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    La Bodega Taco Bar

    4.2 (55 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Birria Tacos
    Melissa M.

    Stopped by this place on a weekday and it was a very chill environment. We ordered on the kiosk. I got two Birria tacos individually because in my past experience, three is just too many for me. While the tacos were tasty, I definitely noticed they had a little bit less fillings than they have in the past with less onion and cilantro. The birria itself also tasted a little bit dry, although it was still very flavorful. The service did take a while, which seems unusual for this place because they are usually not that slow. I also wish they had a free water fountain or something, I don't always want to buy a water bottle.

    Pile of nachos
    Tracey F.

    Stopped in after having some wine next door. Decided on the nachos, hubs had birria tacos. The nachos were amazing! Although, they were HUGE. Lots of toppings, absolutely delicious. I tried a little bite of the birria as well and the consomme was so good, one of the more flavorful ones I've tasted. We also shared some esquetes, which are much more the hub's jam than mine. Would definitely go back!

    Asada Burrito, "hot" w/ guac
    Burton Z.

    As a fan of Mexican street food, I had been looking forward to trying this "street taco" spot for years. Unfortunately, this was one of the most underwhelming meals of the year. the ambience is pretty much nonexistent, despite the excellent mexican wrestling mask branding. And then the ordering system sucks. Kiosk ordering. Not much there but tacos and burritos and churros. No chips and guac on the menu but like, you know they have chips and guac. Whatever. I added guac to my Asada burrito for $2.75. $20 out the door for a burrito. Ok well this better be good for $20. Opted for a paper receipt and it spit out a blank one. The burrito arrived to my table tightly wrapped, cleanly cut with a side of sauce that looked vaguely like Russian dressing, but not really like anything I have received from any Mexican place in my life. Portion size was decent, not huge. First thing I noticed was the end of the world stockpile of brown rice. Brown? hmm. Not a fan. Every other ingredient was an afterthought and hard to discern in any one bite. I paid for a burrito, not a rice-rito! I can buy a sack of rice at the store for $10 and eliminate the middle man! And though I chose the "hot" option, the spice level was minimal. "Minnesota hot". the thing was really flavorless. I went back to counter to ask for side of hot sauce which they were generous with, but turned out to be the same weird colored crap on my tray. Hmm ok let's try the hot sauce. Folks, it was "not sauce." Strong taste of soy (?!) and god knows what else but certainly not chili peppers. Disappointing, expensive, bland, inauthentic all that. The most flavor came from a few lime wedges. Came home hungry and sads. I guess I forgot to be a drunk college student at 2 am.

    Crazy Fries
    Cass A.

    We stumbled upon this spot and it blew us out of the water. You order from a kiosk, which is helpful as the staff doesn't speak much English (there are signs noting this). We couldn't choose between a few items, so we got them all and brought leftovers home. Quesabirria Tacos - the birria was packed with flavor and nearly overflowing with beef. We opted for them without onion. The salsas they came with paired wonderfully with the tacos. Birria Ramen - OMG this was the best Birria Ramen I've ever had and I'm not exaggerating. It was plentiful and full of beef. The consume/base was spicy and incredibly flavorful. This was the item we brought home and it was even better the next day. Crazy Fries - we chose pork since everything else had the Birria Beef. We also minimized the toppings since we were sharing them. The guacamole and salsas provided the freshness needed in conjunction with the heaviness of the fries, cheese, and pork. The portion was massive but we loved every bite. We will absolutely be returning. This just topped our list of favorite taco spots in the Twin Cities.

    Andrew A.

    Found them through Yelp while in Uptown for an event and as soon as I saw the pictures of the Birria Ramen I knew I needed to try this place. It did not disappoint in the slightest! Tried their Birria Ramen, Quesabirria tacos, and Crazy Fries. When I tell you that everything was incredibly flavorful I am not kidding!! You order through a kiosk, which can help reduce the anxiety of selection, then your food is brought to the table of your choosing in a matter of minutes. The decoration is quite modern and inviting and there's a fair amount of sitting areas considering the size of the restaurant. On a cold winter night this birria ramen is sure to warm up your soul and give you comfort!

    Tierra SheReviewz Z.

    We came here randomly for tacos and I was not disappointed. Quick service. The tacos hit the spot! Street parking can be a pain but definitely worth it. The neon lights and greenery decor in the back was giving Miami. Would recommend!

