Went here for our 6 years anniversary. Make sure you make reservation in advance because it is always booked out. Went here on a Monday night and it was completely packed. The restaurant has a nice ambient. Tables were quite close to each other due to limited space. Even though it was busy, food came out within a decent amount of time. The dishes are small and recommended to share like tapas style. Tacos dishes come 2 per order but they're pretty decent size. I recommend to share so you can try more dishes! We ordered everything we wanted all at once but they came out one by one which is nice. The table next to use was ordering one dish after finished another so that would be an option to see how much food you need. We did ended up finished everything except for the dessert. Started off with a fermentation drink with no alcohol. It's a nice sweet syrupy drink. However, it had wayyy too much ice. Makes me think the amount of actual drink is prob like 1/3 or less in the cup. If that is the style of the drink to be filled with crushed ice. $10 for a non alcoholic drink is quite expensive for the volume. 2.5/5. We ordered a total of 5 dishes plus dessert to share. Started off with Cacio e pepe stacked tostadas: highly recommended by our waitress. Basically crunchy tostadas on top and bottle with lots of cheese in the middle and on top. Super cheesy dish. It came with a small bottle of hot sauce. Didn't think I would like this dish due to so much cheese but it was quite tasty. Recommend to add a lot of the hot sauce. 4/5 Corn Elotes: this dish is also filled with a lot of cheese on top. A little saltier than other places I've had. Not bad but not the best elotes. I think I like the street elotes more and they are cheaper :). 3/5 Chicken tacos: the chicken was juicy and soft. It was flavorful. 3.5/5 Tempura shrimp taco- my favorite dish here. Shrimp was battered and fried well. The sauce was good and the veggies complimented the dish well. Shrimp tacos is prob my best anywhere. 5/5 Seared scallops: this was also highly recommended by the waitress. I love scallops but they taste the same minus the sauce they come in. This was an ok dish. The red chili sauce on top is sweet-ish. The presentation is great but the dish itself was ok. 3.5/5 Ended the night with their only dessert, Churros: comes with creamy ice cream to dip it. The churros was soft and hot and delicious with the cinnamon and ice cream. So good. 5/5. Since it was our anniversary, the waitress gave us complimentary fermented drink on the house. It was fruity and delicious. It had a little sour taste. Thank you Colita. Service was excellent to say. We will definitely be back and hopefully new items on the menu to try later! read more

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I already wish I were here. I could not recommend it more but make a rezzo in advance. Indoor and outdoor dining available and a beautiful bar with a lush green wall as a backdrop. The food is delicious with the chef specializing in a specific region of Mexican cuisine. Try a sampler of everything. My favorite is the spicy Margarita, cacio e Pepe tostados, and an absolute must with the churros. You'll be craving their food until you eventually satisfy the addiction by returning. The service is great and they provide excellent recommendations if you're uncertain on the menu. I wish I lived in minnie so I could come here more often and whole heartedly recommend this as a must for anyone local. read more

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I can't believe it took me this long to come here! We arrived about 30 minutes early for our reservation be were seated right away. Incredible custom service! I went with a friend and we split everything. Portion sizes were actually perfect to split for two. We ordered the: *tuna tostado: do not miss out on this. I loved this so much. The crunch was delicious and the tuna was so fresh. *Lamb tacos: packed with goodness and delicious with every bite. I loved the tortilla too! The lamb was very tender. *Elote: cheesy goodness packed with a bit of heat. Absolutely worth getting! *Cacio e pepe: if you want cheese, this is for you. We probably will not order this again, but I'm glad we tried it. Notes: *There is a small lot and street parking. read more

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Very fancy restaurant. Food was the top!!! Definitely will come again for some good time and food! read more

Colita - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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We had the best server who really took us through a journey with the menu and was so informative! Everything tasted so fresh the tuna tostada and the pork tacos were my favorite. It's a very aesthetically pleasing restaurant I loved the plant wall! Aguachile the PERFECT amount of cilantro combined with the yellowfin Caio e Pepe tostadas had a great homemade hot sauce with it. It's a very heavy dish so great for sharing Tuna tostada was one of the best I have ever had I loved the in between guac flavor, the amount of crunch, and the combo of the tuna and cilantro Churro was absolutely perfect not too sweet Pork tacos were so good with the perfect amount of spice, juicy, and loads of flavor Elote had an amazing spicy mayo read more

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Dinner tonight was outstanding. We shared several plates and our server was extremely helpful guiding us with our order. We loved everything we ordered. Churros for dessert were so amazing. And the drinks!!! YUM! read more

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We keep coming back because it's so good. Only wish the parking lot and the place were bigger! Great drinks, food and service!

