We were served A LOT of food and it was delicious! What a great lunch!! I had Quesabirria tacos and they were fantastic - so flavorful. My sister had seafood chimichanga and that was so delicious, too! The young man who was our waiter was so attentive, and not just with us, with the table behind us too. He had us all laughing and was so happy and kind. We will definitely be back! read more

Don Pablo's Mexican Kitchen - Quesabirria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Fergus Falls, Minnesota

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Absolutely terrible...we stopped her for a nice dinner and our food was out within a couple of minutes. Our plates were incredibly hot to touch but the food was nice the first bite and gradually became colder the more you ate to the point of the food being refrigerator cold by the time you got to the middle. The flavor was not there and definitely not authentic Mexican cuisine. Customer service was terrible. Will not be back again. read more

This place is recommended by a neighbor of ours so we tried it Service was great The salsa had zero flavor and zero spice. We are their signature burrito, which had zero flavor and zero spice. Coming from California we expected a lot more. This was very bland. This kind of cooking belongs in a senior citizen community that does not have taste buds. They should not consider this a Mexican restaurant. read more

The food is truly amazing and the space is bright and colorful. My three-star rating is specific to the service as I didn't appreciate the whole "guess your bill amount" from the server we had. Using the dollar amount of bill as a game of chance is ridiculous. I don't know about anyone else, but I personally like to know what I am exactly paying for and not "guessing". read more

Let's start with the restaurant itself; the decor is bright, funky, and fun. The smell and cleanliness are something to be desired, particularly the peeling table tops and looming musty-sewer smell the farther down the stairs you go (which is where you will find the restrooms). Now, the chips/salsa/choriqueso. Oh girl, you're not gonna like any of these if you ever dined at a proper Mexican restaurant. The chips were thicker than average and the salsa was extremely bland. They weren't worth my attention after the first bite. Tears nearly escaped my eyes when the bowl of choriqueso was brought out with a measly tablespoon of chorizo on top (did I mention it was burnt?). My counterpart and I ordered a combo that included a taco, enchilada, and burrito. Let me tell you, this platter was HUGE, as it also included rice and refried beans. The burrito and enchilada were just average tasting, though, the chicken was very tender, which is always a plus. The taco didn't get eaten as it was half lying in juices and was too soggy to pick up. The glass of water; what can I say? Fergus Fall in general has musty tasting water, so if you're from out of town, maybe opt for a soda. I don't want to paint a completely bleak picture here. The staff were very kind and friendly. The price for the combo was pretty average, but I felt that $10 for the choriqueso with hardly any meat was not worth it at all. In conclusion, I wouldn't dine here again but I'm glad for the opportunity to give my unadulterated review. read more

We love the food and fast service. Food is first rate every time. We've never had to wait and the drinks are awesome.

Amazing. This gem in the heart of Fergus Falls, is a must try. Recently moved here and trying to navigate COVID restaurant restrictions when we landed in Don Pablos. Service: Fantastic. Juan is a rockstar and so much fun to interact with. From his jokes to his speedy service you will feel at home in this colorful atmosphere. Food: On point. The guacamole is fresh and is soooo good. Similar to guac I had in Mexico. The chicken fajitas are seasoning/ marinate on the meat is delicious. My hubby got the Pollo Jalisco and a beef taco, both he raves about. Beans and rice were great, nothing special but delicious and complimenting the meal perfectly. Price: Super reasonable!!! We got both our meals, plus drinks for $50 including a $10 tip for Juan (cuz he rocks.) Summary: we'll be back, and next time with more friends to share this experience in downtown Fergus Falls. read more

Went for dinner. Horrible experience! Poor service, flys were so bad. That we couldn't eat, for trying to shoo the flies. We asked for to go containers, so we could eat at home. Will never go back. 1 star read more

Love this place! Huge plates and portions, great tastes, everything made from scratch in the restaurant, friendly service and fast. For the size of the plates, price is reasonable for that. read more

Don Pablo's Mexican Kitchen - Fiesta Platter - Mexican Near Me - Fergus Falls, Minnesota

Stopped by for a quick lunch as we were out and about for the day in Fergus Falls. Decor and ambience are certainly very different. Staff is very friendly. Good service. Not sure why the place was deserted on a Saturday afternoon. Maybe the norm for Fergus Falls? Complimentary chips and salsa were very good. We ordered off the lunch special menu. A taco salad (beef) and the Chile Verde Burrito (pork) with a side of beans and rice. Food arrived very quickly. The beef in salad was well cooked and perfectly seasoned. Not greasy like some other places. The pork in the burrito was well seasoned and perfectly cooked. Serving size was good, as was the price. Seems like there is more than one choice for good Mexican food in Fergus Falls... read more

