Used La Catrina for our son's graduation party. Taco stand in our back yard and chefs behind the…read moregrill. We received more compliments on the tacos than I could count. They rolled the cart right into the backyard. Salvador and his assistants were professional, good humored and friendly. Highly recommend if you're thinking any kind of catered event. My wife is from Mexico and has THE most discerning taste when it comes to authentic Mexican street tacos. She gives it five+ stars. Katrina is our latest favorite local restaurant near MSP.

This place is a gem in a small town! Authentic food, great service, cozy atmosphere, and great…read moremargaritas! Definitely worth hitting up! We go at least once a month!

I'll just start by saying I could live off the brussel sprouts alone. The serving size would have…read moreto be much bigger, by OMG, they were amazing. My second favorite was the chicken with some amazing reduction of some sort, love! The olives were just becuase I was hungry and I knew they would come out fast. The seafood paella was very good, just not as good as the brussels and chicken in my humble opinion and don't do it if you are not ready to get your fingers messy taking all the shells and pieces and parts off the shrimp. The bathroom was cute. The service was fast, olives minutes after we ordered, my favorite two dishes 12 minutes after ordering and paella, 12 minutes after that. The owner Rene was the server and he was very efficient for 6 pm on the Friday before the 4th of July with him the only one waiting on tables in the smallish (10 tables?) restaurant. By the way, that number of plates (4) perfectly filled two of us. The owner is from Mexico and cooks a Mexican menu for lunch. Next thing to try...

My experience was with a group of adventurous world travelers with catholic tastes in food. We all…read morelooked forward to a great dinner at the Twin Cities' first tapas restaurant. It was not great. The problem? I think it was because owner/chef Rene Ruiz Olivar was acting as waiter, not chef. We gave Sr. Ruiz the freedom to choose our tapas, with one exception, the black ink pasta with scallops and shrimp (Tinta Negra) that reviewers have raved about. He said, no problema--he would serve it. Then he must have forgotten because we never got it. The first tapa served, almond-crusted manchego (Almendrado), was plated prettily and was delicious but oh-so-sweet. It was an odd choice for a starter, would have been better as the finale in case nobody ordered dessert. Soon came a lamb tapa (Cordero). The lamb chops' quality was uncertain as the meat was severely overcooked. El Bodegon's langoustines (Gambas al Ajillo) had given every bit of their sea flavor to the sauce, which was magnificent, we all agreed. But where were the dish's promised mussels, the rice? One shared plate, a beef tenderloin tapa (Carne Brava), had apparently lingered too long in the kitchen--the meat was nearly cold. I adore papas bravas (Patatas Bravas). I must have had the dish a dozen times or more during my last trip to Spain, in 2017, when I visited friends who live in Ronda. During my six-week stay, we toured Andalucia, staying at hotels in large cities and visiting small towns. I also spent time sola in Madrid and Barcelona. Unlike in Spain, El Bodegon's potatoes were diced to death. Never in Spain have I ever had patatas bravas that were not substantial in size. All in all, I found the vegetables accompanying the tapas unrecognizable except for the tiny Brussels sprouts. The rest seemed chopped up or stirred to pieces in the pan. Some of my friends had churros for their dessert. They deemed them appropriately hot and tasty. My dessert was cheesecake torte, decked out with a candle as it was my 90th birthday. The torte was a gold-star winner. It was absolutely delicious, its plating the most successful of the evening. It was so perfect it almost made up for the sub-par tapas that preceded it. One of us had a view of the kitchen from his seat at the table. He saw a man other than the chef/owner doing the cooking. Was he a trainee? Did Sr. Ruiz help with the plating? God knows he didn't have a lot patrons to contend with in his role as waiter. It was a slow weeknight, and there were never more than four tables occupied. I sincerely regret that our time at El Bodegon differs from so many reviewers. Like them, I want to see Sr. Ruiz's little restaurant succeed. He has a hard row to hoe, and I hope a disappointing dinner like ours does not befall anyone else going forward.

