This place has the best burritos in the twin cities! Run don't walk to get one!!! You will not be…read moredisappointed, no matter what your flavor is.

Despite not living in the area, this has been one of my most visited spots whenever I am up in the…read morenorthern metro for any reason, and I loved everything they have offered so far. This is truly a gem of a neighborhood Mexican restaurant that serves the local population greatly. I think they have very juicy meat inside their tacos and they offer abundant onion and cilantro to ensure a balanced flavor. Along with lime and sauce, the tacos just taste amazing. Specifically, the quesa birria taco, even though not like other tacos, taste very flavor and juicy, and I could not get enough of it. Their platters have abundant food in them, including rice, beans, meat, and sometime vegetables (unless just lettuce), and the prices are very reasonable. I have also tried their menudo, which they served only on weekends, and as much as it wasn't for me due to me not used to the meat in there, I still had to acknowledge that it was made in very authentic ways and I knew many others would enjoy it. Overall, definitely recommended to those that live in the northern metro! Nothing else to say other than authentic and flavorful Mexican food involved.

We went here around 330PM on May 5th for a quick after work drink and taco outing. We arrived and…read moreit was empty-two people in the dinging room, 1 at the bar. The manager asked how many, it was just my friend and I but we said it'll be 6 total. She said we cannot sit until everyone is here since it will be getting busy-understandable. We asked if we could go to the bar and have a drink while waiting-she said no. She asked how long do you have to wait and we estimated 15-20 mins, her response was that "you can wait that time it won't kill you. You can sit here and wait". then walked away. We waited 10 mins then I went up and asked if we could order a drink and wait in that waiting area. she said no. So I let her know she lost out on a table of 6 who was prepared to order many drinks/tacos because of her lack of hospitality. We left, still a total of 3 in the entire restaurant. Really poor service, will never be back.

Pretty standard Mexican fare. This checks the boxes for exactly what you'd expect from a Mexican…read morerestaurant. Not going to standout, but will meet your expectations. They do have a fairly large menu with options that might exceed most.

The food here is amazing. We moved here from the Bay Area and have been struggling to find…read morecomparable Mexican food and Pal Mar is as close as it gets to Californian Mexican food. The chile verde is OUT OF THIS WORLD. The chorizo quesadillas and tacos are pretty good. Their menu is huge so we haven't been able to try much since the portion sizes are also very large.

Ordered street tacos through DoorDash and it was delicious. Came still hot and crunchy. I ordered…read morethe aside street tacos. Flavorful and the sauces had the right amount of kick. I haven't been to the restaurant but I will be a returning customer. I'm a sucker for street tacos and they did not disappoint.

This place has really good authentic Mexican food. The tacos…read moreare hit or miss but the quesabirria tacos are always great. My favorite item to choose from the menu, but their menu is very big and they have a lot of great items.

we stopped into this restaurant tonight because we were craving Mexican hadn't been here before,…read moreand saw that it had good ratings. The food was pretty good. The portions were generous, but the food was a little bit too salty. The 80 people, and it was a little less than half full tonight when we were there. It was noisy, and it got worse for two birthday parties when the staff turn the music up to a level that from having a conversation until it was over. I have to admit that it was surprising to hear whistles at a Mexican restaurant in light of events. Unfortunately, we will probably not go back because the service was very very poor. We had to ask for multiple times before we got them, and it seemed like the staff just kept forgetting us. Prices are OK.

This is a little gem especially for those living in the Blaine area! Right next to the Holiday Gas…read moreon 99th and Hwy 65. Perfect place to head over on a hot summer evening to have ice cream, popsicles, or even salty munchies. They have water based popsicles and cream based ones. They also have chocolate covered cream based popsicles or bananas. Super fun flavors such as Kiwi-Strawberry, Passionfruit, Watermelon, and Mango in the water based and flavors like Rum Raisin, Tres Leches,Tiramasu, and Caramel in the cream flavors. I had the Strawberry water based popsicle and it was delicious. Had a fresh strawberry flavor to it rather than artificial strawberry flavoring. Also had the Tres Leches ice cream and it actually had cookie pieces in it! Creamy and delicious as well. They had so many other fun ice cream things that I need to back for. Smoothies, half watermelon or pineapple filled with goodies, crepes, banana split and even Dubai chocolate strawberries! And for the salt munchies they have tacos, tacos in a bag, fries, elote and more! Spacious wide interiors, though not a lot of larger table seating. They had 2 patio tables outside as well. They have a wide sidewalk and plenty of parking to hang around while eating.

Great place for a sweet treat! I've had the tres leches ice cream a few times now, and it never…read moredisappoints!

Great place with some delicious food. The food comes out pretty quickly and everyone who works here…read moreis nice. I'll definitely be back

I LOVE Quesabirria tacos!! I am always on the search for the best in the twin cities! I have this…read morespot a try and it was pretty good! This is located in a strip mall with tons of free parking! Walking up there were a few tables that were outside, in the shade! Inside there are a few more tables but if you have a larger group, I'd say do a pick up order! The decor here is minimal but there were a couple tvs on. Service here was wonderful! The gentleman who took my order was nice and followed up with me while I ate. The food: the Quesabirria tacos were good. Best in the twin cities? No. I like a good meaty taco, but these had some fatty bits, just not my preference. The consume, was very tasty and I liked the lime wedge and onions/cilantro on the side so I could add as much or as little as I wanted. They had 3 spicy sauces and they all had a good flavor! The churros were a great sweet treat at the end! The horchata had a good flavor! Overall my experience here was good! This is definitely worth trying if you are in the area!

