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I have been coming here for years. Before everyone heard about it. Kevin and his crew are absolutely fantastic. If you're in the area I highly suggest stopping in.
Was visiting a local farmers market and decided to grab a light lunch before starting off the afternoon. Stumbled across El Taco Kevin and thought we'd give it a try! First impression: a little run down, but sometimes those are the best places. It is a convenience store with a kitchen counter serving hot food inside. It seemed a little sketchy, but the servers were friendly. We ordered a few tacos (carne asada and al pastor). I typically only eat flour tortillas, but they do not have that as an option so we settled for corn tortillas. Our food came out quickly and they served our tacos with a few roasted onions and jalapeño and salsa. I was quite disappointed in how tasteless our food was. It unfortunately had no flavor at all and the meat was quite chewy. I read wonderful reviews and felt excited to try them out but it fell completely flat for me. I don't feel I will ever return and wouldn't recommend if you're looking for delicious tacos.
Delicious authentic Mexican food! My coworkers and I visit here often for lunch and have all enjoyed the tacos (various kinds)! The service was friendly. The restaurant isn't anything fancy - lots of seating for large parties. The salsa was pretty yummy!
OH MY GOSH! These tacos were amazing! I got three of them. It took about ten minutes to get them. I got two suadero tacos and a pastor. Absolutely the best with the salsa dip they give you and the small tortillas were a wonderful handful of love. This place reminded me of Carpinteria, CA. They had soccer going on during our wait. Kind of cool. Fresh ingredients make everything perfect.
A few months ago a chef friend had told me about here and how great it was.... I've been meaning to stop by ever since. Yesterday an opportunity finally presented itself. Situated on the NE corner of Portland/38th St is the unassuming, if not sketchy looking Tacos El Kevin. I stand firm that such looking places tend to provide the best meals. Is it a convenience store? A restaurant? Open the door and find... it's both. There wasn't really a menu to order from....way below the register counter is a list of meats. I started rattling off meats...then asked: how much are the tacos? She replied w a reasonable $3.25. They were ready in no time; I was in/out in under 15 minutes. As I waited for my food I asked a couple nearby if they came here often and what they get? She replied he gets the tacos and that they come in about once a week. The tacos are double-tortilla'ed, which are flour street tacos. Not my favorite but better than corn so they were good. I'm not an onion fan so the fun big onion bulb included w my meal was wasted on me. I picked out all the diced onions, they were all on top so easy enough to get off. Otherwise it was the seasoned meat, cilantro, a couple of lime wedges and a few radish slices. It also came w a SPICY sauce. I've never had or even thought of adding radish to a taco! The tacos were good and filling. I used the bathroom while waiting... you can shimmy through the narrow hall. They have signs not to flush tp. There is a large garbage can, so no worries. Thankful for a public restroom. I will definitely be back to try other offerings. Thanks Tacos El Kevin for the friendly and fast service in preparing a tasty lunch.
I am always looking for hole in the wall taco places and this is exactly what I'm looking for. Tucked inside a little shop, this unassuming taco place has delicious tacos with deep flavors with tons of classic, fresh toppings. Beats fancy bougie taco places any day. Has a few parking spots right outside for easy parking for either dine in or take out.
Tacos el Kevin has amazing tacos, it's literally a hole in the wall. A hidden gem. One of those places that you don't want to gatekeep because it's so good you want everyone to try. My favorite treat to get here are the raspados, shaved ice. It's hard finding these around Minneapolis, they make some of the syrups for it. Flavors include tamarind, vanilla, rompope (eggnog-like), guava, pineapple, lime, etc. my favorite is the diablito (tamarind, Tajín, chili powder and lemon). Sure, the location isn't the most updated and aesthetic but recognize this is a small family business. They'll get there some day but for now they've got great flavor, an amazing menu, reasonable prices and great service. I will continue to come back for tacos and raspados.
