I've never had authentic pupusas before and this is the spot to be for first timers! They were…read moreflavored well, had a lot of meat and cheese where the cheese was just melted to perfection. Great crust on the outside and the veggies on the side were perfectly seasoned and strong in oregano. The plantains were a nice sweet savory by itself and even better when dipped in beans and/or creama. Atmosphere was lovely and clean. Parking was a bit hard to get but I don't mind a 2-3 block walk after a big meal. Servicer was nice and always checked in on us

First time going here!! You have to try the pupusas!! We also got the yucca fries. This place is…read moreauthentic as it gets, the menu is half Spanish and it feels like a different county inside. All parking is on street but the streets are very friendly. Very nice hidden gem, go support small businesses!!

The pozole was awesome. It surpassed my expectations…read more Food is great. Service was good too.

Love supporting local businesses! This place is located in a strip mall in the Maplewood/Oakdale…read moreneighborhood. The staff were super welcoming and the food was delicious!! Portions were very generous and there was plenty of parking in the attached lot. They also have some very delicious homemade sauces, if they ask if you'd like some definitely say yes!

Fast service and great hospitality! Perfect traditional/authentic place. I got 2 steak tacos.read more

The crazy thing about this place is that it's across the street from a el Mercado, but I still come…read morehere for the food over that place. I love to get tacos or el pastor Alambre the food is always amazing and I come here once a week. They also have room to sit and eat and a small outside patio. The food and service are always on point. I forgot to take a picture of the salsa bar! It's really nice to be able to pick which salsa you want and how much and not be charged extra for it.

Went here for lunch today. The parking is not great as it is street parking, though I later heard…read morethere may be a parking lot in the back. Front entry is handicapped accessible, but the curb doesn't have a ramp. The restaurant is clean, the staff is friendly and helpful. The food was really good. I had a torta and it was yummy and came with lots of meat. Plenty of food for me to have more for lunch tomorrow! You order at the counter and the food is brought to you. Would definitely recommend, and we will come back.

So good love the carnitas scratch that the best carnitas I've ever had. Service was great let us in…read more5 minutes before closing with smiles. Will come back.

Wanted to try a new place for Mexican Foods and what a diamond in the rough Casa Azul is. Located…read morein a strip mall off 35E the restaurant is small but very welcoming. The staff was extremely friendly and answered all our questions. The jalapeño margarita was perfection and truly one of the best I have ever had. The chips and salsa were fresh and our group inhaled them. The menu had many traditional options and some current items like the burrito bowl that my wife and daughter really enjoyed. I enjoyed the Chili Colorado and left nothing on my plate. We will for sure go back when in the mood for Mexican food and a margarita.

I've been here 2x. I order the same meal. Excellent (reminds me of Chipotle) what I ordered, but…read moreway better! I've ordered a drink each time. The one that blew my mind was the one made out of Hibiscus! Oh, so good! The Sevice was nice and willing to tell me about the drink. I like this place because I feel comfortable going here to relax by myself. Planning to bring my sister's. One of them said she has also been here too. Small place, but with comfortable darkness, takes you away from normal day outside life. I will be back to try a different drink. There is no drink menu yet, but one is coming. Would like the menu already available at the bar. I have to alway grab my menu because no one is at the front. Don't let that fool you. It's a nice place. 4 1/2 Stars.

The food was absolutely delicious! The tacos were fresh, hot, and well seasoned. The happy hour…read moremargaritas were also really good! Especially when it's a 2 for 1! The ambiance was good, the World Cup was on the screens and the music was great. They only had one server which was understandable but due to the amount of tables with customers the wait time felt a bit long at times. We constantly had someone check on us to make sure we were okay after we got our food though so no hard feelings! Definitely some of the best tacos I've had outside of NYC and San Diego

I came with a few friends from pickleball, so we were sweaty and overheated. The server was super…read morenice and we got great seating with amazing air conditioning. Our server was very kind and helped with our every request(We kept asking for hot sauce). I had the Ensalada Azteca, and it was huge! I could even finish it! Luckily, it was still tasty after bringing it home.

The only food option in this little Latinx mall, but it's a great one. I don't think I've ever had…read morea Gordita outside of Taco Bell, but now I want more. Like a quesadilla but less cheesy. Two is probably not enough for a hungry person, three likely is (or just get the combo). The winner in my opinion is the discada, a complex mix of peppers, onions, and multiple meats. I'm not sure what exactly they are, I don't intend to ask, but they're delicious. Would eat again. For a bonus, walk three blocks to the distillery or brewery nearby, these go great with drinks.

If you haven't been here, what are you even doing?!…read more My favorite spot for Mexican food is @elburritomercado in St. Paul. You may also recognize their logo at the MN State Fair and their food truck at various events. Overall if you've never been to their actual restaurant and market... you gotta. They have a full market and goods side to find all of your needs to take home and cook. As well as prepared items to bring home, heat and serve. I highly suggest this for taco night at home. Everything is fresh, delicious and made there in house. They have a walk up order area with casual seating, a full sit down restaurant area and an awesome patio. In the warmer months they have their Elotes truck out near the back entrance. The customer service is friendly, welcoming and very helpful if you have questions or need recommendations. I recently was shopping the grab and go deli and was trying to decide what meat to go with and two separate regular shoppers pointed me to some awesome picks so shout out to helpful strangers. I'll pass it along if I see someone staring at the wall of options someday. The staff working the deli window was also extremely helpful in picking out a good salsa heat level and gave a few samples to ensure my decision. Remember always ask for recommendations if you're not sure! My go to items to eat in: Nachos Supremo with chicken (when I want nachos THIS is the dish I want) Burrito Tradicional Churros My favorite grab and go items: El Burrito Mercado Tortilla Chips-these are the best Queso Fundido Nacho Mexican Rice w/veggies Mild Chicken Shredded Beef Ground Beef Guacamole Crema Mexicana Mexican Shredded Melting Cheese Obviously fresh soft tortilla shells are a must here too This place is one I love to point people towards because it's an awesome experience with great food and great people. For more awesome food spots check out the account mallorymademetryitmn on Instagram!

Unusual combination of a restaurant and grocery Mexican-American food and gift store. Many…read moreexcellent options available on the menu. This is owned by Mexican Americans. It's possible to eat on site or take food away. Long time community fixture. Free parking lot behind the restaurant.