The ambiance here is really nice, we sat inside on a hot day. The ac was so refreshing and the vibe inside was very nice, it wasn't loud which was weird because there was a lot of people. I don't know if it's somehow sound designed but it was unusually impressive. The bathrooms were a little iffy We got seated immediately, and got our drink order fast! Also chips and salsa and dang!!!! The chips were crispy!!! The salsa was so good, best restaurant free salsa I think I've ever had. Would come here just for that! The food was pretty good, reading the reviews I did expect crazy good food. But it was still good no complaints especially for serving size. And price lol! The server (we got Flaco) was nice and very quick to refill drinks, and salsa! The apple pie was super good, crazy good presentation and whole performance and super good! read more

This place has really improved since it first opened. They made the interior design less plain. The customer service was good and we got sat pretty quick. I cannot brag enough about their complimentary mole salsa! Most places give cheap watered down salsa. Another huge win is their mini margarita flights. You get to pick the flavors you want and it was so good. The fajitas were really good too. I'll for sure be back! read more

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A great spot to stop while visiting the Mall of America. Service was really fast and attentive, which is always a plus when you're in between shopping or on a time crunch. I ordered the Cancun, and it hit the spot. The platter is colorful and filling, with a ground sirloin enchilada smothered in rich chile con carne and a tender chicken enchilada topped with a creamy poblano sour cream sauce. The crispy beef taco added a nice crunch, and the Mexican rice and smooth refried beans rounded everything out nicely. Solid flavors, generous portions, and an easy, satisfying meal. read more

Cantina Laredo - Cancun, colorful, flavor-packed platter featuring a ground sirloin and a tender chicken enchilada with a crispy beef taco for crunch. - Mexican Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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Four of us went in to have a late lunch on a weekday. Service was very slow. The salsa is dark and so delicious. We really loved it. My husband and I had tacos. Mine were chicken and did no disappoint. It was quiet and there were a variety of people enjoying their meals. read more

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I walked by this place a few times when shopping and thought it would be a good place for dinner. I came to the mall this evening to eat here and do some additional light shopping. Walking in, I was seated right away and got a menu. My server was fabulous, but I had a hard time deciding what to get. I initially wanted tacos, but since it was dinner time, they only came in sets of three with rice and beans. I didn't want to schlep a single taco back to the hotel, so I went with the two beef enchiladas. The food wasn't bad at all! The sauce they put on top of the enchiladas was a bit much, but it was fine in the end. I liked the rice and beans, so that was good. Very nice atmosphere, they even have a seating area out in the walkway which I thought was cool. Their drink menus expansive which I liked, but passed on any booze since I didn't want to fall asleep at the table. read more

Cantina Laredo - Beef enchiladas Beef - Mexican Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

For how often we come to the mall, we have never been here until now which is a shame. Free (warm) chips and salsa is always a good start, and the salsas were both really tasty. Watermelon marg was good, and they had lots of other drinks that I'm excited to try. The queso Laredo was a delicious start. For meals, I had the fish tacos and they just kept blowing me away with each bite. SO good. Chipotle aioli, mango pineapple salsa, pickled onions, and more?? They were incredible. My husband really enjoyed his chicken tacos as well. The rice and beans were great. Portions are huge, and they made darn sure our chips and salsa were well stocked. Service was friendly, super attentive; some of the best we've had in awhile. Ambience was great. We were super impressed, and I don't think I could find a single thing to complain about. We will most definitely be back! read more

Cantina Laredo - My half eaten fish tacos before I remembered to snap a pic They were SO good. - Mexican Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

I had an awesome chicken fajita burrito, beans were perfect, rice was very good and well cooked. Chili con queso was very flavorful, though I did add some spice to it Set nicely in the Mall of America, third floor, this place is a small gem for Minnesota. Not overly priced, bar staff was very helpful, and the clay pottery on the walls was a very nice touch. Highly recommend! read more

I went here on my recent trip to Minnesota and the food was incredible. I had the Pollo Asado Three Taco entree with rice and beans and the tacos were amazing. The chicken was juicy and flavorful and the pico was tasty. The chips and salsa were homemade and our server kept bringing refills on both without us having to ask. The decor in the place was super cute with little plants on the wall and beautiful plates. The service was also great. If I ever return to Minneapolis, I will be returning to this place. read more

