We placed a pick-up order for food (it's a go-to since it's so close) but it took a while longer bc they were busy so we grabbed a ginger beer at the bar. Recommend: chicken tacos (sometimes they have fish, both are good), Casado with meat or veggie, which is vegan just be sure to specify. Yucca fries are a must, green sauce is my favorite. Neither the green or red sauce are vegan. Ambiance was lively and fun as we learned they have salsa night on Thursdays! Parking: it's in downtown Robbinsdale, so they have a shared parking lot and free street parking. read more

Today's good mood is brought to you by Costa Rica... I meant Marnas. The service is consistently good. Warm welcome, chill vibes, and delicious food. Everything we ordered was fresh, comforting, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. So you know we'll be back to support this local business. read more

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Plenty of parking and easy to find. I went there for a work event. The food was really good. We had soft shell and fried puff shell, seasoned chicken or beef tacos. Yellow rice and refried beans. Chips and traditional fixings. The people were very nice. Heard it was family owned. The mixologist really knew her drinks and how they were created. She gave a good suggestion. Pretty drink. Didn't taste like what I thought, but that's ok. Definitely has a Caribbean vibe to it. Straws like chairs, wood tables and lots of greenery. The TV was in Spanish and the music R&B. They covered everything! Lol. read more

Marnas Eatery and Lounge - Paloma(?) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Marnas is amazing! I'm so glad my friend suggested this Costa Rican restaurant to support on a Friday night. The space is big and spacious, with plenty of street parking plus their own parking lot in the back. We started with delicious cocktails like their margaritas and piña coladas, served in fancy glasses that made the experience extra fun. For dinner, the fried calamari was outstanding, and the mussels were incredibly fresh. That coconut broth oh so flavorful! I think it's used in several other dishes, and I highly recommend ordering it. The skirt steak was perfectly cooked, tender, and packed with flavor. Overall, such a great meal and experience. I can't wait to go back again! read more

Marnas Eatery and Lounge - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I highly recommend this place. It's a great place to go in the cold to feel like you are somewhere warm! Parking is street parking or in the back for all of the businesses in this area. The staff is friendly and the only thing I would say that is negative is service is a bit slow. Just go with island time. I definitely recommend dinner, brunch, or just going for drinks at the bar. My favorite drink is the rum old fashioned (Campesino) and my wife's favorite is the El Puerto. read more

Marnas Eatery and Lounge - Drinks - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Friendly service, playing the World Cup, fun atmosphere, Cody's rican fusion food, taco Tuesday is the play ($4.50 tacos & $7 margaritas), patio, tropical vibes with fun decor. Would definitely recommend for Tuesday's. read more

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Having just come back from a holiday in Costa Rica, I had to try this cute little cafe offering Costa Rican food. The environment was so cozy and inviting and everyone was very friendly. My friends and I had a great time sitting on the patio and enjoying the nice cool evening with tasty food. read more

Marnas Eatery and Lounge - Casado veggie dish plus eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Marnas was lovely! I enjoyed the fun, tropical yet cozy atmosphere. Our server explained the happy hour menu and gave some recommendations. We tried the calamari, ceviche peruano, mussels, and arroz con camerones. My favorites were the calamari and mussels. Will be back to try drinks and dessert! read more

Marnas Eatery and Lounge - Calamares Fritos Ceviche Peruano - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Some of the best food I've had in a while! I had the chicken empanadas, tostada, and platano Maduro. The proteins in each were sooo flavorful and everything was fresh. The cocktails are large. I spent $100 on a date night where we tried a few things, including drinks and dessert. The vibe was so cute - like a tiki bar! My only qualm was their menu denoted a seafood allergy notice for a steak dish I really wanted to try. The staff wasn't sure why - they looked into it and said it was due to the rice, which didn't make sense because other dishes had rice too and no denotion. I do have a shellfish allergy - this was mostly sad because I wanted to try those dishes, and wish the staff was a little clearer. They were friendly though! Overall would come back! read more

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We had the Camerones Tostado and the Marna's Burger. We were in there just after brunch ended. Didn't other any drinks, but they have us some old coffee leftover from brunch, for free. It tasted old and bitter, unsurprisingly. I loved the bamboo / tropical decor, primarily focused on the bar. The rest was more unfocused and subtler. The staff seemed sophisticated and capable. I would definitely come back for song some tropical drinks. The food was tropical and delicious. read more

