Came with a co-worker for a weekday lunch. Haven't been here in years and the menu seemed to have gotten a face lift. I don't remember the food being this good! I got the barbacoa quesadilla- phenomenal. I've never had a quesadilla made with masa flour before. Flavor was exceptional, loved the poblano crema. The refried beans on the side totally slapped- how did they make them taste so good???? Would order again without hesitation. My colleague ordered a burrito with barbacoa. Similarly wonderful things to say. Service was prompt, server was v stylish and gave great context/background on menu with great recommendations. Ambiance was very cool with lots of natural light, plants, and colorful Dia De Los Muertos decor. Will def be back to try other things! read more

Sonora Grill - Barbacoa quesadilla - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Sonora Grill has such a fun atmosphere -- the open space and upbeat music always keep the energy festive and lively. While the service can sometimes be a little hit or miss, it's never enough to take away from the experience. The food is what keeps me coming back every time. The chicken rojo tacos are absolutely delicious and the salsa is honestly one of my favorites. Definitely a spot worth revisiting when you're craving good food and a vibrant vibe. read more

Sonora Grill - Chicken Rojo - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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AMAZING FOOD TACOS 20/10. We stumbled in here by chance and wow so tasty !!!!!!!! The servers were all great as well read more

Sonora Grill - Tacos guacamole salsa, the works - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

We went for happy hour on a rainy afternoon and our mood instantly brightened when we bit into the yummy empanadas with poblano sauce on the side. Margaritas were cold and tangy for $6. Queso and chips were good too. Very friendly service. We'll be back to sit on the cute patio next time. read more

Sonora Grill - Empanadas - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I wanted to try a place I haven't been for lunch with a good friend. I picked Sonora Grill because it sounded good and was about halfway between our two homes. I checked out the menu and it looks intriguing. Got to the restaurant around 11:30, not much of a crowd but it was a Tuesday and still a little early. The staff was extremely friendly and attentive. I had two tacos, one with shrimp and one with fish. The shrimp taco with a light red tempura coating, cilantro aioli and cabbage. Yum! The second taco was fish with beer battered mahi mahi, pico de gallo, chipolte aioli, cilantro and a jalapeno. Also, Yum! The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, it got significantly busier around noon, and it was still easy to talk across the table. I wasn't overly hungry so I just stuck with the two tacos', I will be back to try several of the other items on the menu. Can't wait to bring friends here soon. read more

Sonora Grill - One shrimp and one fish taco. So good! - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Good food and service. Food tastes fresh and not processed. They stayed open for me, my father, and one other to watch the Mexico v. Ecuador WC game on their brand new TV. Will recommend for when I'm back at UM! read more

The food and service is great! When you get the tacos they add lots of meat and you get more than what you paid for. The scenery is good too. read more

The most amazing food and service! We had a large group with lots of somewhat picky eaters and everyone loved their selection. Without a doubt the eggplant fries are top notch. The absolute best! And the chilaquiles verde with pork carnitas exceeded expectations! Will be back for sure. read more

First time here. Not enough staff to cater to patrons. It seemed there was one server for the entire restaurant and I couldn't really get upset with as she was juggling a lot. I ordered the chilaquiles and it was ok. Not the best but not the worst. read more

The tacos are amazing! I really enjoyed the shrimp one. The beef tacos were good it was dry and the chicken wasnt dry. The dessert was decent. The meat pie is good. Would recommend it again. I went during happy hours and it was a good price. But the food is amazing! Would recommend it. The service was good and the ambiance was nice. read more

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Spoiler - these are my favorite tacos in the twin cities! I told this to the guests I had in town and it lived up to the hype! These aren't your standard tacos. The meat, tortillas and toppings are so good!! If you're kind of picky, I challenge you to eat the tacos "as is" because Sonora really knows what they're doing! I had a carnitas taco with pickled onions and a steak taco with cabbage. Flavorful is the main adjective I'd use! They surprised us with seemingly bottomless chips and salsa when we ordered it, and the cocktails are great! AND THE RICE, get the rice, you're welcome ha. The atmosphere is very cool! I prefer when it's not too busy, which it wasn't on a Saturday at 1! Service is a little slower but they're very friendly. The prices are... Not ideal haha. BUT, they essentially do half off everything during happy hours (weekdays 2-5), so I highly recommend going then! read more

