Driven by this restaurant a few times on the way to and from the Renaissance Festival and decided today was the day to stop in! Excellent service -- greeted upon entry and our questions were answered quickly and thoroughly. The food is incredible! Tacos are full with meat, not light in portions. The asada (steak) was excellent and juicy. The carnitas were tender. The lengua is well cooked and absolutely my favorite! The menudo was excellent-- the tripe practically melted in my mouth and had no gaminess! So we ordered 2 more! The caldo de res was good, the meat was tender and was tender to the bite. Corn, green beans, and zucchini were all drenched in the broth and were also amazing! The interior is warm and welcoming with colorful flags across the width of the dining room. Spanish music plays loudly and proudly over the loudspeakers. Highly recommend! Will be coming back! read more

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This place has absolutely amazing authentic Mexican food. I had the chicken tacos & they were full of flavor. The workers are also very accommodating & friendly. A must try! My boyfriend, his dad, & myself love this place! read more

El Huarache Mexicano - Mexican Near Me - Shakopee, Minnesota

I can recommend the queso but that's about it. I don't eat beef or pork, so it's possible those dishes are fine; I had the Huarache Tinga and the Tinga Taco but the chicken was very dry and not flavorful at all. I didn't care for either the red salsa (quite hot) or the green (watery). I threw most of the Huarache away. :( The queso bumped it up a star and helped save the taco, but the chips tasted stale. read more

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Wow! Where do I start? My wife ordered the Fajita Burrito and I ordered the Tinga Huaraches and quesadilla Carnitas, and for dessert, I ordered fried Ice Cream. I ordered this wonderfully authentic meal over the phone. The service was really quick. I reviewed the menu while I paying for my meal and I could not resist salsa and chip with a bowl of guacamole. The kitchen prepared the chip and also from scratch. I heard them preparing the fresh ingredients and wow! I loved it. Well, what can I say? I loved everything we ordered. The portions were large and so incredibly delicious. The menu was clear and concise, and the ambiance of the restaurant was clean and presentable. I'm telling you, folks! Don't hesitate to visit this fantastic establishment!!! read more

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Loved the flavors and service for our takeout. We had always wanted to try this restaurant. And jumped at the chance when we were in the area visiting family. We'll have to come back when we're not as rushed because the decor and ambiance looks great. Thanks for the great meal. read more

Great legit Mexican food in Shakopee! You will hear Spanish and possibly be greeted in Spanish so be ready to admire the beauty of the language. It's a fantastic south of the border family meal! read more

Real authentic Mexican food. Nice and clean, very courteous and helpful lady who took the order and also served us. Reasonably priced as well. Will definitely be back read more

Very friendly guy running the counter last night (7/13/18). I think he's the manager or owner. Pleasant to deal with. Food was reasonably priced...an al pastor taco was $2.50. A very large mug of horchata I believe was $2.00 or $2.50. The tacos included plenty of appropriate condiments. I'm not a fan of salsa verde, but the salsa roja had an appropriate balance of spice and vegetables. The meat was so-so. Tasted dry and lacked flavor, as if it had been off the spit for a long time. Will try during primetime hours next time, as I was in close to end-of-shift. read more

El Huarache Mexicano - Tacos al pastor - Mexican Near Me - Shakopee, Minnesota

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Amazing and authentic Mexican food! The homemade tortilla chips were warm right out of the fryer. I've never had such good chips, and the fresh guacamole was the best I've ever had. The prices aren't bad for all the food that you get. I didn't expect my quesadilla to be as big as it was. The entrees also included some salsa. The food was cooked quickly. We'll definitely be going back here to try some other dishes. I noticed they do grub hub and a lot of takeout orders, but they do have a nice seating area to enjoy your meal inside or outside on the tables. read more

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Fresh food AWESOME place for food great people and friendly professionals worker's and the prices are very reasonable

The atmosphere was very nice, the menu has numerous selections. The staff and food were excellent

Chips & guac. Street tacos. BIG menu. Hole in the wall with good food! We tried the al pastor. Maybe not the best I've ever had, but it's good. Give this place a go! read more

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Very casual place. Friendly and helpful staff. Food was delicious. Felt like we were back in Mexico. We will be going back often.

This location is super cute, I think it was a diner of some sort before it was a Mexican joint. The huarache was thin and delicious, the pico was delightful and had plenty of cilantro, my friend had a burrito and it was huge, plus came with chips, lettuce, sour cream, and tomato. A true delight! read more

Placed an order for pickup, & order was ready in 10 mins. The restaurant had a tiny parking lot, which isn't a big deal. It was very clean inside, & staff was friendly. I ordered fried chicken tacos for me and a chicken burrito for my boyfriend. The chicken was great, and overall the food was delicious. Btw, the burritos come with rice, beans, and cheese with your choice of meat and a side of chips - which is good to know because the menu didn't point this out. The red salsa isnt very spicy, and I preferred it over the green salsa (which was a bit spicier but not too much) - as im not a fan of spicy food - but both were good. I also ordered Horchata, it was refreshing, and very lightly sweetened (which i do prefer). Will def come back again! So glad that there is a tasty mexican restaurant so close to where I live! read more

El Huarache Mexicano - Chicken Fried Taco - Mexican Near Me - Shakopee, Minnesota

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Rice and salsa are super delicious. Beans have a nice smoked taste. My burrito was excellent. There are a lot of menu items. The two women who were working were both pleasant and so sweet! A great place for a quick bite or a family/friend outing! read more

El Huarache Mexicano - Burrito, rice, chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Shakopee, Minnesota

Thank goodness the restaurant we were going to was closed on Sunday... 16 Yelpers said 5 stars to El Huarache so we went. SO GLAD WE DID. A Mexico City staple that means 'sandal' in Spanish, this thick masa with frijoles was homemade. Like wow homemade. The carne Assad's (steak) with crema, cilantro, and queso fresco (dry cheese) was really, really good. And the guacamole too. But the salsa made it all. Two homemade (red & green), with homemade chips (are you getting the trend here? Homemade!). We lived in Mexico and first Huaraches outside of there (and L.A.) that we liked. Beer, Mexican Coke, Jarritos too. Just like Mexico. I wanted another Coke and the staff was busy so I grabbed it from behind the counter, held it up, and got a nod. You pay for everything afterwards. Now on the official rotation with Hacienda la Taquerias for authentic Mexican food. If you like El Loro, please do not come here... you won't know what to order. But if you want authentic.... read more

El Huarache Mexicano - Huarache w/carne asada (steak). - Mexican Near Me - Shakopee, Minnesota

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Legitimately great Mexican food. Easily best in the area. It's a order at the counter kind of restaurant which is cool with me that I don't have to spend another 15-20%. Clean dining area. Super friendly and helpful staff that answered questions and gave suggestions. And get this....they genuinely said thank you for coming in when we left. I would encourage people to check it out for the guacamole alone. Cooker guy definitely hand mashed it 30 seconds before bringing it to our table. Tacos are pretty standard (3 with meat of choice with rice and beans for 10 bucks), good but same as all other better quality Mexican spots. Quesadilla is well above average in size and flavor (real corn tortilla). The chilaquiles were really good as well. Stop going to El Loro and give this place a try. Your tummy will thank you. read more

El Huarache Mexicano - Mexican Near Me - Shakopee, Minnesota

The food was good and a solid four especially for Mexican Food in MN. The service was good but a little sketchy after paying and sitting down, my daughter asked if I had ordered something and I didn't remember. I went up to asked for a receipt incase i forgot something else. As soon as I asked for the receipt she opened the register and counted out some ones to give me I didn't realize she over charged me until she handed me $4-5 and a receipt for less than what I paid her. read more

This is my new favorite Mexican restaurant. It's a little off the beaten path between downtown Shakopee and 169. Every time I've driven past, it seems not very busy. So, it took me a while to want to try this. But I'm so glad I did! Everything we ordered was fresh and amazing! Definitely coming back to try more. read more

