I used to come here with my family when I was younger, so when I found myself in the area again, I…read morehad to stop by for old time's sake. The first thing I noticed? The prices definitely went up but honestly, given how much this place has grown and recognition they have received, it does makes sense. I ordered my childhood go-to, their birria tacos and a horchata. I already knew what I was getting into, but that first bite still hit me with a wave of nostalgia and pure flavor. The tacos were as rich and juicy as ever, and that horchata? Still absolute perfection, sweet, creamy, and the best way to wash it down your meal. Maybe I'm being dramatic, but this place just has a special place in my heart. So if you're in the area and craving some birria, 100% make the visit.

maybe I tried the wrong thing but their carne asada taco was not only pretty pricey compared to…read moreother taquerias but it was also so dry. It tasted boiled and lacked flavor which was so disappointing. I will say their watermelon agua fresca was delicious and helped me wash down the taco! the restaurant itself was spacious but I don't think they had ac and on a hot day, it wasn't the most comfortable experience. The staff however were so kind here!!

Got the "best pork burrito," which was a little sweet, a little mushy, a little spicy. I wish I'd…read moregotten a side of chips just bc it was, again, a little mushy. Overall, pretty decent though. The elote was good but not amazing. It needed some lime. I would probably skip it next time. No seating. This is definitely a takeout place. 3.5 stars but room to grow.

Was on a Mexican food kick and decided to order delivery from this place along with many others…read morethat month. Located on a very popular strip of Nicollet Ave and the establishment having a small interior, takeout or delivery is the best route. We ordered the Salsa Macha Chicken Bowl, Best Pork Burrito, and Classic Carnitas Tacos. Our order arrived quickly even with it being delivered to north of the city. If you're hungry this place will fill you. The food is HEARTY. Everything was tasty, however, it all has a very similar smokey flavor. We got three dishes to try out, but with how alike they all were flavor-wise, and filling, best to stick with one entré. Street parking.

I have tried Mexican restaurants across the country, and this might be the best burrito I've ever…read morehad. Perfectly seasoned meat, wonderful proportions (cheese vs. meat vs. toppings) and very fresh. Salsa was fantastic.

I think this may be one of the most UNDERRATED places for tacos. First of all... they also have a…read morecarniceria attached so there is a HUGE variety of cuts of meat to get and they are FRESH. Second, the workers were so delightful. And lastly... the salsas... incredible. There is jot a lot of seating, and it's kind of a hole in the wall type place, where it's a little hard to find. But the entrance is on the side of the carniceria building. Do NOT sleep on this place.

Great Mexican spot hidden right north of Lake st. Extensive menu, both in Spanish & English. It's a…read morequick service counter, which is very nice. The restaurant itself has plenty of seating and is well decorated. The food was really good, I was so excited to dive into the Alambres that I completely spaced on taking a picture of it! We also had a quesadilla with rice and beans, both very tasty. I will definitely go back here for another delicious meal!

I love la hacienda! I have been getting tacos from here for over 10 years! In this time the tacos…read morehave remained consistently great. Their al pastor is absolutely incomparable to other taco places/restaurants. I love to get their al pastor tacos with everything and fresh chopped pineapple. Service can be quick but also can take up to 20 mins to get your food. Ambiance is chill. I've definitely been here in sweatpants and crocs.

Ordered for a pickup. About 10 mins from downtown Minny. Order was ready when I walked in and took…read moreit back to my room. Pastor quesadilla was on point. Just enough spice and not sweet which I enjoyed. The rice was light.

Consistently the best tacos al pastor and habanero salsas I've had in town. Can't wait to go back!read more

A giant gorgeous space with a fantastic, well-executed menu…read more I met a friend for lunch on a Friday. Parking in this area can be tricky to find. We came at 11:30 and had our pick of tables. Almost every table was full by noon. You can order via QR code or at the counter. They have a few lunch specials, which I appreciate. The Centro Crunch has been my favorite since they introduced it to their menu. I appreciate the new takes on it every once in awhile. It's what you wish a Taco Bell Crunchwrap would be. The hibiscus lemonade is also fabulous. Sweet, but not too sweet.

I'vs been to both the NE and Roseville locations. I really like the cool ranch wings (full wings)…read moreand their accompanying sauces. I find the tacos can be a little bland but made better with the hot and mild sauces they have. They have good sauce/salsa options. Their margarita and drink options are decent, not a craft cocktail kind of a place but more simple. Both locations have nice patios. Service is good.

Accidentally pulled into the parking lot to make a call. Got down to see what it was like. Oh my…read moregoodness. Breathtaking tacos! This was a true blessing. Soooo hard to find a good taco joint in MN. This place is it! Nothing better. I'm from Los Angeles and this is the closest to LA Tacos.

I have been meaning to stop here for a while now when I drive past it, but it turns out - they came…read moreto me instead! If you didn't know, Tacos el Kevin's food truck is stationed at Theo Wirth Lake EVERY DAY ALL SUMMER! This is in my neighborhood where I walk often, and I couldn't be more thrilled to have them here. It is such a huge value add to have a taco truck by the lake, beach, volleyball courts, and for walkers/bikers/picnic-ers! My brother and I came on a bike outing, and we each got three tacos. Their menu was on the more limited side since it is a food truck, but we had no problem finding something we wanted. They were very reasonably priced as well! We got tacos to be on the "lighter" side, but were both eyeing the amazing burritos we saw others get. Next time... The tacos were delish! Great flavor, well prepared meats, and very hot and fresh. I got a few gristly/fatty pieces in my meats, but otherwise delish. We will absolutely be back to support their food truck at Theo Wirth Lake this summer!