Sonora Grill - Tacos - Steak and Carnitas - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Food is not only good, it's fun. Service is very personable and no matter how busy like Cinco de mayo everything ran smoothly. Ambiance and staff are very warm read more

Sonora Grill is a great spot for Mexican dishes from tacos, empanadas, to seafood and sandwich's. Located off Lake street in the Longfellow area with a a parking lot for convenience. Ambiance 4/5 Its a warm inviting place with note worthy Mexican-inspired décor. Great seating, cute patio with just enough shade for the summer and dimly lit spot at night. Beware of the bees that might come. lol Service 4/5 Always fun servers who answer your questions with good recommendations based off your taste. Food/ Drinks 5/5 Word on the curb is that their homemade empanadas is a must have! I haven't ordered it yet however I will. Updates to follow. Huge fan of their Elotes with cilantro aioli, cheese & Chipotle salsa over coconut milk rice! Elotes $13 | Quesadilla $16 | Brisket Burrito $19 The Sonora $11 Overall 4/5 One of my favorite spots for sure, I need to go more often. I hear the Happy hour is great too! read more

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I ordered takeout (last week) of a quesadilla and ceviche. The ceviche was excellent however the quesadilla was old and tough, difficult to cut even with a knife, and rather tasteless. I'd be careful ordering takeout here. read more

One of my favorite Latin America restaurants in the cities! Everything here is always delicious and unique and you can't go wrong. There's a huge patio outside for the summer but inside space is a little limited in the winter. So you can expect a small wait sometimes but usually not too bad. Service is pretty average, nothing great but not terrible. Will continue coming back for more! read more

Sonora Grill - Elote - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I love the taco Tuesday here! The tacos are all good, I get the steak one on Tuesdays. This is a very agreeable place, good food, hip scene, outdoor seating, bar and an interesting décor. Check it out. read more

The service was fast and friendly. A good price and the food was the best! Cute little patio that is dog friendly. The classic margarita was tangy. read more

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Date night dead middle of winter and boy does the food and vibe here help cut the cold. I love Mexican food and am from CA so moving from the west coast has made me chase good Mexican to every part of my new frozen state. Warning it's a different type of (Mexican (and Argentine flavor) here and their sauces represent a blend of Mexican regions and flavors so if you are looking for typical Minnesota queso and chips don't ruin this place. I tried tacos because all Mexican eateries are gauged off meat, bean, tortillas and salsa. I added empanadas as a side and beans and rice which are ordered all a carte. My wife got the brisket potato burrito (sauced) and friends got street corn and more tacos. The food is so good and the flavors make your tongue salivate. Epic chips and salsa, good drinks ... what a find !!! Hats off to the group that owns Sonora , well done read more

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Great tacos!! They had great flavor and a great spice level! The tacos are have a double corn tortilla to help with the structural integrity. The jalapeños and lettuce were very very fresh. Both tacos had pickled red onions and it add an amazing depth to the tacos. Meat was juicy and tender and paired nice with the toppings. The ambiance of the restaurant is great. The interior is so cute and I loved the plants. Walked out on the patio to see if there was seating but there was none but from how it looked the patio area was so so cute. Want to go back and sit outside. Staff was friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend this place!! read more

Sonora Grill - Top taco is Pork Carnitas Taco Bottom taco is Chicken Tinga Taco - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Nice quiet patio. The three of us who ate lunch there all had different things and liked everything. The esquites were excellent, as was the pork carnitas taco. read more

We always have fabulous food at Sonora Grill-It's our favorite Mexican restaurant. Love the variety of the menu that you can't get at your typical Mexican place. And happy hour is awesome. read more

