Service was good. Wait was long time to take to go. I was…read morereally surprised to find horchata drink there :) I liked the food! Hidden gem.

Came here on a Friday night and it was very busy! There were plenty of seats inside as well and the…read morerestaurant is cutely decorated. We ordered Al pastor tacos (comes without pineapple), carne asada taco, esquites & a soup (can't remember what the name is) and i would say the food is decent here. The wait time is pretty long just an fyi. I would not recommend the esquites, it was really liquidity at the bottom and it was just too much mayo for me. I definitely had better. Other than that, the place is open pretty late so perfect for late night munchies.

Food is awesome, fast service, price is a bit high since they don't give free salsa for your tacos,…read moreoverall a great experience

The food is very bland, very dry, very tasteless!! I've…read morenever had a quesadilla made so poorly! The ladies at this are also very rude! I asked about the extra queso! I paid for she said it's on there! Then where is it?? This dry SSA Quesadilla no way she put on there total!!Rip off!!

I will say the service was 5 stars which is why I am giving 4 stars overall even though the food…read morewas only ok. Everything was hot but the flavors were lacking. Chicken was dry and the steak on the tacos ere not flavorful at all. Overall everything was fine but not our favorite meal. Restaurant itself was decent, good seating and overall clean.

Listen, I came to Machete Cocina Mexicana in Woodbury with decent expectations... and then the…read morechimichanga showed up like Beyoncé crashing karaoke night. Golden, crispy, stuffed to perfection, and smothered in saucy goodness--it was so good I half‑expected it to come with its own fan club. The vibe here is festive without trying too hard--bright colors, upbeat energy, and staff who make you feel like you're part of the party. Drinks are solid (the horchata is basically dessert in a glass), and the menu has enough variety that you'll want to come back just to work your way through it. Prices are fair, portions are generous, and honestly, if you leave hungry, that's on you. Bottom line: Machete isn't just serving dinner--it's serving main character energy. And that chimichanga? Out of this world, baby.

We went back today because we were craving this place, and it felt like the perfect Sunday…read moreafternoon lunch. I'm really happy to say that things have improved since my last visit and review. That said, it's still not quite a perfect 5 out of 5 for me. First, they seem to have ditched the service fee. My understanding is that service fees are no longer allowed in Minnesota, so I was expecting them to replace it with a credit card fee. I'm happy to say there was no service fee, no credit card fee, or anything else. The price of the food is the price you pay, plus tax and tip. That is so refreshing to see in 2026 and automatically earns this restaurant an extra star from me. The food is still the best part of this restaurant. I'm sure they're sourcing ingredients from the same places as everyone else, but somehow their flavors are extraordinary. This time I got the Pollo Sonora, and I honestly don't have any complaints. It was absolutely delicious. Highly recommended. They still offer free chips and salsa, which I love because not every Mexican restaurant does that anymore (Chula's in Prior Lake, I'm looking at you). It's nice to see they still include them. This time around, though, I didn't enjoy the white sauce as much. I'm not sure if it changed or if my tastes have changed. The red salsa was fantastic, but I really wish it had been colder. It was more warm or lukewarm, which just wasn't what I was expecting or wanting. My wife got one of the weekend lunch specials for $10.99: a beef enchilada and a beef burrito. She had no complaints. I was honestly impressed that they still offer lunch specials on weekends. We also ordered the large queso appetizer for $10.99. I intentionally ordered the large because I assumed we'd have leftovers to take home. However, the "large" is really more of a medium-sized portion. I'm 6 feet tall, had just finished a workout, and hadn't eaten much that day. My wife was also very hungry. We ended up eating almost the entire thing. For $10.99, I was expecting a noticeably larger portion, so that was a little disappointing. I don't even want to know how many calories we ate just from the queso....but I still think the large should be larger for $10.99. The service also improved compared to my last visit, but I still don't think it's on the same level as many other restaurants. In my previous review, I mentioned that service was the biggest issue, and if you read other reviews, you'll notice it's a recurring theme. This time our waiter did ask if we needed drink refills, which was an improvement. However, service still felt a little slow, and at times it seemed like he was trying to avoid extra trips or additional questions. For example, when he took our drink order, he immediately started walking away. We had to quickly stop him because we also wanted to order an appetizer. At that point we were ready to order our entrées too, but since he didn't ask, we only ordered the appetizer. Later he came back and asked if we were ready to order our entrées. By then we'd eaten almost all of our chips, and he could clearly see the basket was nearly empty. Instead of asking if we'd like another basket, I had to ask for more chips. That's not a huge deal, but it's just not what I'm used to. At most Mexican restaurants, if the server notices your chips are gone, they'll usually offer another basket without being asked. I realize that's a bit nitpicky, but I mention it because it's been a recurring pattern during past visits. The bathrooms were mostly clean, the sinks are pretty cool, and the men's restroom has a baby changing station. The prices aren't amazing, but they're not terrible either. If you're looking for the cheapest Mexican food around, this probably isn't the place. But if you're looking for fantastic flavors and a nice atmosphere, it's absolutely worth trying. I would still recommend this restaurant to friends and family, and I know my wife and I will be back. We're just not rushing to return. They're so close to being a truly perfect restaurant.