This review is about an online delivery order, catering order, and restaurant. I first discovered this restaurant because I was craving Mexican food, and it had really good reviews. I ordered a variety of tacos for delivery, and they were delicious! It reminded me of my abuelita's (grandma's) food when I was a child. Authentic tacos are not big, so order at least 3 or 4. Regarding the catering order, we decided to host a Super Bowl party and didn't feel like cooking for 30 people. The first thing to come to my mind was Tacos el Kevin. I called the restaurant and spoke to Armando. Armando and I collaborated on the order, and we decided to have chicken, steak, and pork tacos. The order included the taco meat, salsa in individual containers, grilled onions, cilantro, grilled jalapeno peppers, pinto beans, rice, and fresh corn tortillas I went to pick up the order a few hours before the game, and Armando made sure everything was ready to go. Please note that they were kind enough to help load the food in the SUV. At the party, everyone loved the food and asked where the tacos came from. I happily said, "Tacos el Kevin!" This last part is about the restaurant. There are approximately 7/8 parking spots, so plan on using off-street parking or an Uber. The restaurant is bigger than you think on the inside and has a small market. The food and items from the market are paid for at the front counter. The staff is very friendly so don't be afraid to order some food and find an open table. Bravo to Tacos el Kevin!
This place surprised me. Some friends and I were in town and craving tacos. We came across this place and decided to try it out. The shop was very small and hidden. We ordered the food to go and got asada, pastor, and carnita tacos. The sauce was good and it was great that they included grilled pepper and onions as well. I would definitely recommend this place for anyone who wants good authentic street tacos.
Probably the best tacos I've ever had. I had tacos from their food truck and they went the extra mile and served them with a roasted red pepper and shallot. Really delicious, will definitely be coming back.
This place has top three best tacos in Minneapolis. For a reference point, I'm a big fan of Los Ocampo and La Hacienda. We got nine tacos for 19 bucks. Four asada, two carnitas, three pastor. All of the tacos were perfectly balanced. The steak was meaty and salty and combined with the traditional cilantro, onions, and lime was a total flavor bomb. The carnitas were chunks of some soft and some crispy pork. Definitely not the pulled pork style. By far though the star of the show was the pastor. Sweet, but not too sweet, savory, it was crunchy and has a bbq taste almost. It was seriously the best al pastor I've had from Minnesota tacos. The salsa was a good combo of vinegary-ness and heat. Not a lot of places to sit inside but three picnic benches outside (where we ate) and they were pretty good spots to eat. Overall near perfect experience and should be in the conversation with the big local chain type places.
Great tacos and elotes! I always get their Tripe tacos and they always hit the spot. Located inside a market, Tacos El Kevin is a hidden gem. Aside from tacos they also serve burgers, tortas and platters and they have posole on the weekends. Also, if you are craving snacks, the market has a good variety for you to choose from, including candies, chips, mangonadas, paletas, and raspados.
1 year ago
I have been meaning to stop here for a while now when I drive past it, but it turns out - they came to me instead! If you didn't know, Tacos el Kevin's food truck is stationed at Theo Wirth Lake EVERY DAY ALL SUMMER! This is in my neighborhood where I walk often, and I couldn't be more thrilled to have them here. It is such a huge value add to have a taco truck by the lake, beach, volleyball courts, and for walkers/bikers/picnic-ers! My brother and I came on a bike outing, and we each got three tacos. Their menu was on the more limited side since it is a food truck, but we had no problem finding something we wanted. They were very reasonably priced as well! We got tacos to be on the "lighter" side, but were both eyeing the amazing burritos we saw others get. Next time... The tacos were delish! Great flavor, well prepared meats, and very hot and fresh. I got a few gristly/fatty pieces in my meats, but otherwise delish. We will absolutely be back to support their food truck at Theo Wirth Lake this summer! read more
8 months ago
Accidentally pulled into the parking lot to make a call. Got down to see what it was like. Oh my goodness. Breathtaking tacos! This was a true blessing. Soooo hard to find a good taco joint in MN. This place is it! Nothing better. I'm from Los Angeles and this is the closest to LA Tacos. read more
1 year ago
I have been coming here for years. Before everyone heard about it. Kevin and his crew are absolutely fantastic. If you're in the area I highly suggest stopping in. read more
