TL;DR This place is delicious and worth every penny. Highly suggest, it's my new go-to Mexican…read moreplace. We ordered online and picked up our food. Not only was everything ready promptly (accurate time guesses for the win!) but it was delicious. I've now had a burrito and a bowl from El Compa and they were both delicious. I'm vegetarian- and sometimes takeout is a bit meh as the focus is on the meat dishes or the main meat protein. El Compa's vegetarian options are fantastic and you can tell they care about ALL their ingredients and not just the meat. The sauces (the El Compa sauce in particular is yummy!), vegetables, seasonings, toppings- all of it is great. My spouse has gotten chicken items and said the chicken is juicy and perfectly seasoned. This is our new go-to Mexican place and I'm probably going there tomorrow for dinner because writing this makes me want more. There's lots of customization options and ways to add/leave out anything you want. The portions are large, it's quite the bang for your buck! Go try them out- it's SO good.

Great California burrito and breakfast burritos are awesome too! Fast service too. Bring back…read morebirria ramen please!!!

Literally a hole in the wall that you order through tucked inside a gas station that has the best…read moreMexican food around. Worth it even though it's a bit sketchy.

I really like the story that gets told about how this cookie-cutter gas station has a food counter…read morewith mind-blowing food. But that last part doesn't match my experience. I had so-so birria tacos (no consomme, single soft-corn tortilla) and so-so horchata (served in a sealed bag that looks like an IV pouch, actually kind of funny), along with a tasty and particularly juicy elote. My friend got the Asada Mulita and he quite enjoyed it. That seemed like a good deal for $9, and $4.90 per taco for what I got is okay. The ambiance absolutely does not rise above what you would expect from an unremarkable, utilitarian convenience store with a few tables that aren't routinely wiped down. You can order online (highly recommended) or from a screen near their covered-up window. Whenever a food place is clearly hiding its employees from its customers, I'm nervous that I will be ignored. But someone was constantly popping out and asking people what their names were, and telling them how many minutes they can expect to wait. (Waiting = standing next to the salty snacks shelves.) I see now that they have Al Pastor Chicken with Pineapple Pico and I definitely want to come back and try that. Maybe I'll raise my rating if I love it. Meanwhile, I'd recommend considering this at least for the experience, but order ahead and expect a 30-minute wait. Also note that they close at 7pm.

I have loved Taco Libre since their first MN location in St. Paul. Excited to see them expanding…read moreall over MN. Was in Eagan and needed to grab food quick. I ordered online while running errands across the lot. My order was ready within 10 min. I did sit for a second but they had areas blocked off for cleaning and had the bathrooms blocked off, the chemical smell from the products started to give me migraine so I ended up just leaving. Loved the decor and colorfulness all around. I got Chicken Tinga Tacos & a side of rice. The tacos were good as always. I'd definitely stop here again for food.

The food was so gross. The pork was so dry as was the whole burrito, They forgot to add the cheese…read moreand sour cream and I just couldn't eat it. 0 out of 10 DO NOT RECCOMEND

I have been here 3 times this week. Being from Texas, their breakfast burrito is amazing and their…read moreCarne Asada Fries take me back to San Diego! Everything was delicious! Highly recommend. Excellent customer service and food comes out hot and fresh. Come check this place out, you will not be disappointed!

Tables are usually dirty. Added star for the salsa bar, green and habanero salsas are great…read more Would be helpful to provide small sandwich bags for the cucumbers, limes, etc. Plenty of parking, about 10-11 tables total in the restaurant. Carne asada tacos 3.5/5 and are served with cilantro and onion. Quesabirria - 4/5 stars. served with 3 tacos and consommé (onion & cilantro) for dipping. $14. Tinga quesadilla was good, 4/5 stars. Option of flour or corn tortilla. I liked that as you usually are stuck getting a flour tortilla for quesadillas.

Agree with reviews about the great food. Hard to believe their picture of the thick beef filled…read morequesadilla, but it was true. The longer wait for food is also true. If you see a few people standing outside as you drive by, keep driving and stop another day.

