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El Tequila

3.7 (56 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Casual
Quiet
Good for kids
Happy hour specials

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a plate of tortillas and a bowl of salsa
DaQuia C.

1) The salsa had the consistency of tomato soup with salsa ingredients and wasn't that memorable 2) The chicken I had was okay, but the vague "ingredients on the side" made me feel like I was getting some of whatever was left from something else because it came with maybe 10 plain French fries. The chicken was pretty good though, but the dish itself was just a plain combo 3) I was really excited to try deep fried ice cream for the first time and was extremely disappointed. Either it was made a while ago(like a day or so or maybe as soon as the store opened) or it's never made fresh because the coating was soooo stale and the ice cream was like the ice cream that's been left in the freezer for a while. I only took two bites. But the flavor of the ice cream was tasty. 4) the staff were pretty sweet and it wasn't busy at all so the wait wasn't long for anything. I think gran plaza is better

Burrito and taco salad. More meat than lettuce!

Absolutely the best Mexican food I have had in twenty years. Fantastic service, ambiance and the food! OMG! Super.

Cassie M.

Disappointment. I visited with three friends and all four of us felt meh about it.  The margaritas, while enormous, contain little tequila. Two of my friends went for the frozen blended strawberry marg which were just big sugar bombs. Another friend and I went for the traditional marg on the rocks, which tasted mostly like pre-mix with ice.  The "famous" chips and salsa the menu touts are nothing to write home about, or write yelp about in this case. Very basic, and very stingy on refilling the basket even halfway. I guess that's what they mean by "limited complimentary" chips. As for our meals, I ordered the veggie fajita salad, which was a boring mix of lettuce, a few tomatoes, and a few sad soggy sautéed onions and green bell peppers dropped on top.  Two of my friends split the combo fajitas with steak, chicken, and shrimp. The quantity was sufficient to share, except they had to ask twice for additional tortillas. They were also surprised to see it swimming in a weird sauce. Generally fajitas come sizzling right on the skillet, but these had an enchilada-ish red sauce covering everything. Unfortunately, it was worst for my gluten intolerant friend who got sick afterward. Probably from the large non-gluten-free tortilla that came with her burrito, even though she specifically asked and clarified not once, but twice while ordering, to ensure this menu item was gluten free including the corn tortilla. Obviously not. I will never be back.

Super Taco
Mark E.

This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Northfield and after coming here for several years, I decided to finally write a review. I've never been disappointed here for a meal or drinks. Let's start with the drinks! There is a full bar and the margaritas come in all shapes and sizes. There is nothing like celebrating a happy hour with a gigantic margarita. My tip is usually to upgrade to a better tequila. The beer menu is ample and has all your standard choices. Starting with the food, a lively basket of warm chips and delicious salsa are complimentary. The challenge is not eating too many chips before your meal. The food menu has something for everyone and has so many choices that I try to order something different every time. If I had to pick a favorite it would be the deluxe beef enchiladas, which comes with rice, beans and salsa. The portions are huge and the prices are very reasonable. Finally, the service is always friendly and fast.

Beef Burrito
Cee S.

Nice spot in town. I am visiting from Las Vegas which has its fair share of fine dining but this place is good for its location. The service was ridiculously fast which was a reason for an additional star. There are margarita drink specials as well. The wait staff is super nice and I will definitely be back. Food isn't call home to tell grandma but it isn't terrible and it's worth the money.

Lauren V.

As I'll try not to mention in *every* review I write, I'm from Texas. Finding Mexican food that isn't deplorable in Minnesota is a challenge. This place accepts that challenge and gives it the college try (get it? Northfield's a college town)! While it's still not quite as authentic as I'm used to, it's great for the midwest. I'm probably giving it 5 stars more out of nostalgia. It likely deserves 4 stars, but I'm so fond of the super fast service, yummy fresh salsa and kind people that I splurged on that 5th star. I like the food, the lunch menu is reasonable, and the birthday party element is great. Who doesn't like wearing a sombrero and having Flan for their 21st birthday? I know I did! Sunday thru Thursday they offer buy one get one for Margaritas!!! They have a punch card for Lunch too, where you have lunch there often enough that eventually one is free. Not a bad deal if you live in town. Bonus: They aren't effing around when they offer a "large" margarita. Seriously. It's like your own personal fish bowl.