Went to El Azteca on Mother's Day 2026. There was eight of us, it was after church/late lunch, so…read morewe kind of expected to wait. Roughly 40 minutes later we were seated. They give you appetizers of chips, red salsa, and some kind of mayonnaise based dip. Beware because it'll get you gluttonous very quickly. All in all - it's what you expected for a Mexican restaurant. The food was quick, hot, and the service was kind and prompt enough to a bunch of gringos. A nitpick - the women's bathroom had 1 of 2 stalls out and seemed to need attention, hope they get that fixed. My only complaint was for two fajita platters, a nacho supreme, one tea, and one Sprite, and one bowl of guacamole and queso came to $120 after tax. Seems steep to me? (Hence four stars) At least the food didn't suck, which would I have made it sting. Try them out!

We were in St. Paul for a volleyball tourney and went hunting for an authentic Mexican lunch and…read morestumbled across Homi. If you're not a local, don't let the strip-mall setting fool you. This place is the real deal. They're serving up authentic Mexican food just like an abuela would make. Carnitas, carne asada, and a cold Mexican Coke hit the spot in this laid-back, cafeteria-style spot. They also do a Sunday brunch that sounds amazing, so if you're feeling adventurous, let's go!

I went Homi after spending some time at the Como Zoo. I was craving Mexican food and it was fairly…read moreclose to the zoo. Homi is on a fairly busy stretch of University Avenue. It's a bit easy to miss, so be on the lookout. There is plenty of street parking on the side streets. I am vegetarian and the staff were very thorough in sharing what options could be made for me. I ordered the cheese enchiladas. They came with rice and beans as well. It was a good amount of food! I would say the food was good but nothing amazing. I think I would have liked a bit more flavor in the enchilada sauce. That said, the folks that run this place are very kind -- I'll be back to try other dishes!!

Best pastor tacos I've had in MN. Reminds me of the kind I have when in Mexico. Their salsa roja is…read moresuperb. I've had the carne asada tacos as well, very good too. Highly recommend, and pay extra for more sauce containers.

Service is good. Food is great. Very flavorful. Only thing is I had to go back into the store and…read morehave them remake an item because one of the ladies took her bare hands with no gloves and dug in ingredients and put it in my food instead of wearing gloves mind you right before she made my food she was cleaning the window.

The crazy thing about this place is that it's across the street from a el Mercado, but I still come…read morehere for the food over that place. I love to get tacos or el pastor Alambre the food is always amazing and I come here once a week. They also have room to sit and eat and a small outside patio. The food and service are always on point. I forgot to take a picture of the salsa bar! It's really nice to be able to pick which salsa you want and how much and not be charged extra for it.

Food is pretty good. The al pastor tacos were a little dry but tasty with the pineapple. The barira…read moretacos were good. Consume was ok. The menudo was good. Had chunks of pig feet in it! Wish there were more tripe though. The service was quick and fast. The music is on the louder side but manageable.

Loved this restaurant, especially the margaritas! They have many flavors of margaritas and they're…read moreonly $5 during happy hour! I got the prickly pear blended and it was delicious. For dinner I had the birria tacos and they were really good, my friends had normal street tacos and loved those too. The service was amazing, our server was so kind and friendly and checked in frequently. It also has great atmosphere, I loved the decor and it didn't feel like we were in Minnesota. I'll definitely be back!

Roseville chain Mexican Restaurant with the family for a pre Christmas gathering…read more Great service - it was packed Good food your typical midwest Mexican fare always lots of queso. Street tacos are solid Big Burrito is good Green enchiladas solid Steady choice for the area