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    La Bodega Taco Bar

    4.2 (51 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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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!

    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!

    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!!!

    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!

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    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.

    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!!!

    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.

    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.

    Alyana S.

    This is one of the hidden staples in Minneapolis and I enjoyed my visit here! First you can find parking with only street parking. Then you order on the kiosk. I ordered birriria tacos and it was delicious! The chips and queso were also delicious. They have seating in the back and really cute decorations such as the neon sign. Overall would come back!

    Birria Ramen Burrito Bowl Agua Fresca Esquite
    Katherine A.

    I got the burrito bowel with carne asada and a side of Elote and i put the elote inside the salad and let me tell you OMG it was soo delicious , I also added guacamole THE Ramen Birria bowel was very tasty. It was sooooo good too. Service fast! Ordered from kiosk. Ambiance was cute, clean and nice music was playing I will definitely be back

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

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    9 months ago

    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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    Don't get the taco salad. Seems to be a trendy food place more than a taco salad place

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    Maya Cuisine

    4.2(469 reviews)
    4.6 miNortheast
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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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    Came for happy hour with my teen. Enjoyed and would hit again, although I wouldn't call it cheap…read more Queso was delightful Tex-Mex style, not Velveeta-like but like genuine cheese. All the tacos we ordered, which included chicken, mushroom, and carnitas, were delicious and with generous fall-out-when-you-pick-it-up levels of filling. CHips and guac and salsa were more basic, nothing to write home about, but did not in any way regret them. It fell down on the drinks, just a little. The HH margarita specials were all a little off. A little too sour, a little too bland, just never quite perfect (yes, I did try multiple, I'm a reviewer doing reviews, it was research, you don't get to judge). Even so, I would wander here again for HH and maybe for regular.

    Came here as we were heading to see the phantom of the opera at the Orpheum. I remember going to…read moreBarrio in St. Paul a long time ago so I was excited to try it again. The service was amazing and our waiter was very friendly and helpful. The other staff help a lot as well and bring food out as it comes so you are always being seen to. Ambiance is a little cramped on the main floor, but they have a beautiful bar and the typical fun downtown leisure hangout. The food was ok. The burrito was nothing to wrote home about. I liked that it was grilled and all, but honestly prefer chipotle by a wide margin. About a 2. The yucas and meatballs were amazing and I was really glad we took the suggestion and ordered them. 4 to 5 The black beans were ehh and nothing really special and a little dry I would not recommend. I love black beans and was a bit disappointed. 1 to 2. The tacos were a hit and if I go again I would definitely lean towards the tacos, chips, and apps. 4 The beet salad was ok but expected a little more for the price. It was ok. 3 All and all a pleasant experience but not anything that will blow you away.

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    Centro on Quincy St definitely passed the afternoon vibe check. The soft serve margaritas were…read moreAHMAZING -- smooth, refreshing, and perfect for a daytime outing. The tacos weren't bad either, flavorful and satisfying without being too heavy. What really stood out was the service. Everyone was beyond awesome, friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience feel easy and welcoming. Good drinks, good food, good energy all around.

    This was first time at this location but my second time getting Centro. We went on a Saturday night…read moreand got a table right away but it wasn't cleaned off yet. You seat yourself so most people were snagging whatever spot they could get. You order at a QR code so there isn't actually a server. They had water you grab yourself but it was on the other side of the bar and not in an obvious location. So just be aware that it is there but you might need to look for it. The food came quick. My friend got the cool ranch wrap and chips and queso. I got the cool ranch wings. Their chips and queso is very good although I could do without the onions and jalapeño on top. The wings were alright. I wasn't really getting that cool ranch flavor and it tasted more just like your standard dry rub. I wasn't a fan of the ranch itself. My friend didn't care for her wrap as it was cold and she felt that the chicken was actually raw/undercooked. She also didn't get any cool ranch flavor come through: Not sure if I'd recommend this place or need to come back but I have had their quesadillas which were good and I did like their queso.

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    El Sazon is amazing and a gem in the community…read more This is everything you want in a small business in your local community, a feeling like you're going over a relatives home. Exceptional, personal service, passionate cooking, warm and inviting atmosphere. The owners Chef Cristian and wife Karen are absolutely amazing and the sweetest. I'd been previously for various events, but this was the first trip just for a casual pop in and dinner. Went for nachos as a table, I snagged a birria burrito bowl, and we had a churro cheesecake for dessert. Chefs, absolute, kiss. You can taste the passion. There's a lot in the back for parking, and pricing is more than fair if not, a killer value in my opinion. Definitely check them out!

    I'm not exaggerating when I say the shrimp burrito at El Sazón might have altered the course of my…read morelife. I've eaten a lot of burritos around Minneapolis, St. Paul, Eagan--you name it--but nothing has ever come close to this masterpiece. The only hiccup was the ordering process. They really want you to order through a QR code, which threw me off for a second. It's not the most intuitive setup, and I definitely had a "wait... am I doing this right?" moment. But once the order was in, everything turned around fast. The service was smooth, friendly, and the food came out quicker than I expected. And that shrimp burrito? Unreal. The tortilla was warm and perfectly toasted, the sauce had that rich, savory kick that makes you pause mid‑bite, and the shrimp... there were so many I genuinely lost count. No filler, no fluff--just pure shrimp glory from start to finish. If you're anywhere near Minneapolis and even remotely into shrimp, get yourself to El Sazón. That burrito deserves its own fan club.

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    4.4(611 reviews)
    3.2 miSouthwest
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    It's Taco Tuesday and I was craving Mexican food, but I didn't just wanna go to the type of place…read moreyou think of when "Mexican" is brought up... I'm fancy, so I wanted something a bit more upscale. I did a little bit of research and wouldn't you know it... Colita came up. So here's how it went! Atmosphere/Appearance: Set south of downtown and a bit west of The Mall of America on Penn Avenue is this gem. There is no private parking lot, but plenty of street parking to leave your fly ride. But once you walk up to the restaurant you can immediately understand the message they're trying to send. Everything looks so modern, straightforward with straight lines, grey colors and light woods. There is a small outdoor section where you can dine if you get lucky enough to land a spot there. Inside carries a very similar style with a little nod to the pueblos and architecture of the southwest. The decor is minimalistic and the "loudest" thing in the room is the live plant wall seated directly behind the bar, which was super cool. Service: I can't remember who took care of us, but we had no issues whatsoever. Food/Drink: I was able to try so many different dishes and drinks here and the list is below... : Xochitl In Love : La Clandestina : Tuna Tostada : Chicken Tinga Tostada : Seared Scallops : Tlayuda : Colita Old Fashioned : Lamb Barbacoa Tacos : Duck Tamal However, my favorite things were the Lamb Barbacoa Tacos, Duck Tamal and Seared Scallops, in that order. The food here is phenomenal, the drinks are excellently crafted and things are served tapas style so you don't get too full off of just one thing! Order a whole bunch of stuff and share with the table! Value: As I mentioned earlier, I wanted upscale and the priced dddooo reflect that. Lol. This is a nice place so be prepared to spend... Like you're downtown somewhere. In conclusion, I loved this place and I will come back over and over. Check this place out the next time you're in the area!

    Been to Colita a few times, great meal every time. The latest visit was with my best friend, we had…read morea fun dinner catching up over delicious food. The Tostadas (one order of the Tuna and one order of the Charred Eggplant) were on point. The shrimp tacos and corn elote were yummy too. The Churros were amazing! - A great way to cap off a nice meal. Lucky to have such a great restaurant so close to where we live - my best friend and I both walked to the restaurant because of the snow.

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