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.

Any time I'm headed north from Minneapolis I make sure to stop by and grab some pastries and a…read morecouple pounds of their chicharron. The place recently remodeled to add a bunch more space for the restaurant and it feels much more open. The staff has always been great and, if able, are happy to speak english. It definitely helps if you know the basics, though since it's 99% a spanish-speaking joint. The pastries are always flavorful and fresh. I love their orange blossom and anise sesame buns, pan de feria, and conchas. The chicharrones are always on the deli counter and you grab your own with some tongs. Tons of meat on them and a few minutes in the air fryer make the meat tender and the skin crispy. Haven't tried their hot bar or restaurant yet but I hope to soon.

I love a hole in the wall place and had high hopes for El Hornito. Maybe I caught them in a bad…read moreday. The staff was friendly enough and the food came out in a timely manner, but I was a little disappointed with the quality. I ordered a couple of carnitas tacos with rice and beans to go. The rice and beans were great, but the meat...now I like it a little crispy, but this was more like it was scraped from the bottom of the pan. The meat was really greasy, burnt, and there was a large bone in one of the tacos. Like I said, perhaps it was an off day, but it was a little off putting. Maybe I'd try again if I'm in the area.

This place has really good authentic Mexican food. The tacos…read moreare hit or miss but the quesabirria tacos are always great. My favorite item to choose from the menu, but their menu is very big and they have a lot of great items.

we stopped into this restaurant tonight because we were craving Mexican hadn't been here before,…read moreand saw that it had good ratings. The food was pretty good. The portions were generous, but the food was a little bit too salty. The 80 people, and it was a little less than half full tonight when we were there. It was noisy, and it got worse for two birthday parties when the staff turn the music up to a level that from having a conversation until it was over. I have to admit that it was surprising to hear whistles at a Mexican restaurant in light of events. Unfortunately, we will probably not go back because the service was very very poor. We had to ask for multiple times before we got them, and it seemed like the staff just kept forgetting us. Prices are OK.

Inadvertently went here while attempting to frequent another restaurant which happened to be…read moreclosed. I'm so glad we stoppee in, the tacos were sooo good and very reasonably priced. Open space, lots of seating and great customer service. It was a weekday and every low key. It's located right off 252 and 85th. Would definitely return on purpose this time.

One of the few taco spots that I love! The workers are always friendly and the service is usually…read morefast. The only thing is that when you walk into the restaurant it's quite dark inside and I wish it was a little brighter but other than that it was great! There is a parking lot with ample space. I always get the beef steak and tripe. This place has been my go to! They usually put a lot in the taco so I get full pretty quickly with 2-3 tacos. The menu looks like there are lots of options to choose from. I would like to try other things out, but the beef steak and tripe never disappoints. This taco restaurant is close to my house so, it is super convenient. Come support this local small business!

I thought it was pretty good. The flavors were good in the burrito, though my burrito completely…read morefell apart I would need to get the tortilla on the side next time I think- to be fair I added every possible sauce. I loved their Flavocano hot sauce, my god it was bomb! I want to buy some! Their chips and guac were not great, I was expecting homemade chips not ones I'd get from any bag at a grocery store (which I would never choose these in particular since they had no flavor to them) and their guac didn't seem fresh or homemade... it lacked thickness and flavor... I also didn't like that even though I got a vegetarian meal they still charge extra for guac (unlike Chipotle). It was fast service, and the restaurant looked clean and taken care of. Service was very friendly and efficient (more than some Chipotles that I have been to). I would go back since it still was good experience with great food, but I would still choose Chipotle over this any day (for food quality and price).

I was excited to try Pancheros when I heard about their fresh pressed tortillas. Unfortunately,…read morethat was the only special part about their food. I imagine Minnesotans with a low tolerance to spice enjoy their food, but I was disappointed. The flavor was lacking in each ingredient of my burrito until I dipped it in the hot salsa. The queso was the most flavorful part of the entire meal. Be sure to check their website before visiting as they may have a freebie for signing up for their text messaging promotions. Our bonus was free chips and queso.

Great food and more than enough food for the price!! I ordered through DoorDash to pick up and it…read morewas ready within 15 minutes. The food was delicious and authentic. We ordered the Burrito loco which had steak shrimp and chicken with black beans rice lettuce tomato and onion and 3 steak tacos with cilantro and onion. The salsa verde was so good I wish I had more. Definitely looks like a cozy and traditional Mexican place on the inside. We will definitely be back!

Fantastic service from Leti, and the food is fantastic. Love the vibe inside and all the beautiful…read moredecor. I like the set up where no matter where you sit, it feels private. The margarita was great too, and love their hot sauce selection. I am definitely going to keep coming back to this gem! Gracias!

Actual rating would be more like a 4.5, but that is not an option here…read more We went on a Wednesday evening the day before Thanksgiving around 7:15pm. It was not busy at all, but it was after dinner rush and before bar time. There is a parking lot with one handicapped spot. The restaurant is spacious, not fancy, but they are pretty new (open less than a year) and looked like they were adding things. It was a little chilly, but it was the day of the first snowstorm of the season and I suspect they had just not adjusted the thermostat yet. There are a few TVs all showing sports. Chips and salsa were served and were good. Possibly house made chips? I didn't ask. The salsa has a little spice hit at the end, but I am a spice wimp and it wasn't too bad. It looked like a full bar, but we just wanted water. The music was a bit too loud, hard to have a conversation. The service was certainly not hurried, but not too slow. Shredded Beef Burrito-really good but not well mixed. The first half was mostly rice, with the beans and meat mostly on the other side. There were plenty of beans and meat. The rice was very tasty and the meat was amazing! Taco salad-Very good! Lots of toppings and guacamole. Pricing was very reasonable, approximately $34 for what we had.

We went there for lunch (2nd time). I discovered that, while the food was good, the prices were…read morehigh and you have to be careful what you get charged; invoiced prices don't match the menu's prices. The bill charged me $22.88 for Broccoli Chicken (which came without the rice the menu said was included), but was priced $21.00 on the menu. Also, we were charged $16.66 for the Chimichanga meal while the menu price was $16. When I asked about the price, the manager brought over a menu that had the price for the Broccoli Chicken shown as $21.95; I said I didn't order from that menu. So the manager found another menu that showed the $21.00 price; he thanked me for bringing that to his attention. So, the Broccoli Chicken meal came without the rice it was supposed to (I got a bowl of rice "to go") and I was charged more for it than either menu price. I received a $4.00 discount, but the meals ordered were still priced out higher than the menu prices. The manager seemed upset with me for pointing out these problems and was quite rude. Watch the menu closely and remember what the price and meal components are, because the meals may not come as expected and you may be charged more than stated. They also said they honored a veteran's discount, but I did not get it. We'll never go back.

Very good food not cooked in a ton of oil... I like the…read moreambiance's and the prices were good and fair for the amount of food you get. Also happy hours was 2 for 1 margaritas! The service was okay we waited a while to get drinks and he forgot mine. But everyone has off days.

After a long day of painting and housework, nothing could've satisfied my hunger more than El…read moreCalentano did. The tacos were FRESH with a healthy serving of delicious beef steak and cheese. The salsas were packed with so much flavor. Genuinely one of the best taco trucks in the area. Please do yourself a favor and treat your tastebuds to this delicious food.