Stopped by for a quick lunch during our work day. The place was clean and had a fun Hispanic flair! The restaurant wasn't busy, but perhaps due to the online orders, the wait took longer than expected. We were complemented with a free fountain drink for our trouble and that was very thoughtful of them. Service was friendly. I had the birria ramen and it was delicious and flavorful. My husband had the burrito combo and it was very good! The food here hits the spot! Quick tip: be prepared for a long wait time. read more

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Not the same anymore. Back when Taco Libre was newer, it was more of an authentic feeling. Can for sure feel the changes they made. I do like the murals and art/decor upgrades to represent the city more. But other than that prices went up and I feel like quality of food went down as well spice levels. The Machete was for sure what made me try Taco Libre in the first Place. It's basically like 3 tacos shells put together to form one big taco. I using get it with chicken tinga. Like I said at first the food was really good. Over time hasn't been as good. They get pretty busy and food can take a while to come out but it's usually not a big deal. They also have a location in Edina area which is more convenient for me now. read more

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Customer service at Taco Libre is always on point. One day I got there at 10:49 (they close at 11 during the week) they still serviced me with no problems. I always get the machete with half steak and half ground beef. The meat is always moist and never dry. Make sure you get one of the sauces. The light green sauce is the hottest and if you're not accustomed to spicy foods avoid this one and get the salsa verde. The machete is big enough for 2 people to share but I'm greedy I don't share mine. Don't forget to get the best churro in Minnesota. That's a fact! read more

Taco Libre - Machete (Half Asada Half Ground Beef) - Desserts Near Me - West St. Paul, Minnesota

The food had no seasoning couldn't really taste anything, but the service wasn't bad and the seating aren't bad at all

Wonderful Mexican food with lots of flavor. The street tacos were excellent and so was the Machete. We ordered both with the Pastor and it was bursting with flavor. Really impressed with the service too. read more

Get the machete! You won't be disappointed. It's a lot of food, you'll definitely have leftovers. I order mine half pastor and half carnitas with the medium salsa. Pro tip: order a side of the consume to dip your machete in! The birria tacos are usually really good as well. Last time I ordered them they were a little 'meh' but it was probably just a bad day. The service was great. I ordered pickup so I had a brief interaction with the front staff. Everyone was super nice and they double checked our order before handing it over! read more

The food and experience is always good! Although recently I've been getting charged around 50$ for food when I haven't been there in a while. I talked to the owner and he didn't not wanna help me. Not sure what's going on. Just be careful read more

We love the Machete. The protein choices are wonderful. Steak, Cabeza (beef cheek, Saudero (brisket), Birria, Menga (tongue), Tripa (beef tripe), Pastor, Corizo, Carnitas, Pollo Asada and Tinga de Pollo (shredded chicken w/ onion & chipotle sauce) not to mention their street tacos, tortas and miscellaneous sides. Fast and well loaded. Good quality. read more

Ordered street tacos, one fish and with mushrooms, and both were fresh and delicious with the right amount of spice. Love the salsa bar too!

I really like authentic yet modern fusion feel. Food is outstanding and the dudes that run the place are friendly and helpful! I will be makings this a regular stop! read more

Bussin! This must be their version of chipotle in MN. I was lowkey pressed looking for a place to grab food since it was getting so late, but this place popped up on yelp and I was able to get there to snag 2 bowls! Carne asada was absolutely delicious! Pay for the small upgrade and just get it! It doesn't have veggies like your typical qdoba or chipotle, but flavors are still good! Quick & affordable meal with awesome flavors! Horchata was mid though, but complements the meal! read more

Gringo Tacos are fire. As in GOOD, also i really enjoy their salsa and the machete! This is one of the best taco chains in town. If not THEE best read more

Used to love this place. Walked in and walked out. They changed up their menu and got rid of most of their vegan and vegetarian items. Bummer read more

