Justin makes a great mojito. The house margarita was poured by hand and was top notch. She was going to get the chicken enchiladas but Justin convinced her to go with the pastor. I had the swimming burrito al pastor. Both were delicious and there was a LOT of food. The salsas verde and rojo were excellent as well. We'll definitely return! read more

Service was good. Chicken enchiladas were ok, maybe a little dry. I had them hold the lettuce, sour cream and cheese. Refried beans were a little salty. read more

Orale Mexican Eats - I got the chicken enchiladas without the lettuce, sour cream and cheese added. They were ok, beans were a little salty. - Mexican Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

A friend introduced me to this wonderful little neighborhood place. I was pleasantly surprised by the terrific service from Justin, the bartender, and the super yummy margarita. We only had time for a cocktail, so I look forward to returning for dinner soon! read more

Órale is a delicious lunch choice. The food and staff are amazing. Order at the counter, and they bring your food out to you. read more

Delicious! We were soooo hungry when we went here, we ate all of our French fries on the drive home! Tip: plain french fries (without meat) are not on the menu, but you can still get them! they were pretty good, they had a little bit of seasoning on them, which we love. And we really loved that they had a robust selection of vegetarian offerings. My husband had the vegetarian enchiladas, which were amazing, and I had the fish tacos, which were really good; I did have some bones though, which I guess happens. I liked the doubled up blue corn tortillas and the pickled onions on top of the fish, and it was battered and cooked nicely. We also had the guacamole which was great, definitely everything you look for in a guacamole, and don't miss the Elote corn in the cob- SO MUCH FLAVOR! And since it was DH's bday we got the Tres Leches cake, and we were so glad! It was yummy! Our only complaint is we didn't get any salsas, even though I asked the clerk if he put salsas in there and he said he gave me one of each. We didn't get any. It's a very small complaint though, and we will definitely be back! They also had a cute little bar area and a super robust local beer menu, if you are comfortable drinking indoors these days. read more

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Veteran owned business... Pretty good mix of authentic Mexican food and like Americanized to Mexican food... I had one fish taco and one chicken taco... Both are outstanding as well as a very good Jamaica drink. Person I was with had fajitas which they were also a fan of. read more

Orale Mexican Eats - Fish taco and chicken taco - Mexican Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

My wife and I were in the mood for Mexican food and decided to try Orale since the reviews were good and it is close to our house. Orale is located in a small neighborhood strip mall at the corner of Nicollet and 54th street in south Minneapolis. There is ample parking in the adjoining lot. We opted for curbside takeout which worked well. Both my wife and I grew up in Texas and are very fond of good Mexican food which isn't easy to find here in Minnesota. I am often disappointed but this time I was very pleased with the quality of the food and I am certain we shall return. We ordered the guacamole and chips and esquitos for appetizers and the enchiladas and chili relleno dinners for our main course. I made margaritas. Here is my recipe- two parts premium tequila, one part Cointreau, fresh squeezed juice of one or two limes and one orange with a little salt and a lot of ice. You should be able to taste the tequila and the citrus must be fresh squeezed. The orange juice is non-traditional but goes well with the Cointreau. This is so much better than Margaritas in chain restaurants which are basically frozen lime aide with a whiff of cheap tequila. Any way, back to my review. Our main courses came with black beans and Mexican style rice. Everything was really excellent. I love chili rellenos (these can be a challenge) and this one was very good. We will definitely be back. read more

This place was gross. The taquitos tasted both raw and were black and burnt at the same time. My husband found a chicken bone in his beans.... read more

Orale Mexican Eats - Chicken bone - Mexican Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The food was pretty tasty. It's a good menu. A bit different than most other Mexican places around. I think they need to work out some details. I ordered a classic margarita--it was ok. Kind of had that soapy taste you get from a premixed--I'd take the time to squeeze lemons and limes--and control the sugar. I ordered some chips with poblano chili cheese--it wasn't bad...but the poblanos were cut into these long Juliane strips that you couldn't get into a chip--just chop them and mix them into the cheese so they can be scooped up. I'm ok that they don't bother to make their own chips from scratch (that turns out - inconsistent product)--but serve them warm and get some salt on them so they taste more special. I had a fish taco--pretty solid. I also had a Filipino BBQ taco--that was good, I'd I recommend that (maybe ask for extra pineapple). Overall pretty solid--seemed like the staff is mostly still learning--but they were friendly and food came out quick. Clean tables and floor. Good job. read more

