The food is really outstanding- the issue being that over the years the price has continued to go up and up and up and sadly makes this one of the most expensive Mexican places in town. The food is good - even excellent - but based on the price, you can also still get a very good meal at Los Arcos Here in town with a much better price point. What to be crystal clear - the food is very very good. read more

We love La Poblana! The food is delicious, the team is attentive and friendly, and it's consistently a great experience! The restaurant is friendly and beautifully decorated. read more

Reliably fresh and delicious. The food is full of flavor. I recommend the tlacoyos or the chicken quesadilla. We are grateful to have such quality Mexican food in town. read more

Authentic food! Full of flavor! My husband and I loved the salsa. The service was friendly

I work at Cordell's auto and we got lunch there we burritos and tacos chicken and beef all was awesome

Such a amazing atmosphere the food was fresh and ready, and the customer service was a A+

Place is warm and inviting. Salsa is delicious. Went for lunch and got the la poblana special. read more

La Poblana - combo la poblana- carne asada, 3 red chicken enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

oh my gosh, they could not be nicer in here. The place was very clean inside believe it or not. There's a bar in here as well. Food is authentic Mexican. I came in on a Sunday at noon and asked if I could get a breakfast burrito she said I apologize yes but it's gonna take a little while to make potatoes and I was like no it's OK. She was like nope we're gonna do it, its fine. How sweet. so sorry I did not take any pictures. I was starving burrito feed one person if you're wondering it's not a shareable. read more

My first time at La Poblana since they moved to this location - The place is really comfortable and clean - and the service was attentive and wonderful. Simple, authentic, and delicious food - we were delighted with our meals! Portions were ample, the food was fresh and delicious, and we'll definitely return! These folks truly love what they do, and it truly shows in every dish! 10/10 - will be back often! read more

As a Texan, with a lot of Mexican family, I can safely say this is the best Mexican food in Rochester. The chips are perfect and salsa spicy and flavorful. I get the veggie taco plate usually. We also love the enchiladas. The people who work there are very nice. Lovely ambiance. read more

Fantastic flavors and good prices. Our server was quick and had a great personality. The food was served quickly, and seasoned to perfection. I liked the colorful and interesting wall hangings. Having futbol on the big screen was great as well. Can't wait to get back here. read more

Miss them, Great family operator and one of the first to bring authenticity to the market!!

Overall, very pleased. It is hard to phantom a restaurant with a drive thru pick up but it works. Small spot. The cook prepares the meals almost in sight of all, especially if you sit at the bar We had the enchiladas Rosa's. With meat. A area for improvement is the meet was a tad over cooked and needed more flavoring but the dish was nice. The chips and salsa were fresh, crunchy and the salsa with a good flavor. I can always use more spice kick but I am sure it was perfect for mn pallet. We also have a quesadilla. He made a fresh homemade tortillas. The tortilla was solid but the toppings for the tortilla were so so. It was prettty good over all. Just a bit pricey for Rochester Mn. I would go back again. read more

I have eaten at Mexican restaurants from California to Ohio. I ordered the bistec. It was not "steak" as you would think as most restaurants call steak. It was very dry, greasy, over cooked (like jerky), Blah! It was $24 which I don't mind if it's NOT dog food! Seemed it was pre-cooked earlier in the day. The rice was from the day before and the refried beans were dry. Definitely not close to 5-stars, or 2. This was the worst Mexican food I ever had eaten. I am ashamed that they even served that trash to my family. I came to eat, not for the music or the ambiance. If you won't eat it, don't serve it. If you want fresh Mexican food in Rochester, I recommend Los Jarritos. La comida is sabrosa! read more

Hidden gem! Delicious, authentic Mexican food! My husband and I from out of town and here for the week, we have already gone back for seconds! The atmosphere is not fancy and you may be a bit skeptical walking in, but trust me, you will not regret eating there. The food is fresh and flavorful! Excellent chips, salsa and guacamole! I don't think you can go wrong with any of the main dishes, everything we have tried has been fantastic! I wish we had a place like this in our hometown! Additionally, the service was fast and super friendly! No complaints! We will be back next time we are in Rochester! Highly recommend! read more

Always a great place to eat. Incredibly friendly people with very good food, made from quality fresh ingredients.

The food was great, the price reasonable and service excellent. All in all when in Rochester this place is a must visit.

