I haven't updated this since the last time I lived in Minnesota! When we moved back, Orale was one of the first places we went back to. I love this place, and the food is on par with a lot of Mexican food in California. Most recently, we went to celebrate a birthday. We go here because they are veggie friendly. We ordered the veggie enchiladas and I got a veggie wet burrito. Everything was delicious. My only complaint would be that things could be a bit saucier...but that's a preference thing and we get salsa on the side for it. We also got chips and guac -- delicious as well! I will say that the portions, especially the burrito are VERY generous. I think I should have shared it! It was pretty buzzy, which was great to see given the depths of winter we were in. Go here!! read more

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I have been wanting to check out Orale because I have heard great things from neighbors. Finally tried it for the 1st time a couple of weeks ago when my friend grabbed takeout for us and LOVED the Filipino tacos so much that I went back within the week to get more. Nice restaurant decor with a good amount of seating. The parking lot is a little small and could take a while to get in and out of because it's in a pretty busy area. Looking forward to dining in soon and trying more dishes AND desserts read more

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I've been coming to Orale since it opened and I've NEVER been disappointed. Standouts- -chorizo queso, holy sh*t -medium salsa on everything -Filipino BBQ tacos, god they're good. Use the lime! I love these so much I'll order one ala carte just to have on the side almost every time I come. -enchiladas de pollo: moist, both sauces (red or green) are great, tho I probably prefer red. Not as heavy as enchiladas other places- satisfying but bright flavors too. -posole- so damn good -birria tacos - consume is rich and flavorful and bold and just drool worthy -flautas -husband loves the swimming burrito Ok I probably did not narrow down the menu for you but that's my point- everything is good! Everyone I bring here loves it. Bartenders are always nice. Spicy margs are good. Vibe is right. read more

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Still a great spot but...please please PLEASE bring back the sopes. Genuinely was my favorite meal in my area, I'm devastated they're not on the menu any more. I think they were the best sopes in the twin cities!! Bring em back! read more

Visited 1/11/26. Orale is such a classic. With a wide variety of options that are all good, we stated with the chips, salsa, and guac. After getting the chance to try everything, I do think I would get the queso if I were ordering again, but they were all still solid. I got the chicken enchilada with both sauces. I couldn't decide which sauce I liked better so this was a nice way to try both. Very good and I love a side of rice and beans read more

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Get the California swimming burrito (with queso on top) it is the BEST burrito I have ever had. Yum!

I took my niece to lunch for her birthday. Good size restaurant with parking lot in the front, otherwise street parking is an option. I saw a couple of signs of special food items available, not on the menu. Order at the counter and they'll call you once the food is ready. Tacos were delicious. Restaurant has large windows and is well lit. read more

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Excellent food. We had Barbacoa tacos and chicken tinga platillo. Black beans that came with it were delicious. Definitely will be back. Was a Friday night and a steady stream of people dining in and taking out. Great lively, warm neighborhood setting. Proud of Minneapolis neighbors. read more

Orale Mexican Eats - Beef Tacos and chicken tinga platillo - Mexican Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Really nice and bright atmosphere here! My flautas were a little dry/tough but still good. My friend loved her tacos. The kind of place where you order at the counter and they bring it to your table. Would definitely return read more

Orale Mexican Eats - Mexican Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Pollo plancha swimming burrito is 2 + meals !!! So delicious, I know I should try other items on the menu but can't ignore the goodness! read more

Was craving tacos so ordered take out from here. It smells so good from just opening up the container. I ordered 3 tacos plate and my husband did the Filipino trio tacos: Filipino BBQ, bisket and sisig. The Travis are flavorful and hits the spot. Service was quick. Restaurant was a little busy for lunch but quiet with the dining area pretty clean. Definitely recommend this place. read more

Vegetarian chile relleño ftw!! This was so delicious. The cheese is perfection. The coating is like a fluffy omelette and adds to the flavor and texture of the dish. Served with divine rice and beans, and the most perfectly warm, thin, pack of corn tortillas. No notes! read more

I chose to have Taco Tuesday with a friend, and we ended up here because it was our halfway point to meet. I would say it was one of our best choices for Mexican food! The flavors tasted incredibly fresh. I appreciated the Filipino twist the chef added to the dishes--so good! The staff, including the bartender, were all very friendly. Our food arrived quickly, and I was surprised it wasn't busy. The atmosphere was pleasantly relaxed and not too loud, plus there's convenient parking out front. It's a great spot, and I would definitely return to try more items from their menu. read more

