The pupusa was served warm and the cheese and green leafy filling were nice. But still needed a hot sauce or salsa that was available but only on request. Was a pleasant but not great dish. The plantain was baked/grilled so was starchier and less crisp than other plantains, and fairly dry. And the elote was disappointing. Was told it was boiled then grilled, but it tasted pretty much boiled so didn't get any of the crispness or flavor from being roasted. read more

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Abi's was a nice surprise - such great pupusas! I was looking for a spot with good food and this place has it. The pupusas were perfectly cooked - a nice crispy outer layer with a tender center and savory meat filling. I had a few flavors, but the beef birria was probably my favorite - unique and delicious! I was here for dinner and breakfast and pupusas were available at both meals (although even better with a side of eggs during breakfast). The service wasn't as attentive as it could have been and the ambience could use a bit of work, but the food was very good and I'd definitely come back for that. read more

We had a great experience at Abi's. The food is extremely tasty, very generous portions and very reasonable prices. If you're not a heavy eater, be prepared to take a box home! Our server angie was very friendly and we had a nice time talking to her. It was very chill on a tuesday night during a snowstorm. read more

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Delicious birria pupusas and chicken flautas. Nice and spacious restaurant. Lively music and fast service. There is also a large free parking lot out front which is really convenient given the location. Special thank you to Angelica our server! read more

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Amazing food and even better service. If you are feeling lonely, then you haven't yet walked into this restaurant. If you are having any doubts in the world, then you haven't yet eaten their food. read more

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I went tge witb my mom, eager to chdcknin out a Latino owned business in the neighborhood. It was 12:45 or so when we got there and was empty except for one table. I wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt, and we took a seat. Menu looked tasty. It smelled like dead mouse in there. There were big TVs on the walls, the rest of the white walls were decorated with Halloween decorations, and some party lights that were off, making it seem like they must lean on private parties for their revenue. The server was upset nice and helpful. We got a couple that were underwhelming, especiot considering they were priced at $18 and $20. The $20 item was shrimp tacos. Shrimp was delicious but portion was small, beans were bland. I wouldn't go back. Had no community vibe, and had no warmth, which is some of what I seek when I dine out. read more

Went to Minneapolis for a weekend trip and this was my favorite restaurant we went to! Everything we ordered was not only so delicious and flavorful, but also affordably priced. Our server was super sweet too- they don't sell Diet Coke, but she gave me her own can for free! They deserve way more patronage; I definitely hope to be back one day to try more of the menu. We ordered the following items: - Loroco Papusa (4.8/5) - Combinación Guanaca (4.8/5) - Birrica Papusa (4.3/5) read more

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We enjoyed our dinner here. The space is brightly decorated with colorful murals. The staff is friendly, helpful, welcoming, and attentive. Our server cheerfully walked us through the menu and gave us recommendations. I ordered three pupusas, and my spouse ordered the traditional Salvadoran meal with plantains, tamales, refried beans, and a pupusa revuelta. All of the food was really good. The fresh pickled curtido nicely complemented the freshly fried pupusas. Our server kindly gave us an extra helping of curtido after we finished ours up. We also had Salvadoran horchata for the first time. It tasted a little nutty and creamier than horchata we've had at Mexican restaurants. I also had a pupusa with loroco, an edible flower with a fresh, snappy taste. I also had spinach and zucchini, but the loroco was my favorite. I also liked my spouse's pupusa revuelta. The only thing that might have made our visit a little nicer would have been another fresh vegetable option on the menu like a side salad. The bathrooms were clean and serviceable, but the doors and hardware could use a little TLC in the future. Overall, a wonderful experience. We will definitely be back! read more

FANTASTIC food. I had a delicious dinner of tamale with eggs. Yes, breakfast for dinner. (Eggs and Tamale). So flavorful and delicious. Subtle and well-blended flavors. I immediately wanted it again, will go again for more. The chips are made and fried there, absolutely fresh, crispy and delicious. Washed it all down with a Modela Negra. I can't emphasize enough how delicious all of it is!!!! Eat at this place. Lovely staff, pleasant dining area, parking lot in a crowded neighborhood. No reason not to go. read more

