I went Homi after spending some time at the Como Zoo. I was craving Mexican food and it was fairly close 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!! read more

Homi Mexican - Cheese ENCHILADAS - Mexican Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Ate dinner at this place last night, arriving around 6:15pm or so. Found parking available alongside 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. read more

Unassuming little place on the main street. 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. read more

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We were in St. Paul for a volleyball tourney and went hunting for an authentic Mexican lunch and stumbled 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! read more

Homi Mexican - Mexican Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Very authentic and good. We were surprised at the number and variety of meats on offer. The place is tiny and the decor very average. Clean, but clearly not looking to impress. Service was as attentive as you could want in a teeny local Mexican buffet. read more

Enjoyed lunch at Homi Mexican. Big menu of options but I knew what I wanted before I walked in. I've driven by many y times as saw the board outside the front door- "We serve Birria Tacos!" That's what drew me in and that was what I ordered. The inside it basic but functional about 6-7 tables. I was greeted by a lovely lady for my order. She was friendly and professional. She took my order and asked if I wanted a beverage? She then suggested a Limonata. I said yes! The food arrived quickly and smoking hot. The portion was 3 generously stuffed double tortilla shells packed with melted cheese, beef and topped with cilantro and onions. The consommé was warm and helped take off some of the temperature of the tacos. The tacos came with a green salsa that I tasted and knew was to spicy for my taste. A side of rice and beans are included but I opted for just rice. The tacos were very delicious with tender shredded beef. After 2 of the three I had to ask for a to go box. Great food and service. read more

Homi Mexican - Birria Tacos with a side of rice. - Mexican Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

A hidden gem in St. Paul! Looking for truly authentic Mexican? This is your place -- we loved the pork 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! read more

just came from Homi and had to post a review. We did their cinco de mayo buffet and everything was delicious! special shout out to the birria tacos which were stuffed with tasty meat, the tamales and the owner's mexican bbq. actually, shout out to everything on the menu. 10/10 read more

This place has the best birria tacos I've tried in the twin cities. There's no place you can find them this good, flavorful and packed with birria! I don't consider myself a picky eater but I do get picky when it comes to tacos. When I'm asked where are the best tacos, I never have an answer... but now I have a suggestion if I'm ever asked. A suggestion that I know won't disappoint. First of all, the tacos were served generously. The tortilla was warmed up with some of the birria meat juice for flavor, double tortilla with melted mozzarella in between, jam packed of birria-- they were not shy adding that meat on these tacos. Second, the meat was cooked to perfection, full of flavor and juicy. Finally, the consomé was delicious, bold and great for dipping the tacos. I was impressed by the price, typically this meal costs $15 but with such little meat in other places but here it was huge. I even took a taco to go because I could not finish them. In conclusion, you should go try these tacos! The restaurant itself is nothing fancy, just functional to operate the business. I do hope they improve this to create a more welcoming dine-in experience. I noticed they have plenty of take-out orders, so it makes sense that their focus isn't on how the dine-in area looks like. read more

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I was a first timer doing a quick take out on a meal break at my night job. To put it succinctly, real food from real people and real good. Had the Tacos Dorado (shredded beef) with green sauce, sour cream and Mexican cheese on a bed of tomatoes and lettuce. Made fresh and fast. At first I double parked in front of the restaurant --don't--instead pull around corner on Victoria where plenty of on-street parking or, if not, there is a lot in back. I will be back to try their tamales and chili rellenos. I have recommended Homi to my homies (i.e. friends in the neighborhood)! read more

Homi Mexican Restaurant has definitely made it to my good side, and I'm excited to support this business. This is a mom & pop shop that offers authentic Mexican Food with bold flavors in the Rondo Neighborhood. Conveniently located on University and Victoria, this location has access to both the Light Rail and the bus line, and not far from either Dale or Lexington where patrons can connect to highway 94. There are multiple food options nearby, though there are plenty of choices on the menu for everyone (including vegetarian options) The restaurant is small, and there are a few tables that seat 2-3 people each. The parking lot is located behind the building off of Victoria, and it is very small with limited parking. Both the customer service and the product has improved since my last visit. I feel like the food taste better every time I order. It's so good! Yesterday, I called around 7 pm to place an order for pick-up of the Birria Tacos with 2 sides of rice and beans. Ever since I've ordered them, it's been my go-to order every single time! We headed to Homi from the West Side and let them know we would be there in 20 minutes. The main lady who works there called us back at 7:20 pm to let us know our food was ready and to check on our ETA. We let her know we were just arriving to the location and would be inside momentarily. I appreciated her wanting to get our food to us while it was hot and ready. The Birria Taco meal is very filling. I am able to order 1 order of the Birria Tacos with 2 rice and 2 beans and feed my one-year-old son and I and still have leftovers! I would recommend Homi Mexican Restaurant to anyone looking for bold flavors and authentic Mexican Food in the Twin Cities. read more

This is my favorite giant burrito, also very nice people at the counter. Here are more characters so I can submit my review.