The food was delicious! It seems like our Server was a new server; she didn't bring IR offer plates w/ chips & guacamole for 2 people; no glass offered or brought w/ canned beverage. The decor is pretty sparse but interesting & because it was a cool, rainy day it was really chilly inside! read more

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The Best fresh and delicious Mexican food in town! From the Esquita corn, nachos, salads to tacos!! Margaritas are so refreshing and delicious! The staff is super attentive and nice read more

Stopped in for a weekday lunch. Was steady-not super busy, but seemed like it was only one server working. The somewhat slow service is the only reason for 4 stars. Food was excellent. The bowl option was great and easy to make vegetarian. Flautas were different but amazing. They are stuffed with mashed potato and then chicken tinga is placed on top. Gluten items are marked on the menu. Sat inside because it was hot, but very cute patio. read more

Horrible takeout. Can't follow instructions. Complete lack of vegetarian options or ability to make vegetarian plates.

Food was great. The Esquites appetizer was phenomenal. Service was friendly and helpful. We will definitely go back.

Tacos are great! Queso dip with chorizo and mushrooms is great! Outdoor patio is nice. Service is good

I enjoyed the food a lot!! The eggplant fries were amazing especially with the sauce that it came with. The inside was very cute and it was nice to be able to choose your own seats. Also enjoyed the pastor pork taco a lot as well. Would recommend to my friends!! read more

Sonora Grill - Eggplant fries - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The patio was a great place for a Friday night eat. The menu had many choices. The food was slightly over cooked for my liking. The drink menu looked enticing. I would give it another try. read more

Can you ever really go wrong with tacos? Definitely not at Sonora Grill. This little south Minneapolis Mexican grill is an absolute gem. Upon walking in I was immediately taken back by the beauty of the restaurant. Lots of natural light pouring in showcasing all the beautiful rustic wood finishes. Our server was very friendly but the service was slow. It took about 15 minutes to get our drink order in and then another 25-30 to put our food order in. The restaurant didn't seem that busy. We were there for a late lunch on a rainy Saturday. We each had a single drink (would have had another but didn't have all day) and 3 tacos each. It was almost an hour and a half visit. I'm not sure if this is common as I have only been once. The food was incredible! All the meats were grilled to perfection and all carried their own unique flavors and textures. At $5-6 a taco this is not the cheapest taco experience you are going to find but the quality is worth every penny. Not to mention these tacos were stuffed to the brim with meat. Everything garnished with the freshest of ingredients. Unfortunately of the 3 tacos I ordered only 1 was correct. The other 2 were not what I had ordered but I wasn't upset. They were that good. I am excited to go back and try the ones I actually wanted. This would have received and 5 star rating from me if not for the slow service and not receiving the correct food. I will for sure be returning though and I am looking forward to a 5 star experience and changing my rating! read more

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One of the best happy hour deals I've come across post-pandemic with $3 tacos and $5 house margaritas. A surprisingly decent sized patio on the side is great for warm weather though it does nothing to hide the traffic of Lake St. The house margarita is solid, but nothing special. At least it's not too sweet. The tacos were fresh but had an inordinate amount of mayo/aoli. The chips were excellent with double layered crunch and just the right amount of salt but were let down by both salsas that had the consistency of water. Worth an Al fresco trip for $5 margs and maybe their $3 pork taco. read more

Sonora Grill - Chips and salsa - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Looking for a fresh, modern Mexican restaurant? Well, scroll no further! Just had a very flavorful date night at Sonora's new location! We got tasty cocktails, empanadas, and the sampler platter so we could try ALL the taco toppings & meats. Let me just say that the steak and shrimp were seasoned PERFECTLY & oh so tender. The tortillas were amazingly crisp... and soft at the same time? How did they do it? The empanadas won my heart above all others, though. Go give em a try on your next date night. read more