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Dishonest prices gives a corporate, money first feeling before you've even tried the food. For example, burritos are listed as $10.50 with flour tortilla, meat choice, fries, refried beans,quesodip, mozzarella cheese, crema, aoili. Is it possible to get a burrito for $10.50 with flour tortilla, meat choice, fries, refried beans,quesodip, mozzarella cheese, crema, aoili? NO! It's not! Every meat option AND VEGGEIE OPTION is an additional $2-4.5 We're all tired of corporate tricks and tactics with us as the butt of the joke expected to either be too incompetent to notice or too complacent to care when a corporation acts without integrity instead of like a local business. I'm disappointed to see this in our lovely city. read more

Good Mexican/Filipino restaurant. Kind of a unique combination, but it works. Located in an older, smaller strip mall, they have done a nice job with the inside. Kind of taqueria, kind of sit down, in a casual way, with a full bar. Also do a large amount of take out. Staff is friendly, but this is a order at the counter kind of place, so don't expect table service. Interesting food options, as well as drinks. One of our favorite items is the Family platter to go. Either taco's or tamales. Lots of food, you can choose your meat option. A great, and not super expensive way of getting take out for the family. read more

Excellent food here's a picture after - huge portions! Very upbeat energetic counter staff. Great music! Haven't tried the bar yet! read more

Orale Mexican Eats - I ate it all! Nachos, veg enchiladas w/green sauce and we at the huge veg salad! Orale Nachos Veggie Enchiladas (3) Orale Salad - Mexican Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Awesome spot! GREAT food! Everything is made in house and you can definitely tell. Minor thing - We were a little bummed that they don't serve chips and salsa like your typical taqueria, so we ordered it. $7 for chips and salsa.. and sadly chips were stale. Besides this we had great service, delicious drinks, and our meals were amazing. I loved my strawberry margarita. Appreciate that the bathrooms had a changing table. read more

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We ate so much food here, so come hungry! There's so much to choose from, but we had a large group and tried many items. Beware - portions are large! Our service was great, everyone was friendly and helpful. First, location is convenient in Minneapolis and so close to the highway. Parking is limited but free. Ambiance is adorably festive and the bar is well stocked. Here's what we had: Filipino Bistek (5/5) Mangonada (5/5) Tostada de Tonga (5/5) Carne Asada Fries (5/5) Sope with Sisig (3/5) Platillo with Carne Asada (4/5) Churros (3/5) Swimming Burrito (4/5) I can't wait yo try other dishes next time, especially the Birria Tacos and the Elote corn. read more

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Orale Mexican Eats is a pleasant surprise. Despite my rating, I'm willing to guess a lot of the food is top notch. The restaurant has the mom and pop feel, but is also clean and dine-in friendly in ways many other mom and pops are not. Food: There's an extensive menu with lots to choose from. I decided to grab a seat at the bar and order Flautas (served with rice and beans). The sides were really great! The one disappointment was the chicken meat in the flautas. So under flavored. It tasted like straight up unseasoned boiled chicken. Too plain. The guac and pico tasted fresh. That said, I'm willing to bet their other meats are better prepared for other dishes. If circumstances aligned, I would give Orale another shot! read more

Orale Mexican Eats - Taquitos Dorados (Flautas) - Mexican Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Word on the street was that a new Mexican restaurant, Orale Mexican Eats, had taken the Minneapolis dining scene by storm. Living south of the river, the drive to an unfamiliar neighborhood felt like an adventure in itself. But to my surprise, the journey was smooth and straightforward. Pulling into the small parking lot, I was fortunate to snag a spot just as someone else was leaving--a good omen for the feast ahead. Even before stepping through the door, I was captivated by the mouthwatering aromas wafting from the restaurant. The air was rich with the scent of freshly grilled meat, warm tortillas, and a medley of spices that seemed to promise an unforgettable meal. My excitement grew with every step closer to the entrance. Inside, the tantalizing smells enveloped me completely, heightening my anticipation. As I glanced at the menu displayed on the wall, I found myself in awe. Each item sounded better than the last, and it became nearly impossible to choose. With a line of hungry patrons and my indecision mounting, I finally turned to the friendly employee behind the counter for guidance. "What's your best dish?" I asked, hoping for a clear answer. She smiled and replied, "Everything is good." I laughed, realizing she wasn't wrong--the plates coming out of the kitchen looked incredible. After much deliberation, I made my selections: Nachos, Tinga Tacos, Barbacoa Quesadillas, and two ice-cold bottles of Mandarin soda to wash it all down. Yes, I was hungry! With my number in hand, I found a cozy table and settled in to wait. Before I could even finish a sip of my fizzy mandarin soda, my food arrived, beautifully plated and piping hot. I was awestruck by the sight in front of me--a feast fit for a king. The Barbacoa Quesadillas were nothing short of divine, with tender, flavorful meat wrapped in perfectly crisped tortillas. Every bite was an explosion of savory delight. Next came the Tinga Tacos, which struck the perfect balance between smoky, spicy, and sweet. The textures, the flavors, the aroma--it was pure bliss. And the Nachos? A masterpiece of crunchy chips, gooey cheese, and toppings so fresh and vibrant that they elevated this classic dish to a whole new level. I couldn't stop devouring every bite of this generously portioned meal. It wasn't just food--it was an experience. Bite after bite, I reveled in the layers of flavor and the authenticity that clearly went into every dish. To anyone reading this and wondering if Orale Mexican Eats is worth the drive: let me save you the deliberation. Go.Don't think twice. This restaurant is a treasure, and every mile of the journey will be rewarded with a meal that's nothing short of spectacular. I'll be back--again and again--with absolutely no hesitation. Orale has earned a permanent spot on my list of must-visit restaurants! read more