I came here on a Friday night with a reservation! Highly recommend making a reservation on the weekends because it is busy! The ambience was candlelit with a romantic setting to it so if you're looking for a date night this is the place to come! Drinks: my friend and I got the Naked Dani! Very delicious and it came with a rubber duck! Appetizer: we got the scallops and the yellow sauce on it was delicious!!! Entree: I got the lamb barbacoa tacos and they were delicious! I ate everything off my plate! My friend got the Cacio e Pepe Stacked Tostadas and it was great quality of cheese on it! It came with a tube dispenser to dispense a certain sauce on it. We though that was weird instead of having a cup to pour the sauce with. Also the sauce wasn't spicy like we thought it would be Dessert: we got the churros and they were heaven! I loved the ice cream it came with. I had an amazing first time! Pricey and wish the portions were bigger but overall good experience! read more

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We had a delicious meal here recently on a weeknight. It was busy and I was glad that I had made our reservation for 3 a week or two ahead of time to ensure no wait. The parking lot was full but I easily found street parking a block and a half away and enjoyed the walk through the cute neighborhood on a balmy summer evening. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The dining room was quite loud but for a small group it was okay - I might try the patio next time for that reason.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We tried a plethora of things and there were really no fails and a lot of hits! Note that the tuna tostada, which came highly recommended, comes as two distinct servings so plan accordingly based on your party size (we ended up ordering a second). It was delicious! The wagyu was delicious, and the aguachile was also a big hit. We also loved the lamb tacos. The churros were SO good and the spiced brownie was also great. They have some excellent NA beverage options that we really appreciated! The service was attentive and high quality. On the pricier side if you go all out, but definitely worth it! read more

Aesthetically, this place is GORGEOUS inside and out. It's in a prime (safe) location closer to Edina than MSP. It has the cutest open doors and summer seating. We went Monday night and it was literally packed. People were still coming in for reservations at 9:00 (way past my bedtime!!!!) I wish I would've taken more photos of the inside because it really was one of the most beautiful places. If you're looking for a trendy spot, this absolutely is it! The servers were beyond friendly & timely. I'm not kidding when I say we'd get our order as we were requesting it from our waiter. Now, let's get to the food & drinks. To be entirely honest, I was underwhelmed. Maybe my expectations were too high, but I just wasn't amazed by many of the dishes we ordered. Based on what we enjoyed, I recommend ordering the shrimp tacos (very good with a zing) and the chicken tinga tostada. We might've gone out of our element on the lamb barbacoa, but it was just REALLY rich and didn't feel like it paired well in a taco. The guac app was good but the additional salsas it was paired with were at best, "odd." While I wasn't drooling over the food, I was very impressed with the cocktails. Despite being the most basic order on the menu, the Dani #2 was delicious with my favorite type of ice and I very much enjoyed it. If you're visiting here, I'd consider following these tips: 1) do not believe the waiter when he says you need 3-4 dishes per person. I went with my boyfriend and we were stuffed after two orders of tacos. I'd recommend 1 app, 1 taco, 1 tostada, and 1 side dish. 2) if it's nice out, sit outside! It's gorgeous. 3) avoid outlandish orders if you're uncomfortable with certain kinds of meat or textures. They may be popular, but they aren't necessarily meant for all. read more

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The food was good overall but overpriced! The service was lovely. The ambiance is standard, with nothing fancy or wow effect read more

Colita - Octopus - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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The drinks and the churros for dessert here are must gets. Many people opt for the drink with the small rubber ducky, which is delicious, but so are the others, which change with time. I love the food, the ambiance, and the outdoor space during summer! Highly recommend an outdoor table if you can get one. The cacio e Pepe and seared scallops are my favorite. read more