Finally stopped in this past weekend after checking out The Museum of Russian Art. Very COVID friendly and respectful. Food was quick and insanely tasteful. There is some construction inside but it's for a margarita bar! Looking forward to that in the next couple of weeks. Staff was nice and helpful. And if people complain about the small parking lot, the area has plenty of free parking! read more

Orale Mexican Eats - Platillos - so good! - Mexican Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Took a chance here only because Best Steak House next door was closed on Monday. Order from a counter like a fast food chain. I ordered a la carte and got exactly what I wanted at a reasonable price. Carnitas, rice, beans, tortillas...all excellent. And plenty of it. The green sauce was the best. Tasty and not hot like so many places. Had to ask for two more servings. read more

One word YUMMY! Everything on the menu is delicious If you love tacos Al pastor are recommend! They have vegan and vegetarian options Their Passion fruit hibiscus drink is my favorite And if you're looking for the famous dipping tacos. They have them too! The staff is always very nice and welcoming. read more

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I wasn't going to do this but I have never felt utter and pure disgust from ordering from one place. I got the tres leches cake and omg!!!! SLIME TEXTURE and gooey-ness . As if somebody mixed it with slime or boogers even worse they almost let me go home with a NEW cake and we checked the texture in the store and it was clumpy i don't consider this place sanitary after this and what's worse is they didn't even accommodate to or reimburse their unsatisfied customer until asked to read more

Orale is a good spot to grab a burrito treat. They have many protein options which can be confusing on the menu. Some of the proteins are great, and others are terrible. I recommend asking the staff about the protein options before making your order. I would say this place reminds me of an upscale Taco Bell in the best way possible. read more

First time customer and the food was amazing and the service was fantanstic. Real athentic food that was delicious. Even had a marqarita which was incredible. Highly recommend enjoying the food and the service!!!! read more

We ordered food for pickup. Ordered at 6:30 and ready by 8:00. Got there, and they were still 20 orders behind and offered no eta. Staff very unprofessional and offered no alternatives. Had to argue to get credit. Food is fine, but there are other better alternatives that put the customer first read more

Absolutely devoured my food, it was pretty busy but not in a bad way. It felt like a well loved restaurant, the drink and food were 10/10

Love this place. Everything I eat here with carne asada - burritos, platillos, tacos - makes my dick HARD! Great service too. Orders are always ready on time. read more

Orale Mexican Eats - Tacos, dine-in before dictator shut down indoor dining - Mexican Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Typical white version of Mexican food. I tried the fish tacos, lengua tacos, and steak quesadilla. The lengua and salsa was good. The rest was pretty bad, the fish was definitely frozen and had zero flavor. The steak was grisly and overall not great; and even though their tortillas weren't the typical crap from the grocery store shelves they still weren't good. I can only guess all the good reviews are either from something I didn't try or just people that haven't had good mexican food. I won't be back and if your like authentic mexican food you shouldn't either. read more

Trea leches and tacos are amazing. With friendly workers and a nice chill environment this is one of my favorite taco places in the summer.

Amazing service. Great vibe and location. Carne asada is delicious. Amazing fresh juices!

I was devastated when two of our fave taco places went out of business during this crazy time. We had visited the business that took up this space before and I was less than impressed so hesitated in trying Orale. Thanks to yelp and all the good reviews it looked like I was missing out - and I was! Orale is amazing. First of all I judge a place by its al pastor, and here its amazing. So so so amazing. Secondly elote. So many places try and its doesn't work. Yes $4 for corn might be a bit much, but its so worth it. I love that you can pick mild or spicy! I've also become a fan of their choriqueso. It was the app I never knew I needed. I also love their online ordering. It makes it so easy to grab on the way home, and get in and out quickly. They do have inside and patio seating if you'd like to hang. But the take away is pretty slick. I am so happy to have a new taco joint. read more

Doesn't look like much when you walk by - it's located in a little strip mall and there wasn't much around it. My boyfriend and I decided to stop by after spending some time by the lake and goign for a short jog - but we were ravenous. Decided to pick up and take the food back out to the lake for a picnic. We ordered about 6 tacos (3 fish, 2 chicken and a Carne asada) as well as 2 Elotes (Corn on the cob Spicy! with cotija cheese) as well as Jarritos for drinks. The restaurant was rapid and our order was nearly ready as soon as we walked in. When we decided to at last minute order an extra taco they were gracious and made th change quite easily which we were thankful for. Now....down to the food. The fish tacos are by far the best. Crunchy with refreshing cabbage and a great sauce. And the elotes were amazing!! Definitely order!! Wish I took pictures but the food was so good we dug right in - sorry! ;) read more

Amazing food, so glad we found it. Amazing service, fish tacos were delicious. We will be back.

