I'll preface this with the fact that I'm not a fan of tex-mex, strip mall style joints. That said,…read moreLa Tapatia was a great experience. The atmosphere was trying to be trendy with the neon signs, rustic-chic, exposed duct aesthetic. The server was amazing. Incredibly friendly and helpful with questions that our group had. The food was also way better than I feared it might be. I appreciated the build-your-own option for a lot of the dishes. I got a large salad with grilled shrimp and it was pretty good. The shrimp was flavorful and the salad bright. I used some of the cilantro salsa that came with the chips as dressing and it was great. It happened to be my birthday and they brought out some churros as a treat, which was really nice. The churros, however, were pretty bad. Super dense and chewy. The service definitely added an extra star and that waiter (I didn't get her name) should get some recognition. I would put this in the "group pleasing", "work happy hour" bucket of restaurants. I would never suggest but definitely wouldn't be upset if the group chose here.

Many pleasant surprises at my first visit to La Tapatia. First, they don't overload you with extra…read morefood. If you want chips, you can purchase them. Ditto for rice and beans. So I wasn't full before my entree arrived. I ordered a salad with pollo en adobo. Another pleasant surprise. The salad came with plenty of tender lettuce, some sliced avocado, and a sprinkling of crushed tortilla chips for a little crunch. The chicken was also generous, brightly seasoned in a way that complemented the dressing. My spouse's chicken enchiladas were not as temperature hot as I would have liked, but the spice came in plentiful layers. They came with enough sauce to cover but not drown the enchiladas, and topped with lettuce and tomato. We also ordered esquites. They were pretty good, perhaps a little salty and needing more lime juice. At first, the restaurant seemed very noisy, but we eventually got used to it and could have a conversation. I enjoyed the quirky decorations, which seemed to evoke both a twentysomething's living room and a Mexican restaurant. The televisions had both sports and PBS Masterpiece, something for everyone. Despite the restaurant being busy, our server was attentive and friendly. More surprises: unisex bathrooms with a common sink area, and paper compostable takeout containers. In many ways this place seems to anticipate a forward-thinking young crowd. We left feeling nourished and not overstuffed. A good first visit to La Tapatia. I will definitely consider it next time I'm in Roseville!

He Said: This place is more of a 4.5 star location. Taco…read moreLibre is located in a heavily trafficked place, so while the restaurant is easy to find, parking can be tough. The inside is clean and the walls proudly show off Mexican culture, which is cool. Food is ordered on kiosks, which is good if you know what you want, but if you do not, there is no one there to help-- you need to walk over to the kitchen area to ask. Food came out quickly, and there is a salsa bar! Pros: - Good food - Portion sizes are good Cons: - If there is a line, it can fell like lots of pressure to quickly order, which can be tough if it's your first time.

Taco Libre has a couple of great locations throughout the metro. This location is one of my top 3…read morerestaurants for burritos in the Twin Cities. They offer a good variety of Mexican food that includes tacos, burritos, machetes, huaraches, torta, and more. I love their birria burrito and their shrimp volcano. One item I recommend to try is their mega birria which is 1/2 lb of birria meat smothered in shredded cheese, on a 18" corn tortilla with cilantro, onion, served with a cup of consume and side of limes. You can order at the kiosks and pick up your food within less than 10 minutes which makes a quick service. The restaurant has several tables you can sit at and nice music on to enjoy. Each Taco Libre has their own decorations and this is also one of my favorite with part of a wall full of jarritos bottles.

Went here based on recommendations and it didn't disappoint. This is a smaller, casual, counter…read moreservice spot and the flavors are great. Big fan of tripe and lengua tacos and they also specialize in ceviche and aguachile. Not sure what to try? They also have ceviche/aguachile combo platters. Staff were also friendly.

Mexican food isn't typically my first choice in cuisine. But Taco N Madre could easily change that…read more(if it was only closer to where I live). The menu is huge but not in the "different versions of the same thing" way. There were so many things I would have loved to order. In the end, I settled on the tacos hausteco which was 2 tacos with steak and shrimp. It was kind of like fajitas but already built for me. My mom loved her fish taco and shrimp taco. The staff were also so kind! I'd highly recommend if anyone is in the area.

It seems like birria can be found on just about every menu in the Cities these days, but El Fuego…read morehas been slinging it out of their truck for a few years now and I'll continue to seek them out when they make appearances around town. The truck doesn't seem to be out and about all that often and each time I've been lucky enough to try their birria it has been when they've been parked outside of Lake Monster Brewing. If the last time I visited was any indication, it appears that they're sticking to what they do best - birria. Gone were any options that didn't involve that beefy goodness, which is fine by me, as that's the only thing I'd be ordering. I can't speak to the birria burrito, but the tacos and quesabirria will remain my standby's as long as they're around.