I don't know why we have not been here before now. I guess I am generally sceptical about tapas restaurants. This place is great! Get a cocktail from their list of ten or so. We tried the Colita old fashioned and the clandestina. Both delicious. The menu is divided into three sections - cold, hot and smoked. We ordered the tuna tostada and the beef tartare. Excellent. Same with the three hot tapas - mushroom quesadilla (star of the show), shrimp tempura taco and the fried green tomato salad. Everything prepared so well. We ordered one item from the smoked - lamb tacos. Not a fan of these, tasted a bit like mutton. There is one dessert item. Churros. Get them, there are three and they come with a caramel sauce and whipped cream. No need for any other dessert items! read more

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Lovely and inspired modern Mexican concept. Great service and well curated menu. Recommend the aguachile, corn elote, cacio e Pepe, and barbacoa tacos. Go family style to maximize the culinary experience! read more

Have you ever eaten food that made you smile? I smiled after every bite - oh my gosh I wanted to give the chef a hug! The food here is so creative and bursting with flavor. I mainly wanted to come here for the cute drinks but the food blew me away. I highly highly recommend Colita! If you want to come here, I suggest planning ahead of time. I made reservations over a week in advance but was barely able to secure a 5:30 pm time on a Saturday. Even at that time, the restaurant was packed. They seated us outside at a table right by the front door. It was away from the all of other seating and we looked really out of place but the food was worth it. We ordered the aguachile, seared scallops, and Kansas City ribs. The ribs weren't too impressive but the aguachile and the seared scallop dishes were super flavorful. Do you know what chapulines are? No? Look it up ;) The seared scallops paired with the salsa and carrot puree was so yummy! For my drink, I ordered the naked Dani. It was so cute! Our waiter brought us little samples of Pulque, which was really good as well. A different waiter also brought us a tomato salad on the house. I don't remember seeing it on the menu but it we were both impressed with all of the different textures and mix of flavors that blended very well together. Food, drinks, and service were all excellent. I live in another state but I can't wait to come back and try other things on the menu! Note: The parking lot is tiny so you will most likely have to find street parking. read more

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Well, well, well. It's about time I tried this place. It came highly recommended by a close friend, and anytime I can get a door prize with my drink (that's what we'll call the rubber ducky) I'm sold. Reservations were a little tricky to come by, and even when we arrived for our time slot we ended up standing at the bar for about 30 minutes after our reservation time. No biggie, and a good excuse to grab a drink first. Their "rubber ducky drink" is essentially their take on a margarita and was delicious. I also got one of their tostadas which was crazy good. I give it 4 stars because the portions were a little on the small side for the price. However, for tasty and adventurous food it's still worth the visit! read more

Colita - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I absolutely loved this place! It is completely gluten free, has the most beautiful interior, and amazing service. I don't remember what our server's name was, but I wish I did because he was the best server I have ever had. So knowledgeable about the menu and gave amazing recommendations. All the food was amazing but I highly recommend the lamb barbacoa and the churros. Both are must tries. The churros were the best churros I have ever tried (and I don't even really like churros) It was a little pricy and came out to a little over $100 for two of us, but we did order a lot of food. They have amazing unique drinks that we didn't try, but looked so beautiful. Will try next time. Can't wait for when it is warm out and the patio is open. Also make sure to make reservations! Dinner only. read more

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Choros were amaxing. They remind me of elephant ears that you get from the fair. Tapas come with two per order and everything after that is $5 extra. We ordered the fish tacos, Korean ribs, and lamb tacos. Everything was seasoned well and savory. Nothing disappointed. Including stellar service by our waiter, Rafael. At the time of this review, brunch is not served but will be starting by March 2020. I will definitely return to try the brunch. Front door faces Penn Ave. Parking lot is fairly small but plenty of street parking. Definitely recommend making a reservation on Resy.com before arriving. This place is quiant and stays booked well in advance. read more