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I recently visited their new sister location and decided to give this one a try. I'm definitely a fan of Sonora. Unlike the other location, this one has a patio. We decided to sit outside and thought the service was kinda slow. Granted they were busy since it was taco Tuesday. We did not get complimentary chips and salsa but maybe it's not a thing anymore? I really enjoyed their food. Their queso dip was excellent. For $1 more do yourself a favor and add the chorizo. Their tacos are delicious and full of flavors unlike any other tacos I've had around here. Even though it's a bit pricier than other taco places, they definitely packed in the meats and it was so worth it. Tip: Go on Tuesday and the tacos are discounted. They offer more variety of tacos here compared to their sister location. And also more food choices. Too bad they don't serve yucca fries at this location. I'll definitely come back! read more

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Easy lunch! Love the inside and the staff is helpful making a decision for the first time! You can't go wrong with tacos. They were so good! The red is shrimp. The empandas were okay. read more

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I recently picked up these delicious Tacos from @sonora_minneapolis ! Serving up a modern take on traditional Mexican food, the flavors were amazing. Stop by one of their Twin Cities locations! * Chicken Rojo Taco- chicken, chihuahua cheese, chipotle aioli, and orange salsa. * Brisket Taco- brisket, black aioli, cilantro, and onion. Fish Taco- beer battered mahi mahi, mango cucumber salsa, chipotle aioli, and cilantro. read more

Sonora Grill - * Chicken Rojo Taco * Brisket Taco * Fish Taco - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Food was good. Drinks were good. But they need to do something about the mice running around the patio.

Wow is all I have to say when I comes to flavor at this place. The flavors are so powerful and tasty. The chicken, steak, and shrimp were seasoned well and meat cooked all to correct temperatures. The rice was flavorful with the taste of the Chile verde they used to cook with it. Every bite of the meal you could taste the freshness as well. The chips salsa, guacamole, and cheese dip is a must try. The margaritas were very well blended with a smooth blanco tequila. Go check this place out. read more

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Service was a bit slow (we had to wave down someone after 10-15 minutes of waiting). Food was amazing - the skirt steak taco was the best I've ever had. Sangria was also delicious. Bartender with the neck tattoo threw himself into the job (think of a poor-man's Tom Cruise from Cocktail), but should consider using a few more of the buttons on his shirt (it was barely north of the navel). Took forever to get the bill, and it wasn't that busy. Also the best music I've heard in a restaurant - if you're an 80's and 90's Rock fan. Edit: on our way, we talked to a small family who asked if we finally ate. They had been there an hour and finally got some chips and salsa. Very slow. On Sunday evening. This place would crush with better service. read more

I really liked my visit to Sonora Grill! They give you complimentary chips and salsa - who doesn't love that?! The menu also has a lot of great options that it was pretty difficult to choose! I landed on: (shared) Cachoreada - mountain of seafood and veggies, pretty yummy but would want to try something else next time Adobado - I was sold by this item because it has coconut rice. This dish was just perfect! The pork was sooo tender and easy to eat off the skewer or with a fork and knife. The flavors of the pork and coconut rice went really well with the little spice kick and white cheese salsa topped on the dish. I also got a Jaritos for a drink. Overall the thing I liked the most of Sonora's food was that although it was a fusion menu, I really felt like kept a lot of traditional flavors. Can't wait to come back! read more

Sonora Grill - Cachoreada: shrimp, scallops, crab meat, oyster, avocado, garlic mayo, cucumber, tomatoes and salsa negra - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Came with a few friends at around 6 on a Friday and it was super easy to get a table inside. Outside was more crowded. The patio was super adorable. The atmosphere is relaxed, with a bar in the center and a rustic Mexican vibe. The cocktails were all really fun and delicious. The food was creative and cute but the flavors weren't as intriguing as the presentation. We had the elote, hermosillo role, tacos, and a type of ceviche. I would come back for drinks on the patio if I were in the area. read more

Sonora Grill - Garden Party - Latin American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota