I ordered the quesadilla with Carne Asada and the Verde green sauce. Their Carne Asada is…read moreabsolutely so good. It's not chewy and you can really taste the freshness of the beef. I would say carne Asada is better here than at Purlima down the street. I wish they still had the jalapeños wrapped with bacon.

La Madre Restaurant was a great place to celebrate a birthday. The restaurant offers plenty of…read moreseating, with both indoor and outdoor options. The bar area was inviting and had a nice ambiance. Since we were celebrating a birthday, we were provided personalized birthday menus, which was a nice touch. The food and drinks were good. The pineapple margarita was flavorful and nicely balanced. We started with the guacamole, which was delicious and tasted fresh. The loaded nachos were good too, generous in portion with great flavor. The ceviche was limey and sweet. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and checked on us regularly. Overall, La Madre was a nice dining experience with good food.

This restaurant is amazing. The food was delicious and very well presented. Our server was also…read moreexcellent and gave great recommendations. Definitely a place you have to check out.

Hands down this place is a 10/10! Top-tier service, authentic vibes and high quality food. Our…read morefavorites were crab cake, pollo and Toledo. Pollo might be one of the juiciest chicken dishes I've had in my entire life. The sauce in Toledo is amazing and not super butter-y! The mushroom and all the vegetables in the dish complement the sauce well. The crab cake was crispy and savory. Paella was okay but definitely overpriced. I think it needs more of that smoky flavor. Seating was very small and you can overhear the conversation from other tables. I personally didn't mind it, but if you are looking to have more privacy, I'd recommend sitting at corner tables. I also highly recommend reserving a table instead of a walk-in since they have limited seating. It was packed even on a Tuesday evening. I can't wait to go back again!!!

Had a great patio experience at Lake & Irving! We stopped in for a quick bite and got exactly what…read morewe needed to start our night. Patio is spacious and the vibes were summery! The food was quick and delicious. We got a hanger steak on our salad; it was cooked med rare as requested and seasoned well. Furikake chicken was a take on kaarage. It like bit sized chicken crunchies-- and also addictive. The mango tuna roll was not half bad either! Drinks were also yum!! Our waitress was friendly and very helpful! Not a single complaint with service. Would definitely come here again

Overall great experience. I've been four times and food is always great…read more I recommend making a reservation, especially near holidays or for weekend dinner. Most recently I went for restaurant week (3 courses for $45). It was lots of food and though it's a limited menu to choose from, great options to choose from. Note - They have a small lot but it's usually pretty full. There is plenty of free street parking available nearby though

Amazing food and definitely great customer service! I had no issue and very great atmosphere…read moredefinitely will come back again!

Had such a great experience at Kitchen & Rail! The atmosphere is so cute and inviting, and it's…read moredefinitely a fun spot for a night out with friends or a date night. The food was delicious, the drinks were great, and our service was amazing. There are so many things on the menu I want to try next time, but the Vietnamese pork belly was definitely a favorite! Everything was flavorful and came out quickly. Such a fun addition to Golden Valley -- we'll definitely be back!

I haven't updated this since the last time I lived in Minnesota!…read more When we moved back, Orale was one of the first places we went back to. I love this place, and the food is on par with a lot of Mexican food in California. Most recently, we went to celebrate a birthday. We go here because they are veggie friendly. We ordered the veggie enchiladas and I got a veggie wet burrito. Everything was delicious. My only complaint would be that things could be a bit saucier...but that's a preference thing and we get salsa on the side for it. We also got chips and guac -- delicious as well! I will say that the portions, especially the burrito are VERY generous. I think I should have shared it! It was pretty buzzy, which was great to see given the depths of winter we were in. Go here!!

The food is pretty decent. I lived in Querétaro, Mexico, and spent 8 years in Phoenix, so I know…read morethe difference between authentic and Americanized Mexican food; this is firmly the latter. It's a bit whitewashed and leans more Cal-Mex than anything you'd find in Mexico, but I'm not complaining. I love a good California burrito and asada fries, so this style has its place (especially in Minnesota). Service can be slow. It took us about an hour to get two burritos yesterday and the restaurant didn't look busy. Maybe they were just short staffed. My main issue is the salsa. They limit you to one packet per person, and it's not the slightest bit spicy. And where are the limes? This place desperately needs a salsa bar with real options and some heat. Bump up the salsa selection and stop rationing it, and this would be a solid spot. For now, I'll keep getting this to go and buying my own salsa and limes.

Sonora Grill has such a fun atmosphere -- the open space and upbeat music always keep the energy…read morefestive and lively. While the service can sometimes be a little hit or miss, it's never enough to take away from the experience. The food is what keeps me coming back every time. The chicken rojo tacos are absolutely delicious and the salsa is honestly one of my favorites. Definitely a spot worth revisiting when you're craving good food and a vibrant vibe.

Great food, staff could be nicer. 3 times I've experience them being rude…read more First time was because there was a price change for taco Tuesday and when we brought it up to the waiter he was rude about it. Second time was during a pickup and when I was about to pick up a food I placed she yelled at me to not sit at the bar. 3rd time me and my cousin asked for extra salsa and waiter was rude. I get being in customer service is stressful can be a lot but please be nicer.

Okay...so...Mestiizo is amazing - like it IS something to call home about…read more I went in thinking it was going to be super expensive with small portions and that was not the case. Instead, I was blown away by the Birria Egg roll and Pork Belly Tacos. The flavors are to die for and I can see myself going back to order these over and over again. We also tried the Carne Asada which was melt in your mouth good. Mestiizo really is the cutest place with a cozy, elevated interior, good vibes, and great food. I wasn't a super fan of the desserts, but the coconut ice cream lives in my head rent free and I'm starting to think I made a huge mistake by not trying the cocktails. Service was amazing and fast. I can't think of anything I'd change. When you stop in (because you have to stop in) order a little of everything to share and make sure to get the short rib before it sells out

Ambience is really nice- classy indoors and cute patio for summer months…read more Service - great. Our server took the time to accommodate our party and needs. Food - we really wanted to love it. However, we arrived when the restaurant opened at 4:00 PM and they were already out of ceviche and barramundi ,, which are spotlights on their menu. That's pretty poor management planning on their part because they should not be "out of" anything upon opening: The food: small portions and pricey. Flavors are fine. Overall, we would not come back. Sorry!

Stopped by La Estancia for steak and drinks and I have to say, the staff here are some of the…read morefriendliest people I've ever encountered at a restaurant. Everyone was incredibly welcoming, kind, and attentive. The food was excellent and the steak was absolutely delicious. Honestly, you can go to a high-end restaurant and spend a lot more money and still not get a steak that tastes any better. Great flavor, cooked well, and very satisfying overall. There's also ample parking. Definitely recommend checking this place out.

Overall great experience. Service was great, parking lot in the front, and they take reservations…read more We came on a Sunday and not too busy. Table for 4 and we ordered the beef empanadas and tomahawk steak with some wine and beer. Empanadas were delicious. Flaky and nice amount of stuffing. Just wish they were bigger! Only one comes in an order. We ordered the tomahawk and were told that it can take up to 45 minutes. It wasn't a problem for us since we were ok with taking our time with the empanadas and conversations. Steak was huge with a large bone. Fragrance of rosemary. Also came with a side of 4 sauces/chimichurri. The steak comes with a choice of two sides. We ordered the sautéed veggies, mashed potatoes, and added garlic mushrooms. Sides were standard, nothing special but serving size was small in comparison to the size of the steak. Overall everything was good! Not mind blowing and our overall tab for the steak, 2 empanadas, 3 glasses of wine and 3 beers was around $230.