We almost never make it over to the sit-down/full-service restaurant since we love the taco house…read moreso much, but a meet-up with friends called for the main deal. Had a pina colada since, ya know, why not. Ordered the taquitos with rice for my meal and got surprised with a soup pre-meal. Really enjoyed the taquitos. Service was great, they checked on us frequently. I've heard there is a lunch buffet during the week as well. Would definitely recommend a stipat the dine-in side.

My sister-in-law had her baby shower here & had the most fantastic time. They have known each other…read moresince kindergarten and we've known their family since then. They both love tacos, so this was the perfect place to have a big gathering of 30+ guests with their most favorite food, Mexican. She is Vegan so the variety of veggies & beans was the biggest highlight. Thank you for that terrific food and the incredible experience.

Stopped into Burrito Mercado on the way to the airport. All of the tacos we got were delicious. I…read morewill say the kids tacos was a little small for my 8-year-old so I'll get her a full taco meal next time. The chips and guacamole were very yummy. We ended the meal with churros. We were running out of time so we got them to go. I do NOT recommend trying to eat the churros in your car. Cinnamon sugar everywhere! The churros themselves were very delicious.

We love El Burrito Mercado. Not only are they a great latino grocery store, but they also have a…read morerestaurant with pretty good food. They are an immigrant-owned business, and you can also find their food truck at local MN events and even a stall at the State Fair! We don't go out for Mexican food very often because my mother in law is from Chihuahua and typically cooks better and more authentically than most restaurants in the area, but when we do El Burrito is typically on the short list. We've always had good service here. The staff is friendly, happy to chat or talk to you, and give recommendations. We stopped in this last time to grab a couple drinks on the patio and the waitress was nice enough to warn us that they've had bees recently. There were alot of bees, but we got through it and were happy that she warned us ahead of time. Their specials are excellent including their double Entre special on Thursdays and their Taco Tuesday deals. Really if you haven't given this place a shot either for groceries or for their restaurant you should stop in!

This was our 2nd visit. Our first visit was in 2018 and it was fabulous. We had the grilled…read moreshishito peppers, shrimp tacos and carnitas tacos. My wife said I looked like was about to cry when a inch cup of carnitas fell out of my taco and bounced down to the floor. It's the only time I've ever considered grabbing food off the floor it was that delicious(I didn't grab it). Our recent visit my wife got the carnitas tacos, I got the torta and an order of the Rajas and for drinks were ordered the pineapple express margarita and the habanero cilantro margarita. We had 2 other couples with us and we all agreed everything was spectacular. Pictures are from our first visit. Our server was excellent, fast and fun and very knowledgeable about the menu.We are looking forward to our next visit.

Always heard good things about this place. Finally made it there. The runouts are true! This place…read moreis good in so many ways. Tony. Our server is so amazing he even brought us perfect to go boxes for all the yummy leftover 2 items that are just outstanding and worth ordering every single time Sikil P'ak. I've never heard of it before. But it's the best hummus based dip with some pumpkin seeds and some magic in it. It is just out of this world Fideo soup. One of My biggest pet peeves is when the soup gets to the table cold (and it's not gazpacho) this soup came piping hot. And with fideo not overcooked. More magic here... Will come back and try the Happy Hour M-F 4-6pm

Went here based on recommendations and it didn't disappoint. This is a smaller, casual, counter…read moreservice spot and the flavors are great. Big fan of tripe and lengua tacos and they also specialize in ceviche and aguachile. Not sure what to try? They also have ceviche/aguachile combo platters. Staff were also friendly.

Mexican food isn't typically my first choice in cuisine. But Taco N Madre could easily change that…read more(if it was only closer to where I live). The menu is huge but not in the "different versions of the same thing" way. There were so many things I would have loved to order. In the end, I settled on the tacos hausteco which was 2 tacos with steak and shrimp. It was kind of like fajitas but already built for me. My mom loved her fish taco and shrimp taco. The staff were also so kind! I'd highly recommend if anyone is in the area.

I've driven this place for years. Finally decided to give them a shot. Best torta in the Twin…read moreCities. I tasted every ingredient in the torta. Very tasty! My boys had quesadillas and loved them. My older boy said their asada burrito was better than Chipotle. We waited about 10min for our food to arrive. All of us had let our food cool a bit. Love the flair of the restaurant with all its colors!! We'll be back!

