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    Valerie's Taqueria

    4.7 (29 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Tacos!!!
    Shawn H.

    We got chorizo, Barbacoa and carne asada tacos,, the Barbacoa was not bad, but the chorizo was the best! Only reason we gave it 4 was because we have tasted better tacos but highly recommend!

    Jonathan T.

    Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start. Remember Contra on NES, where you frantically -yet carefully- mashed these buttons at the title screen in order to get 30 lives? (Yes?) Well, today, I wish I entered some sort of life code, so I could've eaten more of Valerie Taqueria's tacos. The space is small, painted with some bright colors, and has a a simple (yet robust) menu hanging to the left chillin' next to a large statue of Mother Mary. No tables exist, so if you're not taking your food to go, you'll have to put your rump at the counter seating by the windows. Okay, that's nice. What about the food? For my late lunch, I ordered four tacos total (two al pastor and two carnitas) and a horchata: Al pastor: Slightly overcooked (and not as juicy) than other places that make great al pastor; however, it's still delicious, and it's packed with a lot of chili powder. (Just how I like it.) Carnitas: Unlike other places that slow cook and pull apart the pork shoulder, Valerie's lightly grills it. Even though it's a bit chewier, it has a tasty slight char and still plenty succulent. *Note: They'll ask if you want green or red sauce with your meal. I haven't had the red, but the green provides that extra kick for those that like their food spicy. (I'm looking at you, BK. J.) Horchata: Sweet, cold, and refreshing - pretty standard. And that's a good thing. Price: More affordable than other taquerias without compromising taste. Service: Although very nice, it was incredibly slow. Even though I was the third customer there, I didn't get my food for about fifteen or twenty minutes later. One person that came after me even got his food before mine. I didn't put in a huge order, so I don't think that's acceptable. Nonetheless, I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and not count it against them. Overall, I would definitely return. Great food for a great price.

    Valerie's Taqueria storefront on 32nd just East of Nicollet.  Taken 8/21/13

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    6 months ago

    Great food amazing people will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu. Thanks

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    3 years ago

    Always great asada street tacos! Service is also great every time. Have been going there for over 8 years consistently!

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    4 years ago

    Yes. Authentic Mexica. As a former LA-resident it really hard to find this outside of LA. This is the best i've had in Minneapoli.

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    7 years ago

    Awesome authentic tacos. The sauces are crazy good and the staff are super friendly! Definitely coming back!

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    10 years ago

    Clean small family run place. Excellent al pastor. Open for lunch. Tacos far better than Ocampo. Go for it!

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