Nasty food. I had a dish with chicken legs and the legs tasted freezer burn and the soup Tate like it been microwave and serve. Would not go back again. read more

I returned here for the first time in a while based on some good buzz, and the buzz was not kiddin'! My friend actually drove all the way from Maple Grove at lunchtime on a weekday because he was so excited about how good he heard their new birria tacos are. We both got them and we were both really, really satisfied! Not only that, everything else we had was good enough to warrant a new review with top ratings; I feel very confident in recommending this to anyone hungry for Mexican food in the Twin Cities. The birria tacos are shredded beef in a double-tortilla-plus-cheese situation, served with a broth which you can dip the tacos in or eat like a soup. We dipped and dipped and dipped and it was awesome. My friend, who, again, went way out of his way to have his craving for good birrias satisfied, was even more impressed with their horchata. He loves authentic horchata and thinks this was one of the best he's ever had. The elotes, Mexican-style corn on the cob, was exceptionally yummy even if it looked modest. Even my sides of beans and rice were above average; they were just really well made. They have a number of delivery options now, so I expect to be ordering from them much more regularly, and I expect my pal to drop by from the MG more often as well! read more

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Homi is easily one of my favorite Mexican restaurants to eat at because of the price and the amount of food you get. I've tried a lot of things on their menu, but the birria tacos have to be my favorite. You get 3 tacos with consume and the tacos are stuffed with meat. You definitely get your money's worth and will likely have leftovers! The restaurant itself is a very hole in the wall establishment, but typically those tend to be the best places to eat. The parking lot in the back is small, but there's some street parking off the main road too. read more

Please come here and get the birria tacos. Huge portions and super flavorful. My favorite tacos in Minnesota.

We love their birria tacos! And the people who own the restaurant are the nicest people. One of our favorite places for a family dinner.

I've jumped on the birria craze and decided to try Homi because it was presented on a list of good spots for this. The birria broth was extremely good. It wasn't overly salty, and I believe the broth was made from beef (it's supposedly made from lamb traditionally)! It was hard to dip my taco because the broth made me want to eat it like soup instead. The tacos came with two shells and had cheese in between. Creative, but it didn't add much because the fried shells appeared to be fried inconsistently because of this. Also, the tamales were a little bland and under seasoned. I always want to be wowed by tamales, but a lot of offerings seem to suffer from this same critique. Maybe this is my, "it's not you, it's me" moment. Regardless, I wasn't impressed. This place is better than any comparable chain, but if pitted authentic vs authentic it'd lose to other places in the cities. read more

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I have Been supporting this business for years! I called to let them know the past two times my food was burnt, instead of them trying to make it right they chose to argue and be beyond rude. I'm not a complainer and didn't even ask for a refund but the customer service or lack there of that I was given is unacceptable. And like I said i have supported this business for years. Never again! read more

This place is quite good, but the wait is LONG. We got some burritos, menudo, tacos and tamales. The sauce is very good and full of flavors which I love. My husband got the asada burrito and i got the cabeza, meat are perfectly seasoned and juicy which makes the burritos taste awesome! The menudo is good BUT too much hominy!! ! But it is Very flavorful and tasty, I've never had menudo this tasty before. The tamales is actually very dry, so I wouldn't recommend it. Overall, its good but quite pricey. I'll definitely go back again for some more mexican food read more

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Food was a okay! I ordered online one afternoon and seemed like they hadn't seen the order, so it took a little time after I arrived 15 mins after I placed the order. The burrito was fine. Chips and guacamole were great. Overall a good hold in the wall Mexican place with a wide variety of options on the menu. read more

Food: The food was spectacular. I had the carne asada tacos with a side of rice and beans. The steak was a tiny tiny bit overdone but that's being picky. The tacos came with a generous amount of meat. Where the food really shone was with the burrito my boyfriend ordered. He got a steak burrito (add chorizo) without tomatoes or lettuce. He LOVED it. Ate every bite even though the burrito was the size of a small animal. It seems like they mix up all the burrito filling first and then put it in the tortilla, rather than layering them on top of each other in the tortilla. It made for a delicious evenly distributed mixture. The only downside is that the menu is a little expensive. Venue: A small storefront that opens up into a decent sized sit down restaurant. I was surprised to find that you didn't order at the counter, but they have menus they bring to your table. read more

