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Tacos El Primo

4.5 (15 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican
Closed 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Ellie L.

Ever driven by the Kmart parking lot and wondered what that taco truck is? Same. Well, I finally tried it. Let me tell you.. these are the BEST tacos I've had in Minnesota. I tried the pastor tacos- the meat was flavorful and super moist. The tacos had onions and cilantro on top and were served with lime wedges and 2 types of salsa. Did I mention they are only $2.50 a taco?? If you are looking for some quick take out tacos - El Primo is your place!

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Carmen H.

Best tacos ever. Huge tacos with a lot of meat. They include more than your normal cilantro and onion with salsa... they add some yummy onions with radishes. Hands down... best taco truck I have ever ate at. Wish they had a truck closer to where I live. If I can ever remember to snap a photo prior to swallowing my food whole before chewing.. lol!

I paid $3 for all this. My life has peaked.
Denise H.

I encountered El Primo on the Northside across from Neighborhoods Organizing for Change (NOC). This is by far my favorite taco truck in the Twin Cities. Not only is it legitimately delicious, it is crazy cheap ($1.50 a taco) the way food trucks should be. This is the real deal. Huge portions, cheap, flavorful, spicy, full of fixings. I would eat here weekly if I could.

Off the hook delicious al Pastor tacos!

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Amazing fricken tacos, though the potholes suck, it's not their fault though. They're always nice, and cheap too

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Delicious tortillas stuffed with heaps of meat and a just right portion of cilantro and onion.

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The best Mexican food I have ever had in my life, It was truly so good. Phone did not eat first…read more Food and Drink - We started with the chips and guac and the guacamole was outstanding. The onions and tomato that were chopped up in it were so satifyingly chopped I really enjoyed, it was nice and cold too. I got the quesabirria tacos for my meal and they were out of this world, I seriously think I inhaled them and have been thinking about them ever since. We were drinking Pina Coloadas and it made me feel like I was on the beaches of Mexico. Service - There was one server working on a busy Friday night and she killed it; she was attentive and remembered everything whilst also being the bartender too!!! Ambience - it is colorful and bright in there and just almost nostalgic. There is a chipotle style line at the front if you want to just grab something quick and full service in the back of the building, cannot wait to go back.

This place is a gem in Northeast. I finally got a chance to try this out and loved it. I've always…read moreheard great things about it. They offer a lot of daily specials, but the one that caught my eye most was the BOGO burritos on Wednesdays. Everything that we tried was delicious and fairly priced. You can choose to eat in the self seating dining area, or if you'd like service they have the full bar and restaurant in the back. I was blown away with how it tasted and I felt like I was back in Mexico enjoying their cuisine. I wish I would've went here a lot sooner, but I plan to be back in the future. The staff were friendly.

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Came for happy hour with my teen. Enjoyed and would hit again, although I wouldn't call it cheap…read more Queso was delightful Tex-Mex style, not Velveeta-like but like genuine cheese. All the tacos we ordered, which included chicken, mushroom, and carnitas, were delicious and with generous fall-out-when-you-pick-it-up levels of filling. CHips and guac and salsa were more basic, nothing to write home about, but did not in any way regret them. It fell down on the drinks, just a little. The HH margarita specials were all a little off. A little too sour, a little too bland, just never quite perfect (yes, I did try multiple, I'm a reviewer doing reviews, it was research, you don't get to judge). Even so, I would wander here again for HH and maybe for regular.

Came here as we were heading to see the phantom of the opera at the Orpheum. I remember going to…read moreBarrio in St. Paul a long time ago so I was excited to try it again. The service was amazing and our waiter was very friendly and helpful. The other staff help a lot as well and bring food out as it comes so you are always being seen to. Ambiance is a little cramped on the main floor, but they have a beautiful bar and the typical fun downtown leisure hangout. The food was ok. The burrito was nothing to wrote home about. I liked that it was grilled and all, but honestly prefer chipotle by a wide margin. About a 2. The yucas and meatballs were amazing and I was really glad we took the suggestion and ordered them. 4 to 5 The black beans were ehh and nothing really special and a little dry I would not recommend. I love black beans and was a bit disappointed. 1 to 2. The tacos were a hit and if I go again I would definitely lean towards the tacos, chips, and apps. 4 The beet salad was ok but expected a little more for the price. It was ok. 3 All and all a pleasant experience but not anything that will blow you away.

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Centro on Quincy St definitely passed the afternoon vibe check. The soft serve margaritas were…read moreAHMAZING -- smooth, refreshing, and perfect for a daytime outing. The tacos weren't bad either, flavorful and satisfying without being too heavy. What really stood out was the service. Everyone was beyond awesome, friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience feel easy and welcoming. Good drinks, good food, good energy all around.

This was first time at this location but my second time getting Centro. We went on a Saturday night…read moreand got a table right away but it wasn't cleaned off yet. You seat yourself so most people were snagging whatever spot they could get. You order at a QR code so there isn't actually a server. They had water you grab yourself but it was on the other side of the bar and not in an obvious location. So just be aware that it is there but you might need to look for it. The food came quick. My friend got the cool ranch wrap and chips and queso. I got the cool ranch wings. Their chips and queso is very good although I could do without the onions and jalapeño on top. The wings were alright. I wasn't really getting that cool ranch flavor and it tasted more just like your standard dry rub. I wasn't a fan of the ranch itself. My friend didn't care for her wrap as it was cold and she felt that the chicken was actually raw/undercooked. She also didn't get any cool ranch flavor come through: Not sure if I'd recommend this place or need to come back but I have had their quesadillas which were good and I did like their queso.

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I'm not exaggerating when I say the shrimp burrito at El Sazón might have altered the course of my…read morelife. I've eaten a lot of burritos around Minneapolis, St. Paul, Eagan--you name it--but nothing has ever come close to this masterpiece. The only hiccup was the ordering process. They really want you to order through a QR code, which threw me off for a second. It's not the most intuitive setup, and I definitely had a "wait... am I doing this right?" moment. But once the order was in, everything turned around fast. The service was smooth, friendly, and the food came out quicker than I expected. And that shrimp burrito? Unreal. The tortilla was warm and perfectly toasted, the sauce had that rich, savory kick that makes you pause mid‑bite, and the shrimp... there were so many I genuinely lost count. No filler, no fluff--just pure shrimp glory from start to finish. If you're anywhere near Minneapolis and even remotely into shrimp, get yourself to El Sazón. That burrito deserves its own fan club.

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4.4(611 reviews)
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