I've never had authentic pupusas before and this is the spot to be for first timers! They were…read moreflavored well, had a lot of meat and cheese where the cheese was just melted to perfection. Great crust on the outside and the veggies on the side were perfectly seasoned and strong in oregano. The plantains were a nice sweet savory by itself and even better when dipped in beans and/or creama. Atmosphere was lovely and clean. Parking was a bit hard to get but I don't mind a 2-3 block walk after a big meal. Servicer was nice and always checked in on us

First time going here!! You have to try the pupusas!! We also got the yucca fries. This place is…read moreauthentic as it gets, the menu is half Spanish and it feels like a different county inside. All parking is on street but the streets are very friendly. Very nice hidden gem, go support small businesses!!

The pozole was awesome. It surpassed my expectations…read more Food is great. Service was good too.

Perfect place to satisfy the taco craving! Dining area was clean and food was served quickly. If…read moreyou have the time to sit and enjoy your food choose this over the "fast food" tacos.

Wanted to try a new place for Mexican Foods and what a diamond in the rough Casa Azul is. Located…read morein a strip mall off 35E the restaurant is small but very welcoming. The staff was extremely friendly and answered all our questions. The jalapeño margarita was perfection and truly one of the best I have ever had. The chips and salsa were fresh and our group inhaled them. The menu had many traditional options and some current items like the burrito bowl that my wife and daughter really enjoyed. I enjoyed the Chili Colorado and left nothing on my plate. We will for sure go back when in the mood for Mexican food and a margarita.

Came here on a Saturday evening and was seated immediately. Casa Azul is located in a strip mall,…read moreattached to a gas station with a medium sized parking lot. We were able to sit in a booth and received service immediately. The wait staff was kind and attentive. The restaurant offers a smaller amount of seating and is a Mexican restaurant with the ambiance of a sports bar. We both ordered combo #4 which consisted of 1 burrito, 1 enchilada, and 1 taco. I had mine come with shredded chicken. Overall the dish was bland. I was confused by the sauces on the enchilada as it smelt like marinara but did not taste like much. The taco was good, it came with a hard shell which I enjoy, and the chicken was nice.

Just wow!! Found this location from moving into the neighborhood back in the fall and what a Gem…read morethey're! Customer service is great they talk though the menu with questions of all kinds even down to the amount of spice used in case you're sensitive. I enjoy dining in the layout is beautiful and comfortable. I love that they're so many locals that support this business most dine in and are friendly. The food comes out in a decent amount of time I have no complaints there!! My favorite is Taco Tuesday $2.50 per taco you cannot beat and they're sooo good, the green sauce is my favorite with a side of lime. My last item I gotta shout of is the Rice milk dang is it yummy!! The best I've had in MN hands down. I will continue to visit and bring friends!

The decor is pretty neat inside. Round tables with bulky chairs and window seating as well…read more Not a sit down restaurant with a server if that's what you're looking for. I would consider this a fast food joint like Chipotle. The food was really bland. I got the steak taco and when they scoop the steak they had to drain the water out? To me it seems like they cook their meat and leave it soak in something to keep it from being dry. By doing this it also lost all flavor if they seasoned their steak. Unfortunately, it wasn't worth it and I won't be going back.

I cannot recommend this place enough! From the tamales, to the Mulitas, taqueria Los paisanos has…read moresomething the entire family will love. The al pastor is out of this world, and the red salsa is some of the best salsa I've had in the cities! We love this place so much and appreciate the family that runs it as they pour love into their service and cooking. Also, random but their side of beans is fabulous. So creamy and flavorful. I'm a big fan. Run, don't walk and see for yourself and be transported to streets of Mexico

Man! I'm an idiot. First, you get a LOT of food. So I'm just gonna talk about the soup…read more Its fall, weather is cooling and it was one of those days where a rojo Yes pozole would be perfect. Honestly, when you order this, you only need to put in one order for two people. You get a quart size to go container and two flautas. The had great flavor and it really hit the spot. The flauta's had a nice crunch and were a perfect balance to the soup. What I did, for two people, was order two of those soups, a couple tacos Al Pastor, chips and guac. Yeah, it was overkill but everything was tasty.....and I know I'm not going to get all Pastor tacos like you do in Mexico City (on a legitimate gyro spit) but hey, they were pretty good with a nice balance of the pineapple. Anyway, it's nice having an another soup option that is solid.

First time checking out Pa'l Mar in St. Paul and it did not disappoint. The vibe had that lowkey…read more"this food bout to be fire" energy , and it was exactly that. Even though I came early in the afternoon and the place wasn't packed yet, the atmosphere was still welcoming, with a "come as you are" kinda feel. The staff? Super friendly and laid-back. You could tell they love what they do, and it makes all the difference. I ordered a large margarita and listen, it was hitting! Strong, fresh, flavorful.. one large is truly all you need. For food, I went with the chimichangas, and they were everything. Crispy on the outside, juicy and flavorful on the inside 10/10, no notes. Definitely planning to come back, maybe during a livelier hour to see it in full swing. But even on a quiet afternoon, this place left a solid impression. Highly recommend if you're in the area.