Fabulous chips w salsa but hot! Excellent service and authentic food w Two dog friendly tables outside. Extensive menu and chicken enchiladas with green sauce platter outstanding. Sells beer but I didn't see evidence of a full bar, thus the name "cafe." We will certainly be back soon. read more

I'd been trying to make it in for a year, and I'm glad I finally made it in, but I won't be back. The space reminded me of the amazing hole in the wall Mexican joints from back home. But everything was overpriced, the menu was hard to decipher, and the service was mediocre. I'm on the search for authentic Mexican and they claim they are, and they may be, but not like anything I've ever had. As a Texan, I've grown up eating Mexican and Tex-Mex as well as New Mexican and other Southwestern variants of Mexican foods, the common thread in all of these is the spice. The use of Chiles, cumin, cilantro, lime, vinegar, and garlic are characteristic in their dishes. Spice is not heat, though many of these dishes are warm in taste. La Poblana misses this mark. Their food was sweet, their burrito stuffed with rice like the pop culture fast food burrito, and enchiladas smothered in a sweet sour cream that drowned out the taste of anything else. The queso was bland, the salsa mild and sweet, and chips cold and saltless. Might be time to return to the recipe book, or maybe abuela's kitchen. Wishing well. read more

If you come to Rochester and don't eat at La Pablana you are missing a real treat. Authentic Mexican food and everything is homemade! Make sure you ask for the green hot sauce the flavor is great! Ever nice owners ! read more

This place is really good. I think it's the best Mexican food in town, including the various taco trucks. It's the same as the place that used to be near Barlow's HyVee and the laundromat. read more

La Poblana - This is what's left of my Sope w pork. - Mexican Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

La Poblana is the most authentic Mexican restaurant in Rochester! I've tried tacos at many restaurants in Rochester but they have too much cheese in it and lack the authentic flavor. La Poblana has a relatively short and concise menu but they stand up to offering quality. The service is quick, food isn't that expensive ($10-13 per person) and they even have some grocery items. I ordered the taco platter with chicken and was amazed by the portion size. I will definitely go back. P.S. They accept gratuity only in cash. read more

La Poblana - Taco platter with chicken - Mexican Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

Don't let the small storefront mislead - this was some of the best Mexican food we've had. Fresh, fast, authentic, and full of flavor! Large menu with standard fare along with some unique choices. Clean and cheery interior with friendly staff. read more

Came in for a quick evening bite, the place was empty during what should have been the busiest time of day. Wife ordered the fajita plate and I had the enchiladas. The fajitas were decent. They did not come out on a sizzling skillet like most places. My enchiladas were good, but the portions were smaller than what you would receive at other mexican restaurants in town. My "dinner" plate would probably be better classified as a lunch portion (the same could be said for the fajitas) I think this place excels most as a light lunch choice or perhaps a quick pick up and go option (they do have a drive in window). For dinner, if you want to leave the place feeling satisfied and full, you may want to look towards the other mexican cuisine offerings in town. read more

La Poblana - Chicken enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

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Great tacos and amazing service! Really enjoyed my first visit. I will be more than happy to return

#CHICKENBONE Decided to give this place a try for the 2nd time... my first time was a soggy chorizo sope experience. I called to tell them about this CHICKEN BONE that I just bite into on my first of four tacos... " the owner " who spoke perfect English, I mention the CHICKEN BONE that was in my meal and he says " that happens " then he says " I will put in a request, we don't give out free meals " with all do respect we are living in a " crisis " I don't pay for food to have to throw it out on an empty stomach nor do I want to pay for CHICKEN BONES in my tacos. read more

La Poblana - Chicken bone - Mexican Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

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Being from out of state, the Yelp reviews made me want to try this place. Menu is confusing. My son said the salsa tasted like a margarita,but it was good. He ordered the lunch special, a chicken quesadilla, and he said the chicken had no seasoning, and was very bland. I got a pork tostado plate. Mine was good, but a little fatty for my taste. Being from Oklahoma, I expected more spiciness and heat in authentic Mexican food. And it seemed overpriced for what we ordered. read more

Good food and excellent service. Ambiance is a pleasant small restaurant experience. Highly recommend for authentic Mexican cooking.

Prices are absurd for what you get. We were the only ones in there, you'd think that we'd get the best service, and they would make the food unbelievable. Nope. Took forever. Food was either from the freezer or reheated from the day before... grossly overcooked. The chips were good, but they charge you for them. No refills on fountain drinks?! That's really stingy...doesn't fit how nice the place looks. Very deceiving. Too bad. Won't last. read more

Would be a 5 except for the cost. It's a legit tacos place. I had the Habanero steak tacos and they were epic. Everything tasted fresh. Quality salsa. The chips were not salty like so many out there. Side plates were a thin cheap styrofoam. Wait staff was slow even though the place was slow. Fantastic, but check yourself on those prices. That's a little whack. I'll be coming back but will limit to when only I pick up food, which again, was fantastic. They have a drive through which I will use. Best Mexican in Roch. read more

La Poblana - Inside - Mexican Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

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So fresh! Best Mexican food I have had in a long time. Very clean restaurant and friendly staff. Will be going back for sure. I had the guacamole tostadas, super simple but also amazing! read more

This is my favorite place for mexican in Rochester. Fresh and oh so good. I usually get the Carne Asada with Tamales, and its always A+. The taco pasture is fire as well. Chips and salsa is to die for. read more

La Poblana - Crispy Chips. Hot and mild salsa + A Pineapple Jarrito - Mexican Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

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My favorite place in town!! I just wish they were more affordable :-( Literally every single thing is good! I get take out every week... sometimes twice a week! #addicted# read more

La Poblana - Perfect dinner - Mexican Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

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I've only been there once so far but the firstborn that came to mind after trying their food was FRESH. Tasted home-made! So good.

Food was good. I had tacos platter. Very authentic mexican food. Environment was a little childish with multiple colors. My fiance had enchilada platter. He loves it. Would recommend but food is pricey FYI. read more

Do not get the veggie enchiladas. Just a waste of tortillas since they only put tomatoes and onions and call it veggie. Side eye. read more

La Poblana - Inside of the useless veggie enchilada. Disappointed. - Mexican Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota

Why five stars? Because in spite of the fact that this is a small restaurant sharing space with a small market, the food here is really good. I had the enchiladas verdes. 4 enchiladas ( I chose carnitas from several meat choices) with a tasty and spicy green sauce. Served with rice, beans and topped with avocado slices. I know it sounds routine, but when I tried it I loved it. My tablemates agreed with my assessment (they had enchiladas rojas, a quessadilla, and a tamale platter) The guac is awesome. Their tortilla chips are fresh with a little salt. And they had my Tamarind Jarritos. The server was friendly and accommodating of our group (with 2 wee ones in tow). I hope they do well. After all, I'm bound to be hungry when I come down here again. read more

The interior of the restaurant is wonderfully decorated with lots of bright colors and authentic handmade Mexican tables and chairs. However, the food was disappointing. It was bland. It seemed to be missing the flavorful spices that are typically in Mexican food. read more

Don't confuse this restaurant with La Poblana that is nearby as we nearly did trying to find it. I haven't tried the other one yet, but this was probably the most authentic Mexican I've had since being in Florida (from there originally). The portion sizes are gigantic and the prices are reasonable for what you get. Stepping into the place you're not really sure if you're in a grocery store or restaurant, as there is a whole wall full of stuff you can buy. That is actually a great idea in my mind! The dining hall doesn't seem like much but the service was good throughout the time. It would have been better if the waiter refilled my water. I got the Combo La Poblana, which was carne asada with four chicken fajitas. The carne asada was decent with enough flavor on its own, but I am used to more lime and cilantro that keep the beef from being too dry. The fajitas were excellent, stuffed full of chicken - although the chicken was unseasoned. The portions were huge and I ended up taking two fajitas home. Note they do charge for the chips and dip. That is not something they tell you up front. But given how far north of Mexico we are in Rochester, it was surprising to have some truly authentic cuisine. read more

We had high expectations for La Poblana, as it was ranked Number One on Yelp and after seeing it was voted best Mexican restaurant in Rochester. The quality and flavor of the food was great, all the different cut of meat were tasty but there wasn't much for volume here. For the price we paid we were expecting more food. This is a restaurant in a strip mall not a fine dining restaurant. I'd recommend this place for a quick lunch spot but not for dinner. read more

La Poblana - Steak Ranchero. Great flavor!!! - Mexican Near Me - Rochester, Minnesota