The authenticity of the food here is a real treat. Today I ordered the Chicken Flautas, four crispy…read moretubes of deliciously seasoned chicken, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro. Three sauces accompany the flautas: a mild red, creamy spicy green, and a hot sauce that is no joke. All the veggies give a crisp, fresh burst of flavor with the crunchy chicken roll. It was accompanied by refried beans and yellow rice. I ordered the kid's nachos with a side of beans. They were what you'd expect for kids; thin, crisp tortilla chips covered in melted shredded cheese. As it cools, however, it congeals into a sheet that slides right off the chips. Not a problem for cheese loving kiddos as they just ripped off chunks of cheese to devour with the chips. Yum!

This was definitely the best Mexican food i've had outside of California. The steak fajitas were so…read moreflavorful and delicious. I really loved the green sauce that came with it as well. My boyfriend got their steak taco plate and he loved it! I will definitely be back soon. The service was also super fast we ordered it to go and only had to wait around 5 minutes after ordering!

Delicious tacos! I was pleasantly surprised with amazing ambiance and friendly service…read more I especially loved the rattan covered lighting above the bar area, and the sunscreen (sails) over the outdoor patio. I had the BISTEC A LA MEXICANA from their lunch menu and loved my meal, especially the black beans and corn tortillas. The salsas were excellent and tasted so fresh and delicious.

We love Bravis! Their new location is such an upgrade from their previous spot downtown Shakopee…read more Much more seating - booths, tables, picnic table style seats, bar seating. Love the murals on the walls celebrating the Minnesotan culture and icons. The service is always great, and the servers always have a good menu recommendation if you're unsure what to get. The bar has delicious drinks and their Jamaica juice is so refreshing on a hot summer day. Happy hour is a nice discount on some favorite items. I will say anything with shredded chicken isn't my favorite (not enough seasoning on the chicken for my taste) but everything else we've tried is a hit! We always start off with the chips and salsa flight and add cheese sauce - it's NOT a queso, there's no peppers or spice. The creamy green sauce is our favorite salsa they make, it's delicious on everything. The torta is a great choice if you're unsure what to get, the pineapple bowl is awesome if you're trying to share with others. Tacos and burritos are always a hit - I love the crunch of the pork belly and the flavor of the al pastor, taco toppings are onion and cilantro unless you get the loaded taco with slaw. The burrito could probably feed two people with an appetizer. It's a little higher priced than your typical plate of tacos but the quality of the food is always top notch, the kitchen is open and clean, and I've never left hungry or without leftovers. I will note - if you're looking for "traditional" Mexican food this probably isn't the spot you're looking for. It's still delicious just slightly different than what you'd get at your typical taqueria.

Worst Mexican food we have ever had. Canned food would have tasted better. The refried beens were…read morewatery and had no flavor. The enchilada tasted like it was reheated from 3 days ago.

Stopped in today to try some authentic tacos. The cashier was very friendly and recommended the…read moretacos al pastor. It was a great choice. The meat was hot and flavorful, with chunks of pineapple. Each order comes with an order of chips & salsa. The space has a small supermarket with imported ingredients and sweets.

I've been here a few times now but just saw that they started opening at 7am for breakfast and…read moredecided to pop in at about 930am on a Monday. Service was quick and friendly and I ordered 3 different burritos to go. While they were different than most breakfast burritos I have tried (all 3 had refried beans for instance - a first for me), they were pretty good. My prior visits were a bit hit-or-miss - but this was the best yet. Overall this is a solid Mexican spot that is worth a try.

Solid! Great lunches and dinners. Cheese sauce and salsas were great. Good lunch specials.read more

I needed some lunch after a hike in the woods and saw that other yelpers had recommended this…read moreplace. It's in a super unassuming location but when you walk in, you see the super clean area. They have a small menu which is nice! It's small but plenty of room at the large tables and booths. I ordered the chips and guacamole and a burrito with carnitas. They have a huge selection of add ons and they are all fresh ! I love that they have grilled pineapple and a sweet mango salsa. So fabulous! The chips are crunchy and the guac is made fresh daily. It has just the right spicy bite to it. Def recommend if you're in the area!

First time we went it was great. Last week when we went sorely lacking…read more. ordered a burrito bowl with extra lettuce, got no lettuce! Was like we got the leftovers and what ever they did not have to make our order we just did not get that item. Young kids working the counter, just did not seem to be with the program.