Authentic is how I would describe everything about this dining experience. The place is a hole in the wall. There are only a few tables. The decoration is simple. The colors are bright. We were greeted and welcomed warmly. The menus are extensive and it was hard to choose. The Birria tacos were big and DELICIOUS. The bean and queso dip was a little on the cool side, but we scraped the bowl clean. The chile rellenos were jalapeños, but the hostess warned us of this ahead of time. Horchata was delicious. Good value for the money. They did a big food-for-delivery business, but I would recommend making the trip. It was delightful. read more

Arrived at 1 PM on a weekday and served within 20 mins. Good crispy tacos, beans and rice. This definitely qualifies as "Hole in the Wall" as for physical setting, it's difficult to even fit into the table and chairs when others are present, so it's amazing to see the lengthy menu they offer. read more

Barilla tacos, Horchata, & Elotes. Make sure you get those 3 things. Absolutely delicious and the owners were very friendly too!

Food is bursting with flavor and the portion sizes are worth every dollar. Ordered Birria tacos and I have never tasted a better plate of birria tacos and consome. Great customer service and great variety. 100% recommended. read more

Growing up around the area, I've had take out from Homi's several times and am always satisfied. First off the menu is HUGE- there is definitely something on here for everyone and they could make certain dishes vegan/vegetarian/ you choose the protein as preferred. The place is a bit small and often times busy during lunchtime so I would recommend doing take out. There is a very small parking lot in the back and the bathroom light is outside the bathroom (you will thank me later). The serve can be a bit slow so I also suggest giving yourself time to eat or call for your order in advance. As for the food, I've had the tacos, fajitas and tamales and highly recommend these classics. The fried tacos and Mexican Chicken Mole are also good. I do agree with some of the yelpers that the dishes could use more seasoning and salt but I would suggest asking for a side of salsa (I prefer spicy) or hot sauce and it helps. If you dine in, there is also salt shakers at each table. I recommend getting the chef plate "you eat what I crave that day to eat" lol if you're feeling adventurous and want to hear a good story- when I ordered this, our server gave me the back story of the dish (where in Mexico this dish originated from, why and what she loves about the dish) and it just really added a great extra personal touch to the delicious food and friendly service. read more

Truly authentic Mexican. The guacamole is amazing and the refried beans are the real deal. We ordered tacos and enchiladas. We love this neighborhood gem. read more

Decent, but there are plenty other of 4/5 star Mexican restaurants that will better satisfy a craving. I came pretty early, 10am. It was an empty restaurant, yet service was slow, and water was never refilled. We tried the elote, pork gorditas, chicken tamales, and rice and beans. The elote was steaming hot and flavorful with a balance of sweet, savory, and spicy, definitely the star of the meal. The gorditas were extremely bland and greasy, and tamales were very dry. The rice and beans were good. There were a lot of other dishes that looked interesting, but not a place I'm going out of my way to visit again. read more

Homi Mexican - Mexican Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I want to give them more stars, but the challenges are just weighing them down. 5 stars on food and flavor. The Pork with Cactus leaves is so good! I've never seen this dish anywhere else in the Twin Cities, so I came here by myself just to satisfy this craving I've been having. I love spicy food and this green sauce is so flavorful and has a tang to it that is just so satisfying. The pork was cooked perfectly. It has a stew-like quality to it that is comforting and had me eating after I was full. Unfortunately, the sides were less desirable this visit. The rice was hard like it had been over nuked in the microwave and the beans weren't very flavorful. This is not necessarily what I've experienced before, but I couldn't ignore it and have to share it. Finally, the service is just so incredibly slow. SO sloooooooow. I can understand the time it takes to prepare home cooked meals, which is truly what I believe they do, but I was the only person there at 2pm and it took at least 5 minutes for her to come out to greet me and bring me water. It took an equally unusual amount of time for her to bring me a container at the end of the meal. It seemed like she was the only person there and she was nice, but my biggest critique and suggestion for Homi is to invest in staff that can speed up the experience. read more

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My husband and I feel like the cartoon characters passed out in a corner with their shirts barely covering their stomachs. I agree with Lauren G. Homi is our new Chipotle. The place might be construed as aesthetically challenged to the fine diner, but who cares. This place is amazing. I encourage you to go if you are super hungry like I was, but don't expect to finish it one sitting. Do I forsee a new t-shirt in the works? The burritos are enormous and make Chipotle's burrito look like one half of a twin. It's a 2 lb gluttony of authentic delight. I ordered the steak and my husband had the shredded chicken. They were both overflowing with meat, lettuce, rice and beans. It's by far the best burrito I have ever eaten in MN. The salsa was unique, chips were alright. Excellent food. We are customers indefintely. read more