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I thought I reviewed this place along time ago! I've been several times and every time I have loved it. My go to is the swimming burrito. It's amazing. The churros are pretty good as well just cool off fast while you eat the giant delicious burrito if you are like me. Always great and quick service. They have a bar connected too but I haven't check that out yet. Highly recommend. read more

Did someone say underrated?! This spot is unassuming from the outside, but flavor central awaits you inside. I gave my partner a "birria passport" for the holidays, and we've been working our way around birria spots in the Twin Cities ever since! Orale was on our list next. The setup inside is interesting: one side is mostly for takeout and pickup - a nice option for fast casual. The other side has a bar and full table service (by the incredible bartender!). There are probably 6-8 tables inside for seating, and it was a good mix of dine-in and takeout while we were there on a weeknight for dinner. Come for their happy hour! They had so many good deals on apps and drinks - we ended up getting two blended margaritas, egg rolls, birria wrap, and queso and chips. E verything was delish - ice cold margs, egg rolls that hit the spot, sizzling queso brought out on a mini cast iron, and a birria wrap that was to DIE for. And the wrap was like $6? My partner and I were blown away by the price - we'll be back for that alone! I ordered the quesadilla with steak, which they make in the authentic style - with masa corn and super long and thin - my favorite! It was absolutely massive and I ended up taking 2/3 home. My partner got a few tacos (which I obvi had to steal a few bites of each) and all was delicious. You can tell a great spot by the quality of their al pastor. Highly recommend for takeout or a happy hour spot - get the birria wrap! read more

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We were in town from Des Moines and found this place on Yelp close by for lunch; had enchiladas and tostadas, and they were great!! Wishing the Des Moines area had somewhere half as good; as we recently moved there from the southwest and have struck out at 5 different places. Bottom line is that we'll be back when we're in the twin cities visiting family!! read more

Orale Mexican Eats - Enchiladas De Pollo - Delicious! - Mexican Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Take out was quick- pulled right into the parking lot. The nachos were fully loaded- the spicy salsa had a smokiness flavor I loved. Portions are large! read more

The staff was amazing! Very kind and understand and fun to chat with. It's a very friendly environment. The food tho did lack some flavor, sauces tasted a little funky but again staff was a 10/10. The food was okay just not great... Food we had was swimming burrito, it was big but not spicy, not swimming more like splashing in a kitty pool, and not much flavor The queso and chips- chips were quite stale and the queso was a little chunky and funky read more

Delicious. We ate here in April. Fresh, quality ingredients. Had several types of tacos, chips and guacamole. Music was way, way too loud. So we couldn't have a conversation at our table. Otherwise I'd have rated 5 stars. read more

The food was tasty and met my expectations. Two beef tacos and one chicken taco. There's also a great list of drinks and cocktails to choose from. There are multiple TV's playing various sports games. read more

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Really great casual burrito spot. Got the California burrito with carne asada and it was everything you could ask for. The spicy aioli kind of sauce was great. Chips were fine but nothing crazy. Also quick service, and the price was great. read more

Only ever gotten takeout here, but they never disappoint. Most recently got the sopes - carne asada, carnitas, and tripa - all SO delicious. Salsa varieties are delicious and cater to all heat tolerances. The parking lot is small, but we've never had issues not finding an open spot. The staff are super friendly and helpful. The horchata tastes a little watered down - but that's the only negative thing I can say about the food (and it's not really even the food). Would highly recommend! read more

Orale Mexican Eats - Sopes - Three (to go) - Mexican Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

First time here and would definitely recommend if you are in the area. Small parking in front with interior casual dining experience. Order at the front plus a bar at the other end. Similar to Andale Taqueria in Richfield with Andale being more my favorite. Ordered taco Al pastor, quesabirria tacos, and Carne asada fries. Came here specifically for the birrias and the consome was very flavorful. The fries were huge ($12) with lots of carne asada toppings. Needed to eat that one pretty quickly or fries would get soggy. All were very good and would come again. read more