First time eating brunch at Maria's. We shared the delicious and fun Mimosa flight. The flavors were: Guava, mango, naznjlla, and passion fruit all super delicious! The service and food and Maria's never disappoints. And that cornbread of there's which I did not get another photo of is out of this world nummy! Love this place. Great attentive service and cute atmosphere. read more

Super cute ambiance that definitely transports you out of MN to a relaxing, tropical island. We also loved the open kitchen concept. Started off with the seared scallops, which were good, but the scallops were tiny. Why not go with larger scallops and bump up the price? I selected the El Dorado and was just a little miffed that the coconut habanero rice didn't have more flavor. The star of the show was my husband's Casado, which he was kind enough to share with me when he noticed I wasn't eating my meal with gusto (we swapped plates halfway through). Also, the La Pina drink was visually appealing, but I wouldn't consider it worth ordering again. While we did love the ambiance and appreciated the culinary vacation, the only real downside was our server, Victoria. She seemed like she'd rather be anywhere else than at work, and didn't check in to inquire as to how we liked our food or see if we wanted any other beverages. We'd planned to order dessert but got so tired of waiting that we paid as soon as we could and grabbed some elsewhere on the way back to our hotel. read more

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Great presentation on the dishes, tasty, fresh ingredients in a cute stylish space. Friendly staff. Street parking or free parking lots down the block. read more

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Marnas has been on my list to go to for a while and I was not disappointed! The ambiance makes me feel like I'm somewhere tropical and the food and drinks were not only delicious, but beautiful as well. We ordered per the recommendations from our server and everything was great! The lavender coconut margarita was the prettiest purple color and so refreshing and our meals were packed with flavor. I would love to come back to try more! read more

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Love the arroz con heuvo. So delicious! And the staff is always friendly and helpful. read more

Marnas Eatery and Lounge - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This area is becoming the hidden gem of eateries. I love trying out new foods, especially Latin - this is Costa Rican influence dishes. There's 2 rooms to the restaurant, one is the bar and the other is the bigger dining room. They also have a big patio area too. Service was great, they gave us recommendations to order. My friend had the cocktail in a real pineapple. I had to order tres leche first because we always get so full and no room for dessert. Food was flavorful and fresh. read more

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A couple things, there's a parking lot, and there's three entrances that makes it confusing as hell. The entrances take you to what feels like three different spaces that are all part of the restaurant. However, only the street facing entrance takes you to the host stand, all entrances are open but you're only suppose to go to the front...think of it as a maze activity before dinner. There's the main dining area, a "lounge" area that looks more like a restaurant than a lounge, and a cute outdoor space that makes you feel like you're at a beach resort. We sat outside. For food: Vigoron, yes, gimme more. Crispy, crunchy pork belly thats also so juicy and succulent. The slaw was great and you get yuca frites with the pink sauce that has Big Mac sauce vibes, but better. Chicken Casado: Meh, chicken was cooked well, it was seasoned-ish, but the dish overall was missing fireworks. Needed a punch of flavor, could have used a hot sauce...or the pink sauce. Mahi mahi ceviche: Yup, get it. You have the bright lime flavors and tender mahi mahi, it was refreshing and so light you may as well not count the calories. Yuca Frites: Perfect, I'd take yuca frites over French fries anyday. Gauc was gauc. I'd skip. Dessert, the churros, a bit too doughy for my liking and it had zero flavor. The coconut ice cream, however, was divine. It had so much coconut flakes that it was cake like. I'd like a carton of the coconut ice cream. Service was friendly, but painfully slow. We arrived at 4pm, hardly anyone else dining that early, yet it took 2 hours for us to finish our meals. Our drinks took forever, food was pretty quick, but everything thing else was snail like. We had to go find our server to pay it was taking so long. Overall, I'd come back for sure, but I guess I'll plan for 3 hours next time :/ read more

Marnas Eatery and Lounge - Vigoron, Casado, Ceviche Caribeo, Yuca Frita, Guacamole - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Randomly came to Marna's for dinner with my fiancé one night and we ended up LOVING it! Everything from the drinks to the food was so fresh and full of flavor. Our server was really helpful in giving recommendations since we weren't sure what everything was the on the menu and we loved what she told us to try! There is plenty of seating inside and we can't wait to come back in the warmer months to enjoy food and drinks on the patio. The ambience is so cute inside too, perfect for a date night or dinner with friends! read more

