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    William G.

    This is my first experience with this restaurant. It is setup kinda like a Chipotle. This decor is a typical fast food restaurant. They have A lot of interesting selections and combinations between Asian and Mexican food. The service is friendly, and they helpfully guide thru the menu options and combinations.

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    Chris G.

    We went to Dundas from the Twin Cities on an errand then went to Northfield for lunch and spotted this Asian/Latin fusion place as we entered the city. Located on the West side of Minnesota Highway 3, the newly built establishment is flanked with large glass windows. Bright and lively pictures of tacos, noodles, and vegetables decorate the walls. The well-organized and easy to read menu is printed on the half wall as you enter the lobby. They also have a kids menu. Be careful not to lean on the glass window on a sunny day. It's hot! We went for a beef quesadilla to share and each ordered the three tacos combo for $13: Bahn Mi (2), Bourbon Chicken, Fish taco, Tuna & Salmon Poke, and Spicy Cauliflower. Watch out for the jalapenos in the bahn mi! Unlike my MN taste bud, my wife ordered the spicy salsa and happily ate the jalapeno slices. The food was tasty with nice spice blends and some heat if you want it in both the food and the salsa choices. The vegetables are fresh and full of flavor. My wife said the banh mi tacos have the right crunch from the vegetables and was pleasantly surprised to find vegetarian options too. All the non-veggie choices had a significant amount of marinated meat, which probably explained the group of St. Olaf College athletes who came in after us to dine. The surprise was the desserts we had: fried ice cream and churros. Fried ice cream used to be a staple in American Chinese restaurants so it's a bit nostalgic to find this little bit of Americana still in Gong Loco. The ice cream really stood out for us. Fresh, smooth, and creamy complimented with the crunch from the fried exterior. It's supplied by a hyper local MN company called "Udder Buddies" so we looked it up and made the trek to a BBQ establishment to buy a couple pints in the nearby town where they're located. However it was only reading their menu online that we learned that Gong Loco also sells the Udder Buddies ice cream by the pint also. Don't skip the dessert if you're visiting this place! The staff was friendly and very helpful though a bit unorganized at the toasting machines. There might be a couple new employees still learning the flow of the operation. The establishment is less than a year old so be kind and patient as the staff learn the process of making the food. They were patient with us so we did the same for them. Eat good food and be kind. We recommend this place!

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    Bouge M.

    Fast casual Asian Latin fusion locally created in Northfield. My favs are the Korean BBQ Burrito and the Shrimp Poke Bowl. Well staffed with clean bright atmsosphere. Prices a value considering the fresh quality ingredients. Think Qdoba or Chipotle on the style, price point and food quality (but better). Hint: Don't try to be the chef by building your own. Just order a standard menu item and do minor modifications to fit your pallette. Bon appetit!

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    Great options, plenty of seating with lots of space. Got three different tacos, love the option of ahi tuna for tacos.

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    Friendly staff. Latin bowl with barbacoa was tasty. Ingredients all seem fresh. Clean establishment.

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    It's like Chipotle but with even better options for the ingredients. I'll definitely be going back.

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    My husband and I love coming here for a date night. It is casual, but the food is so good and feels…read moreelevated. The space is bright and sunny and I don't think there's a bad spot in the house. Service has always been attentive and most importantly, I've literally never had anything that wasn't delicious. This time, we ordered the coconut shrimp to start. They were so crisp and juicy and large. This is something that we get many places because it's my husband's favorite and we both agreed this was our favorite coconut shrimp so far in the Twin Cities. I got the Asian slaw salad with Aji tuna. I've had this before, it is so good especially the shoyu dressing. It sounds boring to come here and get a salad, but it's just delicious especially with the crunchy macadamia nuts. My husband got the loco Moco with short rib and loved it. We got fries on the side. The kabayaki aioli was so unexpected and good! The fries were hot, salty and crisp. Solid fries on their own. We also asked to try the ghost pepper aioli, which was fab and not too hot.

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