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We ordered takeout. Took longer than expected to get the food. But food was good. The burrito was big and lasted 2 days. Great chips. I did not care about the salsa. read more

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We arrived on a Sunday night and it wasn't too busy so we were able to get a large table for a group of 7 of us. This restaurant is more casual so you order yourself at the counter. The person taking our order at the front was very friendly and patient as we asked our questions. I shared the birria tacos, el pastor and sisig tacos with my husband. All very delicious except the sisig was a lot chewier than I anticipated and super spicy, so not to my liking. We also ordered the guac and queso along with the Esquites. I thought prices were fair and food came out fast. I would come back to try the birria tacos mi because my favorite was the birria tacos! read more

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The best Mexican restaurant that Minnesota has! Ordered a carne asada plate and the meat was soft and marinated well. It was full of flavor. Definitely going back to try the bisteak plate next. read more

Food is certainly the draw here over service and ambiance. We both enjoyed our meals- tons of great flavors and decent portions. Drinks were tasty too! We were there on a Monday evening and plenty of tables available. Parking lot is a little crazy but we found a spot! Service was fine- nothing spectacular or memorable. Solid meal and will for sure go back to try more items. Not pictured was the chips and queso- the chips were SO good! read more

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We stopped here for an early dinner and the Chimichanga was awesome, but had a lot of black beans. More than I typically would eat. It was huge and definitely enough to fill someone up. I also got a blended margarita and it was really good, however took a while as the bartender was the only one serving that day. I did see that you can order at the front to go, but we wanted to sit at the bar and enjoy this place. I'm excited to try some other food next time. read more

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Hmmm. I wanted to like you so much. You seemed so friendly and welcoming and you were doing a fairly brisk business. Now, the food is not too bad, what I could eat of it. So you won't lose any business because of my review, and that's good for you. But buyer beware... My order was not only incomplete, but also incorrect. I didn't Find this out till I was home 15 minutes later. Shame on me for not checking in the restaurant! When I returned for the remainder of the order, the manager promised he'd throw in a piece of cake for my trouble. Guess what was missing when I got home. Yep, the cake. If someone Returns to your establishment with missing items, please put them ahead of the line. Waiting another 20 minutes meant my tacos at home were cold and dry and still massively covered with the onions I specifically asked to be without. I probably won't be back. Sorry. read more

Soooo good! Service was fabulous, and the food excellent! We had reservations for a group of us (7) and small tables were put together for us in the back. Most of us including myself ordered the Swimming Burrito..it's to eat with a fork and a knife and it was FANTASTIC. and I highly recommend. It's a jumbo deep-fried tortilla stuffed with your choice of meat and I got the chicken...the pollo en adobo which was super yummy! One person in the group got the quesadilla and another shrimp fajitas, which they said was good too. For desert, we ordered a churro to share which just hit the spot! Can't wait to return and try other items on the menu. Thank you! read more

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I've been back here a couple times for their carne asada fries. They pack it with toppings and can be eaten as a meal with how much you get. The California burrito and everything else on the menu is amazing-- we've never had a bad meal here. The staff is super friendly and it's a counter order style with quite a few tables to sit at inside. The food comes out really quickly. There's a cool bar on one side and the whole place is bright and cheery. There's a small parking lot outside. read more

Orale Mexican Eats - Carne Asada Fries - Mexican Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Simple counter ordering; scrupulously clean dining area; substantial portions of delicious, fresh food. Winning formula! read more

Orale Mexican Eats - Counter - Mexican Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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My wife and I were on our usual new restaurant Saturday lunch mission. She found Orale as a place we should try. I looked it up on Yelp. I'm in! It is a strip mall that looks like it was built in the '70s but Orale opened up pretty recently and it says they are Veteran owned. Plus one! I ordered the tinga, carnitas, and Filipino BBQ tacos from the super nice guy behind the counter. He brought out my Surly Furious in a few minutes and our tacos came out in about 5 minutes more. Mmmmmm. Surly Furious! I tried the Filipino BBQ taco first. Threw a squirt of lime and dipped it in the perfect red salsa creama sauce. It was delicious. Not too spicy, but it had a kick. The sauce on the taco was a little sweet, and the 2 corn tortillas were perfectly soft and a nice method of getting the meat into my maw. The carnitas taco were next. The juices were perfect and it could have been the best taco I have ever had in my life. I liked how they let their protein speak for themselves. Just a perfect street taco. They didn't skimp on the meat as well. Plus 2! I should have tried the lengua taco as my third taco, because the tinga taco was fairly bland. Not bad, but from going from the perfect taco to a good one was a disappointment. A must try, for the carnitas taco. read more

Orale Mexican Eats - Outside - Mexican Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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