Bomb, bomb BOMB!!! I cannot wait to go back. You order at the counter, and while you wait for your food to be brought out, you can load up on the most delicious variety of salsas, and sauces you could ever imagine! We order the Machete - because you just have to. 18 inches of their masa tortilla filled with meat of choice, lettuce, cheese, and ... magic? There's the thrill of its enormity, but nothing - and I mean NOTHING beats the series of perfect bites you'll experience after it's laid down in front of you. WOW. Thank you Taco Libre for making my dreams come true. *note: we got half Pastor and half Barbacoa. The pastor was 100%/5 stars all the way. The Barbacoa, I would rate a 3. We also got the red pork tamale, which was a solid tamale, but is definitely the less talented sibling on the menu. The chips and queso were a nice addition to our meal - as was the Horchata and Mexican lemonade. And, gosh... the salsas and sauces. Can I get a heeeeeellll yeah?!@ I mean, it was like I had never tasted real salsa before. There is a red smokey one, a green cucumber one, an extremely spicy and creamy green one... there were more, but these were my favorites :) All I've got to say is go get yourself a machete! You can thank me later. read more

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I spent so much time looking at the menu at Taco Libre because everything sounded ridiculously amazing. After letting several people go ahead of us, we watched this giant folded over taco thing emerge and said, "We need that!" The Machete. It's an 18 inch corn tortilla shaped like a machete filled with your choice of meat, lettuce, cheese, and sour cream. For our inaugural machete, we got half chicken tinga and half carnitas. The tortilla was so crisp and the meat was juicy and tender. I can see why it's one of their most popular dishes. I would get this every time if I didn't want to try all the other items as well. The atmosphere is laid back and service was great. Can't wait to go back! read more

Taco Libre - The Machete! - Desserts Near Me - West St. Paul, Minnesota

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The ordering kiosk was a pain because I ordered a lunch special but there wasn't any way to add guacamole. The food was very bland ~ no flavor at all. The Carnitas were so juicy that it ran all over the plate and soaked through the shells of both tacos. Very disappointing ~ won't be back read more

You might make the mistake of driving by this place going down to one of this place's fast food competitors that are close by. You only need to correct that mistake once to realize you've been wasting your money elsewhere. Everything about this place is so tasty from the hot sauce, rice, meats, and pico de gallo. This is now one of my go to places. read more

You would think when you went to an authentic Mexican restaurant that you would get incredible service and they would follow through with what you paid for in your order they forgot what we ordered over 40 minutes away fail to recognize what they forgot it's a bad business overcharge for tacos and everything else they sell! Good luck! I will never be back !!!!!!!! I Will spread the word and I hope that they don't succeed! Even after giving a tip I will never tip another to go order again never ever!!!!! read more

Taco Libre - Desserts Near Me - West St. Paul, Minnesota

Most pictures are from years ago and I can say they must have declined. My food was nasty I couldn't even finish the soggy shrimp tacos. Shrimp were soft as if they were boiled (ew) and my steak taco was so fatty and greasy the tortilla was soaking. Don't get me started on the mushy flavorless rice. I eat authentic Mexican food often and this just wasn't it. Wish I could get my $18 back that was not okay. read more

I had a really bad experience and probably won't be back. I've tried this location twice. The first experience was fine. The second was bad. I ordered Barbacoa tacos both times through Door Dash. The first time they were good. Not the best I've ever had, but good. The second time, there were two issues. The first issue was how they were packaged. All 4 tacos were rolled together tightly in foil like a burrito and turned into 1 congealed mess. The second issue was the quality. The barbacoa was nasty! There was more fat and membrane than meat. I love to eat. I will eat damn near anything. That was inedible. I have been to other locations and had better experiences, but have never been amazed. read more

California native here, just moved to MN 2 weeks ago for work and take it from someone who knows real taco shops, THIS SHXT IS FIRE. Ordered the birria burrito and it's the closest thing I've had since I've been out here. Would've taken a picture when I got home but I damn near snorted my food. 10 outta 10 would recommend, service was awesome and quick and the entire store was beautiful. Would've tried something different but I was just tryin to get in and out after a long day of work. But if you ever needed a vouch, take it from me. Worth every penny & definitely getting a fat tip next time read more

The food is really good, but rather pricy. Expect to pay $20. They take orders touch screens, but if they are down; it won't take Apple Pay.

