We went here for a quick bite to eat before a concert, and the service was quick! A tasty taco salad and a Baverian crème churro that did not disappoint one bit. My hubby got a chilitos combo and said they were all pretty good. Everything was made fresh and hot. The prices were cheap combos which is a big plus. We'd definitely hit this spot up again if in the area. read more

Zantigo - Baverian Creme Churro - Mexican Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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I visited Zantigo's out of pure nostalgia because they no longer have a location in my city. I wish I could say it was a great experience, but not really. The staff was friendly enough and made my food rather quickly but the food quality (Nachos and green chili and cheese burrito) were so disappointing. read more

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I gave Zantigo another try....no nutrition value to their chili... The chilitos never have enough sauce And Zantigo does not have nutrition information upon request..... I'm going back to Taco Bell read more

Zantigo - DJ and Maverick - Mexican Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

The absolute best fast food Mexican in the Twin Cities. Try a chilito. Wish they would bring back their tostadas!!

Everyday, any day, Zantigo nails it!! Consistency. Taco Deliciousness! Been a favorite quick taco spot for ... ever! read more

Was here a few months ago . For fast food Mexican it's very tasty and cheap. Actually went with 3 others and they each ordered minimal only to try it in the car. Ran back in to place Real Orders . read more

I know Zantigos very well and have ordered the same thing everytime for 30+ years mainly from Fridley location, occasion, I will get something in Bloomington, I walked in one evening with no other customers, I ordered my usual six pack of mild Chilitos with extra cheese, when I got back out to my van, and headed off down the road, I realize that I didn't have my extra cheese in my Chilitos that they charged me for, and I already know what they're supposed to look like, so I called in and I said I ordered what I ordered and I didn't get what I ordered, and they tried to tell me I did get what I ordered, I went back to Fridley two weeks , what do you know? I have extra cheese cheese, Chilitos the way I always get them. So the manager at Bloomington , mid 20's guy with mustache, some facial hairthat took my order in, looked at me right in the face as I paid for the extra cheese, turned around and went back and made me regular cheese. Chilitos, you'll never see me at Bloomington location , even though my started to like the tacos there, they will never see my face again or my money read more

I had never had Zantigos before but was pleasantly surprised. This isn't some fancy place but definitely a step up from Tacobell (and if you know me, you know Tbell's creamy jalapeño sauce runs through my veins.). The cilantro rice in the burrito was a nice touch and the fries weren't soggy at all. I would definitely get this again for lunch. read more

Zantigo - Grande Chicken Burrito, Tigo Fries, southwestern sauce, mild Chilito - Mexican Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

My wife grew up on Zantigo and even worked there as a teenager, so we always stop in when we are in the Twin Cities. As such, I had a rather large order; ground beef taco salad, Chicken Grande burrito, 5 bean & cheese burritos, and 10 chilitos. Friendly service and relatively quick on getting the order out (only customer in the store). The only downside was the taco salad not having any meat on it. I couldn't very well go back since it was a 30-minute drive to get the food (KOA in Jordan). It was still a good taco salad, but I bet it would have been even better with meat. Instead of bashing them over that, I'll cut them a little slack. The rest of the order was great. Accidents happen. I can relate because years ago when I worked at Hardee's, I missed putting the hamburger patty on a bacon cheeseburger, so that customer got a BLT instead. May have been a long drive for them too, as they didn't come back to get it corrected. read more

A lil worn down but Zantigo gives me all the nostalgic feels! A chilito is a must-have (chili cheese burrito - a skinny little roll of heaven). I also love their taco burrito. Expect no-frills and some grease. read more

Zantigo - a wooden bench in a restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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Went for lunch today and ordered a taco bowl and was very disappointed the meat was cold and not even enough to put in one taco shell I had more lettuce first and last time I should've known better when I was the only customer in there read more

Zantigo - Barbacoa Taco Salad from zantiga the meat was cold it looked like they put 2 heads of lettuce in the bowl - Mexican Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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My favorite Mexican fast food! Their chilitos are to die for, always warm and delicious. Their taco burrito is my favorite, always add sour cream read more

Always been a fan of the Zapata, Zantigo, and other Mex Food establishments that I'm told the same people have started. Most sold out to the likes of Taco Bell. Now Zantigo is back to stay I hope. Zantigo prepared food onsite, not in a central location. This results in food that is better. Service is usually good at most locations, this is a good location. I like most of the food items and often buy extra to eat the next day. Higher price than Taco Bell, but worth it. Update years later: good food and service at Bloomington and Woodbury stores. read more

A friend raved about the food from this restaurant, walking into the place a ominous odor could be smelt, then the associate couldn't get two orders correctly placed. Had to turn around and walkout and toss the food away! Nasty nasty place, I would NOT suggest to anyone to support this restaurant!! If yelp would allow, I wouldn't give a rating of 0 stars Zantigo on Lyndale Ave S read more

Zantigo - Storefront - Mexican Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