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Serving staff was excellent! Met us at the door jovially and were attentive during the meal but not overly. Bright festive decor adds to the atmosphere. Food was very good. Camarones mojo de ajo were good but would have been better if they had used butter rather than margarine. read more

The portions here are the largest of any Mexican food place around Fargo-Moorhead. Prices are $10-$15 for an entree. The ingredients were mostly fresh, including delicious and perfectly seasoned complimentary salsa. My fiancé order the rib tacos, and our server asked if he cared for "bones or no bones" which I thought was nice. The ribs were fried though. The pico is fresh and flavorful with lots of herbs, and the avocado was ripe. They have mole on the menu! The atmosphere here is 'Mexican Kitsch' which I enjoy, but I agree with reviewer Rachel, the place could use a deep clean. Service was prompt. Road trippers' tip: if you love to travel and eat, also check out Companeros in Dorset, MN read more

Don Pablo's Mexican Kitchen - This taco plate was the size of a large pizza! - Mexican Near Me - Fergus Falls, Minnesota

Ok, I really was not impressed with Don Pablo's . . . for a couple of reasons. A small group of us went there for lunch a week or two back; and I was hopeful for a good authentic Mexican fare. It was highly recommended by a colleague who worked in Fergus for a number of years and frequented the place quite often. She likes good ol' Mexican food too, so I thought it would be tasty. I should say up front now, that I am eating gluten free (due to health reasons and doctor's orders) so it's been a bit of a challenge to find good restaurants that won't upset my stomach. I'm not sure if I got them on a bad day or if the quality really isn't there, but I left unsatisfied and with a gut ache. I ordered the Huevos Rancheros, thinking that with the corn tortilla and eggs I would be safe from gluten. Not so much. I'm thinking that either the sauce had gluten in it . . . or there was some cross contamination in the kitchen. Methinks both. The other disappointing piece of the meal was just the quality and taste of the food. The eggs were pretty rubbery and there wasn't much flavor or spice to them or the sauce. If I wasn't gluten free I would probably give them another shot -- thinking that I just caught them on a bad day or with just a poor menu choice. But, I am gluten free and my stomach says no more. Sorry Don Pablo's . . . I love Mexican food, but I don't love an upset stomach. read more

Good Mexican food for Minnesota. Friendly service, extremely reasonable prices. Have eaten here more than any other restaurant since moving to MN. Highly recommended. read more

Native Texan. The food is super good. The rice and beans were decent. I had mole.which was good and a carne asada taco which was really good. read more

We live in Fergus and this is our regular spot for Mexican food. The food is almost always great (the burrito jalisco is the local favorite). The staff there really make the difference. Other places have drab service or servers obviously fishing for tips, the waiters here are always smiling and go out of their way to joke around and have fun with customers. Definitely worth a stop. Decent bar too, if thats your thing. read more

Best mexican restaurant i have been too. Great costumer service and the employees make you feel very welcomed. Fantastic food as well i really recommend this place. I plan on coming here again! Recommend (Puerto Vallarta platter) and (Chimichanga) read more

We were in from out of town and weren't sure where to eat in Fergus Falls. This reviews for Don Pablo's were correct. The food is excellent! I have visited many Mexican restaurants. Don Pablo's would be at the top of my list of the best Mexican food. read more

Absolutely amazing service. Not only is the food amazing but the people that take care of you is even better. This is the first restaurant that's made me come back just cause of the service. They really make sure your dining experience is amazing. I've never had a place wait on me and make me feel important like Dons. The food is always hot, and always delicious. They accommodate well if you're a vegetarian too. One time they made me nacho fries cause I didn't want regular nachos. I go back weekly if I have time just see my favorite people. read more

We enjoyed the food and were especially pleased with the choices for those who are gluten free. Great service.

