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    Pineda Tacos

    4.0 (102 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    #8 Combo: 3 Tacos Bravos
    Huda S.

    I had heard about this place from a few coworkers when I was in town for a work trip. They recommended it for being a quick spot to go to for decently authentic food. Some coworkers and I decided to stop in on a weekday at lunch hour. While this place doesn't have the most modern or flashy decor, it offers a large amount of space to accommodate many working people in the area at a busy lunch hour. The menu boards and signage could use some more detail; however, there isn't much that you'll have to figure out if you use Google or simply ask the employees a few questions. This place seems to be family-owned, which I greatly appreciate. It gives it a more authentic/homey feel. This spot is more of a fast casual dining location. You order and pay at the register and wait until your order number is called out. After taking some time to look at the options, I went for a #8 Combo: 3 Tacos Bravos. One option I absolutely loved was the ability to get multiple types of meat in one combo order. I tried 2 types of chicken and one beef option since my order had 3 tacos. In addition the the meat filling, the combo comes with generous amounts of toppings including sour cream, fresh salsa, and cheese. I also thought the price was pretty fair, offering a large amount of food for about $15. My order took less than 10 minutes to be called out, which I thought was a reasonable amount of time. It also came with a complimentary side of freshly fried tortilla chips. There were a nice addition considering there is an unlimited self-serve salsa bar with plenty of salsa accompaniments for the chips. While I've had a lot of Mexican and also Tex-Mex food before, the Tacos Bravos concept was very neat. The outside is a soft taco shell that essentially gets "glued" to a crispy taco shell with a thin layer of refried beans. In addition to very fresh shells, all of the filling options were delicious. Both the Grilled Chicken (Pollo Asado) and Chicken Chipotle (Pollo en Chipotle) were very high quality. Despite having plenty of toppings the chicken flavors and seasoning still stood out. The Steak (Asada) was grilled very well without being too dry. The extensive variety of salsas and sauces also added a nice touch to the meal. Overall, I really enjoyed this place. I honestly had low expectations for the authenticity of a place like this in Minneapolis; I can gladly say or proved me wrong. While it left me with a pretty bad post-lunch slump, the quality and portions for what your dollar gets you here are great.

    Torta Doble with French Fries
    Elizabeth C.

    A lot of varieties to choose from. They have a very long list of Hispanic platters to satisfy everyone's cravings. Their salsas are spicy and authentic. Prices are decent for what you get. One plate will fill you up for sure! Really good sized portions given for your money. They also speak English just in case you didn't know Spanish. Make sure to try their hibiscus water!

    Combo number 9
    Molly M.

    Authentic Fast For less than $10-a lunch combo including a can of pop Not the fanciest of places, but it is air conditioned. The pork in green sauce is tender and flavorful!

    Steak and onion chimichanga
    Ly N.

    Pineda is great. This is close to my workplace and it's very rare to go here and not see anybody you know. Right next to the register, there's a self serve salsa/topping bar where you can help yourself to a variety of different salsas and toppings (limes, onions, cilantro, etc.) My favorite things to get here are the taco salad and chimichanga. Most meals here are priced around $10ish, which is well worth because the portions will definitely fill you up!

    William R.

    This place is very authentic, if one knows Spanish they can order in Spanish, it's that kinda place. I really enjoyed their enchiladas combo. The chips are really good nice and crunch and not to salty, the salsa are good but be careful they are spicy. The inside is nothing special but that's not why you go it's to eat and try to pretend like you are in Mexico. They have a fairly good tacos a little dry in my option but they have a lot of meat options which I like. Their horchata is some of my favorite in town so that is a must get if you go! They are very friendly and keep the place really clean and orderly.

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    10 months ago

    no better restaurant than here. i love it the burritos are juicy and the drinks are fire not too much sugar its perfect.

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    3 years ago

    Amazing fresh authentic Mexican food. Order at the counter and it comes out hot. This place is BUSY all the time.

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    food is always good usually get the burrito and hard shell tacos but this time i found two small clear plastic pieces in my food...

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    My favorite taco spot. Great burritos and service. The entre dishes are amazing in their own right. Its worth checking out.

