Amazing food and staff! It doesn't get too busy even during dinner rush, food is out quickly, large menu. We've stopped here multiple times in the past few weeks and even a couple nights in a row. Definitely our new favorite Mexican restaurant! read more

A nice little hole in the wall Mexican joint. Everything is good and fresh, although not particularly inspired and a bit salty. I like my food good and salty, so this puts it on the far end of the spectrum, but it was not so salty that it was inedible. The chips were good. Not super fresh, but also not obviously from a bag. They were a good thickness, but I found the salsa served with the chips to be a little thin, so it wouldn't really matter if they were thinner. The salsa was fine, but completely blended, no chunks; it had a nice zip to it, though, and also came with a sort of ranch dip, which was a bonus. The service was a little absent-minded, having to ask multiple times for water, but overall it was efficient and helpful. The drinks are good and very large, so there's a good deal to be had there, especially if you make it during happy hour. If you are in the mood for a decent Mexican meal, this gets the job done. read more

I was craving Mexican food. Of course, I consulted Yelp for a great restaurant in my area. We chose El Parian. I had a hunch we made a solid choice considering the small restaurant was full before 6:00 on a Wednesday night. The chips and salsa were fair, the queso was tasty. My teen boys got the steak and cheese quesadilla. They said their food was smack, that's teen for good. I got the cheese enchilada, chile relleno, and taco, the relleno was my favorite. My tween daughter got the shrimp burrito, she ate half saying it had a weird flavor, probably the cilantro. My hubby thought his chimichanga was good, it was filled with good white meat chicken. The service was fair, the server didn't keep up on refills, etc. Next week we are going to try a different Mexican restaurant. read more

Great food!Good portions and very clean.Was packed on Sunday dinner time!Ordered chimichanga was excellent and the chips are two dips that are complimentary are awesome.Service was fantastic too! read more

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Probably the most authentic Mexican food you'll find in the suburbs. This is the closest to California Mexican food I've been able to find in Minnesota. The prices are a bit high for my liking, but I've been spoiled by California. The white cheese sauce that is offered with most meals is delicious and a good solid REAL medium spicy, so just be aware before you dig in. The seating is tight and not too comfortable so I always take my food to go. Staff has always been friendly. read more

31$ for dry chicken and pork that was so overcooked that you couldn't chew it or cut it with a knife. When I called I was told "that's a shame" and that was it. read more

We walked in around 5:30PM on a Sunday to try this restaurant out. It was not clear if we were supposed to wait to be seated, so we followed suit of the other groups who walked in ahead of us and seated ourselves. It's a very small space with about 14 tables, no bar, and one restroom in the back by the kitchen. Large kitschy paintings on the walls and Mexican music playing set a festive tone. A server handed us menus fairly quickly and free tortilla chips were served with salsa and a gloppy, white dip (ranch dressing?). The menu is huge with 6 pages of different combinations and dinners starting at $9.50 a plate. Our food included a beef burrito, a beef enchilada, a chile relleno, a shrimp chimichanga, rice and beans. The seasoned ground beef in the burrito and enchilada was very good which makes me want to try their tacos. The food was good, not great, and the margaritas were weak. Would I go back? Maybe, if I'm in the area, but nothing about the experience makes me crave El Parian. Our bill for 2 of us came to $40 and I feel I could find better value for that amount. read more

Ever since Aldo has left, the place has gone down hill..... Service was slow, with erroneous charges on my bill. Food didn't taste the same. They were also out of margarita mix.... Review bill prior to paying. read more

Absolutely amazing!! Very authentic - by far the best food around! It was our first time there but I will definitely be back - and hopefully often! read more

El Parian Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

first of all they're so inconsistent and rude. Ive ordered here 2 other times prior and they had no problem giving mr sour cream. i didn't even have to ask for it. well this time I go and they are so rude and tell me I have to pay $2 for a tiny container of sour cream. i just spent $16 here for two quesadillas and some guacamole and you're gonna charge me for a little container of sour cream. not to mention that the past two times I've ordered here it came with my food. these people can go fuck themselves. go down the road the foods better anyways. read more

Food was amazing. The Chile Reno was very tasty. A lil hidden gem. I will be coming back. read more

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All of the food is . The margaritas are serious and the service is fast. We had the fajitas, enchiladas, shrimp and steak and quesadillas. Everything was awesome. read more

El Parian Mexican Restaurant - Shrimp and steak with refried beans. - Mexican Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