I was super pumped to see that they were returning to St Paul for the first time since The Descent…read moreInto Plaguetimes. I definitely don't feel right sitting inside a crowded restaurant yet, but strolling up to a food truck in a parking lot and chowing down on something tasty that's fresh off the grill, that is an activity I can very much get behind in July of 2020. I've had their tacos before and I knew I just wanted more of the same, so I ordered 3 tacos. And I asked for a fourth as well. Give me a break I was hungry and I hadn't eaten anything all day! They were delicious and I strongly suspect I'll stop by for more next time I see that they're back in St Paul. (They appear to divide their time between Pine City and St Paul.) A few caveats, though. One is that there were tomatoes on my tacos which I didn't want. The description doesn't mention them so I was unpleasantly surprised. Also I couldn't find anywhere for trash in the area. I'd expect them to supply that if there isn't anything around. And as they were parked outside The Lab's taproom, maybe they assumed we could get beverages in there, so they didn't appear to offer any. But The Lab's bar was only serving drinks to people on their patio. But despite all that, I know that I will be consciously craving these tacos again soon. I can't wait to return! Maybe a drive up to Pine City is in order...

I love Nico's but the one on Como is such a fun spot with a beautiful patio…read more The food is consistently good, the service is quick, and the overall atmosphere is really well done. I love that you get the best of both worlds here with the lively, airy patio and the cooler, quieter interior depending on what vibe you're in the mood for. The drink menu is also a standout with some really fun cocktails. Staff is always friendly and kind, and service moves quickly, which I always appreciate. One of my favorite things is being able to mix and match tacos so you can try different proteins instead of committing to just one. I also love the variety of salsa options.

I had plans here, and stumbled upon the art fair that was happening. We decided to walk around and…read moresee if any of the food looked as good, but ultimately Nico's looked the best. Our server was fast and very attentive. They were nice enough to get us on the patio in a nice shaded spot. I barely felt the heat! I ordered the quesadilla with lengua and it did not disappoint! It was very tasty, although it was soaked on the bottom, which made it a little messy to handle. I ended up not finishing it and getting a box. When I pulled it out to eat the next day, I did find what I thought was a balloon in the food, it turned out to be part of a glove. I'm sure it was an honest mistake, but that does bring down the score a little. All in all, I was pretty satisfied.

I've driven this place for years. Finally decided to give them a shot. Best torta in the Twin…read moreCities. I tasted every ingredient in the torta. Very tasty! My boys had quesadillas and loved them. My older boy said their asada burrito was better than Chipotle. We waited about 10min for our food to arrive. All of us had let our food cool a bit. Love the flair of the restaurant with all its colors!! We'll be back!

This place is sneaky good. Tucked into the west seventh area of St. Paul - the building would make…read moreyou think there isn't a lot to offer, but don't take Tavial at face value. The chicken enchiladas were pretty darn good! I asked them to spice it up and was given some light green sauce to drizzle over them. Wow! It really packed a kick and was super tasty. My only regret is that I didn't also get these spicy jalapeño roll up things they were advertising as an appetizer. They looked super good! There is a lot of Mexican food to pick from on the east side of the twin cities - but this place is right up there in terms of taste.

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!!

Unassuming little place on the main street…read more An intended ICE arrest had led to a death by an ICE agent earlier today. A friend and I, rattled, decided to take his dog for a walk through their new neighborhood. We'd intended to visit Homi and other POC eateries soon. No time like the present, given current state of affairs. Grabbed an order of birria tacos and a large horchata to share before walking the two blocks back to their place to enjoy. The order took longer than expected, considering no diners or pickup orders. Was glad to see the ICE situation playing on their TV, which they were actively watching before we arrived, instead of maintaining a perfect dining environment while this tenuous situation was developing in our cities. My first time having birria tacos. Oh, I've been missing out! Definitely adding to my regular orders. Juicy, tender chunks of meat, plenty of consomé for dipping. The double taco shell with melted cheese layered in between was too much for me personally, but I could see that being very popular with the general public. The horchata was sweeter than I prefer and a tad watery for my taste. Especially given we'd found our favorite horchata in the Twin Cities yet a few weeks ago nearby. The place we recently visited remains our top favorite in the area, but this spot will see plenty of visits given its decent quality and proximity to my friends' new home.

I walked in and immediately smelled the funk. In a good way…read more It was a quiet little spot in the neighborhood with street parking. We were greeted promptly and told to order at the front. I looked at the menu and it was a bit confusing. There were too many options. I picked out 2 tacos and an elote hotdog. Along with a Mexican Coke. The tacos were good, the elote hotdog was amazing. I enjoyed the creativity and the vibes. I recommend this place. Nice!

Sad that it took me so long to try this place! Food was great, and the prices were fantastic,…read morereally affordable completed to other taco spots. We ordered the taco combo platter, burrito, and taco on the side. Add one to burgers and tacos were only $.75! The people next to us ordered loaded nachos and an elote bowl as a side and...I have to go back to try it! There's limited seating inside, but it's cozy! - Limited seating inside - street parking - this restaurant could use business right now 1/26!

The menu here seemed a little too simplistic in my opinion. There's pictures for everything, so…read morethat makes it easier to decide what you want. The food was severely under seasoned. Refried beans needed salt, the rice needed salt, and the protein needed salt. Once salt was added, the flavors were more pronounced. Not a huge deal, the dish can be saved... but make sure you grab a table with this as an option!

Wowza! Delicious taco for a great price. I will definitely be stopping by this spot when I am in…read morethe area. Lots of other options available as well! Especially loved the lime and salsa included which enhanced the flavors of the taco and made this a great snack!

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