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    4 years ago

    The tacos were and I say that as a California native. They beans and rice were good too. The carne Asada was tough and average.

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    Tasty, authentic tacos at a great price! Highly recommend. Watch for spice if you can't take much.

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    4 years ago

    On lake street this would probably Be my favorite taco spot too go to. The torta is pretty good and tacos as well! :)

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    Best tacos I've had in a very long time. My 12 year old also loved it. Great food!!!!

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    4.2(469 reviews)
    4.1 miNortheast
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    The best Mexican food I have ever had in my life, It was truly so good. Phone did not eat first…read more Food and Drink - We started with the chips and guac and the guacamole was outstanding. The onions and tomato that were chopped up in it were so satifyingly chopped I really enjoyed, it was nice and cold too. I got the quesabirria tacos for my meal and they were out of this world, I seriously think I inhaled them and have been thinking about them ever since. We were drinking Pina Coloadas and it made me feel like I was on the beaches of Mexico. Service - There was one server working on a busy Friday night and she killed it; she was attentive and remembered everything whilst also being the bartender too!!! Ambience - it is colorful and bright in there and just almost nostalgic. There is a chipotle style line at the front if you want to just grab something quick and full service in the back of the building, cannot wait to go back.

    This place is a gem in Northeast. I finally got a chance to try this out and loved it. I've always…read moreheard great things about it. They offer a lot of daily specials, but the one that caught my eye most was the BOGO burritos on Wednesdays. Everything that we tried was delicious and fairly priced. You can choose to eat in the self seating dining area, or if you'd like service they have the full bar and restaurant in the back. I was blown away with how it tasted and I felt like I was back in Mexico enjoying their cuisine. I wish I would've went here a lot sooner, but I plan to be back in the future. The staff were friendly.

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    Came for happy hour with my teen. Enjoyed and would hit again, although I wouldn't call it cheap…read more Queso was delightful Tex-Mex style, not Velveeta-like but like genuine cheese. All the tacos we ordered, which included chicken, mushroom, and carnitas, were delicious and with generous fall-out-when-you-pick-it-up levels of filling. CHips and guac and salsa were more basic, nothing to write home about, but did not in any way regret them. It fell down on the drinks, just a little. The HH margarita specials were all a little off. A little too sour, a little too bland, just never quite perfect (yes, I did try multiple, I'm a reviewer doing reviews, it was research, you don't get to judge). Even so, I would wander here again for HH and maybe for regular.

    Came here as we were heading to see the phantom of the opera at the Orpheum. I remember going to…read moreBarrio in St. Paul a long time ago so I was excited to try it again. The service was amazing and our waiter was very friendly and helpful. The other staff help a lot as well and bring food out as it comes so you are always being seen to. Ambiance is a little cramped on the main floor, but they have a beautiful bar and the typical fun downtown leisure hangout. The food was ok. The burrito was nothing to wrote home about. I liked that it was grilled and all, but honestly prefer chipotle by a wide margin. About a 2. The yucas and meatballs were amazing and I was really glad we took the suggestion and ordered them. 4 to 5 The black beans were ehh and nothing really special and a little dry I would not recommend. I love black beans and was a bit disappointed. 1 to 2. The tacos were a hit and if I go again I would definitely lean towards the tacos, chips, and apps. 4 The beet salad was ok but expected a little more for the price. It was ok. 3 All and all a pleasant experience but not anything that will blow you away.

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    Centro on Quincy St definitely passed the afternoon vibe check. The soft serve margaritas were…read moreAHMAZING -- smooth, refreshing, and perfect for a daytime outing. The tacos weren't bad either, flavorful and satisfying without being too heavy. What really stood out was the service. Everyone was beyond awesome, friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience feel easy and welcoming. Good drinks, good food, good energy all around.