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Visited for son's birthday. Great food and drink. Waitress was golden! Back room was not as inviting as the front room but looked like they would soon open a bar up back there. Overall good experience. read more

The food was really flavorful and delicious for the appetizer I got seared scallops, which came with roasted poblano orange sauce, sweet potato purée and roasted corn. For my entree I ordered the gallo pinto it has Rice and bean blend served with sweet fried plantains, sour cream, sunny side up egg, guacamole and a tortilla aliñada I added some carnitas for some extra protein. For my drink I ordered a mimosa flight and La Pina which had rum haven coconut water rum, coconut cream, lime, and pineapple juice read more

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This place is suppose to be a costa rican restaurant which it has some hint in there but its more so american. The service is good although I was set in the empty part of the restaurant. Could have set me at the bar so I can get some content. The food was good but it wasnt like Costa Rican good more american good. The mimosa flight could have been better they use a non sweet champagne its that strong dry one which overpowers the flavors they have for the mimosas. Try them out! read more

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Stopped here on an early Friday evening, glad we did because it got busy really quick. We decided to sit at the bar since we didn't plan to eat just grab a drink. When we first walked in the staff were having a huddle and I was impressed with the amount of staff present. I believe the drink we ordered was called Arandano Martini, it was good and pretty. We also ended up ordering guacamole which came with frites and seasoned chips. The guacamole was good as well. I would definitely go back to try more food items & drinks. The staff were nice and friendly, very attentive. Overall a good vibe. read more

Marnas Eatery and Lounge - Guacamole - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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A group of friends and I had a lovely time at this restaurant recently. This was our experience! There is a free parking lot in back and then you walk to the front to get in. It looked like there was a small patio that is open when it gets warmer. The ambiance was fun! This is not a large place so it feels intimate! The kitchen is open so you can see the preparation of your food if you want. The service was pretty good until we got our food. Then our server disappeared for quite a while. Otherwise very friendly! The food: I had the ceviche and burger. The ceviche was just ok. The fish was delicious, but the onion kind of overpowered this dish. The subtle coconut flavor was nice though! The burger was one of the best burgers I have had in awhile! I don't typically order burgers over tacos but I had seen good reviews and it definitely lived up to the hype! Lots of flavor and textures! Definitely a must try! Yum! It is worth noting this is also served without a side. I'd recommend this place for a date or friends/family get together! read more

Marnas Eatery and Lounge - Ceviche Caribeo-This was just so/so. The onion over powered the dish. The fish was delicious though! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Delicious ! Some wicked Latin flare in the upper Midwest !! Round 1 Ceveche, maiz Dulce, and plantains maduros. All great ! Make sure you get some extra sauce on the ceveche it's a wonderful coconut milk base with spices. The maiz had a smoke corn/cheese flavor and delightfully spiced. Who doesn't love a little caramelized plantain?!? Pair it with a coconut curry sauce and black bean **chefs kiss** Round 2 $28 Bistec Encebollado - make sure you get a fork/spoonful of all the ingredients ! The steak is in a delightful vinegar chimchurri on the steak which highlights the caramelized onions and a twist of coconut habanero rice. MN spice level 5/10 spice level anywhere else in the world 1/10 El Dorado- delicious fish cooked perfectly with a crispy edge, paired amazingly with the coconut habanero rice and mango salsa. . . Going to get again. And I am not a fish guy ! Round 3 Flan toasted coconut on a large portion of flan with thing smooth caramel. Churros. Warm, plush, and paired with homemade coconut ice cream and SMOOTH caramel (pretty sure I use the same caramel recipe for my cheesecake. It's a flavor texture you can only make one way... don't worry your secret is safe with me !) My ONLY recommendation is bring back the tres leches even if from time to time. I have seen many pictures online and I want it but they stopped serving it about 6 months ago. The environment is wonderfully decorated and just a delight to just soak in ! read more

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Good food, good service, ample seating, and free parking. I try to make it here once a month or two to try more menu items and haven't been disappointed yet! The burger, tacos, ceviche, yucca, and guacamole are must haves. read more

