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

Boca Chica Taco House - Boco Chico taco house - Mexican Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

The food here is fresh and tasty with options for vegetarians and gluten free. The food is made to order so while it has a fast food vibe it takes a bit longer to get your food. It is worth the wait! They have a parking lot and are a good option for the days you can't sit down for a longer meal at their restaurant across the street. read more

Boca Chica Taco House - Barbacoa traditional tacos - Mexican Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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I don't like Boca chica because I think that it is microwave food and it has been patted dry from a paper towel

OH MY GAWD!! Fried flour shell tacos. They are PHENOMENAL!! The taste, quality and quantity of beef/toppings is top notch! Always add tomato. And try the nachos!! We typically avoid the jalapeños, but that's just a taste thing. Seriously, just go. Service is always friendly and because they make everything fresh, you will wait around 5-8 minutes after you order. It's in an old Burger King building but they go all out for the Day of the Dead... plus Charlie Brown is wearing a sombreros outside!! Or is it Lucy??? See? Now I have to go back to find out!!! read more

Two chicken tacos please! This is a great spot for some quick lunchtime tacos. I come here time and time again. Service is fast and food hits the spot. read more

Super solid food and quick service. Make sure you don't miss the additional seating on the right.

Flauta's are authentic, with hot, tender chicken and cotija on a bed of lettuce avocado fresh and plenteous but the salsa is better than everything else I could just eat my shor with their sfresh alsa. read more

Beat hard shell chicken Tacos in town.. eat them there..shells get soggy quick..the salsa is so fresh and actually has flavor and a kick. We are two each there and got some to go...so great. read more

Decent priced Tex-Mex food! It's a nice little spot if you are visiting the area and the prices aren't outrageous. I believe this place has been here for years so you should totally stop by! The inside is a bit cramped but there's a few spots to sit down. I usually order to go. The service is always very nice, they will walk you through the menu if needed. I totally forgot to take pics so you'll have to trust me on this one! I ordered the enchiladas, nachos, tamale, and churro bites. The enchiladas are decent but I recommend the fried flour tacos. The fried tacos are similar to Taco Bell Chalupas! The nachos on the other hand were really good, they added so much meat and I 100% recommend adding nacho cheese on top! The tamales were also really authentic which really surprised me lol. It reminded me of my mom's tamales! As for the churro bites, they were pretty yummy but the portions were a bit small. Overall, I really enjoyed this place and it's really cool that it's been here for so long. :) I will def be back for the nachos and tamales! :D read more

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Got takeout. Nachos were a total mess, tons of fresh shredded cold cheese. Quesadilla was the same, basically had to disassemble and recook it when we got home. Nacho meat had 0 flavor, ground beef with no salt. Gross. Tacos were okay. Wouldn't go again at all. read more

Boca Chica Taco House - Greasy nachos - Mexican Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I haven't been here in years. Took some colleagues for a lunch run the other day. What an awesome and very well priced lunch! They were very busy and efficient!There are great lunch combos available. I enjoyed the beef taco and enchilada combo with rice. Yummy! My colleagues enjoyed their lunches as well. The food continues to be Delicious at BC Taco House! read more

It's been years since I've been here, but was in the area and stopped for lunch. Tried the number 5 combo which included two hard shell tacos and a side. I choose a side of beans. I normally don't like beans, but I really like theirs. Added a fried flour taco. Left full and satisfied. The combo does include a drink too. Friendly service and everything was fresh. The flour taco was amazing! Lunch for under $12. Will be back in the future. read more

Been going here for a while and was always pretty good. Last time i went, got a bean and cheese burrito which was a greasy mess. As well as a standard chicken taco. The chicken tasted like it was out of a can and was slimy / wet. Very unpleasant to not be able to finish a well paid for meal. read more

Visited 5/18/24. Taco house will forever be a fave. My family's favorite thing to do is get taco house take out and eat with beers at Wabasha brewing (would definitely recommend). Are things slightly greasier here? Of course, but that's part of the appeal. The enchiladas are my fave and both beef and cheese are consistently solid. I also adore the rice. My sister got a veg taco burrito and my mom got a few hard shells. Overall, the place is a St. Paul staple that I recommend to many. Sit on Wabasha's patio, stretch out and sip some brews while enjoying this food! read more

Boca Chica Taco House - Enchilada combo - Mexican Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

While there are some tables for dining in, I view this more as an elevated takeout establishment. It has a counter for placing your order. The wait wasn't too long to get my order. I've also ordered online and picked up my order, which was even speedier. The appeal for me here is that it's across the street from Boca Chica Mexican restaurant (a sit down dine in restaurant), and has a very similar menu. I suspect they have the same owners (given the name similarities). I've gotten the deep fried beef tacos, a pound of chips, and a pint of hot salsa; they were tasty. They also have some family meals I'd like to try in the future. I've been going to the sit down version of this restaurant for decades; trying the taco house was new. I wish I'd tried it sooner! read more

First of all, the food? . . . AMAZING Our server, Shae T was so kind, going out of her way to make us feel welcome. If I was running that place I would give her a raise. read more

Stopped by for a quick lunch. It was pretty busy so I was excited for the food. This is a small spot. We ordered quite a bit of food and enjoyed all of it. The crispy beef taco was probably the standout thing on the menu. Very tasty. Would recommend for a quick tasty lunch! read more

Absolutely the best. The Salas is unbelievable good. I'm a tostada and enchilada guy. Their chips are so good.