One of the best bites I have ever had cornbread and caviar! Spectacular! Amazing Mexican and globally inspired food out of Minneapolis. Set in a Brooklyn like neighborhood scene, the restaurant is modern and charming with a very jungle like feel. The drink are amazing especially the Paloma and old fashioned. Great local beers. Service is also solid. But the food...so flavorful. The scallops were over the top amazing with great spice. Chicken liver was super interesting and light. The Tlayupa was cheesy and crunchy goodness. The tacos are some of the best I've had outside of the west. Dessert was a spicy brownie with blackberries that did not disappoint. Parking is a bit of a pain. Certainly one of the best places to eat in the twin cities. read more

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Everyone working at Colita was so nice and friendly, the drinks were amazing and the food even better. I cannot wait to go back and try the rest of the menu- we ordered the cornbread and caviar and the Tlayuda. The place was pretty busy but had a fun, energetic vibe. read more

Colita - Naked Dani #3 - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Simply amazing!!! Our first time dining here and now I'm wondering why it took so long to give it a try. The food was amazing! We started the night off with the "Cacio e Pepe Stacked Tostadas", yum yum yum. It is made with three different types of cheese and is a must have. It comes with a bottle of hot sauce that you have to try on it! Next in-line was the Chicken Tinga Tostada, so full of flavor. I love the heat from the sliced Jalapeños. We also tried the Lamb Barbacoa Tacos, these tacos were also insanely delicious. The cocktails: La Clandestina is a hibiscus and Mezcal forward cocktail, it comes with a mini carafe for one refill, very enjoyable. The Xochitl In Love has a pineapple base and is very refreshing. The only thing that would make this place even better would be if they had a fireplace. read more

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Our server was excellent! The ambience of the dim lighting and plants was great. We ordered the elote, chicken tinga tostados, and the lamb barbacoa tacos! Each were delicious. The churros were handstands down the best churros I have ever had. read more

This was an amazing experience. We gave the server a few of our likes but asked that the chef choose our meal. They recommend three small plates per person to share. We were so surprised, pleased and loved every bite. The first serving was amazing and they just got better from there, culminating in handmade churros with a caramel sauce and cream. We shared the night with our multi-generational family and even the pickiest of them savored every serving. Service staff were accommodating for a walker, knowledgeable about the food and knew all the answers to the many questions we asked. We loved our experience and came home full and happy. read more

Colita - My mom with a foam topped drink. I wish I could remember the name of it! The foam was salty and the drink like a margarita. - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Extremely pleasant service from Todd, fast and perfectly timed service! The most amazing g drinks and food! You can't go wrong! We ordered 7 items and our favorites were the guacamole, shrimp tacos, ribs and sweet potatoes! We will need to come back and leave room for dessert! read more

Colita - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Thursday night we tried out the modernized mexican eatery Colita located in Minneapolis! This tapas style restaurant has an indoor/outdoor conspect and on this day we hit the jackpot for weather! The inside has a lush live plant wall that backdrops the bar area and glass garage doors that open when weather permits creating an open feel. What we ordered: - Masa & Guacamole  guacamole, hummus, peanuts, guajillo salsa - Corn Elote chipotle mayo, cotija, serrano, tajin - Tempura Fried Shrimp Tacos  jalapeño, cabbage, chili mayo, cilantro -Seared Scallops  carrot puree, salsa macha, peanut, fresno -Tlayuda refried beans, crema, corn, Oaxaca cheese, queso fresco, pickled fresno -Mushroom Tacos carrot habanero salsa, spring onion, pickled carrot, sesame Drinks: - NAKED DANI #2 blanco, curado de agave, guava, seville orange, lime -Rosas (zero proof) rose, raspberry, guava, ginger, lime, carbonation Each dish comes with about two pieces of each item but they are able to add more pieces for an extra charge! Our favorite dish was the Elote.... Mouth watering heaven. Highly recommend for an adult date night, girls night, or get together with friends! Thankful my friends visiting from NC were able to try this location with me! read more

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Stopped by Colita for dinner. The atmosphere was super inviting with lots of natural sunlight. The service was amazing and our server was super helpful answering any questions we had. Although small portions, all the food were shareable. All the drinks looked super interesting but really like the uniqueness of the Naked Dani, similar to a margarita and gives you a rubber ducky. Overall a great experience, a little on the pricy side but the quality of the food and service makes it worth it. read more