To preface, I am from Georgia so i am very used to amazing food…read more That being said: i'm not a fan of the atmosphere, there's some music playing on a speaker that sounds like it's on its last days. The decor is okay, plant-inspired. Not much to look at and the lighting is quite dim. There is zero service here. No one even greets you when you walk in. It's basically operating like a fast food place. More importantly, the pictures on the menu are way different from the items you actually get. The food is fine but it is not delicious, and I don't see myself coming back here. I ordered steak quesadillas and it's like they barely toasted a tortilla, threw some tasteless meat and mozzarella cheese on it and called it a day. I had to eat sauce with every bite otherwise it would be essentially tasteless. There was nothing else on it, no onion, no peppers, nothing. I could've made better at home. This isn't even a proper restaurant. You don't get drinks, even water unless you order it. No free chips and salsa or anything like that.

Stopped by after a show for some dinner. Ordered some items…read moreto share. Food was quick! The queso was incredible. The flavor of the fries was so good... but the fries were raw. The tacos were delicious and so spicy. Maybe because we came in late, but was hoping for a bit more. Flavors are so good though.

Ben and Jerry's free ice cream cone day. After hanging out for half an hour with a live DJ,…read moredancing, and ice cream, we were ready for dinner. Priorities. What are we craving? Burgers? Nah. Pizza? Two maybes - plus the asker. Mexican? Again, two maybes. We start scouring possibilities. And come across a pizzaria + taqueria. Ratings at a very respectable 4.5. Curiosities at full peak. Plus it's close. We've got a winner. No guests inside when we arrive. Parking right out front. Before we even decide on an order, however, people start coming in. Several tables fill up within 10 minutes. Amusingly, the first next group grabbed the one curved booth with my full drink bottle still sitting on the table in the middle of them. They migrated to the semi-booth across the dining area. Clearly, the two most desired seating areas in the house. We ordered birria pizza and horchata - we have a tradition of testing the horchata at every next Mexican restaurant we try. This one was mid - not horrible, not great. Just was. We'd ordered a birria pizza recently, elsewhere. It came out as... a birria taco in pizza layout. Tortilla circle, birria middle, tortilla top. Meh. To be fair, that birria pizza was the only pizza item on that menu, so it made sense that their pizza just wasn't pizza-ing. We were hopeful for a very different experience this time. Especially given the very clear emphasis on pizza on this menu. Then the pizza came. Not only did it look glorious, a bowl of birria dip sat in the middle of the pizza, completing the birria experience. And it was absolutely fantastic. The birria, the ratio, the crust - everything was delicious. Except, as my friend pointed out, the horchata. It can't all be perfect, unfortunately. The pizza was so good that when we wrapped up the leftovers, a strip of end crust went in with the rest of the pie. Speaking of, I'm definitely ready to reheat all of that now - update: Awesome reheated. :) Next visit: Chorizo pineapple jalepeño pizza!

Marsu Pizzeria: The Battle for the Last Slice…read more I walked into Marsu Pizzeria already knowing two things: 1) I was about to have the best pizza of my life. 2) I was going to order way too much food and have no regrets. The place smelled like heaven--garlic, melted cheese, fresh dough. I took a seat, ready to devour a feast. A cheerful employee--let's call him Tony (because let's be real, every good pizzeria has a Tony)--walks up with a confident smile. Tony: "You ready for the best pizza of your life?" Me: "Tony, I've been training for this moment my whole life." I ordered the house special pizza (because if a pizza place has a signature pizza, you ORDER IT), plus some garlic knots, because I respect myself. The food came out fast, hot, fresh, and smelling like a dream. As I'm one slice away from food coma territory, I see it. The last slice. The holy grail. The perfect combination of cheese, sauce, and crispy crust, staring at me like it knows it's about to be devoured. Just as I'm reaching for it, Tony slides by the table, nodding at my plate. Tony: "You gonna finish that?" Me: "...I was planning on it, Tony." Tony: "You sure? I mean, we could put it up for auction. Bidding starts at one garlic knot." Me: "Not happening." Tony: "Alright, but just know... if you don't eat it in the next 30 seconds, I legally get to claim it." Now, I don't know what kind of pizzeria law Tony is operating under, but I wasn't about to test it. I stared him dead in the eyes as I picked up the last slice and took the biggest bite possible. Tony (nodding approvingly): "Good choice. That's the kind of hunger we respect around here." Long story short, Marsu Pizzeria has the best pizza, the best vibes, and employees who will absolutely test your commitment to finishing your food. Final score? 10/10 pizza. 10/10 service. 10/10 threats on my last slice.

The food is amazing. Packed full of birria meat I was full half way into my second piece. There is…read morean entire salsa bar too. Including a nice bar. The service is awesome the people here are very warm And welcoming and very nice. The whole area clean, calming and traditional music is always playing.

I've been here a few times: it's a great casual spot in SLP! I like that it's counter service, and…read morethey've recently opened a second side of the space for more seating and a bar! They have some really unique things on the menu. If you're a birria fan, you're in for a treat. Birria pizza, birria grilled cheese, and the list goes on. I love the machete - tons of food and delicious. You really can't go wrong here. Food comes out reasonably quick, and now they have a salsa station in the new part of the area you can self-serve from too. Great spot in SLP!