Supermercado y Panadería Loma Bonita has quickly become one of my weekly go-to stops--part grocery…read morerun, part reward meal. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a diverse selection of dairy products, sodas, and snacks that you don't typically find all in one place. That variety directly stood out to me. Unlike many markets that focus on just one country, Loma Bonita offers a wide range of products from across Latin America, including El Salvador, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia, and more. One area for improvement is pricing clarity. In some sections, particularly dairy, labels can be difficult to match to specific items. That said, the staff at the checkout counter is willing to assist with price checks. As you move through the store, the selection just keeps getting better: fresh cuts of meat, frozen goods from around the world, and ready-to-eat hot meals. There's even a paletero (ice cream stand) tucked near the back by the produce section. The produce department stands out for its range, availability and affordability. It's great to find items like culantro, yellow (ripe) and green plantains, papaya, guava, mango, nance, yuca, and malanga, along with standard produce. Having all this fresh and reasonably priced is a big plus. What is the reward of visiting Loma Bonita? Their restaurant food! I almost always leave with a "Burrito de Asada" or "Huarache de Asada". Everything is made fresh to order, though they also offer convenient grab-and-go options like whole chicken and Mexican rice. On weekends, the menu expands with items like menudo and tacos dorados, making it more enticing to visit. There are multiple Loma Bonita locations in the Twin Cities, and while this one may be smaller, it's still packed with great finds. Pro tip: For homemade tacos, get their fresh, handmade corn tortillas. They're a game changer!

Great store with Mexican deli. I speak a little Spanish to get by but wish their deli food was…read morelabeled so I knew what it was.

Everything on the menu is amazing!! We've tried almost everything and it's impossible to pick a…read morefavorite. Mostly I stick to the carne asada quesadilla, taco salad and sometimes 3-4 all pastor tacos. When I'm super hungry I do the fried burrito, yes it's deep fried, crispy on the outside and moist and delicious on the inside. Those cold winter days the ramen birria or birria tacos are the go to choices. Get their avocado jalapeno salsa and the hot salsa for a spicy kick. Their horchata is a must have as well!! Thank you to the incredible staff who is always very friendly and welcoming every time I visit.

We visited the new location in uptown *…read more We stopped in for dinner after noticing this place was new in the area and we were pleasantly surprised by how spacious it was! There was no wait, and plenty of seating to choose from. I could definitely see this being a spot I'd come back to for drinks before heading out. We tried the elote, which was good, although I think the corn could have been cooked a little longer. The asada fries were delicious, crispy fries good portion of steak and the beautiful presentation and we got some hot salsa on the side, it was actually spicy, which I appreciated! The prickly pear Paloma was SO good. I also had a sip of my husband's Minnesota Cooler, and that was good too. We found street parking less than a block away, which was convenient. Overall, our experience was good. Nothing spectacular just yet, but hopefully as they've been open longer, they continue to grow into a place you want to come back to again and again. Shoutout to Ivan for the good service the night we visited! We'll definitely keep this place in mind and would come back to try more.

Taco Truck!! El Chido has such an extensive menu, I was a bit overwhelmed. We ordered the steak…read moreburrito and street tacos. I appreciate that with the order of street tacos, you can pick your choice of meat for each of the 4 tacos that you get in an order. The tortillas are store bought corn tortillas. Steak taco and al pastor taco was good. The chicken tinga was just ok. I preferred my burrito over the tacos. Full of rice and meat. And I LOVED the side of grilled onions and jalapeño. They have 2 picnic tables set up if you want to eat there and they take credit cards.

Who doesn't love a good food truck street taco. You cannot miss the bright yellow truck in the…read moreliquor store parking lot. Two picnic tables outside for seating but most people do take out. Service was good not great. Order: El Pastor taco. Ok flavor. Ok taco. Store bought corn tortillas. The red salsa is really good. Carne asada taco. Great flavor and texture. A delicious bite with the red salsa. Chicken tinga taco. Recommended by the worker as his favorite taco. Good flavor but not "oh my goodness this is good" Overall: If you need a quick taco fix it is perfect. There are better options in the area but you cannot beat the convenience.

Oh my the shrimp ceviche. I really cannot say enough about how much I ADORE it. So fresh, so…read moreincredibly tasty. Make sure to get a bag of the chips they carry to go with it!

What a great place to pick up a nice dinner. I've driven by here for over a year and finally…read morepopped in to pick up a meal for a sick friend. It's all cold take and back Mexican food. Tamales, enchiladas, refried beans, lots of great options. Order ahead and give it a try. The refried beans are vegan and taste great- my favorite.

We love El Loro! The staff is always super friendly, quick service, the place is clean. Food is…read moregreat with solid portion sizes. Can't go wrong!!

Came to El Loro on a Tuesday night and they have 2 for 1 Lime Margaritas Monday-Thursday. I got the…read moreMargarita blended and it was very good. They bring out chips, salsa and white sauce right away. The chips are served warm and the white sauce is great! It tastes like a ranchy-queso. I got the quesadilla rellena with chicken, it had warm melty cheese and tons of shredded chicken with great spice, served with guac, sour cream lettuce and tomato's. We had great service and the restaurant is very clean!