Simply the right place to enjoy a great meal!!! Highly recommended !! Great food Great service read more

Abi's Restaurant - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Abi's is a cute Salvadoran spot tucked away in Uptown Minneapolis. I wasn't sure I was in the right spot when I got out of my Lyft, but as soon as I turned the corner, I easily spotted the entrance and was greeted by Abi's bright interior and friendly staff. I ordered the chicken flautas and a glass of jamaica and my friend opted for a pair of pupusas. My flautas were perfectly crispy and the chicken tender and flavorful. The toppings paired nicely and the salsa added a nice amount of spice. The jamaica was so refreshing, and my friend loved the pupusas. The service was fast and friendly and the prices were reasonable. Overall, a very good experience. read more

Abi's Restaurant - Chicken flautas - Mexican Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Don't walk, run to this place!! This was my first time here and I am honestly shocked that I haven't heard about them sooner. After a long day of shopping, my girlfriend and I felt a burning sensation for pupusas and did a quick search on Yelp and after reading the reviews and looking at their menu, we chose Abi's. We had two servers, Marina and Victoria who worked hand in hand to provide a true hospitable flow of service to our table. They were prompt and even gave us an update on the status of our order(even though it was served quickly). I ordered chillaqules, pupusas and my gf got the quesabirria. All of which were evidently prepared fresh to order. I have had a myriad of pupusas from all around the metro, and with the highest confidence, I can say the ones I got here, were unmatched. It was packed with flavor, and I loved the red spicy salsa, coupled with the curtido(cabbage and picked veggie slaw). The chillaqules were scrumptious and the eggs that came with paired beautifully. It was worth every bite! The quesabirria that my gf ordered was so yummy and hot that I might've ate more than I should've from her plate, haha. The ambiance was nice and simple, clean and with a dash of bachata music in the background -- which makes for a very festive dining experience. One thing that will also keep me coming back is the private parking available to their customers, as opposed to the (impossible) street parking(which is quite the norm on this side of town). Overall a true 5-star experience and I would definitely keep them in mind when I'm feeling Mexican and Salvadorian food. Compliments to the chef, servers, Abi and the total staff. They're the real deal for sure!!!! P. S. - you will not be disappointed! So give them a try! read more

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Delicious, hearty Salvadoran food. Simple menu. Friendly service. Off street parking. Comfortable dining room. Try the taco plate. read more

Abi's Restaurant - Taco plate. Hearty and delicious. Try the tamarindo drink, too. - Mexican Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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This was honestly hands down the best tuna melt I've ever had I highly recommend it definitely going again

I love everything about this place. The food is perfect. The price is fair and the service is always amazing.

Great food. And great music at electro abi Thursday night(same abi restaurant). Good service too.

Went on a whim tonight! SO GLAD we did. You can TASTE the love in every dish. Efficient service, a bit more than a hole in the wall: good restaurant space, lighting was a bit commercial but you're at a restaurant for the food not fancy light fixtures. Got the yuca frita appetizer, combinacion Guanaca, and birria tacos. The pupusas are FANTASTIC!!!! The flavor in every dish was just delightful. So so so so good. Will ABSOLUTELY be back! read more

Abi's Restaurant - Tacos de birria - Mexican Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Our family ate here as an alternative to Thanksgiving this year. Abi was very welcoming and helped us pick some delicious food. We LOVED the pupusas! We had the queso con loroco - delcious! The horchata is homemade and is the perfect combination of slightly sweet and nutty. We also enjoyed the elote and guacamole. Yum! All of it! We used to eat at this location when it was The Egg and I. It is nice to see all the improvements made in the restaurant. It is clean and feels fresh and new with the beautiful Salvadoran art on the walls. We will be back. Thank you, Abi! read more

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My friend and I had a random craving for pupusas after shopping. We decided to Google search nearby restaurants that offered this Salvadorian delicacy. We came across Abi's and I remembered that this business had gone viral few years ago due to a beautiful act. Okay now about the food, we ordered the deal of 3 pupusas for $12. I got 2 revueltas and 1 garlic one. They were really good, tasted well-- only thing I did notice on one of them is that the dough wasn't cooked all the way on the thicker edges-- but that's okay, I just cut that part out. The pupusas were still delicious. I ate them all. I left FULL, satisfied and happy with my meal. This uptown location is new, so lots of upgrades yet to be made (according to the owner). Service was also great, she was very kind and made sure we were well attended. read more