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From the moment we were seated to the time we checked out, Cantina Laredo delivered an unforgettable dining experience. The ambiance was warm and inviting, with music that set the perfect tone at times, I genuinely felt like I was sitting in a Pueblo, soaking in the culture. I ordered a shrimp quesadilla (not even listed on the menu!), paired with a side of perfectly seasoned black beans and rice. I added their green verde hot sauce for a bit of kick, and it tied everything together beautifully. To top it off, I had the most delicious piña colada, smooth, flavorful, and just the right balance of sweet and tropical. Our server was outstanding, friendly, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable. They made us feel welcome and taken care of throughout the meal. This wasn't just a dinner: it was an experience like dining with family. Highly recommend Cantina Laredo for anyone looking to enjoy yummy food with an authentic vibe. I took off a star because they had not bottled still water and nobody makes BABY drink from the tap! I'll definitely be back the next time I visit MN with a party of about 20 people! I ate so fast I didn't take a single picture! read more

Really good meal would rate my meal an 8.6/10 and would def come order this again. The queso sauce over the burrito was really nice and the ground beef I got in it wasn't dry or anything. There's also refried beans and poblano peppers inside the burrito which were slightly spicy. Like your tongue may just tingle a bit, but nothing that'll have your lips hurting and nose running. Rice was tasty as well. read more

Cantina Laredo - Ordered: steak burrito but substituted the steak out for ground beef. - Mexican Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

The food was leaning towards authentic, but executed as if it was a mall restaurant. Service was more than capable, but forgettable. Ever since Masa closed, I've not found an actual sit-down restaurant at The Mall I appreciated. This place did nothing to change that. The vibe, again, for a mall, was solid, but once again, not inspired. read more

We visited at 7:30pm on a Saturday night. There wasn't a wait, and we were quite surprised. The decor is great; our four year old said "this restaurant is awesome", ha! The chips and salsa were very fresh. We ordered the pomegranate rita and sangria swirl for drinks - both were really good but would pick the rita over the swirl. Either way, both were great! For dinner, we had the fajitas and the carne tacos - a true five stars! We both thought our dishes were delicious. Everything was super fresh and amazing, the tortillas seemed homemade, the meat was delicious and tender, all was great. Giving 4 stars overall because the service was a bit slow; they could have used more servers (one or two). But otherwise, we would definitely come back! read more

Our server was polite and amiable. The restaurant was more eye catching from outside than inside. The decor was more reserved and not as vibrant as I'm used to for Tex Mex. The chips and dip were great. Never had dip like that before. It was different. Unfortunately the rest of the food didn't match it. It matched the decor which is a little too bland for my taste. It was not bad just not for me. read more

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Our group had very good service and the environment was nice. Being from CA, my Mexican food bar is pretty high and this fell well short, but it wasn't bad. read more

We stopped for lunch right at open. We had our two young kids and stroller. We know that most places at MOA require you to put the stroller elsewhere. However upon arrival; the person who greeted us told us we should sit outside the restaurant since we had our stroller. We asked to sit inside (as we preferred that) he said ok then you have to sit at this specific table since you came too early and the servers section included where he sat us. While that is fine; I felt unwelcomed. The server was just fine; when we went to order our food; we ordered queso. She did share there were two kinds and that they were both really spicy. We picked one; it had no heat but believed she didn't mean ill intent. The tortillas were amazing! Wish my pollo asada came with more salsa. It was somewhat dry. The fajitas were good but not enough pico or grilled peppers. My son's chicken fingers and fries were perfect! read more

Cantina Laredo - Pollo Asado - Mexican Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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I didn't have any expectations when trying Cantina Laredo last week for lunch, but I was very pleasantly surprised! It had been 5+ years since I had been there last. I had the lunch combination fajitas and they were excellent - and so much food! We really enjoyed the chips and salsa too. Service was quick and attentive. We spend a lot of time at MOA in the winter, so we'll definitely be back soon! read more

Cantina Laredo - Lunch Combination Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

The tacos and the margaritas are very good! Waitress was very friendly and good service. - Anthony read more

