When I say you feel like family the moment you walk in, it's true! The guy at the register today…read moremight have been the owner, but when I asked for advice, he gave me the best tip and suggested trying the North Side Polish! Wow, it's amazing! The grape soda was the perfect finishing touch! The atmosphere is so relaxed and feels like you're at a friend's place having a meal! Don't skip on this place!

If you're looking for a divey spot with comfort food, Uncle Franky's is definitely worth a visit…read more Their menu features a variety of hot dogs, burgers, wings, tots, fries, and other classic favorites. On this visit, I ordered the tots, a Coney Island Chili Dog, and a Wall Street Dog. Everything hit the spot and came out quickly. This is a true hole-in-the-wall kind of place. Perfect for grabbing a fast bite, people-watching, chatting with the locals, and soaking in the neighborhood atmosphere. Places like this have a lot of character, and I'm always happy to support local gems that make the community unique.

I'm convinced Mexican food doesn't get better than this. A true hole in the wall over on central…read moreavenue, everything I've ever had here is out of this world. Don't even get me started on their Al Pastor. It sits cooking in Bbq and pineapple on top that drizzles juices into the meat. On this day I had pastor tacos. They come very simple as I ordered Mexican style. They come with cilantro, onion and salsa and meat. This is all you need as the pastor truly shines and the pineapple presents brightly amongst the bbq and smoky taste of the pork. This is one of a kind pastor that's for sure. They make much more authentic Mexican food here than most Mexican establishments I've been to, and their salsa is very hot so for those not used to such flavor it may come as a slight shock, just something to consider going in. Staff here are always so kind and warm and friendly. I never feel out of place when I come here. This stays on my rotation for lunch as I work nearby, and it's a 10/10 always!

Tried the Sopes. It's a flat disc, made of masa that's fried, and thicker as well as softer than a…read moretostada. The dish includes 3 sopes and I got to select a different meat for each. I didn't really get the flavors of the meats due to all the toppings (beans, lettuce, pico, sour cream), which if you want to omit anything, you can. I also went for the tres leche cake, which was good. To be honest, we were actually heading to another restaurant on the block, but being a Monday, they were closed. Thankfully El Taco Riendo wasn't because I enjoyed the experience. They have a large menu written on the wall. Right above the cashier is another menu with pictures, and I believe there was a smaller menu with pics on the counter. Prices were fair and service good. After placing our order we were given our drinks and told to have a seat, the food would be brought to us. The food came out in less than 10mins. However, out cakes weren't, so eventually I just notified an employee who took care of things immediately. In all it was a nice experience.

Most recently we got take out on a Friday night at 5 pm…read more Food 4/5: we have tried many different tacos over the year. We currently love their breakfast tacos, Shrimp tacos, and chips and guac. Well balanced season wise and you can customize to make more or less spicy. Giving them a 4 because one of the salsas we got was rancid. Service 1/5: the user experience of their website could use improvement. We always order ahead of when we go and the amount of times I've had to re enter my order or the website not letting me log in happen everytime we order. This is also the first time our order has been correct. Either they forget tacos/chips or include incorrect ones, the newer staff seems to check but previous staff generally did not. Ambiance 4/5: we have eaten in the restaurant before. Be careful that sometimes the bathrooms are out of order. If you sit in certain spots of the restaurant it is freezing cold in the winter. Outside of that the restaurant has a fun theme. Overall we really love this place but have been disappointed with food errors and website challenges.

This is a very cute taco spot. I'm a sucker for street tacos and this place did not disappoint…read more There were many menu options to choose from. The staff was courteous. The food did take a little bit of time but it didn't bother us because they have board and card games! The parking lot is rather small so be mindful of the time you're thinking about visiting. Avoid rush hours. I definitely will be visiting again.

Stopped by on a lovely Sunday for some lunch and ice cream…read more No parking at the location, you have to park in the neighborhood near by. Walking in it is a bit small. But the customer service was amazing and lucky for us the food came out so fast. I got a cheeseburger. It was a little salty, I would have loved some tomatoes and lettuce but it was good. The bread was fab. I hubby loved the hotdog and the French fries were fresh! We got a great little table out front in the shade. I will say it is right on a road, so I was a bit nervous with my daughter, but it all worked out. After eating we got ice cream. I cannot tell you how incredible the young man at the counter was trying to help my girl pick a flavor. Awesome staff. Good food.

There are really two reasons to go to Dream Creamery:…read moreBurgers and Ice Cream Burgers: Smash burgers with lacy crispy edges, cheese and cooked onions, pickles and a bun that is ideal for all of that toasted perfectly. This burger is a mouth watering, and thinking of it has me hungry for one. Ice Cream: seems like they have 24 flavors most of the time, some are standard, some are unusual and brilliant. Vegan? No problem. GF? No problem. Regardless of what I get they offer samples and I often try the new stuff. Most of them are amazing. Last one I got, Horchata, it was perfect.