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Excellent dining experience! Went on a whim with a friend for an early dinner/happy hour without a reservation. We got there before they unlocked the door and were able to get a table right away when they opened up. If you want cheap Mexican food with big portions, this is not the place. If you want quality, unique Mexican inspired dishes then this is your place. My friend and I got the masa chips and 'guac' (we asked for extra chips for no additional charge), corn elote, shrimp tacos, and chicken tinga tacos. My favorites were the corn and the shrimp tacos. I also got a colita old fashioned with mezcal, which was excellent. Would recommend! Also the churros are an absolute must. So ridiculously good. read more

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I went to Colita with my partner for my birthday dinner. I had a pretty mixed experience. First, parking is not great, the lot is small and street parking is crowded. The ambiance of the restaurant is dark and a little noisy. The worst part is how close together tables are. They reallllllly pack them into the small restaurant. Our table was less than 1 foot away from the tables on either side of us, which made it a little hard to have a conversation over the noise. For the food, some items were great and some were mediocre. The shrimp tacos and elote came out lukewarm. The Kansas City ribs were a little tough and weren't falling off the bone as I had hoped. The scallops however were insanely delicious with a really good carrot purée. They were very pricey for the portion however. Overall, dinner was pricey, portions were small, we were sitting on top of the neighboring tables, and some of the dishes were underwhelming. The scallops were the only saving grace here. read more

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There are very few occasions where you sit down at a new restaurant and feel like they can do no wrong. Colita is one of these rare places. The Tuna Tostada was the best thing I had. Raw fish on top of a guacamole tostada sandwich? It's incredible. Tostadas can be tricky once you start biting and breaking apart the chip! I could have kept ordering this until I was completely full. The cocktails were aesthetically incredible. Ours were served with rose petals and dried out grapefruit peels. The lime garnish also had a pattern etched in the rind! You eat with your eyes first, and I knew I'd love it before I had my first sip. The first sip surpassed expectations, which were seemingly insurmountable. We ate during Covid, which offered a unique ordering experience. You ordered on your phone, and it was brought to the table very quickly. In fact, the server told us to order multiple times in the order we want to receive the food. I honestly loved this. You can order a little, see how you feel, and order some more (or less). I also love when food is brought out quickly! I haven't even mentioned the Seared Scallops yet! Maybe the best I've ever had. The texture of the scallops was soft and delicate. Sometimes scallops can be rubbery and tough, but not these! You'll also be eating the puree by a spoon full if you aren't able to lather your scallops enough. Be prepared. read more

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I came her for my birthday and it was the perfect place to celebrate. You seriously can't go wrong with anything you order. The drinks are phenomenal. I had to try the one with the rubber duck, and it was everything I hoped for. It tasted just as good as it looked. Food is served in a small plate style so you can try a variety of things. They had a decent selection of vegetarian options across the menu. Food is fantastic, everything is made fresh, and flavors were amazing. There literally isn't a bad choice. I highly recommend a stop in. This is one of my new favorite restaurants in MN. read more

Colita - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Ok, I get the hype now! This palace was so tasty and such a fun vibe. We came here on a double date and loved everything: the food, the drinks, the ambience and the service! Definitely plan to come back and recommend to all! read more

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Colita is sooooo good! I went there once last year right after they opened and also dined on their patio earlier this summer. The restaurant itself is absolutely gorgeous, and worth swinging through just to check out the vibes. On my most recent visit, the best items we had were the shrimp tempura tacos and the churros. Both dishes were absolutely incredible. I didn't love the cacio e pepe tostada stack which I had been excited about because I love cheese so much! It was somehow too much cheese and not enough flavor for me, perhaps because of the types of cheeses they use. I also didn't love the elote salad. I also highly recommend trying some of their cocktails!! They are all so tasty and fun. The Naked Dani is perhaps the most extra as it comes overflowing with foam (like a bubble bath) and a rubber ducky. I felt extremely safe with their COVID protocols. Their staff will pause 6 feet away from your table when bringing out your food or coming to take your order to allow you time to put your mask on before interacting. I was pleased to see everyone in the restaurant complying with these requirements. Way to go MPLS! read more

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Good food. Can't wait to go back. Authentic. You won't be disappointed Cute ambiance. We had a good experience read more