Plenty of friends have recommended this spot, so on a Friday night, we ventured to Robbinsdale for date night! There is street parking or a small lot to the right of the building! You enter a plant wonderland that is super inviting and sends you instantly to the Tropics! The main dining room is a far superior interior than their second room, which is unfortunately where we got sat! Service was pretty lousy during our visit, which is why I deducted a star...we waited 15 minutes for our server to come to our table, she missed details about our order, and continuously left us waiting much longer than we should have. Probably just a bad night. The food was stunning, though! We started off with the yucca fries, which had an AMAZING duo of dipping sauces. Then we enjoyed the Arroz con Camarones and Fish Tacos. Both were decent size portions with plenty of flavor! The real winner of the night were the churros...which were paired with a DELISH coconut ice cream. I would eat a whole pint of that stuff! Definitely worth a trip to check out this food and fun vibe! Just hope you get a better server than we had! read more

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Decided to try their brunch because I enjoyed eating dinner there one night. Their brunch is might be better than dinner. I ordered the steak and eggs with a side of French toast. Wonderful flavors throughout the steak and eggs dish. I didn't like the French toast at all (just not how I prefer). Can't wait to try more on the brunch menu. read more

Marnas Eatery and Lounge - Steak and Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Great vibe Plantains were amazing. Vegetarian I am and grateful they had dish's for me. Flavors fell a bit short (bland) for me on both the rice and veggies. Margaritas were delicious Cheers read more

I came here for brunch and the drinks are phenomenal. Our server was so kind and fun. Each wall has a unique feel to the jungle vibes. I love the vines, plants and pictures that were around. read more

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Haven't been here in a while and am happy to report that I still love this place! I love how bright fresh and airy the tropical vibes with the island music playing in the background make me feel when I enter ,like I'm on vacation even though I'm in the surburbs! Stopped in right after they opened cos we were hungry and had a great dinner that consisted of the Marna's burger and Arroz Con Camarones The burger is really good - unique twist with the curry flavor and hint of pineapple . You can order a side of yucca frites or chips otherwise be aware it does not come with anything but it is big and filling in its own The arroz dish is a combo of shrimp and mango cabbage slaw served with their special coconut milk rice which has diced ham and jalapeños in it - plantains are served in the side and they are always cooked beautifully here! We tried a new dessert here the affogato- Marna's had their own spin on it this time with coconut ice cream their famous cornbread crumbles and toasted coconut. It was yummy but I would prefer less coconut flakes as the texture was a little strange for my liking! I do wish they would keep the Tres Leches as a perm dessert item too! It was not listed this time around Service has definitely improved here , we were greeted by everyone who worked there and all friendly smiling faces and in a timely manner Cocktails are a must here- one of my faves being the El Puerto which can be dangerous as it goes down too easy The Ahumado smoked cocktail is a crowd pleaser as well Looking forward to my next meal there Happy to support good local businesses read more

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Marnas was super tropical which is exactly what we had been looking for! Parking was a bit full but I was able to find a spot by the laundromat. The interior really catches you by surprise from how different it is to Minnesota winter! We came in for brunch on a saturday and had a mimosa flight, corn bread, yuca fries, steak with eggs, arroz con huevo, and another dish that I forgot but have a picture of. It did take a while to get our food although it was not super busy. The mimosa flight was okay, next time I'd pick something else for drinks. The yuca fries were pretty good! They actually have seasoning here. My friends loved the corn bread but I prefer it to be a bit sweeter. My friend had the arroz con huevo which she loved! It looked delicious and the shrimp were seasoned to perfection. I had steak, eggs, and potato's which was all wonderful and super filling. 8/10 for these two. The dish that I forgot the name for (pic included) is the only one i'd skip next time. We were having a pretty good time except our waitress seemed to rush us out even though it was 2pm and there were only three people at the bar besides one other table in the whole restaurant. She told us she was rushing us because her shift was about to end and even after we paid she sat there for another hour. This made us uncomfortable and she didn't really seem like she wanted to be there in the first place. We still tipped decently and our total bill was $130, hopefully next time the service is friendlier! read more

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First time here this past weekend. The food and drinks were very good and reasonable in price. Our server was very knowledgeable with her recommendations. read more

Marnas Eatery and Lounge - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This place is outside our usual boundaries for brunch. However, after looking at the menu, we decided to give it a try-and boy, I'm glad we did! Sat at the bar, which was available for a walk-up and started with Mimosa flights. They have a variety of juices all paired in the right proportion with the sparkling (just a spritz). For entrees, we had the cornbread, Arroz Con Huevo, and Gallo Pinto . Hands down, the cornbread is the best in town. If you get nothing else, get the cornbread! It's made to order so it comes out piping hot and delicious. The Arroz Con Huevo and Gallo Pinto were also amazing and HUGE. We could have split a single item and still have gone home satisfied. We will be making the trip back up for sure. NOTE: Brunch is only available on Saturday!! read more