I was actually really excited this place was close to my house. The food was absolutely delicious…read more!! The shrimp cocktail was full of shrimp and all the seafood was very fresh . The service was so quick even though they were busy. The restaurant is so cute and colorful and it's very clean and there's easy parking outside . I had also ordered a beef tip , chimichanga meal, and shrimp quesadilla to go and that was also really good . Additionally, the amount of food that you get is a lot and their prices are very decent. If you're wanting Mexican food and want a local spot that is worth your time and money. This is definitely a place you should check out.

Came here on a Friday night and it was very busy! There were plenty of seats inside as well and the…read morerestaurant is cutely decorated. We ordered Al pastor tacos (comes without pineapple), carne asada taco, esquites & a soup (can't remember what the name is) and i would say the food is decent here. The wait time is pretty long just an fyi. I would not recommend the esquites, it was really liquidity at the bottom and it was just too much mayo for me. I definitely had better. Other than that, the place is open pretty late so perfect for late night munchies.

I was pretty disapppinted, because I remember enjoying this place before. I stopped by to pick up…read morepazole, and tacos to go. When I got there, I went to the ordering counter, but nobody was there. I saw people cooking at the grill and in the kitchen, Im sure at least 3 people saw me standung there, but nobody came to help me. Thankfully, the phone rang so somebody came out. When I got my order, there was oil and sauce on the bag from dirty hands, but worst of all nothing tasted fresh. The tortilllas with the tacos were hard, the al pastor was dry, and the meat/onion ratio was heavy on the onions. The avocado was dark, lettuce was wolted and the limes did not produce much juice. I usually love Los Ocampos, but I won't be going back to this location.

Hello all. I was recently called to Minnesota for the sake of attending a rodentology convention,…read moreand having recently been separated from my beloved mouse, Truffle (aged 5), from my heinous Aunt Tesla and her prized fleet of falcons, I resolved to take Truffle everywhere with me on the brief excursion. Strapped securely inside his viewing bubble, which is affixed to the enamorating chest of this ladies' man, Truffle and I both realized we had a marked hankering for fruit. Reviews told me that this particular establishment in St. Paul has a delightful mangonada, I figured I could acquire a slice of watermelon for Truffle, and we had a tight window of time between our waking up, my bidding my previous evening's lady date au revoir as we escorted her out of our room, and attending the 4:00 lecture on the latest developments in artificial chinchilla reproductive technology. It was a 2.5-hour excursion, but with proper utilization of hydroplaning in my rented vehicle (which mirrored the purple one in my fleet back at home in my Auburn estate), we shaved it down to 1.8 hours. Round trip, of course, and factoring in departure time, Truffle and I left and returned in time. Upon arriving, I realized this would be a convenient opportunity to practice my Spanish, a language I have not spoken in six years. With frequent use of the phrases "Mi amado ratón, Truffle," "Amplía tus horizontes musicales al escuchar The Killers," and "Oye cariño, ¿quiere escuchar un dato sobre roedores?" I left the establishment with my delicious mangonada, fresh fruit for Truffle, a few new prospective lady dates, and my own musical horizons broadened by a customer's recommendation to examine the musical stylings of James Taylor. I was not disappointed. While at the convention, I acquired a T-shirt with the official Capybara slogan, "Excellent at both diving and swimming." Upon entry, the first sight that caught my eye in this fine establishment was a mango, so I have inserted the following image, moreover a rough rendering, to better exemplify what I found so endearing about the fruit. An ode to the mango is in order. Truffle was given his very own mango by a customer who found him endearing, so he is now a man of the mango, like myself. -Dr. Marris Dare

Love the mangonadas here. They are amazing!! Very authentic and food service and ambiance is a…read morevibe. Great every time.

Stopped into Burrito Mercado on the way to the airport. All of the tacos we got were delicious. I…read morewill say the kids tacos was a little small for my 8-year-old so I'll get her a full taco meal next time. The chips and guacamole were very yummy. We ended the meal with churros. We were running out of time so we got them to go. I do NOT recommend trying to eat the churros in your car. Cinnamon sugar everywhere! The churros themselves were very delicious.

Unusual combination of a restaurant and grocery Mexican-American food and gift store. Many…read moreexcellent options available on the menu. This is owned by Mexican Americans. It's possible to eat on site or take food away. Long time community fixture. Free parking lot behind the restaurant.

The only food option in this little Latinx mall, but it's a great one. I don't think I've ever had…read morea Gordita outside of Taco Bell, but now I want more. Like a quesadilla but less cheesy. Two is probably not enough for a hungry person, three likely is (or just get the combo). The winner in my opinion is the discada, a complex mix of peppers, onions, and multiple meats. I'm not sure what exactly they are, I don't intend to ask, but they're delicious. Would eat again. For a bonus, walk three blocks to the distillery or brewery nearby, these go great with drinks.