Got the tacos and a tamale. Best $9 we ever spent. Truck is tucked into a parking lot. Cash only!read more

Stop in for lunch! Authentic food…read more There is also a grocery store next door I only browsed thru a few aisles but stocked with lots of Mexican food essentials and a bakery and butcher There are a few tables / benches for eat in a standard diner feel to it. Busy with construction workers stopping in - a good sign of good food at a decent price!

The food is always great. I started getting the quesadilla of guacamole is always ahead and the…read morechips are on point as well.

Too expensive, spent $50 for 6 small tacos and a beverage for a quick late night meal…read more Will not go back, I rather take a drive to a taco truck next time.

This place is really good. I'm very glad that I came. It is very clean and the service is…read moreoutstanding but the best part of all everything was the food. I had a steak taco and it was delicious. They give you two different types of salsa and then I also had the chili Colorado, and it was also very delicious. Did I say that the service is really good well, it is extremely good place is very clean very comforting very inviting.

Such a great staple Mexican spot. They start you off with a complimentary basket of chips, salsa,…read moreand their signature white dip, which honestly tastes kind of like ranch and is so good. The food is always solid. I love the carne asada tacos and the fajitas, especially the steak and chicken combo. They come with classic sides of rice and beans, and everything is consistently flavorful. The margaritas are a must and always are strong. The service is always great. Staff is quick, friendly, and very attentive. They make you feel welcomed right away and take good care of you throughout your meal. The vibe is casual and comfortable, making it an easy go-to spot. There's plenty of parking, and they also have a patio which is great in the warmer months.

Favorite Mexican Restaurant!!!…read more Starter: Bring complimentary basket of chips, salsa and white dip (tastes like ranch- sometimes have to ask for white dip) otherwise worth ordering!!!! *The white dip is one of the main reasons why we go* Food: My go to- Bean burrito with no red sauce *Tried the bean chalupa- wouldn't order again, cheese quesadilla was tasty! *3 tacos: chicken and beef - always good *Side of rice and beans *Margarita- A must! Service is always good! Staff are quick and always friendly! Casual and comfortable Parking: Free parking lot Close to shopping *Support small business*

My husband and I came here on a whim. We saw the one at the outlets had a sit in restaurant down…read morethe street so we opted for the restaurant. My husband had the steak tacos and I had the carnitas taco. The meats were exceptionally tender. The meat wasn't bland but it could definitely use a little more seasoning. I'm an extremely picky eater when it comes to Mexican food. I'm from San Diego and often would go to Tijuana for tacos. I did like the tacos here. They are definitely no Tijuana tacos but it's still pretty decent. The service was spectacular. Our waitress was attentive and super friendly. Would I go here again? Definitely yes. Would I go out of my way for it? No. Would I recommend this place to friends that live in the area? Definitely yes!!!!!

This is bland Mexican food, and I normally don't complain about the service but I personally had a…read morebad experience. I should add this is the outlet mall that I am reviewing. I ended up throwing food away and will plan on never going there again, but I hope this restaurant gets the message that quality matters, even at malls.

Really good food! The service was excellent and even came with a smile. The restaurant was nice on…read morethe inside with a bar just for the different sauces they offer. The Super Espada was packed full of flavor and the tortilla was perfect. My wife had the Quesabirria which is her favorite. I'm glad this one is closer to me than their other location in Burnsville. In terms of quality there's no difference between either restaurant. Consistency down the line.

Still fantastic! Unfortunately their prices have gone up quite a bit. Service seems slower too…read morelately (lot of turnover I've noticed, new employee faces a lot). This is the food spot we eat at the most hands down. At least 2-4 times a month. I love the food. Their Tinga is sooo good. I ordered a side of their rice the other day (because I love it in my burritos) and oh my gosh that was amazing. But the staff don't even fill up my cup full of rice . It was only like 80% full. Felt like I got ripped off a bit, for the cost. I also really wish they would look into adding more menu options. We need queso here, I bet they could make an amazing queso. I also wish they had a salsa specifically for chips. Their sauces/salsas are great, but only on food. Not great with chips. Overall - still great. Go eat here. Service is slower than before. Prices have gone up. Wish they had queso and a salsa for chips specifically. Wish I got a full cup of rice when I order a side of rice, considering how expensive the rice is.