Marnas Eatery and Lounge - Gallo Pinto & Arroz Con Huevo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I had dinner here in mid January and it was my first visit. First off know that it is street parking so that may take you a minute to do. Second when you walk in the space is fun and festive with a great ambiance to it. Everything looked so good on the menu and the waitress was great at answering any questions we had. I started off with a cocktail called El puerto and really enjoyed it. My friend had an NA beverage and it was great and how cute it came in a pineapple! We shared the Yuka Frita and crab cakes. Both were tasty, but I fell in love with the yuka with the avocado dip. When I ordered my seared scallops, I appreciated that the waitress let me know how large the serving was and suggested I get the jalapeño rice to go with it. I was happy she made the recommendation and that rice was amazing! I also tried my friend's Areoz Con Huevo. It was like art on a plate and tasted great! Lastly we shared a Dulce deleche cake. The overall experience was good and I would go back if I'm in the area! read more

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The wife and I stopped by their for dinner on a Thursday night on a whim. It's in the "downtown" area of Robbinsdale on the busy street that is home to some great places to eat and shop. Parking was easy in the lot next door. The place has a lively tropical décor. The server was very friendly and helpful and made us feel right at home as if we were a regular even though this was a first time we had been there. We started off with the Yuca Frita and the Cornbread. Both very lovely. The yuca was fried well and came with a couple of dipping sauces. The cornbread was delicious with the honey butter. Shared a Bistec Encebollado for our entrée and the steak was cooked perfectly. The chimichurri was fresh and the rice had a nice kick to it. Had a couple of delicious drinks to go with the meal and overall a great experience. We would definitely be coming back. read more

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My fiancé and I were blown away by this cozy Costa Rican inspired restaurant in downtown Robbinsdale. Restaurant: The area is only a few blocks from the hospital I work at and reminds me of a small town vibe. I loved the interior decor with warm hues and a jungle vibe that definitely brought me back to when I visited the the lush landscape of Costa rica. Food: I ordered the El Dorado which came with a moist piece of mahi mahi and habanero coconut rice. I love spicy foods and thought it was delicious but I'd stay away if you can't handle heat. Service was quick and attentive also Drinks: I love the presentation of the drinks. I got the Patina which is a sweet plantain daiquiri served in a bowl and my fiancé got the Ahmuado which was smoked perfectly. I can't wait to come back here again and try all the different dishes and drink. It's a perfect atmosphere with great food for date night or a girls dinner! read more

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Good food enjoyed my visit. Service was friendly. Music was generic but not too loud

Make a reservation! So happy we did for our girls night dinner after entering. The seating is limited and cozy with a chill ambiance. I loved you could see Into the kitchen, people watching at its finest. I loved our entire experience. Highly recommend read more

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First time at Marna's and it was such a great experience. The decor and ambiance is so fun with the Costa Rican flare from the tables and lighting to the tucans and plants. We got the guacamole to start which was delicious and well seasoned- and I love the yucca fries for dipping. And then I got the Casado with Carnitas for my entree which had lots of flavor and my favorite part was getting a little bite of everything together. My husband got the bistec and it was cooked perfectly and paired well with the chimichurri and habanero rice. Will definitely go back to try brunch! read more

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Spied this place on Instagram and had to try it. The place is charming and is quite big. When we were walking by I looked through the window and discovered the whole entire back room that was hosting a private party. Food ordered: Shrimp Tacos- was told they were really good with a really good tortilla. Yuca Frita- tasty, but very over salted. Ensalada Tostada- beautifully presented and told it was very tasty. Arroz con camerones- beautiful presentation, but the texture of the rice ruined it for me. It was mushy and I'm not a fan of mushy rice. It had 4 big shrimp and a cabbage like salad with a subtle mango pineapple salsa. It just wasn't my jam. Service was decent. Our server was friendly, but after we were done we got that feeling of hurry up and move on. I get it... they want to turn the tables over, but there weren't hordes of people waiting and it's nice to be able to catch up without feeling rushed out. Charming place. May venture back for brunch sometime. read more