Fun and yummy. Quick service and good selection. Nice chill place to get food and grab a drink!

Great meal. Everyone was super friendly, and it was good outdoor seating to social distance.

Stopped for at Orale for breakfast. Signed said it opens at 11am. At 11:10, door was still locked. Lame. Left to go to another breakfast spot. read more

I work in the neighborhood and I love stopping by when Christina is at the bar! Great drinks, great food and plenty of conversations...it's just an all around fun place to visit and while enjoying authentic Mexican with a Filipino twist! read more

The swimming burrito is Ah-mazing. It feels pretty modern and casual. One of my favorite local spots!

Currently the best Mexican food in Southwest Minneapolis. Authentic but creative food. Great staff. Highly recommend the "off menu" Filipino taco, the fish tacos (with awesome house made potato chips), and the family platters. Hard to go wrong with anything though. Enjoy. read more

This was our first time getting takeout from Orale and we will back again soon. The fish, barbacoa, pollo en adobo, and al pastor tacos were all fantastic. The chips and guac were so fresh. read more

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Definitely the best Mexican food in the Twin Cities! if you haven't eaten at Orale I recommend you get some friends together and go. What are you waiting for? read more

Happy to see a taco place back in the neighborhood. Opened for less than a week. Ordered carnitas and al pastor tacos and agua de jamaica to go. Food was hot and excellently prepared. These are great tacos prepared the way they should be- like street food or home cooked. Great flavor, seasonings and ingredients. I write reviews when there is something worth writing about (whether good or bad) and Orale is worth writing about for all the right reasons. I'll be back and may even make this my new go-to taco place if this read more

Orale Mexican Eats - Menu and owner - Mexican Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Carne asado taco 11/10 so good! Fish taco I would give a 8/10 but still super good! These tacos were really filling and I wish I tried more food there! Also the medium salsa is awesome read more

Orale Mexican Eats - Fish Taco - Mexican Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Fantastic friendly staff. Excellent food. The chili verde pork in particular is stand out! Glad to have a solid taco joint in the neighborhood. Alambre family meal is great for a quick dinner read more

Five of us (4 from out-of-town) met for dinner based on Yelp reviews - and it was a great evening. It was the perfect low-key atmosphere on a cold weekday night, the food and drinks were delicious, and the bartender was great! Although not a real drinker, I'd highly recommend the Mangonada. As a lover of fruity poolside drinks - even apparently when it's snowing out - it was delicious! Others were raving about their various Mojitos and Margaritas, so I don't think you can go wrong with anything on their drinks menu. We shared orders of Choriqueso (melted jalapeño queso topped w/ house-made chorizo, served w/ house-made chips) and Esquites (kernel corn stewed in Mexican herbs and chicken broth, topped with mayo, cojita cheese, and chili powder) which were both excellent. Full disclosure, I think I came close to eating my body weight in their house-made chips, they were so delicious. We chose the Esquites instead of ordering Elote (a fave for us), given that corn-on-the-cob is not currently in season, but we vowed to return over the summer for their Elote. Everyone loved the dishes, which included Alambres, Burritos, Burrito Bowl, Tacos, and Fajitas, and I'd highly recommend choosing the al pastor for your protein. The portions are very generous! My apologies for not including photos, but we were so involved in conversation and happily passing dishes for each of us to try that by the time it was realized, there wasn't much beauty left on plates to be photographed. I'm looking forward to returning to try different dishes - and remember to take some photos before the party begins. read more

Awesome new local restaurant! Super clean! Everything is authentic, delicious, and great prices. They have a full bar coming soon too. We'll definitely be back here! read more

Orale Mexican Eats - Mexican Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Checked out the new. no frills family owned neighborhood taco joint on a Friday evening. The owner was very accommodating and personable--He visited with customers outside which shows that this place has quickly become part of the community. Counter service. Then they drop off your food at the table afterwards. They've separated a small area of the parking lot and have bright colored metal tables and chairs outside and Spanish music playing on speakers outside--the patio setup works well for social distancing and pairs greatly with the restaurants vibe! I ordered the Barbacoa Street tacos, Lengua street tacos, and chori-queso. All was perfectly prepared and reasonably priced. Washed down the food with their hibiscus tea refresher. I like this place and will definately be back to continue supporting them! read more

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Great neighborhood spot! Always friendly, quick service and awesome food. Would recommend this place if you are in the area!

I just want to add to all the love this neighborhood gem is getting here. What a terrific place! Food is tasty, ingredients are fresh, there's a fun selection of drinks, and it's a good value, especially for families. The folks at the counter really care about the food and go above and beyond to make sure you have a great experience. read more