We stopped by for our anniversary dinner and every time we come back here, we love it more. At this point, I will say we've tried at least 90% of the menu and 99% of the cocktail menu. A very low-key atmosphere. You can choose to dress up or dress down. Staff and servers are very nice and attentive. Food is amazing as always. One of my highly recommended food spot in the twin cities. It does get pretty crowded during dinner hours and I would highly recommend reserving ahead of time to guarantee a table. read more

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Colita is easily one of my favorite spots in Minneapolis to revisit when I'm in town. As much as I love food truck tacos, I'm just as big fan of the elevated Mexican food served here as well. My table ordered several appetizers, tacos, and desserts to share. To be honest, the tacos were very difficult to share family-style especially the hard shell ones. If I were to recommend any entree, the Seared Scallops were definitely the star of the show! Each scallop was perfectly seared and seasoned. The carrot puree was insanely good with the scallop, I didn't realize it was such a good pairing of flavors. A very close second was the Tempura Fried Shrimp Tacos. A very classic, but modern take on the seafood taco. Tempura is my favorite deep-fried cooking method, and the tempura shrimp was amazing with the chili mayo. The Masa & Guacamole and Corn Elote were good standard appetizers. I probably wouldn't order the Beef Tartare or Cacio e Pepe Stacked Tostadas again. They were fun to try but did not particularly stand out to me in terms of flavor. The cacio e pepe, was just A LOT of parmesan cheese on top of taco shell. For dessert, we could not decide what to get so we ordered one of everything-- Churros, Pineapple Almond Cake, Banana Tres Leches Cake. We do not regret this decision, but if I were to go back knowing what I do now I would only get the churros and banana tres leches cake! read more

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Absolutely delicious. We have been here three times now and tried different things each time. I think anything you order will be amazing. Make sure to get a reservation because it is always packed. The cocktails are not only picture worthy, they are also super tasty. I have tried Xochitl in Love, La Clandestina and Naked Dani #2. All very good. This last time I ordered the old fashioned... soooo good. Ask your server about it and they will tell you about the 15 different ingredients! The food!!! So so so delectable. My favorite has to be the lamb barbacoa tacos. Amazing! The order comes with two tacos and like everything here, they are meant to share. These tacos are so rich and flavorful , one is all you need. The other meat tacos, also very, very tasty. Another favorite dish is the stacked toastadas. So cheesy and crunchy! read more

We Love the food the atmosphere very nice ambiance the service also is great The drink are also fun read more

First things first this place is so cute, even the outside makes it look so chic and modern. When I walked in there was many plants and a beautiful greenery back drop which I loved, they also are doing amazing pre cautions with covid with indoor dining, I love how they ask you to wear a mask when you are not eating and also whenever you get up to go somewhere, as well as when a waiter or waitress comes to your table. I love the social distancing going on as well makes for a safe dining experience! The food was amazing I got the mesa pancakes which the serving size was great, my friend got the chiquilitas I believe it was called, and I also got a mocktail which I forgot the name for it. We shared some churros with dulche leche whipped cream so amazing , the churros are a must! I will def be trying their dinner menu one day, this time I tried their brunch (which btw is on weekends now again!) I don't drink but alot of people were getting their cocktails so looked like those were popular. Absolutely love Mexican food! read more

Colita - Mesa pancakes - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Food was pretty good, tapas great for small groups. Service was helpful. Restaurant was cute. read more

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6/5 stars!! Everything is always on-point here. Atmosphere is a total vibe. It's close quarters but still somehow feels like an intimate dining experience at your own table. Servers are always so friendly and knowledgeable. Very helpful with recommendations. I got the La Clandestine drink before dinner which was great. Also had an espresso drink off the dessert menu with mezcal that was fantastic!! It had Black Sea salt on the rim that elevated the drink so much. Food was delicious as always. The eggplant tostadas are underrated. I've been several times and this was the first time I got them. Very good. We also got chicken tinga and green Chile pork tacos which were both good as well. The churros for dessert are a must! They're warm and soft while still having a little outer crunch. The whipped cream and caramel drizzle make them perfect! Colita will always be a fan-fave for me. read more

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