Stopped in today, my order was 3 fried tacos and rice. The tacos were horrible! They were soggy and greasy and burnt all around the edges. I just threw them away rather than drive back there. I've eaten there many times and this is the first time I've received bad food. Will not be returning. read more

Good food, just stopped in very quickly to get some food for the road and the vibes were great and welcoming. Servers helped with food questions, and the actual items were delicious. Definitely worth stopping by for some cheap and delicious food. read more

You need nothing more than a fried flour taco or two from Taco House. Maybe a couple Al pastor tacos... or maybe a burrito... second thought, order it all, it's all delicious. The one thing I wish I had more of when I eat the pastor tacos is pineapple, because I like mine on the sweeter-smoky side, but I'll never turn em down. I usually receive fast and kind service when I eat here, and it's unfussy seating gives you what you need to have a nice, quick lunch or dinner before you're on to your next adventure. read more

my favorite Mexican restaurant in the Twin Cities area! Friendly staff! Clean eating area. Food is delicious! I can't decide if I love the fried flour tacos or soft corn tacos more, so I get one of each! Taco salad is another fav. I love their chips and salsa (nice kick ). I'll drive 40 miles from home to eat there, even tho there are several Mexican restaurants in my area. Try their eat in bar/restaurant across the street. Fabulous lunch buffet! read more

Boca Chica Taco House - My niece and Charlie Brown, outside our favorite restaurant, Boca Chica in St Paul. - Mexican Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

3.5/5 went here because we were in the area and hungry. ordered the 6 pack of al pastor tacos (taco Tuesday special) and a side of chips and cheese. the chips and cheese were ok. the cheese had a little better flavor than other cheese sauce, but I wouldn't get them again. the al pastor tacos were decent, but greasy. fingers were covered in grease after picking up the first one. the soft corn tortillas were mostly falling apart by the time we got to the third taco. the flavor was good, but not great. I've had better from other places. overall, I'd give this place another try (maybe try the carnitas), but I wouldn't go out of my way. read more

Oh my, I just love coming to the Taco House! First off, this is a separate restaurant from Boca Chica's. Some people get confused. Anyway... If you get anything, be a little boring and get the original tacos. The flour shells are amazing and the beef is seasoned wonderfully so the whole thing just melts in your mouth (literally). I have found recently that I love the taquitos with rice. The pepitas are also a fave of nine. Make sure to get a bit of the salsa too. It packs a Minnesota punch, but is so great on the tacos or the pepitas. Upgrade to a bottle of jarritos instead of a fountain drink. read more

always perfect, kind staff, not much for seating but the food is cheap and yummy! the chicken flautas are my absolute favorite.

There are few items on the menu. I absolutely love, the soft chicken tacos, and the traditional tacos are my absolute favorites. The rice and beans are both done very well and my kids really enjoy the fried beef tacos as well as but tamales and chicken flautas. I very much enjoy Boca Chica taco house. I frequent them often and when asked by friends or family where I want to go to get food I always suggest This place. The staff is often very kind, and the dining room is clean and inviting to dine in. There's also a small area outside to eat if that's what you prefer! read more

Good Mexican-American food. So everything is kind of mushy, but cheesy and pleasant. One thing that makes this place unique is that almost all the items are very small, so you order a few different things, each one you can finish in a few bites. Be sure to ask for the little salsa containers. read more

The refried beans seem to have too much salt on them the rice and the enchilada were dried out the enchiladas had no enchilada sauce on them very disappointing because I always been happy with the food before read more

The food is on point, I and my wife will drive to St. Paul for good authentic Mexican Food. read more

Boca Chica Taco House - Steak tacos - Mexican Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Stopped by for some to go tacos after leaving wabasha brewing. Definitely did not disappoint. Favorites include the beef flour tacos and chicken hard shell tacos. Salsa was great. Service was speedy! read more

Wish it was like the good old days. The burritos are the size of the kids menu burritos. So small they're like a snack. Chipotle makes bigger burritos and that's pretty sad! Get your burrito right Taco House! Just gotta add more beans,sheesh!‍ But, needless to say, food is tasty read more

Love the staff! I wish I could remember her name. BUT she is working tonite 11/22/23 and I just think she is the BEST! And la comida was on point as usual. Not expensive with amazing staff and great food. My daughter and I are all about the sopes and cheese enchiladas. read more