It had been a few months since I was in and I wanted to share again. I came in for dinner and a…read moremargarita for my birthday. The margaritas are always so delicious! Hint: Instead of salt on the rim, request tajin for a splash of tangy & spicy. . I ordered Quesadilla Birria that was so delicious! The Birria broth is so amazing and has plenty of birria meat. My son had the Birria tacos. He loved his dinner and especially the big chunks of beef in the birria. Our waiter was very attentive and welcoming. I am always so satisfied with the food and service here! I've never had anything that I would not order again or that I wasn't satisfied with. The servers, bartenders and staff are all so amazing. Always friendly and welcoming! I would recommend for lunch, happy hour, dinner or to watch a Timberwolves game in the bar area where we sat tonight. I couldn't resist the pic in the bar near our table. Tequila Town is the best Mexican restaurant in the area!

This has to be some of the best and authentic Mexican food I've had outside of California since…read moreI've never been to Mexico. The portions are huge prices are very reasonable. My nephew got the California burrito which barely fit on his plate which actually was a platter and not a plate. The staff is very nice and accommodating will definitely be going back.

Stopped here for the papas rellenas we'd been seeing on social media. The potato stand sits in the…read moreparking lot outside of the restaurant. The potato is GINORMOUS, I didn't even finish a third of it in two days. I got both shrimp and steak topped. The cheese sauce was a perfect compliment to the potato and really made it. I think I actually preferred the potato without the shrimp and steak. Just the bacon, cheese sauce, cilantro and onion were already perfect for the potato. The elote was delicious. This place was hopping. The parking lot was jam packed. There were brass horns practicing outside. People were dropping by nonstop. If this place wasn't so far, I'd definitely hit it up again. The guy did say that they would only be doing the potatoes into I believe the third week of October and would be back in May.

We went to this restaurant for my cousin's birthday. Big restaurant with lots of seating. Can…read moreaccommodate lots of large parties and has dance floor, live band. And DJ. There's even a bartender pushing alcohol cart around for shots. We ordered a party tray of tacos, chicharrone and guacamole, bacon wrapped shrimp, and ceviche. Shrimp was a bit under cooked so we had to send it back to the kitchen. After dinner, the servers came out and danced and celebrated our table for happy birthday. The birthday girls each receive a shot of tequila and birthday cake.

This place is an absolute find. Tucked back in a strip mall in a Brooklyn Park I wasn't sure what…read moreto expect after chasing Mexican all over the Twin Cities. Great staff and helpful for people who may be newer to the best cuisine. I always judge a place by asada street tacos, a bean and cheese burrito (evaluating beans and tortillas) and add chips salsa and guacamole to finish the test. Here I added sopes a thick corn tortilla boat with meat and beans topped with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, cojita cheese and the topped with your preference salsa. I added an sad taco and carnitas tacos and the meal was fantastic. My friend added the adds plate with a pair of Mexican cokes. It is a flashback from my many trips south and getting homemade tacos in Ensenada. They are doing Mexican right and it doesn't involve queso :)

Nothing better on a cold day than delicious tacos. Love supporting local family run small…read morebusinesses. All the tacos were delicious and flavorful. I usually prefer yellow corn tortillas to the white ones used here. I only wish the tortillas were oiled up a little more before they were cooked on the flattop because they were just a little dry. It did not take away from a great experience but could've added to it. Service was friendly. This is a cash only business.

At first assessment El Loro is a typical suburban Mexican restaurant, the decor is as expected as…read morewell as the music, and the menu LOOKS typical as well, but that's about where the similarity ends. Their food is not like a fine dining gourmet restaurant or anything, but it is DELICIOUS for this style of restaurant. Also, the services is top-notch, they are always checking on you and are great with special requests. I ordered chicken enchiladas with mole sauce and one of their well-known margaritas, be careful if you order a large...it is LARGE. I was impressed with the quality of the mole, super tasty, and the margarita was yummy! The reason I give them a four and not a three, is because of how friendly and inviting the space and the staff are, you really can't tell from the outside how cozy this restaurant is. Is it at the top of my list for Mexican restaurants? No...but if I'm in that neighborhood and I want Mexican are they my first choice? ABSOLUTELY!

El Loro is our favorite of Mexican food in the northeast suburbs. We've always gotten it as takeout…read moreand it is almost always a home run when it comes to taste. Our order always includes the queso fundido which is delicious! Other favorites are the fajitas or combination meals. The only miss lately was the Pine el Loro. I'd been wanting to try it for so long but it's probably much better as a dine in dish given that it's served in a half pineapple. Serving sizes are mostly very big and we can usually get two meals out of one with no issues. Another plus is the fresh chips and salsa and Mexican white sauce that comes with every order. We do always seem to have a little bit of an issue with ordering online. It seems to be that the orders are coming in from multiple services and aren't necessarily acknowledged so the wait time could be much longer than what is quoted online. My recommendation is to call them directly to place an order vs using a third party service. This will continue to be our first choice for anytime we are in the mood for Mexican food takeout!

Typical classic Mexican restaurant. Everything was fabulous. Left too full but very satisfied!…read more Good prices and very quick service.

Still great ambiance and food. Great location. Great parking. Immediate service. I pretend I'm on…read morevacation every time I'm here.