I LOVE Teresa's in Golden Valley, so when we were in the area with a large group looking for a dinner spot that could accommodate, I suggested we support Teresa's. They accommodated our 10-person group without any advance notice, and even with limited staff, served us efficiently and with friendliness. I love their margaritas, and got their 2-combo meal - my go-to. My husband always gets the choriburrito - his favorite! And of course some queso for the endless chips and salsa. We love Teresa's! read more

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I wanted good Mexican food and this was NOT that. The Taco salad with ground beef had maybe two tablespoons of meat at the very bottom, under the scraps of soggy lettuce. As I dug around I discovered some orangey paste that apparently was refried beans. The whole thing was bland and disappointing. The taco shell bowl was yummy but not so much as to elevate the dish. Queso was a surprisingly large portion of what tasted like melted Velveeta. It was very thick and had no spice at all. The chips were nice and crispy but really could not stand up to the thick queso and shattered when dipped. Overall not a good experience. read more

Teresa's Mexican Restaurant - Taco Salad - Mexican Near Me - Prior Lake, Minnesota

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Stopped in after a day on the lake. Some friends seemed to have been before and liked Teresa's so I was excited to try. Unfortunately, I think I ordered the wrong thing as I wasn't a fan of the quesadilla sampler. They used shredded chicken instead of grilled and the other meat wasn't very good either. However, the queso was good, your standard restaurant queso. We sat out on the patio which was nice. Service was fine, a little slow but we were also a big group. read more

Teresa's Mexican Restaurant - Chips and queso - Mexican Near Me - Prior Lake, Minnesota

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I was craving Mexican food and a margarita so we finally made our way to Theresa's! This is located in a strip mall and had quite a bit of parking still for an early Friday night. I believe from 2-6 they had the classic margarita on the rocks for 5 dollars and it is pretty big! Can't beat 5 dollars. I also believe the bottles of select beers are $3! Our waitress was helpful and fast and the service was nice! I wouldn't change anything about it. We ended up getting the complimentary chips and salsa (another basket & salsa is $4.50) and then we also got the cheese dip (medium is 5 dollars and is pretty small, but okay for 2!). The queso is what I was craving and it curbed the craving, it was good, nothing outstanding but definitely would get again, and the chips are fresh and crunchy. We also ended up splitting the tres Maria's enchiladas as it looked like it was going to be a lot of food, and it was! We ordered it with chicken and the chicken & all the sauces were good! Nothing outstanding but like I said it was good, service was fast, and I left satisfied! read more

Teresa's Mexican Restaurant - Margarita on the rocks - Mexican Near Me - Prior Lake, Minnesota

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We are both on keto and had just left a Mexican grocery/ deli and the aroma overwhelming leading us here to eat. The Fajitas for two with pork, shrimp, chicken and chorizo, peppers and onions cooked to perfection, steaming hot, along with lettuce wraps, guacamole, sour creme, tomato, shredded lettuce and Romaine wraps outstanding! We passed on the beans and rice with just tasting as we are not eating carbs. Excellent Margarita and Mohito for a treat. Good enough to bring home, excellent service and a menu full of customizable keto options. It was quiet in there, peaceful and a great window table. read more

5/5 service and food every time I go or order. Great people, great vibes, plenty of seating, and a nice bar.

Because I have to give a star for this to be posted, I begrudgingly give it one star. To be insulted before we are seated is unacceptable. I am a disabled person who is assisted by a service dog to aid in my mobility. The gentleman who approached us at the hostess desk offered as he looked at my service dog, "I can sit you outside." No choice was given to sit inside. Feeling insulted, my party and I left. We will frequent those establishments that treat us respectfully. This is one last Mexican restaurant that we will visit. read more

What can I say we love Teresa's! Not being originally from Minnesota we were on the look out for a good Mexican restaurant and we found it! We can always expect to have good service, huge food portions, and fast seating. We enjoy sitting on the patio when the weather is good but the inside is very large and can accommodate different size parties. The California Burrito is very good and is typically what I order and will have enough left over to take home for lunch the following day. Also when you sit down they give you chips and salsa which always a plus! I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Teresa's Mexican Restaurant - Frozen strawberry medium margarita - Mexican Near Me - Prior Lake, Minnesota