This place is sneaky good. Tucked into the west seventh area of St. Paul - the building would make…read moreyou think there isn't a lot to offer, but don't take Tavial at face value. The chicken enchiladas were pretty darn good! I asked them to spice it up and was given some light green sauce to drizzle over them. Wow! It really packed a kick and was super tasty. My only regret is that I didn't also get these spicy jalapeño roll up things they were advertising as an appetizer. They looked super good! There is a lot of Mexican food to pick from on the east side of the twin cities - but this place is right up there in terms of taste.

Classic Mexican with some more authentic items. Great mom & pop Mexican in strip mall, worth…read moretrying. The women who runs the front of house is always nice and helpful. I have been a half dozen times, this year, and have yet to try anything I wouldn't recommend. Support your local businesses! The decor is minimalistic, but nice enough. It's nothing fancy, but all the food is well executed, for the style of restaurant it is.

Food and ambiance were excellent. The only reason for not giving 5 stars was the service definitely…read morehas room for improvement. I wasn't sure that this place even existed because only the Lake Street location came up on Google. But it's legit and worth a trip. It's fairly authentic, so we stuck to what we know: chimichangas, taco salad, & street tacos. All were excellent. They also had this avocado-esque salsa that was amazing. Ask for that if they don't bring it out with your chips.

Service was good and ambience was good. My friend and I went about an hour before close and the…read morestaff was great! Our server was very attentive. I ordered a strawberry daiquiri and it was yummy. My friend got the Miami vice and she liked that. They didn't have much liquor in them but refreshing given the hot weather. I got the queso fundido and chips & salsa and a side of rice. I loved everything. The green salsa was delicious. I didn't care for the red (pico type). The chips are fresh and homemade and I can eat them alone. I will return when I want Mexican.

I'm lucky enough to live just minutes away from this absolute gem in St. Paul, MN…read more In the summer, I plant myself on La Costa's "patio," which is actually just a handful of tables on the sidewalk-nothing fancy, but I always enjoy it on a warm day. Every time I visit La Costa, I have to get the chips and queso dip. La Costa offers Blanco and Nacho Cheese queso, but I wouldn't know about the Nacho because my heart and soul belong to Blanco. It is, without exaggeration, the best queso in the area. Their chips are also seasoned perfectly! For drinks, I used to ride hard for the Vallarta Margarita because cucumber margs are my favorite. But at La Costa, it's just a tad too spicy for my taste, not that it stopped me from ordering it repeatedly. Then I met the Mangonada Margarita. I am not usually a blended margarita girly, but this one is creamy, smooth, and somehow doesn't require the lung strength of a competitive swimmer to drink through a straw. As for food, I've eaten my way through a decent chunk of the menu. Some highlights are the Fish Tacos, the Ceviche, the Mole Enchiladas, and the Chimichanga. I tried the Camarones A La Costa recently and while they were good, I'm loyal to other dishes on the menu. The mole enchiladas pack heat. The mole sauce sits right at the edge of my maximum spice tolerance (which honestly isn't much). Still, I get them from time to time because they are so good. My husband, who loves spice, thinks they're incredible. The fish tacos are mild but flavorful. The ceviche is also a must if you love seafood. Today I grabbed the chicken chimichanga to go, and they absolutely stuffed this thing with chicken and rice. They also gave me a fat cup of queso on the side, which I deeply respect. I skipped the beans and doubled up on rice. 10/10, would do it again. La Costa stays on my rotation for a reason.

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!!

Very solid taco option! Note that this is across the street from the Boca Chica restaurant, and…read morethis is more of a fast-food option. Prices are good and service is quick. I got chicken tacos with rice and a soda, and I thought the price was good for what I got. I love their soft corn tortillas and their chicken meat. They only have one kind of salsa; it's rather tasty and just a little bit spicy. I think they do a lot of business with takeout & online ordering, but you can just show up at the counter and order in person, and there is plenty of seating. There's certainly no dearth of options when it comes to Mexican food in the Del Sol neighborhood, but this is definitely one to know about.

Nice workers and very very good tacos highly recommend. Got my chicken tacos so fast less than 2…read moreminutes and I was eating. Nice music and overall a fun vibe around the whole place.