I am here visiting from California. I was staying at a hotel for my nieces Sweet 16. The girls choose to DoorDash from Zantigo's. I said great!! Sad I did. The order was delivered was 2 items missing. The restaurant is blaming DoorDash, but I explained that this is part the restaurants fault and part DoorDash's fault. The restaurant should triple check the orders they process as well as DoorDash should check the orders they pick up for delivery. Very sad. read more

When I order Mexican Food, I think of lots of fresh colors, spicy, and flavorful. But that is not what I received. Instead I got a bland burrito with too much rice some beans and some pork. And the man that served me wasn't very helpful apart from speaking too quietly, forcing me to repeat myself over and over, he finally gave me my answer just to make me still unsure what I was ordering. And my deluxe taco meant add a extra shell and refried beans for 40 cents #gross! Overall it's average fast food, way overpriced! read more

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Even though this was my first time at this location, I really love Zantigos. I mean wherelse can you get a chilito, if you a craving for it. Even though they don't have a drive-thru, it seems that for orders at the counter it seemed to be pretty busy. I mean my from when I walked in to when I got my food was only like 5 or 6 minutes, totally worth the wait. My order was the taco deluxe and some tigo fries, which really hit the spot. Even though it was just a little burnt, the food was actually pretty good. It makes a good snack or even a small dinner, depending on when I was eating. I so want to go back there, even if just for an enchilada and a chilito for my meal. read more

The food is always good. This was a childhood favorite from lake street. My concern is that an older ethnic lady with glasses was in the kitchen without a mask, adjusting her hair to put on her visor for about 5 minutes. So my concern is health safety. read more

Thank you SO much for allowing me to pre-order and pick up after hours - the box outside was great- my aunt (who is a die-hard fan) was thrilled. She only visits Minnesota every other year now , (after growing up here on chilitos ) so getting her fix was so appreciated. You guys are the best, thanks again!! read more

My husband was on his way home and decided to pick up food we wanted something different so I told him to go to Zantigos which is a new chain to us being from California . We had been to the one in Saint Paul which was always excellent for what it is and way better than Taco Bell . That was our mistake thinking this location was anything like the one in Saint Paul He got there 20 minutes before they closed not 5 minutes or in the last few minutes but 20 which in fast food on a Saturday night is not inconsiderate . He could tell they were not happy to see him and they promptly told him the fryers were off and he could tell they were mad he was there He ordered our food got home and it was inedible everything was ice cold the fryers were not the only thing off obviously The rice was cold the meat was ice cold and had congealed fat from sitting ....the tortilla my chilito was in was stale I will not be returning to this location ever again it's a night and day difference between here and the Saint Paul location and if this had been my first experience with Zantigos I would never have eaten it again read more

It used to be much better than Taco Bell. But quality has changed significantly.

This place is where I go for Chilitos. They come in hot and mild. I prefer the hot. The service has slowed down lately. I have been there several times in the last few months and they have been slower than normal. I didn't complain because the food was good. If you watch the staff, they seem to mope around without purpose is the way I feel. The service used to be faster. I still crave chilitos even though they are exactly healthy for you. In moderation. read more

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Honestly, the food was terrible. The chicken was unseasoned and I couldn't even take more than a few bites. I could make better Mexican food than this myself and I'm not even Mexican. If you do go, do not get their enchilada platter, it is absolutely disgusting. Definitely not going to eat at this place ever again. read more

Zantigo - Chicken Enchilada Platter - Mexican Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

We decided to try Zantigo since we had to run into Bloomington for an errand. It was not busy at all so we had time to ask some questions about the menu. Everything was very mild and not very flavorful. We ordered three soft shell tacos, a burrito, chilito and a quesadilla. It's more or less a very expensive fast food restaurant. Service was friendly and helpful though!! read more

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Looked good, but they were not open on Sunday's. Going to try again once we are back in the area.

I've been to this restaurant a few times and every time I come here I want a sprite to go with my drink but they don't have any all they have is some off brand drink and whatever I get the drink it always has some weird black speckles in it. read more

"Meh" pretty much sums it up..it reminded me of a cross between taco johns and taco bell. I had a chicken quesadilla and my friend has tacos and we split the "fries" which are basically a not as good version of potato oles.. Maybe it has to do with the fact that I've been just pining for some taco johns lately, but this place just didn't impress me. The quesadilla was ok..the ends of the tortilla were really dry though so I didn't eat the whole thing..it was also a little sparse on the filling for my taste. The salsa was sub par. The one good thing about the meal was the southwest sauce that came with the fake potato oles, yum! I probably won't go back here..but it wasn't the worst food ever. Plus, it was fast, cheap, and the service was friendly. read more

I got food poisoning. Had the enchilada platter and chips with guacamole. Ate it around 11PM, spent the next morning in the bathroom. Worst of all, I was on a business trip. read more

This is my favorite fast food mexican restaurant in the twin cities outside of the taco house in St. Paul. This is a a weekend ritual to go grab a burrito and a few tacos. I personally get sick of the way to huge buritos at new places or the completely fake food at Taco Bell. Zantigo is a nice place to go for Americanized Mexican food that is tasty and still has a little authenticity. The staff is always nice, the place is always clean and the service is always decent. We go out of the way to go here. Also definitely a place you can talk and for some reason the background music is always some really good 80's music. We ofter remark we wish we had that guys playlist. read more