Abi's Restaurant - Pupusas 3 for $12 - Mexican Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Wasn't very welcoming when we came in. Sat us down. Didn't come back to the table to take our order, the girl was on the phone. We waited about 25 mins until My wife had to get up and get her to take out order. Food was great. Exactly what you'd expect. The ambiance was nice. read more

Absolutely delicious pupusas with the pickled cabbage and tomato sauce! Abi's pupusas are handmade by her. I'll be back! read more

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got the birria pupusas and enchiladas salvadoreños. wait staff was awesome would go again

I love supporting locally owned businesses with great food, me and my lady love this spot. The pupusas are amazing, plantains where great, beans are so creamy and the rice is great. read more

Abi's Restaurant - pupusa, rice, beans and plantains - Mexican Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I honestly didn't know this place existed until I was looking up new places to eat in the neighborhood. Abis is literally a hidden gem off Lyndale. The restaurant is basic, but clean and I was promptly greeted and seated by the server who was excellent throughout dinner. I ordered the Flautas and Cheese Papusas and they did not disappoint. The Flautas had a great presentation and were delicious with the optional hot salsa upon request. I went with the recommended garlic, chicken, and stewed beef Cheese Papusas and each one had its own unique flavor though the garlic was my personal favorite. I'll definitely be returning to explore more of their menu read more

Low key place, old school R&B vibes. Excellent customer service it was definitely a real smooth vibe I recommend taking a date on someone special so you both can enjoy the ambience read more

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The taquitos were very impressive! Fresh presentation, crunchy exterior, and flavorful juicy chicken on the inside. It's all served on a massive green leaf of some kind! The chicharron papusa was our favorite! Horchata however wasn't worth ordering. It was heavy and had an off taste. read more

Abi's Restaurant - Taquitos Dorados - Mexican Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I love this place. It's has a certain charm that is really warm. The owner and staff are really sweet and kind. The food is delicious. Absolutely delicious. One of my favorite spots on Lyndale. 1000% recommend the birria tacos. The sweet plantains are also perfect with the Diabla sauce. read more

This is a definite NO! The restaurant is filthy, the food inedible, and the staff is like extras from The Sopranos. Rough looking, a little addled, and downright scary. There are a kajillion great restaurants in Minneapolis, this is not one of them. read more

If you are looking for authentic latin flavors, this is definitely the place to be. The pupusas were very flavorful and the consomé brings it home. Size is perfect to select several different flavors to try. The place needs a lil updating, but you'll be so busy enjoying your food you wont have time to notice. read more

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What an amazing restaurant the food was absolutely delicious. I got the combination Guanaca and it was well balanced and delicious. The fried plantain really added an extra layer of texture and depth to an amazing meal. Our server was very professional and friendly and really enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant. Hopefully if we are in the area again this is a must stop. I will be recommending this restaurant to my friends and family. read more

Abi's Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I been wanting some pupusas lately because I'm from El Salvador so I got online and found this place and let me tell you something so far the best pupusas that I had try I really like their pupusas revueltas , I also try the cheese ones and there's not a lot of flavor on it, their tomato sauce it's also a little to watery and also your Jamaica and horchata is not it it needs more flavor and less water other than that service is good a nice place to eat and with their on parking lot which is a win win in Minneapolis read more

Abi's Restaurant - Pupusas - Mexican Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I'm not typically interested in leaving poor reviews, but unfortunately this merits an exception. The chips were properly stale, the beans looked like they'd been scraped from the bottom of the pot, and the food was bland. Our plates were $20 each, and served to us lukewarm, and despite a fully-staffed establishment-- 10 minutes apart. We were not offered any refills, nor checked in on. I wish I had orangutan feet so i could give this a four thumbs down. The upside is that there is a LOT of room for improvement and I believe that they can certainly get there one day. Remember: If you're eating out, please tip well regardless of the quality of service you received. Being a worker is tough, especially in the service/food industry, and people have bills to pay regardless. Have some compassion + integrity and don't be that kind of douchebag. read more