We always have great service here. Everyone is super friendly! The queso dip is tasty as well as the fajitas and chimichangas. The updates made have improved the dining experience. read more

We've come in about a dozen times & the food is consistent. The rice is hands down the best in the metro, but everything else is pretty average. With the exception of one bartender, the service is awful despite there rarely being more customers than employees in the place. If you don't order everything you want right away (drinks and entrees), you're going to wait at least 45 minutes before they'll come back around or they'll act annoyed you asked even if you're the only ones in the restaurant or bar. Once your food does come, you're likely not going to see the staff again so make sure you have everything you need. The prices are good & there's daily deals, but I'd come in with your expectations set accordingly. read more

Worst service ever! Got there at 4:30p on a Saturday Nov 9th. Waiting for an hour to get food, were being convinced to eat what we didn't order but said no! We asked for free drinks while our real order was SUPPOSED to be made but was rejected for a free drink. Three people tried to ask what they could do, but no one fulfilled the mission. 'Just give us a free drink, we will wait!' And didn't even get that. At 5:30p, we left. No food except chips and one drink each. And water. No apologies, no nothing. Worse service ever!! Never going back. F minus!!! Negative stars!!! read more

I was looking forward to this visit. My experience wasn't pleasant. My waitress wasn't great. Not sure if she was busy and too many tables to serve but I had to make sure to ask for everything when we saw her because it wasn't a guarantee we'd see her again. We asked another waiter for assistance and was met with attitude and a feeling like we were out of place when we just wanted to have what we needed to enjoy our meal. Looks like a great place to watch a game and grab a beer, that wasn't my ave but something worth checking out. Hopefully you have a greater experience than I did. I wont return. read more

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If you're looking for a quick & casual mexican place- Teresa's is it! The menu is massive, each person is bound to find something they like. The margaritas are a bit pricey (~$16) but are so worth it. Paired with their chips and salsa, you're going to leave full and happy. Would recommend going during happy hour or checking their daily drink specials! read more

Pros: Staff, variety Cons: Inconsistent food Details: I have been twice. First time the food was probably a 4 and service a 4 or 5. Second time the food was probably a 1 and service again was 4 or 5. I have not drank there but the people I went with did and said the drinks were good. The staff is good. read more

Teresa's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Prior Lake, Minnesota

A warm and spacious interior and tables outside for dining. Another dining room for events or overflow A wide variety of authentic cuisine with full plates Everything from tacos to burritos to chimney's and build your own meals. Delicious large cocktails great service easy parking and great service. You always have food left for take home. Boosters for kids and friendly staff. read more

We go here since it's close to our house, and the service is quick. The chicken or seafood chimichangas are my go to. I like that the combo plate comes with the guacamole salad and cheese dip. My husband always changes it up, but he really likes the fried taquitos. Complimentary salsa and chips is a nice touch. I will say I've noticed the prices have gone up a bit, and the burritos seem a little expensive compared to other places around. read more

Teresa's Mexican Restaurant - Classic Chimichanga and Taquitos - Mexican Near Me - Prior Lake, Minnesota

I lived in AZ for the last 5 years and worked in NM. For a Midwest Mexican restaurant, I have never been disappointed in the food. It's consistently good. It's a good place to get good food. This is our go to for a sit down dinner. So many places these days are just disappointing and horrible service. Teresa's is always good food with good service. read more

Usually a good place to eat, but went there last sunday and the staff seemed a little off, they were not that busy and it took a while for someone to seat us. Got done eating and both of us did not feel right, thought maybe the salsa was too hot? But it was likely the enchiladas we had. We barely made it home, extreme gut issues, and i have had them ever since, just when it seemed to get better, it then comes back. Too bad, hopefully we get better soon. But I don't think I'll go back, very nervous about that. Was thinking cook ware was not rinsed properly? My ma did find some bone fragments and some little stick looking stuff in the ground beef. read more

Food is good, our server was very attentive and alot of fun. Gave us good tips on drinks! Good selection of food choices. GREAT atmosphere! Just always enjoy going there, plus they have a patio! read more

Great first experience! Bit longer for the wait with the amount of people there but worth it. Ordered the Texan Fajita for two, very happy with portion size. Had a good amount left over. read more