    My uber eats delivery of ramen smh

    Spent $50 on an Uber Eats order to my hotel only to be sent ramen in a d**m bowl that looks like it came off the shelf of a grocery store. I could have went and paid $10 for this and popped it in the microwave. The sodium level on this is 43%. This shows they are cooking packaged meals at the restaurant and putting them in dishware to appear like a chef made it. I am so disgusted!!!

    Popsicles
    Renee S.

    All around excellent Birria! The amount of brisket is busting out of the shells. Satsifies. The seasoning of meat us already a good heat level but you have 3 salsa options. I like medium since its a creamy green with a nice bright flavor. ..it is hot too, but the full hot salsa is super hot. Nice location with easy neighboring parking on streets. Nice ambience and fast service, you order at register and there is also a kiosk option. They bring to the table.

    Street style tacos with shrimp 5/5
    Eva D.

    Great street style tacos, plenty of seating and love the self serve setup for ordering and not being reliant on someone for water/refills. Fun, hole in the wall vibe. The guacamole was fresh, flavorful and the chips are beautifully thin and delish! The tacos offered generous amounts of protein. Both were seasoned perfectly and my shrimp were not overcooked. They had a grilled sear, and were memorable. Hennepin is under construction so best if you can walk/bike there.

    Polly S.

    I felt like I was in Central America! The food is on point -so flavorful -so good -so many different dimensions to it great atmosphere great people!!!

    Birria Ramen
    Mandarin Y.

    Never dined in at this place, but we ordered take out for dinner one night. We got the Birria Ramen, Crazy Fries (with Al Pastor), and the Esquites. The Birria consommé was very rich and the meat was super tender, but the ramen noodles were a bit too soft for my liking, probably because they used instant ramen. The fries came with a whole bunch of toppings which included choice of meat, beans and guacamole (to name a few). The Esquites made for a good snack, we paid extra to add hot cheetos to it, but I think it would have tasted better with fresh corn instead of canned. Portion sizes were also generous. Overall, the food was authentic, very flavorful, and aggressively seasoned. Pretty good.

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    14 days ago

    I love everything I've ever eaten from here! I get the al pastor tacos and tried the elote today woooowwwwww delicious

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    The quesa birrias keep me coming back - addictive. Super nice staff too! Consistently amazing food.

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    Delicious!!! We ordered Quesabirria Tacos and Esquite for takeout. So so good! Will definitely go back.

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    The food and the service is always top notch. I go aleast 4 times a month, they will always get my money. The sit down exp is great as well.

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    This place is so good. They're consistent with product and always friendly. They have me hooked lol

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    The best Mexican food I have ever had in my life, It was truly so good. Phone did not eat first…read more Food and Drink - We started with the chips and guac and the guacamole was outstanding. The onions and tomato that were chopped up in it were so satifyingly chopped I really enjoyed, it was nice and cold too. I got the quesabirria tacos for my meal and they were out of this world, I seriously think I inhaled them and have been thinking about them ever since. We were drinking Pina Coloadas and it made me feel like I was on the beaches of Mexico. Service - There was one server working on a busy Friday night and she killed it; she was attentive and remembered everything whilst also being the bartender too!!! Ambience - it is colorful and bright in there and just almost nostalgic. There is a chipotle style line at the front if you want to just grab something quick and full service in the back of the building, cannot wait to go back.

    This place is a gem in Northeast. I finally got a chance to try this out and loved it. I've always…read moreheard great things about it. They offer a lot of daily specials, but the one that caught my eye most was the BOGO burritos on Wednesdays. Everything that we tried was delicious and fairly priced. You can choose to eat in the self seating dining area, or if you'd like service they have the full bar and restaurant in the back. I was blown away with how it tasted and I felt like I was back in Mexico enjoying their cuisine. I wish I would've went here a lot sooner, but I plan to be back in the future. The staff were friendly.

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    Orale Mexican Eats

    Orale Mexican Eats

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    I haven't updated this since the last time I lived in Minnesota!…read more When we moved back, Orale was one of the first places we went back to. I love this place, and the food is on par with a lot of Mexican food in California. Most recently, we went to celebrate a birthday. We go here because they are veggie friendly. We ordered the veggie enchiladas and I got a veggie wet burrito. Everything was delicious. My only complaint would be that things could be a bit saucier...but that's a preference thing and we get salsa on the side for it. We also got chips and guac -- delicious as well! I will say that the portions, especially the burrito are VERY generous. I think I should have shared it! It was pretty buzzy, which was great to see given the depths of winter we were in. Go here!!