The best Mexican food I have ever had in my life, It was truly so good. Phone did not eat first…read more Food and Drink - We started with the chips and guac and the guacamole was outstanding. The onions and tomato that were chopped up in it were so satifyingly chopped I really enjoyed, it was nice and cold too. I got the quesabirria tacos for my meal and they were out of this world, I seriously think I inhaled them and have been thinking about them ever since. We were drinking Pina Coloadas and it made me feel like I was on the beaches of Mexico. Service - There was one server working on a busy Friday night and she killed it; she was attentive and remembered everything whilst also being the bartender too!!! Ambience - it is colorful and bright in there and just almost nostalgic. There is a chipotle style line at the front if you want to just grab something quick and full service in the back of the building, cannot wait to go back.

This place is a gem in Northeast. I finally got a chance to try this out and loved it. I've always…read moreheard great things about it. They offer a lot of daily specials, but the one that caught my eye most was the BOGO burritos on Wednesdays. Everything that we tried was delicious and fairly priced. You can choose to eat in the self seating dining area, or if you'd like service they have the full bar and restaurant in the back. I was blown away with how it tasted and I felt like I was back in Mexico enjoying their cuisine. I wish I would've went here a lot sooner, but I plan to be back in the future. The staff were friendly.

The Juicy Lucy from Francis Burger Joint is the BEST burger I've ever had! Hands down, it's even…read morebetter than the ones I've had when I used to eat meat. When I go to new cities, I typically seek out food that is specific to the region and thus a little more interesting to me. You can get a burger anywhere, and a cheese filled patty, aka a "Juicy Lucy", didn't sound like something I needed to try. But my husband kept talking about it and really seemed bent on having one so we decided to come here to try it out. We showed up during their happy hour, from 4-5pm, and they had $5 draft beers. Score! It's a cute place with ample seating, nice natural light from the large windows, and a relaxed atmosphere. I ordered the Juicy Lucy, a burger patty stuffed with cheese and topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and pub sauce. I chose the Impossible patty version, but you can also get it with their house made black bean burger. Hubby chose the Garlic Girl, a black bean cheeseburger topped with bacon (also made in-house), berbere aioli, lettuce, and pickled onion. Each burger came with fries. Both burgers were spectacular and delicious in their own way. The bacon on hubby's burger was incredible, and his burger was rich and satisfying. By my Juicy Lucy, oh my... Every bite was a flavor explosion and intensely delicious without being a gut bomb shockingly. To top it off, the fries were super crispy and just perfect. WOW is all I can say. Note that while the prices may seem a little higher than what you might expect, Francis Burger is a no tipping establishment, as stated on their menu. For the quality of the food and the great service, it was well worth the price! I'll be back if I'm ever in this area again.f

One of the best vegan burgers I've ever had. Highly recommend the Juicy Lucy, the Lemmon pepper…read morecauliflower, and the house chips and dip. Staff here are nice and make sure you're taken care of. Wish they had one of these in every city.

My FAVE spot for banh mi's, but their spring rolls are also some of my faves. Always super fresh…read more Their staff are friendly and the prices are super reasonable. A great NE staple that definitely deserves more hype.

My first time to Lu's was just okay. I had had their sandwiches through catering before and was…read moreimpressed, but the grilled pork banh mi I got last week was a bit unevenly dressed and the bread a bit dry. This was around 5p so maybe earlier in the day is better. I also tried some wontons and they were not great-- too much cream cheese and not crispy enough. Atleast the price is right! Plenty of parking in the Red20 building which is a nice amenity in this neighborhood.

I informed the cashier I was torn between 2 sandwiches and she enthusiastically pointed out the…read morebenefits of both! I ultimately decided on the Titan due to the accolades she had given for the pesto sauce. My order was prepared quickly and she definitely pointed to the exact flavor mix I was seeking today. The sun-dries tomatoes provided a great taste that gave the sandwich just what it needed. The staff definitely is great here!

The name was Intriguing, so I stopped in. They offer a variety of tasty sandwiches and combos…read more Itnwas worth stopping in and sampling the menu. The food and prices were reasonable and worth checking out

The worst food ever.The fries were cold and after taking $ they were out of chicken. 15 minutes…read morelater they agreed to giving me chicken?? I was scared to eat after the cooks started staring and smilng. I took one nasty bite and pitched i. Horrible experience and I think they pay for reviews.

Recently was recommended this spot by a family friend, and it didn't disappoint!…read more I tried the chicken shawarma plate, which came with 2 sauces (delicious btw), fries, and 5 shawarma pieces. I'd rate the shawarma pretty decent, chicken was a bit dry. However, the shawarma was super filling and the sauces provided were great! Good amount of seating within this fast casual restaurant, and food was delivered right to my table! +1 on the service. Definitely look into visiting :)

Give the chef a James Beard already!…read more What an excellent dining experience. Without a doubt one of Minneapolis' best

Honestly a very pleasant experience if you hold your expectations to a reasonable level. To avoid…read morelong waits we ordered online for in store pick up which I think is key as the drive thru line is always several cars long. We scheduled our order and it was ready by the time we arrived. I simply walked up to the counter and they handed it to me after making my drinks fresh. A pretty painless experience overall. The food is as you expect and nothing really to write home about, but it's affordable and works to satisfy hunger in a pinch.