Teresa's Mexican Restaurant - Steak Tacos off the appetizer section. Not bad but made with healthier shell that not as good as flour. - Mexican Near Me - Prior Lake, Minnesota

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We have never been disappointed with the food at Teresa's. I particularly like their shrimp fajitas. The shrimp portion is very generous.

was a go to spot when the family couldn't agree on something. Last 3 times, the food quality has really gone downhill - common issue when the menu is not refreshed and ownership starts to squeeze the food cost versus price. Hope they redo the menu and refresh -- would like to see them make it. read more

We ordered the Burrito Tapatio & Flaming Cheese Fajitas to-go. The burrito lacked flavor. The fajitas... this is the second time I've ordered them & they weren't put in the hot iron skillet to finish the dish off. I ask you, what is the charm of a fajita? It's that char smoky flavor of that last step. Plus, the steak was SUPER fatty.... I'm in the "fat is flavor" camp, but when there are strips of fat (yes, plural, at least 3) the same size as the actual meat strips, someone was sleeping on the job. read more

Excellent takeout. Fresh and flavorful. Includes chips and salsa. My neighborhood go to when I want Mexican food. Have been served for years and never disappointed. read more

I'm from out of state so this review isn't from a local. We had our sights set on a different Mexican restaurant near our hotel but it closed early so we decided on another however we decided to stop at the desk and ask the manager about a restaurant. She mentioned the close one and had a menu. We said NO! If YOU were going to a Mexican restaurant, where would YOU go? She said she would go to Teresa's. I never heard of it and probably wouldn't have picked it. But here we went. Sat right down. Chips and salsa came out fast. I ordered the burrito fajita and my wife ordered the Alahambre whatever that was. Brought out my burrito and my wife's alahambre. I told her it looked like she got a very small meal. She was poking around and said she thought there should be chicken under here somewhere. She was about to ask when the waitress came up carrying her 2nd plate.... full of chicken. So wow. Lotsa food. Both meals were amazing. The waitress didn't come around our table much. I asked myself why. It's because she did everything perfect the first time. She brought out a 2nd water before I could ask. I'm not sure I have ever been to a better Mexican restaurant. Maybe I have. But this place was amazing. It would be my fave if I lived here. As it is, I will hit it again before I depart. read more

This was my very first time trying Teresa's. All my friends rant and rave about how delicious the food is so you know I had to give it a try. Located in a strip mall with plenty of parking out front. Greeted by a young gentleman who had broken English but I didn't have a problem understanding him. He was very kind. He even told me some customer favorites without me even having to ask. I loved that! Immediately we get chips and salsa. Delicious. I ordered myself a Carne Asada A La Mexicana. Its basically a steak, refried beans, rice, and grilled onions, SO BOMB. I have also tried their pick 2 or three. The portions are HUGE. They also have a great happy hour on the drinks...the have Hennessy! haha. The staff was very nice, the food and drinks were delicious! I have gone back 4 more times since my first visit. I highly recommend! read more

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it's good because my mom works there and the extra cheese beef nacho!And also there eh-mazing.

I had issues with my Doordash order, food was missing and it was not what I was expecting. The fill in manager was great! she was extremely helpful and listened to my complaints. She remade my food and attempted to fix the issue. read more

We had a terrible experience with Maria as our server. When she took our order, she was more concerned about what was happening out side than giving us any attention. Once the food arrived, the server never came back to check on us. We had to ask other waitresses for a correction to our food as they brought the wrong item. When she came to clear our plates she gruffly asked "are you done," not how was your dinner or would you like any desert. After she took our plates we waited 20 minutes to get our bill. In the end we had to ask the hostess for the bill. The food was decent but not worth enduring the service. read more

I am super obsessed with their cheese dip it's one of my favorites I highly recommend it if you're looking for a new queso to try!

