My parents met here on their first date now my kids request it when we're in town! The best ambience in St. Cloud, tasty food, and of course the margaritas should be ordered. read more

The restaurant is cute inside. I think I was there on a training day, there were so very many staff working but not a lot of attention or speed in response. Outside was nice you get a nice breeze and can people watch. The ambiance was casual. The food was super mediocre. I just don't think they cooked anything with any intention or particular flavor. The meat in the burrito was in two massive chunks and the beans and rice were al dente. I enjoyed the margarita special and they had a banana one which is fun and novel. I would recommend looking further afield if you are eating. But the drinks are good if that's what you are there for. read more

Mexican Village Downtown - Outdoor seating - Mexican Near Me - Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Excellent food and service! I love the ambiance and have been coming here for years! Love this place!

Me and my girlfriend went out for dinner here and were not impressed. The salsa was very salty and the sauce on the enchiladas looked like gravy. Overall it did not taste good and was expensive read more

Mexican Village Downtown - Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Service was great ( thx Sierra), carne asada was very good, and ambiance is delightful. I just read all the other reviews and I think all the 4-stars are accurate. I save 5-stars for the likes of Javier's in San Jose del Cabo or Las Vegas (also 5x's the price). The 3-stars and under, I find to be unfair and unhelpful for those of us that travel for a living. read more

5/10 bean rating great bean flavor, on the almost too salty side, came out super hot, could tell was kept warm in bowl it came out in. Not mixed with salsa, so super thick dry texture. i did eat the whole bowl though. read more

Service was good, but everything was too salty. Chips were too salty. Cream sauce over chimichanga too salty. I wanted to enjoy my meal but it was packed with salt. An overhaul of the menu of how much salt is added would help. read more

Wish I read reviews here before I had fajitas on the brain. Sat outside -pleasant night but people were smoking and vaping in the eating area. Sticky dirty menu. Ordered a margarita (best part of the meal even though it was weak and allegedly patron). Ordered the shrimp fajitas with guacamole and queso. When you receive your fajitas anywhere, part of the enjoyment is getting a plate of fresh sizzling hot food. Not here. Not one sizzle and shrimp looking half cooked. Guacamole was packaged and plastic tasting. Salsa was decent. Queso was marginal. Worst part was seeing the uncleaned shrimp. Stopped acting at that point!! I do not recommend and will not return. read more

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I felt bad for the waitstaff because the food was so bad. The chips and salsa were clearly Sysco. The steak enchiladas were roast- not steak and extremely salty. Everything was covered in cheese, probably to hide the taste. I've had better chops and salsa from Costco. Terrible. Do not recommend read more

Great service, beautiful patio, delicious food! We were in town from the cities and it was a great gem!

Everything about this restaurant screams Mexican restaurant, and (worst of all), kind of Mexican stereotype. Lots of Coronoa stuff, lots of bright lights and sombrero type decor. In all very kitschy and over the top. The drink menu is large and very Mexican themed -- Tecate, Dos Equis, Negro Modelo, drinks that come in fish bowls and lots of options that end in "-arita." That said, the drinks seemed pretty solid, and I did appreciate that my Tecate came with a lime without me asking. Food-wise the menu is almost overwhelming it is so big. There seems to be a smattering of everything Mexican you might want -- salad, guacamole, enchiladas, tacos, etc. You can order pretty much anything you can think of in any combination you can think of. I ordered the dos enchiladas platter, which came with two enchiladas, beans, rice and the general sour cream, lettuce, tomato smattering. The ground beef enchilada was actually my favorite. Flavorful and nicely textured. The pulled beef was kind of dry and not as flavorful. All came smothered in this white sauce that actually in an odd way reminded me of a bechamel. It was fairly tasty, but not exactly Mexican in my book. I did enjoy that they brought free chips and salsa to the table right away (though my friend did comment that they seemed to be tortilla chips out of a bag rather than homemade, and I think she is correct.) One very positive note: Our waiter, Matt W., per my receipt, was excellent. Accommodating in every which way. We really appreciated his attentiveness and thoughtfulness and willingness to go the extra mile to make sure we had everything we possibly needed. read more

Mexican Village Downtown - Dos enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Saint Cloud, Minnesota

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Old school family Mexican restaurant, not an 'authentic' Mexican joint which is a good thing as there are way too many of those around with similar mediocre food and service. The Super Burrito here is legendary and I really don't bother ordering anything else anymore but I've had their Chimi and it is also excellent. Great location and service as well. read more

I've been coming here for years for lunch with coworkers, it has a nice comfortable and unique vibe. The food is always great and portions are just right, they are fairly priced and have great service. read more

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Food was great and the staff very friendly. I recommend to carnitas Verde burrito.