My buddy and I are on the hunt for hidden gems around the Minneapolis area and we decided to try this hole in the wall out. We were warmly greeted upon arrival and were able to seat ourselves. Our server was very helpful and answered any questions we had about the menu. He recommended the Enchilada Guadalajara and the La Lencha which is what we ended up deciding on and boy was it amazing. He saw that we really liked the spicy salsa and was kind enough to bring out a different kind for us to try. Great staff, great food, welcoming environment. Will be returning (very soon). read more

El Parian Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

I really enjoyed my fajita. Definitely fresh veggies and not a prepackaged fajita mix like a lot of restaurants use. This is my first visit. and I understand the restaurant is under new management. I highly recommend giving El Parian in Eagan a try read more

Great food and not to mentions great margaritas! Just 1 gets me right every time! They did get me food wrong once but had no problem fixing the problem. Will be coming back read more

We are very disappointed we spent our family night out at this place. After seeing all of the great reviews we had very high hopes for this place! We haven't gone to a bad Mexican restaurant, but this was pretty bad. Poor service and bad food. Most of the food came out within 10mins of ordering, however most of it was clearly microwave reheated (scorched) rice & beans. Food was not great, to say the least. Waitress forgot to order one of my kids' meals. She thought we were only ordering a meal for one of our kids, I guess. Then brought 2 white milks when we asked for chocolate. When we wanted to leave, our waitress was nowhere in sight for quite a while. My husband had to eventually go to the kitchen door and ask for a box and our check. None of these things on their own are that bad, but all together it was obvious the waitress just wasn't listening. They also charge for soda refills, which again isn't a big deal, but I feel like they nickel and dime their customers. Who charges for soda refills anymore? Cut to 30 mins later, both my 5yr old and my husband have upset stomach's. Hours later my husband still feels that the food is just not sitting well with him. Very disappointed and we will not be returning. read more

Heard about this place and had to try it out, it did not disappoint! From the moment we walked in we were greeted at sat. Our server brought out our drinks right away and recommended the enchilada Guadalajara and the la lencha (which is what we went with). It was amazing and the food portions were huge for the price. You get free chips and they have up to five different salsa dips! Great authentic Mexican food and atmosphere. read more

El Parian Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

My go to spot for their luncheon fajita. Iced beer mugs with a bottle of Negra Modelo poured in. Delicious.

Great food, amazing service! Had the chimichangas with frijoles, rice and guac - everything was perfect. Waitress was attentive and helpful. Will definitely eat here again! read more

I'm going to toss the Challenge Flag on the reviews that rated this place below 4 stars. Let's reset our expectations here... Now, I'm not saying that El Parian show be held to a lower measuring stick, but I think this place is in a league of their own. I visited this "divey" joint near the Iowa border (ok, it's in Eagan and I live in Maple Grove) with my co-workers for a late lunch. It's located inside a strip center; so, there is AMPLE parking. Right when you step inside, you're hit in the face with wonderful aromas and a curious/homey feel. When I say curious, there are extra large portraits of Hispanic themed people/places on the walls. It simply adds to the charm of this family owned restaurant. We were quickly greeted and seated in the middle of the dining area. Menus passed out and drink orders placed within 60 seconds; super freaky fast service, what out JJ's!!! The menu is PACKED full of everything you can think of, from the classics to grilled t-bone steak over grilled veggies. After a massive breakfast coma, I landed on Lunch Special 3; which consisted of a beef burrito special, beans and rice. After a short wait, our orders arrived all at once (6 people) and what I thought to be a smaller lunch portion ended up being a MASSIVE plate of food. Imagine the size of a Chipotle burrito, subtract a 1/3, then add a crazy amount of rice and beans. Seriously, I'm afraid of what the dinner portion is like... Food = Amazing. Plain and simple. Fresh ingredients, full flavor, no detail left out. My beef burrito was filled with fresh grilled beef and seasoning, topped with fresh cut tomatoes and lettuce. Combine that with the rice and bean, and you have a full on Mexican food coma. Don't pass this place up, stop by for lunch or dinner, order anything off the menu and enjoy the amazing and caring service (seriously, I simply turned my head to look around the joint like a good Yelper would and the waiter came over because he thought I wanted something). Go. To. This. Place. read more