Food is fantastic. Their mango salad was a little too heavy with the meat for my preference, but the enchiladas, burritos, fajitas, mole, churros, tapatias, chimichangas and margaritas are delicious. Service is hit or miss. read more

The food was decent, however the enchiladas red sauce was not good, and the desserts were gross. The flan was lumpy and tasteless and the churros tasted good but were hard and cold. The service was terrible. She took one of our guys lemonades and never came back with another one. My boyfriend ordered two of the happy hour margaritas which were mediums for 5 bucks and when our bill came they were down as 8.00 and when we asked why they weren't on special like she told us they were, she told us she didn't get the drink special in before 6 so we didn't get the deal. And she never ONCE mentioned to us that the happy hour was over and we couldn't get the $5.00 margarita. Then when she finally brought the checks they were split wrong and we waited to pay for 20 minutes. Eventually we just gave the other couple with us enough cash so we could get out of there. The service was not good, our server was not friendly, and not diligent and we will not be returning. read more

This was the best fajita salad I've had. Food and atmosphere is really top notch! Im visiting from Florida for work.

I had an enjoyable dinner here the other night with some friends that live nearby. Given Teresa's suburban strip mall setting and huge menu (often difficult to execute well) my expectations were modest. I was pleasantly surprised. Starting with the chips and salsa, yes, the salsa is very mild. However, each person receives a small bowl into which one may pour an individual serving and then augment from two different hot sauces giving everybody a chance to reach an agreeable level of heat to taste. The chips were crunchy, non-greasy and tasted fresh. More salsa and chips were brought readily upon request. I ordered the Moctezuma Molcajete. It arrives in an enormous bowl that weighs a half-ton (seriously, it's heavy!) overflowing with slices of nicely seasoned chicken, beef, pork, several shrimp, chunks of chorizo, peppers, mushrooms, onions and cactus all swimming in a broth and topped with cheese. Frankly, it's almost comically over-sized and somewhat unwieldly. Is it even remotely "authentic" south of the border cuisine? Who cares? It's festive, flavorful and satisfying comfort food. Perfect fare for yet another of our endless series of sub-zero evenings. At first I wasn't sure how to go about eating it. I finally decided to treat it like fajitas, heaping stuff into folded over flour (or corn) tortillas (served with the dish) together with rice, beans, lettuce and guacamole. I would definitely order this again. I also had mucho leftovers to take home. My friends had the Carne Asada Burrito and the Chicken Fajitas respectively. They pronounced their dishes to be very tasty and more than adequate in size. Service was prompt and friendly. Prices were very reasonable considering the quality and quantity of food prepared. In my estimation Teresa's is a cut above big chain restaurants like Don Pablo's. All-in-all just a solid, unpretentious TexMex establishment. read more

Our food was excellent and the service provided by Lazaro was impeccable. He was efficient and friendly, handled all our dietary concerns with a smile and when we came a second time he remembered our names he makes the best spicy, skinny margarita (not on the menu!). We felt like VIP's for start to finish! read more

I actually gave this place two chances before writing this review, because I wanted to have a wonderful Mexican restaurant near me. I'm glad I went a second time, because that will be the last. For starters, the place was dim and not that clean. It has to be really dirty to notice it in such a dim setting. The staff was charming and polite, so no complaints there. The food was the biggest issue. I had tamales (a favorite dish of mine). I felt like I was eating and paying for leftovers. Holy microwaved food. My companion's enchiladas were not much better. Soggy. Stale chips. Salsa that more closely resembled marinara. Just odd. I hate to say it, but go to Chipotle instead. Your money will get you more. read more

I think this place is a great option if you live out in Prior Lake/Savage area of Minnesota. I think there food is enough of an Authentic flavor but also gives me the ability to eat it if my body can't handle hardcore heat. The staff is extremely friendly and willing to help in any way possible. I thought the best part if the prices. Seeing it is so cheap compared to other similar restaurants this will cause me to go back time and time again. read more

Teresa's Mexican Restaurant - Awesome Mexican Food. - Mexican Near Me - Prior Lake, Minnesota

I know it's cinco de mayo, but they shouldn't take online orders if they're going to quote 45 mins and be rude when I ask when the food will be ready... after 3 hours. I would really like my time back which was wasted on not getting my dinner that I ordered at 6:00. read more

Elle was an amazing waitress here! She gave us such a wonderful experience! Definitely will be coming back and asking for her! Also, the manager Jose was amazing and super friendly and took his time to talk to us! Had a lovely experience here! I will be coming back soon! read more

Had a great time on the patio today with some margaritas and enchiladas. Jose the manager is great and the staff was very accommodating!