    The food is pretty decent. I lived in Querétaro, Mexico, and spent 8 years in Phoenix, so I know…read morethe difference between authentic and Americanized Mexican food; this is firmly the latter. It's a bit whitewashed and leans more Cal-Mex than anything you'd find in Mexico, but I'm not complaining. I love a good California burrito and asada fries, so this style has its place (especially in Minnesota). Service can be slow. It took us about an hour to get two burritos yesterday and the restaurant didn't look busy. Maybe they were just short staffed. My main issue is the salsa. They limit you to one packet per person, and it's not the slightest bit spicy. And where are the limes? This place desperately needs a salsa bar with real options and some heat. Bump up the salsa selection and stop rationing it, and this would be a solid spot. For now, I'll keep getting this to go and buying my own salsa and limes.

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    Bar at far end.
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    Choriqueso, carne asada fries, and a margarita.
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    Everything!!!! The owners, the ambiance, the FOOD!!! I had the enchiladas with 3 of them with…read morechicken, covered in a Suiza sauce. Also on the plate were their delicious beans and rice. When I took that first bite, I was completely amazed!!! I hadn't really had good Mexican food until I ate this!! For $17, I got 3 meals out of it! We also had the chips with amazing salsas and that was delicious too!! My husband got the Short Rib Birria and that was just also really delicious!! We had a great conversation with one of the owners, Zoilo Ruacho, and he was so gracious and such a wonderful person! I have found my new favorite restaurant!!! I recommend El Sazon to everyone!

    The patio is a fun place to sit, especially during the summer, and the menu has a lot more variety…read morethan your typical Mexican restaurant. They are not serving alcohol anymore which is unfortunate to not be able to enjoy a margarita but they had a large mocktail list. We tried three different tacos (chicken, carne asada, and carnitas) and I loved being able to mix and match. The carne asada was probably my favorite but they all were swimming in oil. The skirt steak enchiladas were a standout and easily my favorite dish of the meal. The steak was tender, the portions were generous, and everything came together really well. The queso was rich and creamy, and the fresh guacamole was a great starter while we waited for our food. Service was friendly and attentive throughout our meal, and the overall atmosphere made it a really enjoyable place to spend the evening.

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    Design on their wall
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    Birria croquette
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    Hola Arepa

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    If you're looking for a fun spot with great food and drinks, Hola Arepa delivers. The Prickly…read morePaloma (Tequila, Aperol, Prickly Pear, Grapefruit, Lime) is phenomenal and at just $8 during happy hour, it's an absolute steal. For anyone with celiac disease, this place is great, the entire menu is gluten free, so you can order with complete peace of mind. The slow roasted pork arepa was a standout. The pork was incredibly tender with excellent flavor. One minor note: the yuca fries were a little light on portion size. That said, we left pleasantly full and very satisfied overall. The restaurant also has a small parking lot which in Minneapolis is amazing.

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    Colita

    Colita

    4.4
    (619 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    We booked reservations for this place for a work dinner and I was eagerly waiting to try it out…read more We ended up getting here a bit early and tried some amazing cocktails. I tried a cocktail that the bartender recommended and wow did it pack some flavor. We wanted to try all the tostadas and flavor, so we ordered the watermelon salad, beef toungue tostada, the scallops and the Cacio e Pepe tacos and man were we buzzing from all the flavors. We were all very full, but we had to try the churro dessert. I will say this place is very much captivating with decor, the flavors and the service. It's a must try if you're a foodie.

    I was disappointed with Colita. Of all the Del Prado dining establishments, Colita was the biggest…read moreletdown. We know Mexican food, having traveled extensively throughout Mexico since the 1980s. Mexico City is a frequent destination now that we're older, and hopping around the country isn't as easy. The many dishes we tasted at Colita were bland and lacked the explosion of flavors of authentic Mexican regional cuisine. Go to Oaxaca, and your taste buds will be blown away. Service was cold and perfunctory. We sat at the bar on this Sunday evening in August, and the female server was decidedly corporate, casting humanity aside for a robotic affect, half listening and half uninterested. Fun was vacuumed out of the room. Colita was not designed for laughter and frivolity. The place was crowded, but this was a restrained crowd on a Sunday night. Colita was more Linden Hills than Kingfield, if you know what I mean. Our favorite dish was the carnitas tacos. They had the flavors of Mexico. Our check was Minneapolis high, usually worth it, but maybe not at Colita. It was our last night living in the lakes area before we move to the North Loop. Colita was a good choice to remind us why we're moving. However, it was the wrong choice for a celebratory evening.

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    Beef Tartare - roasted fresno, honey yogurt burnt onion, pickled mustard seed (8/10)
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