I come here for Tacos very infrequently and every time I leave I feel like I need to come back again soon. The food is better than TB or other mexican fast food. The portions are larger than TB of Taco John's yet not as big as Chipotle or Qdoba. In my opinion is just right. Burritos and tacos have a nice flavor that seems cleaner (not greasy) and fresh, although they aren't selling this food as healthy. Worth stopping in, and then promising yourself you will come back. read more

I am normally so happy with the food here. This visit was a little tense. Unorganized and possibly new workers without proper training. Chilito was an unwrapped mess and the staff seemed overwhelmed, it was very slow and not an overwhelming situation. Negative experience this time! Also the light outside was turned off during open hours read more

The Chillito is a must have... I remember them from when I was a kid. They are a small chain restaurant but make excellent Mex food. Better than Taco Bell and their hot sauce is actually hot. 5 stars for Zantigo! read more

I really do love this place. 1. Food is consistent and fresher tasting compared to Taco Bell. Chicken soft tacos are my favorite here! Actually, chicken anything here is great. Definitely try their chilitos. 2. Service is great. It can get a little slow at peak times, but they've never screwed up my order and they're always pleasant. 3. Clean, welcoming atmosphere. The set-up of this place is great, and the booths are pretty darn good for a fast food joint. Doesn't feel cheap or cramped. Definitely try this place out for lunch if you're in the area! They have a rewards program too I believe so make sure to jump on that. read more

Love the food. Zantigo was all over the place back in the 70's and that's when I got addicted to their food. Then some other Mexican chain came in and bought them up. I was so glad to find this Zantigo a few years ago. I love the hot chilitos and the green chili burritos. No other Mexican place comes close to these. If you're sick of taco John's and hate taco bell, then please try this place. I think you'll like it! read more

What is there to say? I grew up loving the "chilito" in Chicago (where there were no Zantigos) from T. Bell. As time progressed, the chilito turned into the "chili-cheese burrito" and has slowly suffered into almost a fast food after thought. Then I was introduced to Zantigos. The origin of the real Chilito and all was right in the world. Green or red, I don't care I will eat them all. Actually, I am tempted to ask them to just pour 3 chilitos worth of goodness into one tortilla and save me the trouble. Who ever though Norwegians could make such excellent fake-tex-mex? The green chili is also a new fav. Not saying I am proud of this discovery (as I try and abstain from fast food... when possible), but this place is special. Viva Chilito! read more

My last review was a little harsh. The grande pork burrito I had today was enjoyable. There was a lot of nicely cooked pork in there. It was like a chipotle carnitas burrito only much cheaper. I still don't understand why everyone loves the chilitos though. As far as I'm concerned they are a beany cheesy mess. read more

Taco Bell, but a sit-down place. Actually a quite decent menu to choose from and a wide range of sides, but really, I guess it was kind of a jack-ed up Taco Bell. Granted you get more food for your money, and it's much better quality, and better service and well, all around just a better place. There wasn't really anything that made this place stand out. I've worked in Bloomington for 10 years (as well as went to high school for 3 years there) and I have never heard of this place until someone told me about it. Would I go back? Only if someone else suggests heading there for a taco! read more

I usually love their food decided to order the rice is was horrible. I threw it away. Other than that the tacos and chilito's are good

The best part of this place, the music! The food is so absolutely bland and to call this "Mexican", is a travesty!! To have the audacity to charge 11 and some change for a taco bowl with 99% lettuce and bland barbacoa and the guac literally made me gag!! Please, dont waste your time or money. Now I have to leave here and go get lunch.. $12 lesson learned!!! read more

I wasn't one of the people that grew up with this establishment so I come from a non-nostalgic point of view. It was decent, but not special. The service was friendly and extremely fast. The restaurant was very clean, and the decor was quaint. Now for the food, it was hit and miss. I had the chicken enchilada platter, and it was below expectations. The sauce was spicy (which I like) bit didn't have a very appealing flavor profile. The corn tortillas seemed stale and were difficult to cut through with a knife. The rice was not good at all. It is chipotle lime like chipotle, except the rice was a bit hard and had an off flavor to it. I also added a hot chilito, as that is what everyone raves about it, and I found their applause to be deserved. It was excellent, with a very good soft flour tortilla and an excellent taste. Too bad it was skimpy....either way when I go back (if that tells you anything) I will just load up on these. My wife had the steak burrito combo and a side of refried beans. She said the beans were not good at all, and other than the first bite they went unconsumed. The burrito was somewhat bland, but pretty darn good! She said she would definitely go back and order the same thing, but this time without the side of beans. Overall its a decent place, and it doesn't mean to compete with actual Mexican restaurants which is good, because it doesn't. For quick cheap food it definitely has its place and is better than the other fast food Mexican restaurants. We will go back, but its not like we will be back tomorrow. read more