Hi Tacos. I love you. I think this is maybe my 3rd or 4th favorite taco place in the metro area, which is saying quite a bit. I eat a lot of tacos. It's true. Have you just spent some time at our beautiful capital building? I highly recommend Homi for your post protest plates. read more

Just moved into the neighborhood and wanted to try this place out. I got the enchiladas verde. It was spicier than I expected. I love spicy and can handle a good amount and this was right towards the top of my tolerance. So beware if you can't handle spice for that dish. If you like spice, this dish should do the trick. I also got chips and Guacamole. Seems like they make their chips in house. I think the food was pretty good. Things tasted under seasoned - especially the guacamole. They have a huge menu that can be overwhelming. I didn't have anything amazing. I'm not sure if I'll go back. It might be worth another try but I'm not going to go out of my way for this place and I wouldn't recommend it after my initial test run. read more

Seldom do I find a place where I feel taken care of. I went in and felt at home. The hostess, who is also the co-owner was the sweetest and I just honestly trusted her to make my choices. Haha and take care of me too maybe hahaha. So I got the slow cooked pork. A bomb a** fresh home made guacamole and chips and the empanadas. This is the kind of place where you want to try every single thing on the item. I am so appreciative of a home cooked experience. She makes sure all her ingredients are fresh and you could tell, from the meat to the fresh sauces. I will be going here again, to talk to the hostess and order me the best home made meal a hungry foodie could ask for. read more

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My new favorite Mexican restaurant. The food is so so good and huge portions. I got the birra tacos and they were fantastic and also they have the best horchata. read more

This place is delicious! It was my first time jumping on the birria taco craze and I was not disappointed. The tacos were perfect and the consumé was tasty. The only thing is that it is a little expensive because they just raised their prices. Its worth it if you want a good quality meal though! The tacos were very filling and had a generous portion of meat. read more

Homi Mexican - Birria tacos and consome - Mexican Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Sooo glad this place is in our neighborhood! The food is amazingly flavorful and, shocker, ACTUALLY spicy. I had no idea when I moved to the Twin Cities I'd be sacrificing any heat in my food (sorry, Minnesotans, you know it's true). We've ordered takeout and delivery and both were on time and the food was piping hot. Enmoladas - fantastic and delicious; a super solid mole enchilada Nopales con Chicharron - tasty but the pork skin is an acquired texture Pollo en Pipian Rojo - AWESOME; creamy, rich, delicious Tacos Dorados - such comfort food; who doesn't love fried tacos?! Carne Asada Burrito - again, great comfort food; the "big" is massive Pozole Verde - delicious and pretty damn fiery; yay for heat! Rice and Beans - normally these sides are just fine, but both are super flavorful here The people who work here are lovely and I'm so happy to support this local business. Can't wait to try everything else on the menu as soon as possible! read more

Excellent food, quick service, kind employees. So glad to have a new taco place in the area!

Homi is an AMAZING restaurant!! wow I love it so much!! yes they have a big menu and it can be hard to know what to order, so maybe you should all go multiple time and try new things every time!! yummy MY favorite thing here is the BEEF BIRRIA - it is soooooooo good!! it comes with amazing stewed beef with flavorful broth and a stack of tortillas and you can build your own lil tacos. I love it!! Enchiladas are good here. Enmoladas are great (enchilada with mole sauce) i really like the potato & chorizo empanadas good guac and salsa and chips, nice people work here!! Great option for takeout! Call ahead to order, they have parking lot in the back, you can go through the back door to get inside and pay + pick up your order! make sure to wear a mask and keep everybody safe :-)!!! read more

Homi is a wonderful place, been going on and off for years. Once you leave the South Side and the real delicious Mexican places in St. Paul, it can be hard to find really good as opposed to just medium good food. Homi is one of the really really good places, IF you know what to order. For example. Their enchiladas are amazing (especially the ones with salsa verde, the rojas variety is just not as flavorful), but honestly their enmoladas are just really good. Tamales, excellent made with delicious masa; some tacos not stellar. There are many more examples that you can see from scrolling through the reviews. Because this is a family restaurant, they do their staples very very well, and the rest is just to fill out the menu. I don't view this as a negative. In fact, it's a big positive in my mind, because when you order something they're good at you know you'll get amazing food. read more