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

Love supporting local businesses! This place is located in a strip mall in the Maplewood/Oakdale…read moreneighborhood. The staff were super welcoming and the food was delicious!! Portions were very generous and there was plenty of parking in the attached lot. They also have some very delicious homemade sauces, if they ask if you'd like some definitely say yes!

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.

I've been here 2x. I order the same meal. Excellent (reminds me of Chipotle) what I ordered, but…read moreway better! I've ordered a drink each time. The one that blew my mind was the one made out of Hibiscus! Oh, so good! The Sevice was nice and willing to tell me about the drink. I like this place because I feel comfortable going here to relax by myself. Planning to bring my sister's. One of them said she has also been here too. Small place, but with comfortable darkness, takes you away from normal day outside life. I will be back to try a different drink. There is no drink menu yet, but one is coming. Would like the menu already available at the bar. I have to alway grab my menu because no one is at the front. Don't let that fool you. It's a nice place. 4 1/2 Stars.

Think the taste of authentic Mexican food and the speed and ease of Chipotle. Catrina's is an…read moreamazing place. Everything is greasy and amazing. The staff is very nice. And the decorations are colorful and inviting.

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!

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.

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!

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.