We headed to Boca Chica because it was close to the park. Sometimes you look at a place on the outside and it looks like a dive but the food is amazing. This is not that. We ordered chips and cheese, cheese quesadillas (this is not a quesadilla), carnitas tacos, a chicken burrito, and chicken tacos. The only edible option in the items we ordered was the pork taco. These were served in corn soft shells. I asked for the same but in flour. I was told that wasn't an option. I then asked for a pork burrito. They said they wouldn't make a pork taco. I asked for any menu item with pork that didn't have corn soft shells. She told me there was nothing available. The chicken in the burrito is dry, overcooked, unseasoned chicken. The cheese "quesadilla" is just a rolled up four tortilla with melted cheddar. When you order Mexican cheese, you expect a white queso. Nope. This was nacho cheese like you'd find at any county fair. Absolutely disgusting. We threw away more food than we ate. Side note - there were no tables big enough to seat 5 people. You're better off eating at any chain fast food Mexican restaurant. Literally. Any. Other. Mexican. Restaurant. read more

Fast food type tacos. Tiny version of the Boca Chica restaurant across the street (downtown St. Paul). Coke fountain drinks. Seating is mostly along bar counters against the wall. (Only 3 tables in dining room). Tacos beef or chicken, deep fried or hard shell (corn) or soft shell. Lots of cheese. Papitas, refried beans, and chips and salsa (a bit spicy, but free). All packaged to go in bags. read more

We went to this place on a whim on a Thursday because it was recommended as some of the best authentic Mexican in town. The place feels very traditional and just what you want when you're feeling like REAL Mexican food. Chips and salsa (one hot, one mild) were brought out and the mild salsa was great! Chips were warm and fresh and got our taste buds going big time. We ordered margaritas which were mixed well and for dinner, we got chicken fajitas and classic tacos: 1 beef, 1 pork, 1 chicken. They were both accompanied with rice, black beans and other toppings. The chicken fajitas were brought out piping hot and tasted fantastic. In regards to the tacos, chicken and pork were my favorites but the beef was on the dry side and didn't have much flavor. He corn tortillas unfortunately got a little soggy. I was actually most impressed with the black beans believe it or not. They were sprinkled with cotija cheese and blew away my expectations of boring black beans. All together, this was a great meal and would recommend it to anyone that was a truly authentic Mexican meal read more

Boca Chica Taco House - Mexican Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Man oh man. First and foremost, everyone here is super friendly an sweet. I adore this place fo that reason alone. Also, a good taco salad and good sopes are hard to come by these days. I could pay extra for Teresa's in Mendota Heights, or I could pick up something up that's just as good for less than half. I think their new slogan should be, "You may be extra, but your guacamole never will be!" read more

This place is such a great idea! It's a nice way to try Boca Chica or grab your favorites without the wait of the larger restaurant. They recently raised their prices after years however seem to still be in market value. They have a number of combos and a kids menu. There's VERY LIMITED SEATING so take your food to go! Good fresh food and spicy salsa!! read more

I wanted to love it, I really did. We pass it often and this place is always busy, so we figured it must be great. I love Mexican food and authentic Mexican is the best. I ordered chicken tacos and rice as a combo. I'm sorry to say the chicken tacos were awful. There was absolutely no flavor or seasoning to it. I threw some salsa on it to allow for some flavor, but typically the meat in a Mexican taco is seasoned. The Mexican rice was not great either. It had soggy peas mixed in it. It too was very bland. The outdoor seating was fun. We sat outside since it was a nice summer evening. I like that they have a kids menu. The kids menu comes with a dessert (churros). I have to say, the churros are the reason for the extra star. I would give the chicken tacos and rice one star, but the churros are really delicious. I was so hopeful this could become a place we regular visit. Unfortunately, we likely won't be back. read more

Boca Chica Taco House - Chicken tacos and rice with a large drink (combo 6) - Mexican Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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I fkn love boca chica it is cheap and delicious! my fav things here are the fried flour tacos and the chicken fajita tacos. Also churros are good Someone on yelp complain that the fried flour taco was greasy...no shiz dude, of course its greasy. thats the point. its bomb Chicken fajita tacos are super good, they got really good grilled onions on them and guac!! I love it The best part about Boca chic is that they have homemade salsa picante!!! Big salsa bar in the back of the restaurant, u can fill up 10 little dishes and slather ur tacos in that delicious salsa also dont get the Taco House mixed up with the Restaurant. they are different. go to the Taco house for cheap delicious fast food eats read more

Boca Chica Taco House - Fried flour taco, already took a bite lol. So good - Mexican Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Fast service. Delicious food. Cafeteria style seating, but plenty of room as most people pick up food and leave. Can't go wrong with the deep fried tacos, but their taco burrito and standard bean and cheese burrito are also classically good. read more