    This was first time at this location but my second time getting Centro. We went on a Saturday night…read moreand got a table right away but it wasn't cleaned off yet. You seat yourself so most people were snagging whatever spot they could get. You order at a QR code so there isn't actually a server. They had water you grab yourself but it was on the other side of the bar and not in an obvious location. So just be aware that it is there but you might need to look for it. The food came quick. My friend got the cool ranch wrap and chips and queso. I got the cool ranch wings. Their chips and queso is very good although I could do without the onions and jalapeño on top. The wings were alright. I wasn't really getting that cool ranch flavor and it tasted more just like your standard dry rub. I wasn't a fan of the ranch itself. My friend didn't care for her wrap as it was cold and she felt that the chicken was actually raw/undercooked. She also didn't get any cool ranch flavor come through: Not sure if I'd recommend this place or need to come back but I have had their quesadillas which were good and I did like their queso.

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    El Sazon is amazing and a gem in the community…read more This is everything you want in a small business in your local community, a feeling like you're going over a relatives home. Exceptional, personal service, passionate cooking, warm and inviting atmosphere. The owners Chef Cristian and wife Karen are absolutely amazing and the sweetest. I'd been previously for various events, but this was the first trip just for a casual pop in and dinner. Went for nachos as a table, I snagged a birria burrito bowl, and we had a churro cheesecake for dessert. Chefs, absolute, kiss. You can taste the passion. There's a lot in the back for parking, and pricing is more than fair if not, a killer value in my opinion. Definitely check them out!

    I'm not exaggerating when I say the shrimp burrito at El Sazón might have altered the course of my…read morelife. I've eaten a lot of burritos around Minneapolis, St. Paul, Eagan--you name it--but nothing has ever come close to this masterpiece. The only hiccup was the ordering process. They really want you to order through a QR code, which threw me off for a second. It's not the most intuitive setup, and I definitely had a "wait... am I doing this right?" moment. But once the order was in, everything turned around fast. The service was smooth, friendly, and the food came out quicker than I expected. And that shrimp burrito? Unreal. The tortilla was warm and perfectly toasted, the sauce had that rich, savory kick that makes you pause mid‑bite, and the shrimp... there were so many I genuinely lost count. No filler, no fluff--just pure shrimp glory from start to finish. If you're anywhere near Minneapolis and even remotely into shrimp, get yourself to El Sazón. That burrito deserves its own fan club.

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    4.5 miSouthwest
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    It's Taco Tuesday and I was craving Mexican food, but I didn't just wanna go to the type of place…read moreyou think of when "Mexican" is brought up... I'm fancy, so I wanted something a bit more upscale. I did a little bit of research and wouldn't you know it... Colita came up. So here's how it went! Atmosphere/Appearance: Set south of downtown and a bit west of The Mall of America on Penn Avenue is this gem. There is no private parking lot, but plenty of street parking to leave your fly ride. But once you walk up to the restaurant you can immediately understand the message they're trying to send. Everything looks so modern, straightforward with straight lines, grey colors and light woods. There is a small outdoor section where you can dine if you get lucky enough to land a spot there. Inside carries a very similar style with a little nod to the pueblos and architecture of the southwest. The decor is minimalistic and the "loudest" thing in the room is the live plant wall seated directly behind the bar, which was super cool. Service: I can't remember who took care of us, but we had no issues whatsoever. Food/Drink: I was able to try so many different dishes and drinks here and the list is below... : Xochitl In Love : La Clandestina : Tuna Tostada : Chicken Tinga Tostada : Seared Scallops : Tlayuda : Colita Old Fashioned : Lamb Barbacoa Tacos : Duck Tamal However, my favorite things were the Lamb Barbacoa Tacos, Duck Tamal and Seared Scallops, in that order. The food here is phenomenal, the drinks are excellently crafted and things are served tapas style so you don't get too full off of just one thing! Order a whole bunch of stuff and share with the table! Value: As I mentioned earlier, I wanted upscale and the priced dddooo reflect that. Lol. This is a nice place so be prepared to spend... Like you're downtown somewhere. In conclusion, I loved this place and I will come back over and over. Check this place out the next time you're in the area!

    Been to Colita a few times, great meal every time. The latest visit was with my best friend, we had…read morea fun dinner catching up over delicious food. The Tostadas (one order of the Tuna and one order of the Charred Eggplant) were on point. The shrimp tacos and corn elote were yummy too. The Churros were amazing! - A great way to cap off a nice meal. Lucky to have such a great restaurant so close to where we live - my best friend and I both walked to the restaurant because of the snow.

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