This place is aaight. I know Locals don't like to hear it, but ALL Mexican food in Minnesota is just "Aaight". Better than Taco Bell, not as good as the Los Ocampo on the East Side. Taco Libre was better pre-Covid. Dunno what happened, but $50 & a long wait in a damn near empty restaurant for three asada tacos, the greasiest quesadilla I've ever had & a large Jamaica is crazy, especially when the point of "street food" is that it's Fast and Cheap. Shoulda gone to Boca Chica, which is just as expensive but at least the portions are bigger. read more

The machete has been on my taco bucket list for a while and I FINALLY made the trip to check it out - glad I did! I had a machete with half pastor and half beef of some sort (stewed?). The pastor was good, flavorful. The beef was good, but too wet for the machete - made the shell floppy and messy. My mistake, I'll pick another meat next time. My other complaint is the lettuce, etc. I should have asked for it to be made like a regular street taco - onion, cilantro, (but keep the cheese!). Next time! I also got elote, which was good but a bit on the sour side for my tastes. And chips and salsa. They have a salsa bar but it wasn't quite clear which were hot/mild - and actually it seemed like most were on the hot side (for me, anyway). Labels would be great. Overall, I enjoyed my food. The place was nice and clean, very 'chain' feeling but with fun artwork. I really wish they had one in the north metro closer to my house!! read more

Taco Libre - Machete and elote - Desserts Near Me - West St. Paul, Minnesota

We have much experience eating Mexican and Southwestern food, both local and throughout the Southwest. Taco Libre is as good, or better than most I have tried. Everything was fresh and full of flavor. We had 3 different street tacos, Pastor, Cabeza, and Asada. The pastor and asada was perfect. The cabeza was a bit fatty for me. We also had the Machete, half grilled chicken and half asada. Very good filling with the meat, cheese and lettuce, and having a crispy shell is a nice addition. The best thing we had... a Barbacoa Burrito. It was delicious with so many flavors. had a lot of very flavorful pork with cheese, onions, beans , rice. A good balance of everything... NOT full of only rice, like so many other restaurants. Highly recommended UPDATE: THIS REVIEW IS FOR OAKDALE LOCATION ONLY. Recently tried west Saint Paul location and I can not recommend that location. read more

Great taste - huge portions - a must stop for our family every time we are in the Minneapolis area!

YUM! In an area that has no shortage of Mexican restaurants, this place is a standout. Since moving our office to SSP, Robert Street is a frequent lunch destination and Taco Libre is my new favorite. The decor is vibrant and amusing, ample seating for the lunch crowds and plenty of parking at the adjoining strip mall. Fresh guacamole, simple and straight-up avocado with cilantro, minced onion, and jalapeno. Fresh, crisp chips. There's a fantastic salsa bar, well labeled with heat levels for the sensitive Minnesota palates. My favorite is a verde with avocado and cucumber that has a nice kick. You can split the machete or the huarache. Really like the bowls and I'm crazy for the al pastor tacos with bits of fresh pineapple topping the pork. The tinga chicken is a close second. Don't miss the cucumber chia lemonade. So refreshing, one won't be enough. Also? CHURROS. So good! Even if you don't have a sweet tooth, they're not cloying or too sugary, even the rich goat's milk caramel isn't over the top. So delicious! read more

I got an American taco with Pollo a la Mexicana. I loved it. It was fresh and delicious. The chicken was flavorful and juicy. Service was fast. No complaints. The interior is bright and clean. It has that chain restaurant feel to it. It has interesting art. They also have desserts and traditional drink options. read more

Taco Libre - American taco with Pollo a la mexicana - Desserts Near Me - West St. Paul, Minnesota

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"Maybe if you'd have come in more, we wouldn't have gotten rid of your favorite taco" was actually said to me. WTF - The amount of money and recommendations I've given this place and some employee I've never seen before says this. Been coming here 6+ years. Drove all the way from Minneapolis. Even brought a friend. I can understand why they replace their employees with screens! Never coming back. read more

Get the Taco Burriria's. These are some of the best tacos I have ever had. The workers are very friendly. They provide free water for when you devour these tacos. read more

I love Taco Libre's various street tacos and mexican sandwiches. They are on par with what I got in TIjuana and other Mexican towns I've visited. Simple, tasty, and really quite a lot of food for the money. read more

Pretty average Mexican place. Cool name. Avg food. I guess it's better than t-bell.