What a gem! Some of…read morethe best Mexican food in the Twin Cities area! I ordered the crunch wrap and loved it. We also ordered the Birria tacos and they were fantastic. Almost want to grab a straw and drink the consumme. The service was great and the food was out so quickly for a made from scratch restaurant. If you are in the area make it a point to stop and grab a bite.

Stopped in at Poncho's in Circle Pines on the way to Duluth and had a very good meal. The…read morerestaurant is bright and colorful, the service was great, and the food was on point. Handmade corn tortillas made all the difference and we enjoyed everything we ordered. Highly recommend the Molotes (Deep fried masa empanadas filled with chipotle chicken then topped with cilantro, sour cream, and cotija).

A little pricey, but the portions make up for it. Very good food, and staff. The strawberry…read moremargaritas are a must have.

I went on a Thursday for lunch with work friends. We were the only ones in the restaurant except…read morefor one other table. Food 3/5: I always love a place with chips and salsa! The salsa here was very garlicky which I don't mind, but others may. I got the lunch fajitas. The chicken was very rubbery and had a lot of very hard, inedible chunks. There weren't any spices on the chicken or fajita veggies which made it taste charred from sitting on the hot dish. Service 4/5: there only seemed to be one person working, so it took him awhile to get to us. The food came out relatively quick, but if you're in a rush this may not be the best lunch spot. Ambiance 3/5: we sat on the side that was more open and it was cold, it felt like we were sitting outside. We all kept our jackets on. Overall, this place could use some improvements. Another server for lunch, some seasoning, and a little more heat in the restaurant :)

My husband said I needed to try their burrito because it was freshly pressed and made in-house. I…read moretried the steak burrito with Mexican rice, pico de Gallo, shredded cheese, mild salsa, cilantro, and lime squeeze. 1. It is very filling! 2. The weight of this burrito was insane! 3. I came back two days later for more burritos! The services were great both times. After 4:00pm, there are young employees to assist. Before 4:00pm, there was an older gentleman who was really nice. At the time I arrived, he was cooking a fresh batch of steak. I also ordered chips and salsa. They are small portions so I got two. One for me and the other for my husband. I also got one fresh horchatas which was delicious, cold, and sweet. Skip Chipotle chain restaurant and try these guys out. You will not regret it.

Best breakfast burritos ever. I also think the chicken burritos give Chipotle a run for its money.read more

Supermercado y Panadería Loma Bonita has quickly become one of my weekly go-to stops--part grocery…read morerun, part reward meal. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a diverse selection of dairy products, sodas, and snacks that you don't typically find all in one place. That variety directly stood out to me. Unlike many markets that focus on just one country, Loma Bonita offers a wide range of products from across Latin America, including El Salvador, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia, and more. One area for improvement is pricing clarity. In some sections, particularly dairy, labels can be difficult to match to specific items. That said, the staff at the checkout counter is willing to assist with price checks. As you move through the store, the selection just keeps getting better: fresh cuts of meat, frozen goods from around the world, and ready-to-eat hot meals. There's even a paletero (ice cream stand) tucked near the back by the produce section. The produce department stands out for its range, availability and affordability. It's great to find items like culantro, yellow (ripe) and green plantains, papaya, guava, mango, nance, yuca, and malanga, along with standard produce. Having all this fresh and reasonably priced is a big plus. What is the reward of visiting Loma Bonita? Their restaurant food! I almost always leave with a "Burrito de Asada" or "Huarache de Asada". Everything is made fresh to order, though they also offer convenient grab-and-go options like whole chicken and Mexican rice. On weekends, the menu expands with items like menudo and tacos dorados, making it more enticing to visit. There are multiple Loma Bonita locations in the Twin Cities, and while this one may be smaller, it's still packed with great finds. Pro tip: For homemade tacos, get their fresh, handmade corn tortillas. They're a game changer!

Taqueria LomaBonita is by far my favorite Mexican restaurant in all of Minnesota and I have tried a…read morelot of the most raved about ones. Taqueria LomaBonita is located in the back a grocery/bakery called Supermercado y Panaderia LomaBonita in Crystal. Firstly, the grocery store is amazing and features a huge selection of Mexican special items that you really can't find elsewhere, including a whole array of locally made tortillas, specially cut meats, tacos dorados, house made salsas, etc. In the back of the grocery store is this taco shop which sells a whole bunch of Mexican classics for between $5-15 depending on the item. I have tried about half the menu by now, and everything has been incredible. You have to get one of the many aguas (beverage) they have - my favorite is the sandia (watermelon), but they're all amazing. As for the food, my two favorite dishes so far have been the burrito and the enchiladas. Both are by far my favorite in the state, and the lengua is definitely the best meat choice I've tried. The staff are all extremely friendly, and serve you super quickly - the only potential downside is there may be a language barrier at times if you do not speak a little bit of Spanish. Just be ready to use Google translate should you need to. This taco shop is usually a little busy, but around the corner of it inside the grocery store, is a nice little seating area with very cute tables and colorful chairs. I highly recommend this place, it is one of my top 5 restaurants in Minnesota, and I come here almost weekly now.