Each time I see a restaurant with a personality to it, in the twin cities burbs, I shed a little tear of joy. With pretty interesting paintings on the wall, low cost dishes and a very intriguing staff, this place may just be one of the best things that happened to the city of Eagan. The quality of food is good and the portions are large ( you dont have to finish it all you know that right? they have to go boxes) Furthermore It is pretty close to Regal Eagan theaters, so you know what, instead of spending all that money on the popcorn\soda try eating at this place before or after the show that you are going to see. With all these nice things said about the place let me balance this review out by asking you to refrain from eating the Flan. It does not taste great and the texture is a little off as well. Plenty of parking and sometimes its a little crowded so you may have to wait just a bit. read more

This is THE place to go for Mexican food in MN. Not that that is saying much, but still this place is the Biz. Food is fast, delicious, service is impeccable, drinks are strong, its got it all. It's more tex mex style than "authentic" mexican food. My parents live about 3 blocks from El Loro and I dragged them there immediately when it opened. They loved it. Over the years I had like 5 birthday dinners in a row there as well as many other meals. Then the quality of the food started to decline a bit, and the service level went way down. What precipitated this decline? Well I can't say for sure but I am 99% confident it was the departure of Aldo, who is now the owner/operator at El Parian. Here are the things you need to get when you go to this restaurant Cheese dip- What can be said about white cheese dip that hasn't already been said about heave? Its warm, inviting, but better than seeing your dead relatives. if I need to convince you of this you have bigger problems than where to go to eat. Texas Margaritas- preferably by the pitcher. If you are a real hefe you can try and tackle the 64 ounce margarita by yourself. Fajitas- mixed. This is enough food for 3 mere mortals, 2 serious eaters (also factoring in the amount of chips you ate with the queso) If you are ordering other things you are probably doing it wrong (though several of their burrito combo plates are also tasty). read more

Ok. Start off with the fact I'm in town visiting from Dallas Texas. Tex-Mex is a religion down there and only the strong survive. Authentic Mexican is even better but hard to find anymore. - I went looking for a place that would satisfy my need for good Mexican / Tex- Mex and found it right here. Great mix of both here. Small hole in the wall store front. Simple with 6 tables and 8 booths. - But the food ~ Home run. I've tried several items from the "fajitas" on... and haven't been disappointed yet. You can't go wrong here if your wanting good food for a great price. Enjoy. read more

Joined Yelp just so I could review El Parian, that's how much I like it. Like others have mentioned, it's kind of got that small, hole in the wall feeling, but not so much that it feels grimy or anything like that. Clean, bright and has some of the most interesting, if not unintentionally hilarious, decor on the walls. And the food. Oh, the food. This little place honestly has some of the best Mexican food I've ever had. To me, it's comparable to El Loro around here in the Cities, but even better. The bonus, is that the food is very inexpensive, considering how good it tastes! Great value... And though I haven't had one, they have some enormous margaritas if one were so inclined :) Everyone I know who have been to El Parian has given it rave reviews, so if you're in the South Metro and in the mood for Mexican food, check it out. read more

Great tasting food! The Chile relleno was my favorite. The enchilada and tacos were good too. Tamale was okay, but not the best I've had as it was a little bit dry. Service was fast and food hot. Prices were at a perfect price point. Horchata had a good flavor and it wasn't too sweet. They were able to turn the channel to the football game we wanted to watch, so we were happy campers all around! Can't wait to go back to try other items on the humongous menu! :) read more

Not only was the food great, the service was fantastic. I'll make to add this to a list for when I come back to the twin cities

Given the reviews we gave El Parian a try. Unfortunately for me - it was nothing special - the food was pretty bland. Perhaps made for the suburban taste, but a disappointment lacking authentic flavors. In fact the food was so bland that I used half of the bottle of the habanero sauce. The staff were friendly enough, and I even gave them the benefit of the doubt and asked our waiter what the restaurant's specialty was, but he couldn't say. Bad sign. I'm afraid I won't be heading back any time soon. read more

I came here a few days ago so my memory of the place is not as fresh, but the food here sure is. The food is great especially for the prices. It was a little difficult for some of my friends to find, but that was mainly because they used Apple Maps. The restaurant is a bit small but I suppose that's what gives it that 'hole in the wall' feel. What I really enjoy was the Latin American pop music they have playing. When I eat, the music adds to the atmosphere and overall experience. The server was also kind enough to give my friends and I more chips and salsa without extra charge. They get five stars for great food, service, and overall experience. read more