Great service, food, atmosphere. A must try in Ferguson Falls. The salsa is very mild, ask for the special hot sauce to mix in and spice it up if you like it spicy. The special hot sauce has a wonderful, fresh, hot pepper flavor! Still the best Mexican food in Minnesota if you are not coming here you are missing out!! Just had the Molcajetes! Amazing!!! I was alone and they made me an order for one at a reduced price and I am happy the did. read more

We had a wonderful meal here. The food was good, with lots of flavor, though we did all add hot sauce. The really special thing about this restaurant is the amazing decor- it's so cheerful! Service was great also. All around a good dining experience. read more

The food in place is awesome! We had nachos for an appetizer and fajita platter for our main meal. They were both really done right,it was plenty of food for three adults. Now let's us comment on the service, it was the best. Our server was Luis and he did a great job taking care of us! We will be back!!!! read more

I started going to Don Pablo's when it first opened and have been a loyal customer ever since. It's definitely my favorite restaurant in Fergus Falls and isn't associated with the Don Pablo's chain of restaurants, so it's more authentic. I love how friendly and vivid the vibe is, and the food makes me feel like I'm at someone's abuela's house. Nobody leaves Don Pablo's hungry! My son is 7 and is also a life-long customer. He loves the cheese enchiladas, as do I. The salsa is a m a z i n g! I'm getting hungry just writing about it...it might be time for a road trip to Fergus Falls. read more

It had been a long time since I had eaten the Pollo en Mole, an old favorite of mine here, and I forgot how good it was. It's dishes like this - and Tacos Carnitas, Sopa de Camerones, and Camerones Mojo de Ajo - that make me love this place. Some Mexican restaurants seem to have one or two sauces they put on everything and then smother it with cheese. Not here. If you're cruising down the interstate past Fergus Falls and you're looking for food, it's worth the short drive downtown to this and other great locally owned options. read more

this restaurant has good service. i suggest you hire more bilingual people who can speak fluent english. i had a hard time understanding. the bathrooms in this restaurant are kind of sketchy. i was scared to go down there alone. great food though. read more

While shown a seat promptly, service declined from there. Staff seems uninterested in diners. Food is also overpriced, food lacks flavor, and was unappealable plated. Menu has food stuck to it and floor was in need of a good cleaning. read more

They make good use of a small space. Service was prompt. Food was typical for decent Mexican food. It was tasty, good portions and decent price. Not a bad choice, I would certainly eat here again. read more

Always great food, great service. Food comes out very quickly! Try the steak ranchero or the Arroz con camerones. Always exceedingly tasty and great portions. read more

Multiple times a customer and multiple times mucho gracias for the excellent food and service. Generous portions and a great atmosphere.

Me and my girlfriend has eaten here about 5 times now. All five times are great very friendly customer service. Food was awesome and the fried ice cream is to die for. read more

I just loved everything the food was amazing and the waiter just made us laugh we'll For sure go again!

I l frequent this restaurant because I just love it! For starters, it has a great atmosphere, very cozy. The staff are very prompt and friendly. The salsa is the best I've tried to date. A must try, is their white cheese dip...amazing! My favorite plate is Moljete. If you are heading to the Fergus Falls area, please take the opportunity to enjoy some fantastic Mexican food at Don Pablos! :) read more

The service was so horrible that we will probably never eat there again even though we live in Fergus Falls and the choice of restaurants is decreasing. Food was not good enough to excuse the bad service. read more

Best restaurants very color full nice decorations and the best food I ever had and it is my favorite place I recommend it.

Excellent, authentic Mexican food. This is not the DP chain but an independent restaurant.

The food is okay... not excellent. And service is bad. Only Mexican food in town.... have to go back... otherwise i wouldn't.

Best Mexican food in 50 mile radius, haven't had a thing on the menu that's bad. The salsa, guacamole, pico, chips, and much more are homemade, super fast and cheap Lunch specials I would recommend the tierra y Mar for 2, trust me u will have left overs. read more

The best Mexican food around! The fajitas are always sizzling. The atmosphere is always up beat. The aroma is divine. By far the best!

Mediocre Mexican food with horrible service. They are not friendly at all. I used to go there regularly, as Mexican food is my favorite and this is the only place in town I can get it. Every time I go there I order the same exact burrito, and every time, they make it wrong, so I have to send it back. If it was a complicated burrito I would understand, but it's not, it only has 3 ingredients lol. It got to the point where they gave me a tortilla with beans, and then a side of cheese and sour cream...I had to make my own burrito at the table. The employees are unfriendly and never smile. My husband is from Mexico and I am from Southern California, so we know our Mexican food and this doesn't come close. So now we travel 30 minutes away to Pelican Rapids to eat at their Taqueria. read more