to find a reservation online, but had no problem walking in on a Saturday evening. We were able to grab a standing spot at the bar. The host asked us a bit later if we'd like to sit down at some bar seats that opened up, which was very kind! I ordered the martini du jour and am obsessed. If you like martinis, this is the spot for sure! Looking forward to retuning!

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    Thai Mussels were my fav

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    Local Rumor - Well designed interior

    Local Rumor

    4.4(47 reviews)
    10.7 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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    Elevated mocktail program

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