Cantina Laredo - Mexican Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

I've been here a few times and it's a sizable place with usually short or no wait times. Perfect after a long day at the park or shopping. Their chips and salsa that they will keep bringing is delectable. Their house made poblano salsa with homemade chips are a nice break from the standard salsa most Mexican restaurants give. I've had several dishes here with my favorite being the mole. Both the entree and enchiladas are very good. The pulled chicken with that sweet heat is always a good choice. This time I wanted to try something new so I ordered one of their combo options and although nothing beats mole for me it was very good. The nachos and their unique take was also nice. Instead of your typical pile of chips covered in all the toppings they make sure every bite has beans, meat, tomatoes, cheese, and spices. I really loved that as I like nachos but never liked that once you get through all the toppings you have chips and it can be hard to get that perfect bite. They apparently felt the same way with this lovely take on a classic. My wife ordered a salad and it was large she had an amazing mango vinaigrette dressing. They also have a nice kids menu with selections even your pickiest child will love. Overall of your at the mall shopping, at the park with the kids, or just looking for a nice dinner with a margarita this is a great place to go. read more

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We decided to visit the mall mid evening and of course got hungry. After a great search, we finally found Cantina. It was getting close to the end of their service time, but we got in in time to have dinner. We started with the guacamole, which was very good. The chips are delicious and freshly made. Also, the salsa is slightly spicy but very good. I had the fish tacos, which I thought were very tasty. Guest had the tacos which she was not a fan of. Our server was friendly, but quite absent towards the second portion of our experience we waited quite some time to have plates removed and for our check to be processed. I think they were getting ready to close and were working on side work. The restaurant is beautiful and the location, once you can find it is great. read more

Cantina Laredo - El Diamante Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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A welcome rest in the MOA! Great service. No wait. The food was plentiful and delicious. read more

Cantina Laredo - Fajitas -lunch portion in front. Impossible tacos lunch in back. - Mexican Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

I traveled to the restaurant because I was staying at the Mall of America for business. My husband had gone for lunch and said it was good. It was really busy for a Tuesday evening but we got seated quickly. We got some chips and salsa delivered to our table. However, we waited at least 10 minutes for someone to take our drink orders so when the waiter eventually came we just ordered our food too. I ordered the ahi tuna tacos and my husband ordered the steak tacos. I didn't expect the ahi tuna tacos to be so small. A trio of small tacos with very good taste. The guacamole was good too. Again, we waited for refills and then our bill. We watched other waiters/waitresses pass by our table even looking at our empty glasses. Oh well, we were only visiting and the food was good. However, not sure we would return due to the service. read more

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Update: I've updated my star rating to reflect the wonderful customer service I received after posting my initial review. The manager responded immediately and thoughtfully. I appreciate his efforts! I can't wait to return to Cantina Laredo next time I'm at MOA. That salsa is calling my name! Original Review: Food - The food saved the day. The salsa was wonderful, as always. The nachos were yummy. The quesadillas were delicious, and the tacos were fabulous. My steak chimichurri was okay. Service - Terrible, and I hate to say that. The server seemed inexperienced, which wasn't the problem. It was that he seemed uninspired to find out answers or information. When asked to do so, he then seemed annoyed. He told my friend that the tacos could not come gluten-free. She asked him to double-check to see if they could accommodate a gluten-free request, and yes, the kitchen was able to put the taco filling in corn shells. I asked if the steak chimichurra was spicy, and I was told no, but it was a bit spicy. Also, everybody's meal at my table came out, and everyone in my party had finished eating before my steak even arrived. I actually think the server forgot to put my steak in. While waiting, I watched the server dance at the hostess stand. He ignored our table and paid no attention to checking with kitchen. After a while, he came to our table and stated that steaks take a really long time to cook. I was no longer even hungry, and told him that steaks don't actually take that long. Throughout our meal, our server stood at the front hostess stand with other servers the and rarely checked on us. We had to ask another person clearing tables if she could bring a glass of water and silverware for our fourth guest. Overall, service was inattentive and unfriendly. It was just lacking. He definitely needs more training. The service was 1 star, the food brought it up to 3 (but should have been more). read more

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I'm a frequent traveler from PA and this is always a good experience when I need a sit down restaurant at the mall. Once you get past the gauntlet of themed restaurants that are going to serve you bad food, you can check out this lovely mexican restaurant with a great staff and good food. Reasonable pricing too. read more

