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.

Here for the first time yesterday. Tried to make a dinner reservation but their reservation system…read moreonly offered 2:00pm. Tried calling to make a reservation but couldn't get anyone to answer. So 2:00pm it was. It was busy and only a few tables were open. Fun drunk menu and lots of local and Mexican beer options. Shared chips and salsa and Guac and both of us got two tacos and dessert and a drink. $40 a piece which wasn't bad. Would definitely go back.

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.

Amazing food, and.amazing staff! Suggest you try the American beef tacos and ask for anything even…read moreif it's not on the menu. They might surprise you.

Despite only ordering on DoorDash, the quality is always great…read more While the flautas are my personal favorite, I've never had a bad meal here.

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.

A great hidden gem on Como Ave. This place was bustling on a Sunday evening. Nice patio seating…read morewas popular but inside is very comfortable too. Lots of teal blue in the decor. I sat at the bar as I was alone. I ordered their classic margarita which was very tasty. For food I ordered 3 tacos - a Calamari, a Shrimp and a Pork. The food arrived quickly and was nicely presented. My favorite of the 3 tacos was the Calamari. The calamari was lightly breaded and very crispy yet tender. The cabbage and crema were great accompaniments. The Shrimp was second favorite. Nice sized shrimp were cooked perfectly. I was a little surprised by the spice level was a bit more than I was expecting. I then tried the pork taco with salsa verde and again was surprised by the spice level. The menu does a good job of identifying the spice level of the various salsas they offer. I would recommend that they do the same with their tacos just for awareness. I ate the 2 seafood tacos and 1/2 of the pork. I would have appreciated some chips or some sour cream to help cool things down. Overall I'd like to comeback and try more of the menu and bring friends and family.

Food was very good and authentic! Staff was very friendly and accommodating to all of our…read moreneeds/requests. Had our food ready in 10-15 mins for a group of 5! Will definitely return in the future :)

Service is consistently friendly, and I'm always happy to support small businesses. That said, the…read morefood quality can be hit or miss depending on what you order. The tacos and quesadillas are solid and definitely worth trying, but I've been disappointed with the burritos and the pork al pastor. The carne asada burrito looked substantial at first, but it was overwhelmingly filled with plain white rice, which made it feel bland and not what I'd expect in terms of flavor or balance. The pork al pastor was even more disappointing. It didn't resemble traditional al pastor in taste or texture. It was overly sweet, lacked depth, and the pork itself was extremely dry, unfortunately dry enough to make it difficult to finish. There are still some good items on the menu, and the service keeps me open to giving them another try but based on my experience, I wouldn't describe the food overall as authentic or five-star quality.

A hidden gem in St. Paul! Looking for truly authentic Mexican? This is your place -- we loved the…read morepork carnitas, and their refried beans are the stuff of dreams. I asked the proprietor when I was picking up food if she carries agua de tamarindo (my personal favorite) and she cheerfully said she didn't have any that day but if I called her in advance, she'd whip some up for me! Phenomenal service!

Ate dinner at this place last night, arriving around 6:15pm or so. Found parking available…read morealongside the restaurant, on Victoria St. The inside of the place is small, with brightly painted walls in the blue and yellow colors of the flag of Ukraine. It's pretty quiet, aside from the t.v. playing up on the wall. The few customers already sitting were either on their cell phones sharing videos with each other or quietly tucked into their meals. You order at a counter in the back of the restaurant and there were a few people ahead in line. Printed menus are available and are located at that back counter. When I told the man it was my first time there and that it'd be a few minutes before I decided on my order, he invited me to take the menu and sit down at a table and he or someone would come to our table to take our order. Someone brought us glasses of water and sets of metal flatware rolled up in a napkin. Then a woman came by to describe to us that their "green sauce" is spicier than their "red sauce", and suggested guacamole and chips. We agreed and ordered some. A while later we placed our dinner orders. The guac and chips never arrived, though that was fine with us when our meals were delivered along with our Jarritos. We both ordered some rice and beans with our entrees, and they were very good, being served on their own plate, not on the plate/platter with the entrees. I ordered Tostadas (3) with some barbacoa added. They were really good and I, somehow, ate all 3 of them, in addition to all my beans and rice, and the wonderfully complimentary Mango Jarritos. I was pretty full afterward and had a hard time getting to sleep later because of that. I also suspected that there was probably a lot of salt in the food, given how hot my feet were in bed and with how puffy underneath my eyes were when I woke up this morning. My companion ordered their Enchiladas Verdes with chicken, and he liked the unusually spicy green sauce. The chicken inside was all white meat, which can be a bit tough/dry. He said that next time he'd get cheese instead of the chicken.

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!

Been wanting to try this spot for the longest time. Right next to J.Selbys (vegan restaurant) so I…read morecould've gone there if I didn't like anything from here. Small indoor seating. Clean and were greeted while entering. I got the vegan taco and a burrito. Didn't realize that it contained cheese and they gladly remade it for me. The taco was delicious, flavorful. As for the burrito it lacked seasoning and felt plain. My other guests enjoyed their food, except an hour later one of them had to use the bathroom. Something didn't sit well with them and they wouldn't go back. They had issues the rest of the day. They got carne asada tacos but only one of them ate the beans. I give them credit for having vegan options but they could be better. Paid around $60 for three people.

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!

Really amazing food!…read more I would not expect this level of food from a food truck. I just got done with a 100 mile bike ride and ordered one of everything they had. Nothing disappointed. When I find them again I will do the same thing. Great sandwiches and fries and amazing flavors you don't find anywhere else. You need to try the apple and cheese sandwich!

My first dining experience on my trip was of course a food truck and I'm always down for a good…read moresandwich. The line was extremely long but, was well worth the wait. The truck itself has some pretty cool graphics on it. I ordered the buongiorno which came with fries and I added on a old bay coleslaw because let's be honest who can say no to old bay on anything? They called my name and when I picked up my sandwich I couldn't believe the size of it vs. the price. The bread was fresh and buttery soft, meats/toppings top tier and the flavors were on point. I love a good creative version of an Italian Sub! The coleslaw was good and the seasoning was there but, I would have liked it to have a little more creaminess to it since it was a bit dry. The fries were also good and had a taste to them that I couldn't quite place seasoning wise but, it was delicious. If you spot this truck I'd run over and grab some food!