Was visiting a local farmers market and decided to grab a light lunch before starting off the afternoon. Stumbled across El Taco Kevin and thought we'd give it a try! First impression: a little run down, but sometimes those are the best places. It is a convenience store with a kitchen counter serving hot food inside. It seemed a little sketchy, but the servers were friendly. We ordered a few tacos (carne asada and al pastor). I typically only eat flour tortillas, but they do not have that as an option so we settled for corn tortillas. Our food came out quickly and they served our tacos with a few roasted onions and jalapeño and salsa. I was quite disappointed in how tasteless our food was. It unfortunately had no flavor at all and the meat was quite chewy. I read wonderful reviews and felt excited to try them out but it fell completely flat for me. I don't feel I will ever return and wouldn't recommend if you're looking for delicious tacos. read more
2 years ago
Delicious authentic Mexican food! My coworkers and I visit here often for lunch and have all enjoyed the tacos (various kinds)! The service was friendly. The restaurant isn't anything fancy - lots of seating for large parties. The salsa was pretty yummy! read more
OH MY GOSH! These tacos were amazing! I got three of them. It took about ten minutes to get them. I got two suadero tacos and a pastor. Absolutely the best with the salsa dip they give you and the small tortillas were a wonderful handful of love. This place reminded me of Carpinteria, CA. They had soccer going on during our wait. Kind of cool. Fresh ingredients make everything perfect. read more
A few months ago a chef friend had told me about here and how great it was.... I've been meaning to stop by ever since. Yesterday an opportunity finally presented itself. Situated on the NE corner of Portland/38th St is the unassuming, if not sketchy looking Tacos El Kevin. I stand firm that such looking places tend to provide the best meals. Is it a convenience store? A restaurant? Open the door and find... it's both. There wasn't really a menu to order from....way below the register counter is a list of meats. I started rattling off meats...then asked: how much are the tacos? She replied w a reasonable $3.25. They were ready in no time; I was in/out in under 15 minutes. As I waited for my food I asked a couple nearby if they came here often and what they get? She replied he gets the tacos and that they come in about once a week. The tacos are double-tortilla'ed, which are flour street tacos. Not my favorite but better than corn so they were good. I'm not an onion fan so the fun big onion bulb included w my meal was wasted on me. I picked out all the diced onions, they were all on top so easy enough to get off. Otherwise it was the seasoned meat, cilantro, a couple of lime wedges and a few radish slices. It also came w a SPICY sauce. I've never had or even thought of adding radish to a taco! The tacos were good and filling. I used the bathroom while waiting... you can shimmy through the narrow hall. They have signs not to flush tp. There is a large garbage can, so no worries. Thankful for a public restroom. I will definitely be back to try other offerings. Thanks Tacos El Kevin for the friendly and fast service in preparing a tasty lunch. read more
I am always looking for hole in the wall taco places and this is exactly what I'm looking for. Tucked inside a little shop, this unassuming taco place has delicious tacos with deep flavors with tons of classic, fresh toppings. Beats fancy bougie taco places any day. Has a few parking spots right outside for easy parking for either dine in or take out. read more
4 years ago
Tacos el Kevin has amazing tacos, it's literally a hole in the wall. A hidden gem. One of those places that you don't want to gatekeep because it's so good you want everyone to try. My favorite treat to get here are the raspados, shaved ice. It's hard finding these around Minneapolis, they make some of the syrups for it. Flavors include tamarind, vanilla, rompope (eggnog-like), guava, pineapple, lime, etc. my favorite is the diablito (tamarind, Tajín, chili powder and lemon). Sure, the location isn't the most updated and aesthetic but recognize this is a small family business. They'll get there some day but for now they've got great flavor, an amazing menu, reasonable prices and great service. I will continue to come back for tacos and raspados. read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
This review is about an online delivery order, catering order, and restaurant. I first discovered this restaurant because I was craving Mexican food, and it had really good reviews. I ordered a variety of tacos for delivery, and they were delicious! It reminded me of my abuelita's (grandma's) food when I was a child. Authentic tacos are not big, so order at least 3 or 4. Regarding the catering order, we decided to host a Super Bowl party and didn't feel like cooking for 30 people. The first thing to come to my mind was Tacos el Kevin. I called the restaurant and spoke to Armando. Armando and I collaborated on the order, and we decided to have chicken, steak, and pork tacos. The order included the taco meat, salsa in individual containers, grilled onions, cilantro, grilled jalapeno peppers, pinto beans, rice, and fresh corn tortillas I went to pick up the order a few hours before the game, and Armando made sure everything was ready to go. Please note that they were kind enough to help load the food in the SUV. At the party, everyone loved the food and asked where the tacos came from. I happily said, "Tacos el Kevin!" This last part is about the restaurant. There are approximately 7/8 parking spots, so plan on using off-street parking or an Uber. The restaurant is bigger than you think on the inside and has a small market. The food and items from the market are paid for at the front counter. The staff is very friendly so don't be afraid to order some food and find an open table. Bravo to Tacos el Kevin! read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
