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    Boca Chica Taco House

    3.6 (136 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Barbacoa traditional tacos
    Christina K.

    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.

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    Susie R.

    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

    Greasy nachos
    William T.

    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.

    Enchilada combo
    Emily A.

    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!

    My niece and Charlie Brown, outside our favorite restaurant, Boca Chica in St Paul.

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    14 days ago

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

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    8 months ago

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

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    7 months ago

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

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

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    Great atmosphere! Great food! Sat in the bar area and had a blast. Chips and guacamole- great! Mezcal Margarita- great!

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    4.1
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    If you haven't been here, what are you even doing?!…read more My favorite spot for Mexican food is @elburritomercado in St. Paul. You may also recognize their logo at the MN State Fair and their food truck at various events. Overall if you've never been to their actual restaurant and market... you gotta. They have a full market and goods side to find all of your needs to take home and cook. As well as prepared items to bring home, heat and serve. I highly suggest this for taco night at home. Everything is fresh, delicious and made there in house. They have a walk up order area with casual seating, a full sit down restaurant area and an awesome patio. In the warmer months they have their Elotes truck out near the back entrance. The customer service is friendly, welcoming and very helpful if you have questions or need recommendations. I recently was shopping the grab and go deli and was trying to decide what meat to go with and two separate regular shoppers pointed me to some awesome picks so shout out to helpful strangers. I'll pass it along if I see someone staring at the wall of options someday. The staff working the deli window was also extremely helpful in picking out a good salsa heat level and gave a few samples to ensure my decision. Remember always ask for recommendations if you're not sure! My go to items to eat in: Nachos Supremo with chicken (when I want nachos THIS is the dish I want) Burrito Tradicional Churros My favorite grab and go items: El Burrito Mercado Tortilla Chips-these are the best Queso Fundido Nacho Mexican Rice w/veggies Mild Chicken Shredded Beef Ground Beef Guacamole Crema Mexicana Mexican Shredded Melting Cheese Obviously fresh soft tortilla shells are a must here too This place is one I love to point people towards because it's an awesome experience with great food and great people. For more awesome food spots check out the account mallorymademetryitmn on Instagram!

    Tacos Tuesday is all you need to know. Favorite tacos are Al Pastor and Barbacoa…read more Grab some empanadas on the way out. If you don't come here on Tuesday then expect around $15 for lunch without a beverage.

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    Pajarito

    4.1
    (333 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    This was our 2nd visit. Our first visit was in 2018 and it was fabulous. We had the grilled…read moreshishito peppers, shrimp tacos and carnitas tacos. My wife said I looked like was about to cry when a inch cup of carnitas fell out of my taco and bounced down to the floor. It's the only time I've ever considered grabbing food off the floor it was that delicious(I didn't grab it). Our recent visit my wife got the carnitas tacos, I got the torta and an order of the Rajas and for drinks were ordered the pineapple express margarita and the habanero cilantro margarita. We had 2 other couples with us and we all agreed everything was spectacular. Pictures are from our first visit. Our server was excellent, fast and fun and very knowledgeable about the menu.We are looking forward to our next visit.

    Always heard good things about this place. Finally made it there. The runouts are true! This place…read moreis good in so many ways. Tony. Our server is so amazing he even brought us perfect to go boxes for all the yummy leftover 2 items that are just outstanding and worth ordering every single time Sikil P'ak. I've never heard of it before. But it's the best hummus based dip with some pumpkin seeds and some magic in it. It is just out of this world Fideo soup. One of My biggest pet peeves is when the soup gets to the table cold (and it's not gazpacho) this soup came piping hot. And with fideo not overcooked. More magic here... Will come back and try the Happy Hour M-F 4-6pm

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    4.4
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    Service is consistently friendly, and I'm always happy to support small businesses. That said, the…read morefood quality can be hit or miss depending on what you order. The tacos and quesadillas are solid and definitely worth trying, but I've been disappointed with the burritos and the pork al pastor. The carne asada burrito looked substantial at first, but it was overwhelmingly filled with plain white rice, which made it feel bland and not what I'd expect in terms of flavor or balance. The pork al pastor was even more disappointing. It didn't resemble traditional al pastor in taste or texture. It was overly sweet, lacked depth, and the pork itself was extremely dry, unfortunately dry enough to make it difficult to finish. There are still some good items on the menu, and the service keeps me open to giving them another try but based on my experience, I wouldn't describe the food overall as authentic or five-star quality.

    I've driven this place for years. Finally decided to give them a shot. Best torta in the Twin…read moreCities. I tasted every ingredient in the torta. Very tasty! My boys had quesadillas and loved them. My older boy said their asada burrito was better than Chipotle. We waited about 10min for our food to arrive. All of us had let our food cool a bit. Love the flair of the restaurant with all its colors!! We'll be back!

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    Tavial Grill interior with over the counter service and indoor seating.
    Tavial Grill interior with over the counter service and indoor seating.
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    La Costa Mexican Sports Bar & Grill

    3.7
    (131 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    La Costa is always a great choice. The shrimp ceviche is perfectly portioned and made with really…read morefresh ingredients--you can taste the quality. The chips are well-seasoned and pair great with everything. Service is consistently excellent, with friendly and attentive staff. The only thing to note is that it can get pretty loud inside with the music, but overall it's a fun, lively atmosphere and a place I'm always happy to come back to.

    I'm lucky enough to live just minutes away from this absolute gem in St. Paul, MN…read more In the summer, I plant myself on La Costa's "patio," which is actually just a handful of tables on the sidewalk-nothing fancy, but I always enjoy it on a warm day. Every time I visit La Costa, I have to get the chips and queso dip. La Costa offers Blanco and Nacho Cheese queso, but I wouldn't know about the Nacho because my heart and soul belong to Blanco. It is, without exaggeration, the best queso in the area. Their chips are also seasoned perfectly! For drinks, I used to ride hard for the Vallarta Margarita because cucumber margs are my favorite. But at La Costa, it's just a tad too spicy for my taste, not that it stopped me from ordering it repeatedly. Then I met the Mangonada Margarita. I am not usually a blended margarita girly, but this one is creamy, smooth, and somehow doesn't require the lung strength of a competitive swimmer to drink through a straw. As for food, I've eaten my way through a decent chunk of the menu. Some highlights are the Fish Tacos, the Ceviche, the Mole Enchiladas, and the Chimichanga. I tried the Camarones A La Costa recently and while they were good, I'm loyal to other dishes on the menu. The mole enchiladas pack heat. The mole sauce sits right at the edge of my maximum spice tolerance (which honestly isn't much). Still, I get them from time to time because they are so good. My husband, who loves spice, thinks they're incredible. The fish tacos are mild but flavorful. The ceviche is also a must if you love seafood. Today I grabbed the chicken chimichanga to go, and they absolutely stuffed this thing with chicken and rice. They also gave me a fat cup of queso on the side, which I deeply respect. I skipped the beans and doubled up on rice. 10/10, would do it again. La Costa stays on my rotation for a reason.

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    Fresh Guacamole and Chips And Salsa
    Fresh Guacamole and Chips And Salsa
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