A longtime favorite place, we make a point to eat here when we visit MOA. The food is delicious, and the waitstaff take very good care of us. The freshly made guacamole is the best. We had steak tacos and the Cancun dinner, both of which were excellent. House margaritas never disappoint. For a mall restaurant, this place has a wonderful atmosphere that is relaxing and comfortable. read more

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I really wasn't expecting much, going to a Mexican spot in the mall, but I was proven wrong. Upon sitting down, our waiter promptly brought over lots of chips and salsa and took our drink orders. To start, the drinks here were delicious and strong. They had tons of options on the drinks menu. I particularly enjoyed my Tajín Watermelon Rita, which had a fun rim and a piece of watermelon in the drink. For food, two of us got the Carne Asada and two got the Camaron Poblano Asada. The Carne Asada was cooked perfectly. My coworkers enjoyed the Cameron Poblano Asada dish and said it was a very unique entree. The portions were sizable and all the food was seasoned well. I was fairly impressed. Overall, the vibes here were great and the food was top notch! read more

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The food was delicious! We asked for custom burritos, and they made it exactly how I wanted. Our waiter was excellent! He helped with constant refills and was very polite! The restaurant was clean and comfortable (we had a booth and the seats are super comfy). Great experience! read more

Please change those bar sits they are nasty and stinky. Also please serve your drinks cold. Warm alcoholic drinks are undrinkable.

Great service and food. 3 levels of salsa, I like the medium hot of the 3. Efrain, recommended the carne tacos and guacamole which were very tasty. This is my current go to Mexican food when in the area. read more

Great atmosphere, SUPERIOR signature cocktails (heavy pour ), fresh food, wonderful waitress, super locale (inside the Mall of America), & spacious/comfortable tables! I loved the added detail of cloth napkins! App suggestion: Queso Laredo Hint: You can get this free if you go to the interactive kiosk within the mall & follow the directions after looking up Cantina Laredo. read more

Cantina Laredo - Inside dining area - Mexican Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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The pomegranate cantina mojito was the best part- pretty strong and tastes great! The burrito was ok- nothing great. The service was a little slow but it's understandable for how busy it is. The ambiance is loud but that's how MOA is. read more

Cantina Laredo - Chicken burrito - Mexican Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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One of my favorite Mexican restaurants in the city! You will find this location at the third floor of Mall of America so park on the west side of the ramp and enter either near the main doors or Macy's. When you're seated you will be given chips and salsa that are absolutely perfect! The salsa has a little more of a chipotle feel to it than tomatoey... But that's OK because it's still taste fresh and delicious! I ordered the enchiladas dinner and got two cheese enchiladas with one beef enchilada and it was perfect. It comes with rice and beans and it taste fresh and The food presentation is outstanding. My server was great and she greeted me with a smile and everyone there was extremely friendly! I love great friendly service which is hard to find these days, and Cantina Laredo "out-smiled" a lot of my recent visits at other restaurants! The bathrooms at this location are a basic 3 star! *** I grade my bathrooms as a 5 Star Bougie (clean, pleasant, smells great, picked up, in order), 3 Star Basic (like home with the basics and equally as clean) or 1 star Bad (filthy, paper towels on the floor, sink is disgusting, smells like a toilet, etc) ... this gets a 1 star Bad! I will be back but they have a few things to tighten up! read more

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So I came here for a dinner one night here at the Mall of America during my short trip to Minnesota. And I wanna start off with the reason this place is five stars instead of four stars, their free salsa. You know how free Mexican restaurant salsa is. Well, this place was literally five times better. It was deeper, darker, tasted like it was made with chipotle peppers. I think we went through six little bowls of the stuff. I'm not kidding. Remember that I said this. We jumped right into entrees. I got the fajitas (On a bed of caramelized onion and bell peppers. Garnished with roasted red pepper and cilantro. Served with guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, rice, beans and fresh flour tortillas). More specifically the off-menu mega combination of the steak, chicken, and AND shrimp. I asked, and they delivered. I got some shrimp. But, they were not good shrimp. They wrapped the shrimp in the saltiest bacon they could find. I do not recommend this pro-tip. It was honestly bad. But the steak and the chicken were excellent. Cooked well, charred just enough, tender. With their lovely flour tortillas, I made many taquitos and had a great meal, with that perfect salsa. I also got to sample the Enchiladas Veracruz (Two pulled chicken, spinach and monterey jack enchiladas with tomatillo sauce, marinated vegetables and queso fresco). These were just so good. Very well seasoned chicken, a little kick of the jack cheese with the coolness of the tomatillo sauce. I was a fan. Overall, if you like Mexican food, and if you happen to be at the Mall of America, I recommend you come here. I recommend you put that amazing salsa on everything you eat, and I recommend you ask them to not wrap anything in bacon. read more