I've been here a few times now for lunch with co-workers. I've always ate something from their lunch menu so cannot say much about the rest of it. The portion size for their lunch menu items is just perfect.... I can still go back to work and do some work instead of being in a food coma. Their service is good and quick. When we started going there it never used to be busy but these days it's starting to get pretty busy, but their service is still good and fast. For being a mexican restaurant in a strip mall in a suburb, I wasn't expecting much from it taste-wise but I was pleasantly surprised. The food is not tex-mex, it's authentic mexican and they will adjust the spice level for you. Their default spice level is pretty low. I would definitely suggest trying this place at least once. read more

Their quality is a little like a roller coaster, you never really know what's next. When it's good, it's very good. When it's not, the food is still better than any take out. Worth the stop. read more

Wow, great food at great prices, my girlfriend and I went for lunch and left with full bellies and a 15$ bill. The complimentary tortilla chips served with 2 different dips were also pretty awesome. I got a burrito combo meal and my girlfriend got a taco salad, the meal came with rice, and we ended up getting a box for the leftovers. The amount of seating is a little slim but the food is great and the prices are excellent. Highly Recommended!!! read more

Ah-mazing prices with ah-mazing food!! There were mainly Hispanic customers, so you know it's legit! Especially since there were Hispanic customers coming in to pick up to go orders. Got the ground beef chimichanga and it was super tasty!! read more

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It looks like a regular hole in the wall place. But when I am in the mood for steak fajitas I find myself craving El Parian. Their salsa is better than average. The prices are hard to beat. In short, a wonderful lunch choice if you are in the neighborhood. It is clean, quick, tasty, inexpensive, filling. Do you need more enticement? Sorry, tired today and fresh out of witty remarks and superlatives. read more

Delicious and fresh. Had the fajitas. Large portions. Small seating area but not crowded. Great prices. I would recommend for a good lunch spot. read more

El Parian Mexican Restaurant - Fajitas! - Mexican Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

Positively one of my favorite resturants ever. The food is super yum and the staff is always on their game. My favorite thing to order is the Burrito Parian. I would dare to say that this is my favorite thing I have ever eaten under the banner of Mexican food. Ooey gooey and filled with WONDERFUL meat. I usually get one beef and one chicken. My husband loves the HUGE margaritas that are ridiculously strong and we both love the queso, even though it is just queso. Whenever we eat at any other Mexican place we are always forced to wonder why we went anywhere but El Parian. It is very decently priced and there is always a coupon on the back of the Eagan Cub Foods receipt. read more

This is one of the worst Mexican restaurants I have been too. Chile relleno was very salty, couldn't tell the difference between the burrito and enchilada besides one was a corn tortilla and one was flour . All smothered in a bland red sauce. This is a typical Americanized restaurant pretending to serve authentic Mexican food. One star was being nice read more

Was expecting something along the lines of La Hacienda (my new yardstick for Mexican food in the US) but was dissapointed to find this was not the case. Enchiladas were ok but nothing spectacular. The tacos al pastor were pretty decent but their lack of salsas failed to accentuate the flavor. The strawberry margarita was fenomenal.... left there with a pretty good buzz and a reasonable check. Not a bad place but would probably not come back read more

I'm not sure what all the five star reviews are about. Honestly, this is just a typical Mexican restaurant with so-so food. Nothing that I would recommend to anyone. The food isn't bad but it isn't by any means great. There are several other places in the area (Teresa's in lakeville and Las Tortillas in Rosemount) that are so much better!!!! read more

Love it. Have yet to sit down for a meal so I know nothing about the service, but I get to-go food there once or twice a month and it is fantastic. Great prices, usually it's easy to find coupons online and you can get a great mexican meal and a good deal. Free chips and salsa with to-go orders, can't be mad at that... read more

My favorite Mexican restaurant in the Twin Cities! We were regulars - once a week for about a year. The staff greet you from day one with "Hola, amigo!" The service is always sharp, tight and super friendly. The prices are incredible - where else can you find an authentic, fresh, made from scratch meal for a family of four for under $20??!!! Crazy. We usually order tacos (pollo, grilled pollo, el pastor and carne asada) - all are amazing. We have them supreme (with tomatoes, lettuce, cheese and sour cream) or straight up with cilantro and lime. The meats are top quality, well seasoned - never salty, greasy or gristly! The toppings are always fresh. The house salsas - red and ranch - are fun. Off the menu, they sometimes have pineapple or strawberry water - a light mix of freshly squeezed juice well-iced. Wow! The best summer drink of all time to go with your tacos. El Parian is a diamond. I'd be there eating tacos right now if I could. read more