This place surprised me. Some friends and I were in town and craving tacos. We came across this place and decided to try it out. The shop was very small and hidden. We ordered the food to go and got asada, pastor, and carnita tacos. The sauce was good and it was great that they included grilled pepper and onions as well. I would definitely recommend this place for anyone who wants good authentic street tacos. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
7 years ago
This place has top three best tacos in Minneapolis. For a reference point, I'm a big fan of Los Ocampo and La Hacienda. We got nine tacos for 19 bucks. Four asada, two carnitas, three pastor. All of the tacos were perfectly balanced. The steak was meaty and salty and combined with the traditional cilantro, onions, and lime was a total flavor bomb. The carnitas were chunks of some soft and some crispy pork. Definitely not the pulled pork style. By far though the star of the show was the pastor. Sweet, but not too sweet, savory, it was crunchy and has a bbq taste almost. It was seriously the best al pastor I've had from Minnesota tacos. The salsa was a good combo of vinegary-ness and heat. Not a lot of places to sit inside but three picnic benches outside (where we ate) and they were pretty good spots to eat. Overall near perfect experience and should be in the conversation with the big local chain type places. read more
Great tacos and elotes! I always get their Tripe tacos and they always hit the spot. Located inside a market, Tacos El Kevin is a hidden gem. Aside from tacos they also serve burgers, tortas and platters and they have posole on the weekends. Also, if you are craving snacks, the market has a good variety for you to choose from, including candies, chips, mangonadas, paletas, and raspados. read more
Orange sauce is brilliant and is so spicy! Ask for green in case you're worried about spice and if you're often worried then stick to the safe side and get green! The chicken is cut so small and is seasoned so well, the onions and cilantro are optional but add so much. For $2/taco you can't be mad! read more
3 years ago
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8 years ago
Yes, Kevin! I moved to the neighborhood a few months ago and can't believe how great this hidden gem is, maybe the best taco I've had in Minneapolis AND they're only $2. I tried the carnitas, asada and steak. Steak and carnitas were my personal favorite, but all of them were great. The mangos are also amazing. Go here! read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
8 years ago
Saw this place posted on Instagram and decided to give a test run. I highly recommend. Small menu; big flavor! I ordered 5 steak Tacos and 3 orders for fried Tacos. So much flavor! The restaurant is located in a small community grocery store. As a matter of a fact, it wasn't even a restaurant. However, great customer service and awesome tacos. Please, try them. read more
5 years ago
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9 years ago
My partner and I headed in after a fun ski + skate date in Powderhorn park after driving by a few times and appreciating the new sign. We ordered four tacos each -- a mix of carnitas, al pastor, asada, and pollo -- and they were all delicious. Tacos are $2 each. Our favorite was the asada. Nicely grilled tortillas, perfect amounts of well-chopped onions + cilantro, very yummy spicy salsa, and a generous portion of well-seasoned meat. Also loved the way he garnished with a grilled spring onion and fresh radishes. Nice touch! I'll be back to try his fried tilapia! The owner was very friendly. The business is named after his young son. They also do catering for parties! read more
6 years ago
Reasonable and Affordable price. Limited options but all the options were good. Casual vibe. The location was a little sketchy but it was not bad. Love that it's a grocery-restaurant place. You order first and then pay at the counter after you are done eating. The staff were friendly and funny. Many snacks on the grocery side so be sure to go when you are starving. The tacos were BOMB. 10/10 would return again. I think the pastor ones were my favorite. read more
3 years ago
Located inside a convenience store, this place is certainly a hole in the wall. But despite it's appearance, Tacos el Kevin offered the warmth and flavor of inexpensive Mexican cuisine. I ordered the chorizo and el pastor tacos and enjoyed every bite! This place is perfect for stopping in and grabbing tacos to go. read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
I could've gotten a better picture but it doesn't matter because believe me when I say this torta was so good!! I didn't have high expectations when I got there but Kevin proved otherwise! I'm from Houston so I was worried the Mexican food wouldn't be that great here. But I was so shook at not only the quality but the amount of food it was and how delicious it tasted. I'll definitely be returning. I'd be surprised if I found better Mexican than this elsewhere. Give this place a try! read more
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3751 Portland Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55407
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