Cantina Laredo - Mexican Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

We stopped at this restaurant during a vacation to Mall of America area, and had a taste for good Mexican food. We asked two security guards for recommendations and this restaurant came up. Our server was Karla and she was very good at making sure the whole meal was good, and our drinks full. The tacos I ordered for my meal were smaller than usual, but very good carne and filling. My wife ordered just guacamole to eat with the chips that were served at table. She really liked the way it was made, but needed to send back after jalapenos were inside. All in all I would eat here again, the service was excellent and foods get four stars. read more

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Came here for lunch after a sight seeing tour and before we did some window shopping at the Mall of America. I did not expect much since it was a food chain type restaurant. Service was quick despite it clearly being very busy lunch time hour. I could tell our server was a little stressed with the large parties he also was had but he kept a smile on his face when he interacted with us. The food was okay but kind of lacked spices/ flavor. read more

Food came out quick! Lunch portions were much bigger than we were expecting but no complaints. Not pictured, but their skinny margs are great and you are able to add flavors or spice! read more

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We had walked by this a million times, but were hungry this time and were pulled in by the Enchiladas Seizas billboard posting. I had the Cameron Poblano Asada: shrimp, mushroom, cheese stuffed poblano pepper with chimichurri sauce, charred street corn and cilantro rice. Can we say every bite was heavenly? Yes, we can! Creamy, warm, unique flavors. My boyfriend order the Enchiladas Seizas which were ok, but a little dry. This is not a cheap place, $27 for my entree alone, but the service was wonderful and we were just steps away from Nordstrom Rack. What's not to love? read more

Cantina Laredo is kind of overrated in my opinion. There's nothing super good about it and their food tastes mediocre. I ordered the Relleno De Camarones which is a shrimp dish with cilantro rice, pepper, avocado and mushrooms. It was delicious but spicy. The portion sizes for every dish are huge. Each dish is at least 2 meals. I wish they had more shrimp dishes, or shrimp tacos. Overall rating: 7/10 read more

Cantina Laredo - Mexican Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

The chicken/steak fajitas were amazing!! Their steak was actually way better than I thought it would be. We ordered the guacamole appetizer and it was kinda bland but their table salsa was amazing. My daughter ordered nachos and received mini tortillas with large pieces of steak and cheese on it instead of regular nachos...I forgot to take a picture but it did not look like nachos AT ALL. Everything was on the side and even though she asked for no peppers in the guac it was extremely spicy! And we love spicy things, it was just way too spicy. It wasn't that busy and the server seemed annoyed and didn't refill the drinks when they were low. Nice place for a one time dinner but I wouldn't go back. read more

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We stopped in on a Monday night while visiting friends in Minneapolis. We were greeted by a friendly hostess who sat us right away. The margaritas were delicious! For an appetizer we ordered the guacamole which was good; I also had the tortilla soup which was delicious, with lots of chicken! For dinner we had the Carne asada entree (very good), the Carne asada burrito (also good), the chicken enchilada (delicious) and the ahi tuna tacos (loved them!). Service was good, our waiter Santi was friendly and efficient. Would definitely return! read more

Cantina Laredo - Ahi tuna tacos - Mexican Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

Uhh.. honestly I'd skip this place. I thought it was an upscale Mexican restaurant, but was pretty disappointed. Mostly the service was horrible. We asked multiple times for chips and salsa as everyone around us got it upon being seated. We ordered drinks, food and then JUST before we got the bill we finally got the chips and salsa? Food was "ok" but nothing special at all. Drinks were fine, but service was just downright crappy and took forever for anything we asked for. read more