My second attempt to find a decent Mexican restaurant in St. Cloud left me 0 for two. I gave it two stars only because the tacos were large and the service was good. The house margarita was a rip-off. read more

Came here for our 12th Anniversary but was deeply disappointed! It's not authentic Mexican food, more Texmex food. The rice taste and look like store bought packages Spanish style rice (microwavable) and the beans look like refried beans right out of the can. read more

I've been coming here for years, and they never disappoint. Whether I dine or order take out, the food is always delicious and hot. Very friendly wait staff and quick service! If you're looking for a great time and a great meal, come to Mexican Village. read more

Let me start off by saying this is NOT authentic Mexican food, so please do not identify it as that. If you're looking for great Americanized Mexican food, this is the place to go. Mexican Village has been around for as long as I can remember. I love the inside of this place-so colorful and festive. The food will satisfy your cravings and the drinks are tasty. I always like to get the margaritas or pitchers to share when I come here. Depending on which day of the week you visit, you can take advantage of their drink specials. The margarita bowls will warm you up real fast because they're pretty boozy. The food is your typical cheesy meaty burritos, chimichangas, quesadillas, etc. Nothing about the selection is out of the ordinary. The menu is huge though, so take the time to look through it before ordering. Bring your birthday celebrations to this place and you'll be a happy camper. Your guests will love the drinks, and you'll love your free birthday meal. It feels like half of Mexican Village's reputation in town exists because of the free birthday meals they give out. Note: When coming here in the spring/summer months, beware that there might be bees outside. The staff will warn you, but proceed with caution. My friend and I chose to sit outside on the patio, and there were definitely bees out there. They may ruin your meal, so ask the staff if there are bees before you choose to sit outside, no matter how nice the weather is. read more

Mexican Village Downtown - Margarita Deal on Cinco De Mayo: Peach Mango on the Rocks! - Mexican Near Me - Saint Cloud, Minnesota

My sister's birthday brought me here, as they give out a free entree and Fried ice cream on one's Birthday. Just show ID. Ordered jumbo margarita and it was good blended. Long menus bug me, I ordered overpriced fish tacos at $11 something. The description was mahi mahi with coleslaw. What arrived was 2 corn tortillas with fish, coleslaw, onions, and grated cheese and they were sloppy. They were good after I picked onions and most shredded cheese out. Canned black beans and Zatarrans rice was with it. The chips with the free chips and salsa were bagged chips not fresh. My sister's free fajitas were skimpy on the tortillas and she needed to ask for more. The fried ice cream is always good as it's with cornflakes. This place's food quality has gone downhill. Go to Bravo Burrito or somewhere else. read more

Really enjoyed Mexican Village! The atmosphere and decorations are really fun, the portion sizes are HUGE, and the drinks are cheap!! You can get a regular margarita for $6 or giant for $8. The portion sizes were huge (I couldn't finish the dos enchiladas) and the food is pretty tasty and very reasonably priced. Dos enchiladas dinner for about $10? I'll be going back! read more

My family and I have been coming here since I was a kid, for all of our birthdays! We look forward to it every year. Food is always amazing, and drinks are great. Never disappoints. read more

Mexican Village is one of the best places in St Cloud to get Mexican cuisine. It may not be authentic, but it tastes awesome! My husband and I love the Dip Trios appetizer. You are able to select three of the dip offerings to enjoy. It is a great way to afford more than one dip and have something other than salsa to use with the chips. All the menu items I have had are wonderful. My only complaint is that at times, the table feel too close together and it feels like you are sitting on top of each other. read more

Palets change as you grow older and move away and try new foods. I was recently home for a visit and had to come back to my old stomping pre party margaritas and food favorite! It is not authentic mexican food it is americanized mexican food which is fine with me for this instance. Same with the olive garden is not authentic italian food! Part of what I am paying for when I come here is the ambiance the fun and the pretty good food. Portions are large more to the midwest sizes I am no longer used to and flavor is good. This is always on my list when I come home and one of the places I look forward to visiting! read more

The food was terrible. The bottom fell out of my fish tacos and I had to eat them with chips. By far the worst Mexican food I've had. The waiter was nice and doing his best, but I could tell even he knew the place was a tough sell. read more

Nice find. Cute little restaurant in "old town" St Cloud. The shredded beef and chicken tacos were so flavorful and tender. YUM! Poor server was over stretched, but super pleasant. I'd come back here again, and again, and again... read more

I love to visit here when I'm in town. My favorites are the taco plate dinner and the vegetable fajita. i haven't had the latter for awhile, but I haven't been able to find a veggie fajita any better anywhere else. Service was quick and friendly. read more

I brought my mother-in-law here for her birthday lunch because she gets the seafood enchiladas once-a-year. For her free birthday meal. The food is not what I would call authentic, but it's decent. It's many steps above Taco Bell, that's for sure. Our server was friendly and attentive. read more