As someone who identifies as Salvadoran, I've been disappointed multiple times in finding authentic food. That ended at Abi's Cafe. They have wonderful staff that are incredibly kind and attentive. During a few visits, I have ordered pupusas revueltas, pupusas de pollo, yuca frita, empanadas de plátano, and papitas salvadoreñas. Every single food has authentic flavour and reminds me of my time in El Salvador every time I visit. The pupusas have tremendous filling, especially given the cost. The yuca was cooked perfectly and plentiful enough for two people to share, which is the same for the papitas salvadoreñas. The empanadas were incredibly warm and with incredible flavor. For drinks, I have ordered horchata and Kolashampan. Both are delicious and again serve as incredible reminders of my homeland. The Kolashampan especially brings incredible nostalgia and taste just like bubblegum cola. Know that the space is small, but the taste and feeling of home is grand. read more

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What a great place! It is a very local, friendly Salvadoran restaurant with the best pupusas I've had in the cities. The service was quick and pleasant. We also had the chiliquiles and beans, and those were awesome as well. If you're looking for polish and shine, maybe it's not for you-but the decor doesn't matter when the food is so good! read more

Abi's 2828 Lyndale Av S. A group of us had breakfast there Sunday morning and it was absolutely terrific. I had the breakfast burrito with chorizo . It came with the best fresh chips and scratch made salsa Verde. It was HUGE and delicious. Took half to go for tomorrows breakfast (and it was just as good today, reheated!). Another in our group had a Huevos Rancheros and he said it was a 10 out of 10. One person has special diet restrictions and the chef was able to hear what she needed and whipped up a great custom breakfast. Another in our group had the Birra breakfast burrito and she thought it was great. All the food was clearly scratch made. Mid way through our meal the chef, Abi, came to our table and greeted us. She said she and her partner are from El Salvadore. Her food is authentic, fresh, flavorful, and terrific! It was a great brunch. PLEASE give them a try for breakfast, lunch or dinner. They really could use the business. The restaurant business is hard, and the current business environment for restaurants is terrible. Please, stop in. They would really appreciate your business...if we don't support small local business it will go away. Thanks for reading! read more

Love this place!! First time trying Salvadoran food was soooo delicious... service was excellent!!! Definitely would try this place again next time we're in town read more

As a recent arrival to East Phillips, I've enjoyed having Abi's just around the corner from my house. The proprietor is quite a character, and the food is pretty good. The name of the game here is pupusas, and they are always good. And cheap - at least comparable with other pupusa places in the area. The curtido are especially flavorful, and a bit more spicy than the other places. Almost like Korean kimchi. Lots of yum for very little $. The experience of eating here could be a little better. Compared to several of the other restaurants around Bloomington and Lake, I just don't always feel completely welcome here. It's not that the service is bad, and it's friendly enough. I just don't get a very pleasant vibe. read more

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Delicious pupusas for the win! Fabulous garnishes for the bonus! We had a great meal of many types of pupusas, along with veggie fajitas. Everything was served hot and fresh. Bonus: they had corn or flour tortillas for the fajitas. Pupusas were the star of the show, however. For those unfamiliar with these, they are hot and soft dough pockets, stuffed with whichever combination you'd like from the menu (maybe 10 varieties?). They do a stellar job of making them here. Our server (or maybe the owner?) was very welcoming. Like we were honored guests, walking into a superstar's home, type of welcoming! We will certainly return! read more

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Food was really good and everything tasted fresh and authentic. Service was a little slow which is the reason I didn't give 5 stars but I definitely recommend. I've had a lot of authentic Latin food and this was right on point. read more

Yasssssss to this place. I got the camarones a la diabla and tried the cheese pupusa. The shrimp was extremely good, perfect amount of sauce, enough to leave a coat of sauce on the shrimped and some to eat with your rice. The sauce has a kick to it. The cheese in the pupusa was so nice, warm and milky. Well balance between the amount of cheese and masa. Love the staff there, they are very friendly and nice. Location wise: not the safest area, would suggest to go in daytime. The restaurant is kind of small so it might not be a great place to bring in a group of 8 or over. read more

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