Lunch Steak fajita

Recommended by my friend and not disappointed at all! The steak fajita is definitely a gem and the portion size was amazing! Also loved the chips--taste so good with the dipping and they are FREE!

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Best mexican in the lower cities. I love the Coronita Margarita and Cheese Enchiladas.

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Marg fan. Great drinks. Good chips and salsa.

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The best we travel from Burnsville just to eat there. we also take home a container of salsa. yummmmmm

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4.7(13 reviews)
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My wife and I were on a date night and looking for something that was simple and unique. We wanted…read moreto grab a drink at Loon Liquors and so I looked on Yelp to see what was close by for a quick bite to eat. This place caught my eye with all the talk about Asian/Mexican fusion. Panda Express and Chipotle combined? Hmmm...you peaked my interest. The menu does not disappoint when it comes to a mixture of fusion food, whether that be a taco, rice bowl, or burrito. You basically can build your own combo or choose from one of their own recipes. My wife decided upon the fried shrimp poke bowl and I tried three tacos - the spiced cauliflower, bahn mi, and fried fish. All of our meats were deliciously cooked and seasoned. The spiced cauliflower sauce was packed full of flavor. They have cracked the code on how to make cauliflower taste good! Amazing. I especially loved the pork belly in the bahn mi inspired taco. It was unique, not quite bahn mi, but extremely tasty nonetheless. I enjoyed all three of my tacos. My wife raved about her poke bowl. Once again, it was not quite a poke bowl since there was no raw fish included but you got everything else and it was all fresh and tasty. We also shared a bag of chips and their fresh guac - very good choice to even out our meal. We liked the variety and uniqueness of the dishes we tried. I will definitely stop back when I am in Northfield for more of that pork belly, yum.

Went here when it first opened and we were satisfied with not only the food but another option in…read moreNorthfield. It's not priced too high and reminds me of a "better chipotle," if that makes any sense. People working were young but friendly. Not any decor on the walls and just kind of said Gong Loco on the wall. Update: went back last night and there is decor painted on the walls in an almost Latin way some food items. Flavor still very good but I had the cilantro lime rice and there were hard pieces in there that almost looked like they had been there since lunch. Almost like instead of switching holding pans, new rice was dumped in the old pan. Pic below.

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Fantastic buritto bowl!! Green salsa, perfectly hot! Very…read moreclean and bright!! Prices very reasonable, tons of drink options!

I was in the area and decided to swing by Coco's place to grab a quick bite and say hi to the…read morefriendly owners. To my dismay, they've expanded their brand and added Coco's Market right next door to the restaurant. AND IT'S SO FRICKEN COOL INSIDE!! You can find almost anything in there and it's a great place to get authentic Mexican souvenirs such as hats, keychains, belts, aprons, and so much more. Apart from that they also sell grocery items like avocados, limes, rice , canned items, rice, tomatoes etc... and get this, you can even send money to different countries!! The true definition of a one-stop-shop! TALK ABOUT DECOR!! This place will uplift your spirit from the moment you enter through the double doors. I love how much attention they put into making the space feel and look stunning. One a cold wintery day like today, the little things like this matter most. Seating area is nice and the noise level was adequate with a touch of Mexican cumbia music! I wasn't really in the mood for meat and I love that their expansive menu can accommodate my peculiar eating patterns lol. I started off with a HOT bowl of Mexican Menudo, then a plate of Mexican rice, beans and tortillas on the side with cheese inside.. Y-U-M-M-Y!!! This was followed by a platter of picadas (that I shared with my partner), a cup of Mexican prepared corn (esquite) and washed it all down with a glass of horchata! Overall it was to die for! I've spent a good chunk of time in Cuernavaca, Mexico and the food here reminds me so much of the food there. Coco's roots trace back to Maltrata, Vera Cruz in Mexico and I love how they've blessed the community here with a taste of home. It's located in the heart of Northfield on a strip that can be considered their downtown, so there's lots of petite mom and pop shops that you can browse. Decent amount of parking in the front area, otherwise you can also swing in the back of the building and find more parking. Going to Coco's is now a routine whenever I'm in Northfield and one that I can get used to :) Fast service + family-oriented + hot and freshly made food = Coco's Place. Once again, I left a happy camper ;)

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Mexican rice, beans and tortillas with cheese in the middle [wasn't in the mood for meat ;) ]

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El Tequila - mexican - Updated October 2026

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