I would like to start off by saying that the parking is definitely a deterrent as I had to park 3 blocks away. Thank goodness it was a nice evening and after flying all day, the walk was welcomed. Good food. Fast. Tasty. Great margarita! Very kid friendly. I would recommend to a family, but not as a date or romantic environment in any way. read more

I went there for my birthday because they offer a free birthday meal. It wasn't even worth free! Both my husband and I had chimichangas. They were small with dry shredded beef in them. Very little portions of sides. Rice was tasteless and refried beans were dry and totally gross. I ate anyway because I was hungry but paid for it that night and the next day, too. We'll never go back, not even for birthday freebie. read more

We went here for our 2nd anniversary , I had the Asada Tacos and let me tell you , this place was disgusting . Ive never had such awful tasting Mexican food before , the meat in the tacos were dry and not flavorful , the corn tortillas were dry and not even cooked like they should have been , the rice was super dry and old with an awful yet bland flavor . the refried beans were probably the tastiest thing on the plate . I left with a stomach ache and disgust for this place . Im surprised they get advertised on the radio so much . ill never go back . if you want great Mexican food that is delicious and authentic check out el tequila in Brainerd mn read more

Food was standard American-Mexican food, but our waitress was amazing - Karri. She went above and beyond. Very attentive especially with our toddler. We appreciated it so much! Plus, the beer was delicious ;-) read more

Beer was cold, servers were pleasant. Other than the store bought Mexican trinkets hanging on the wall, there was absolutely NOTHING that resembled Mexican food here at all. Chips appeared to be store bought, salsa one step above ketchup with onions. Entrees were inedible. Steak option in entree was over cooked and tasteless. Not sure how to describe the beans, rice or tacos..... TERRIBLE comes to mind. Sent both entrees back and bill came back for $45.00 for 4 beers and two uneaten entrees. Server did offer dessert.... We're now heading to Taco Bell. read more

My first time visiting Mexican Village is also my last. The food was not at all authentic nor was it particularly good. Bland would be a good term. I've never had to douse salsa with hot sauce before but I did here. For my entree I ordered the steak fajita burrito and it was a hot mess of very little rice, some black beans, and a generous portion of fatty, gristly meat. The service was almost adequate. The ambience was tacky and loud. And apparently this is THE place to go for birthdays because our waiter spent more time singing for people with the rest of the wait staff than he did being a waiter. Not his fault, just the way it is. But the most unnerving was the persistent strobe light effects with the ceiling fans against the lights. I actually got woozy just sitting there. In short, overpriced, subpar quality, and disappointing. read more

Popped in for lunch while at an event at Rivers Edge Convention Center. Fast, fresh, large portions & attentive server, good chips & salsa. I'm told this is a long standing fixture on the community. Nice place, will be back again... read more

Good food, good beer selection, and good service. Despite the ad you hear on the radio there is not plenty of parking. We had to either pay for the ramp a block away or park 6 blocks from the restaurant and walk in the rain. I liked when you had parking in the back of the restaurant. See you when the construction is done behind your building. read more

I do not understand why people like this place so much. I stopped in here after a concert once, mostly because I was convinced this is the best Mexican restaurant in St. Cloud. While that still may be true, it's not saying much. Hopefully I'm not off-brand in saying this, but by the looks of the decor and the taste of the food, you can TELL this place is a Mexican restaurant owned by white folks rather than one owned by Mexican-Americans, and run by Mexican-Americans; and it really shows. The cheese instead of Monterrey jack is shredded cheddar (too thin by the way), the meat lacks any spices, and everything on the menu is just dull and lifeless. Combine that with tacky, un-unified decor, long wait times, and far too high prices, and I see no reason to ever come back here. read more

I don't understand the complaints. I have frequently visited St.Cloud over the past 40 years and this has consistently been my favorite local restaurant. Went tonight for the first time in several years and found it every bit has good as ever. Chips were great, service was quick, and food was great. I had Pollo Fundido, my wife had chicken enchiladas. There was a delicious cream cheese based red sauce, that wasn't authentic, but was it good. If you're all hung up about authentic, then go to Mexico, don't look for it in the upper Midwest. But good, you'll find it here. read more

Will not be going back at all!! Got sick from there chicken fajitas, and I have had way better Mexican food then this before.

The chips and salsa are super yummy. I love the margaritas, especially the big bowl margs. They have a wide variety of flavors for the margs. The service is quick and the staff are awesome! read more

Don't come here expecting anything remotely resembling authentic Mexican cuisine, come here instead for Minnesota Mexican Fillage. All 100 menu options are basically the same three ingredients (ground beef, tortilla, cheese) assembled in a different order and smothered with sauce. The food is priced reasonably but barely edible. I give them props for the new outdoor seating, good service, free chips and salsa, and free birthday meals but I just can't bring myself to dine here unless I am dragged by my friends and family who for some reason unbeknownst to me love this place. read more