After dinner the other night I was craving a different dessert-churros. We were at a friends in the West St. Paul area. I checked my YELP app and Taco Libre was one of the options. My friend said I should try them. My husband picked them up while he was running another errand. The churros!!!! That is all I was craving. They come with this awesome Carmel sauce for dipping. The churros were the perfect texture and nicely covered with cinnamon. They were soooo good and hit the spot! read more

My daughter and I were waiting while our dog was having surgery, so we were looking for a place to get some take-out. Taco Libre showed up as a nearby place that we hadn't been to yet. There were many choices on the menu - and things we had not tried before. My daughter had the Chorizo Burrita and was impressed with the amount of beef and cheese in it. I had the beef street taco and taco de guisado (veggie or rajas con queso). Both had a lot of flavor and reminded me of being in Mexico when I was a teenager and had a taco there. We split an order of chips and pico de gallo as well as churros. We could have done without the chips and pico de gallo since the main items we ordered were so generous in portion and filling. The churros we enjoyed. My daughter liked the caramel sauce that came with it, but I didn't care for it. The server/cashier (Edwin) was very polite and helped us select what fillings would be best. The meal was prepared as we waited - so we knew it was fresh. I wish we lived closer to Taco Libre. I know it would be a place we would go to frequently. We're looking forward, though, to going back to Taco Libre the next time we are in the area. read more

This place is always a candidate on my "where should we get tacos tonight?" Never disappointed and the menu has wide variety to choose from. The machete is one of my fav's! read more

Taco Libre has great authentic Mexican food. I've been to mainland Mexico and the food here is comparable for sure. I've been to all 3 locations (Edina, West St. Paul, Oakdale) locations multiple times. Everything tastes full of flavor here (except maybe the fish tacos, don't recommend). Fried cod that is bland and from a frozen bag, weird lettuce, and sauce was too thick for the taco. The menus are easy to read and the design of the restaurant is modern and fun. Clean environment overall too. Prices are maybe a little more than other Mexican restaurants in the area, but it's fast casual so everything comes out pretty quickly. Food: Chips & guac here are better than Chipotle's. Street tacos are a must-try (pastor and asada). Machete can feed two not as hungry adults if you get side dishes or two younger children. Rice is made well and tasty. Horchata isn't too sweet (perfect). read more

Definitely would go back there and it was so good. I enjoyed the tacos. My friend recommended this. Their service was great and friendly as well. read more

I don't know what changed but the food here isn't good anymore. The last two visits I was super unimpressed by their food and service. They're also very stingy with the salsa! We had a big order too and they wouldn't give us more. So disappointed. read more

Taco Libre - TOP: steak tacos & tingas tacos. BOTTOM: pollo tacos, rajas con queso taco & barbacoa taco! - Desserts Near Me - West St. Paul, Minnesota

This is the first time I've been back since pandemic. The food is as good as ever. Fresh and tasty. I got the bowl with mushrooms and cheese. Friendly helpful staff. Sad to see no one sitting inside due to COVID but I hope they hang in there until we can all come back and eat together. read more

Taco Libre - Mexican truffle taco on the left - Desserts Near Me - West St. Paul, Minnesota

Heard about this place having authentic tacos from a friend and finally got around to trying it. I would say they are pretty authentic. The tortilla was nice and soft but a tad crunchy and had a nice corn taste to it. The machete is basically a giant version of the normal tacos! It's huge and tasty. I enjoyed the Pastor meat best, it was seasoned well, tender, and juicy. The steak/Azada didn't have much flavor. I would say the same about the pork tamale not the best I've had. I would recommend the normal taco versus the American. I thought the tortilla would have been the same but for the American they use the commercial style tortilla definitely not as authentic but I should have known since it said "American". I got it because I wanted cheese!! Chips were pretty salty if you like that. The queso was pretty decent. I wish it was spicier. On the side they have an area with different salsas that you can choose from. I enjoyed this a lot. I got this creamy green salsa, it definitely had a kick to it. read more

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