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So I continue to search for good Mexican Restaurants, and today I found one with great food and salsa that has a great kick. This place is a bit out of the way but definitely worth trying out. Staff is very friendly, walked in and was greeted and asked if any questions about the menu. Ordered at the counter and then found a table. Food came out pretty quickly and was a good temperature. What we ordered: Huaraches Al Pastor (diced pork chop and chorizo) Mix of tacos (Al pastor and grilled beef) Burrito (they used a burger and chopped it up for my daughter since they don't do ground beef.) The Huaraches had great flavor. Not an entree I had previously had but the beans in the tortilla and the mix of toppings made a great combination. The green and red salsas were outstanding. The tacos were very tasty and came with rice and beans. The burrito came with fries since they made it a kids meal for us. Drinks were Guava and Apple soda and a mango smoothie. Will definately be back. read more

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This spot is BOMB!! Was in Minnesota for work and found this spot on yelp with a bunch of coworkers. We orders carne asada tacos and burritos and everything was super tasty. Service was great as well. read more

Best Taco in Shakopee. I have eaten tacos all over Shakopee in my over 20 years of living here but this place is the best by far. If you want some good tacos then go here! I always get the tongue tacos as they are so tender and juicy. It is a must to get the onions and cilantro on them and then add the lime and green salsa to them to bump up the flavor. Also try what they have on the white board if they have it out, you can never go wrong! read more

Arrived at 11:30 on a Saturday and appear to be permanently closed. Weeds everywhere and "broke down" vibe. read more

El Huarache Mexicano - Drive thru sign. Permanently closed for sure. - Mexican Near Me - Shakopee, Minnesota

Decided to try this out after reading the Yelp reviews. Food was excellent. Definitely homemade and not your typical American Mexican food. Ordered the chips and guacamole, sopes, huarache, horchata. Best sopes. Nice chewy thick crust. Horchata drink was excellent. Verde salsa fresh and homemade. Will be back. read more

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Everything is fresh and home made. The masa is swoon-worthy. I had the al pastor huarache tonight, and the flavors of cilantro, onions, al pastor, and fresh cotija cheese are still filling me with happiness. Fantastic, friendly staff - reasonable prices. Yes, it's in a funky location, but not hard to find...1st Avenue West in Shakopee - right across from Rahr Malting in an old Taco John's building. It's completely different from Taco Loco (1st Avenue East), because it is cuisine from a different region of Mexico. PLEASE CHECK THIS PLACE OUT!!! read more

I really enjoy ordering from this local Mexican restaurant. The two dishes I order most often is the carne asada huaracha and the al pastor alambres. read more

Oh my gosh, the tacos. So good. And the hauraches? so good. Amazing for MN Mexican food.

Another great Mexicana restaurant in town. ordered the pork tacos and fried tacos. Took more home. Worth the drive for sure read more

El Huarache Mexicano - Potato Fried Taco - Mexican Near Me - Shakopee, Minnesota

El Huarache Mexicano has some GREAT Mexican food. I often get this for delivery and they manage to do a great job with packaging. My only minor complaint is that you just get little cups of sauce with your chips rather than a chunky salsa, but the green sauce in particular is pretty darn tasty. With the word huarache in their name, you had better believe that their huaraches are the bees knees. It's like a (delicious) masa flatbread with meat, queso fresco, cilantro, and magic (plus their delicious green sauce and red sauce on the side). This is, by far, my favorite thing on the menu. I have gotten it with the al pastor lengua, grill beef, pork skin, and the tinga. The al pastor is the best, followed closely by the lengua. You get a pretty large huarache with a good amount of toppings. My partner also really likes their cochinita pibil. The meat is tender and the red sauce coating the meat is a little spicy and flavorful. I also love their guacamole. They add a little queso fresco to it to make it extra delicious. You get a red sauce and a green sauce with everything. The red sauce is a spicy but has a nice smoky flavor. The green is a little tangy, a little less spicy, and my personal favorite. Portions are pretty big for the price. I highly recommend this place. Food is usually ready quickly and packaged well. read more

Authentic Mexican food. Wasn't busy when we were there but was certainly worth the stop. read more

El Huarache Mexicano - Mexican Near Me - Shakopee, Minnesota

Food was so delish! Finally a Mexican restaurant with heat! The green salsa is amazing, just the right amount of spicy. The red salsas are a little more spicy for those of you that don't love the heat, but I thought it was equally as good as the green. I also had the fried tacos which were good, think more of a taquito than a taco. read more

El Huarache Mexicano - Chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Shakopee, Minnesota

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Great place! Fantastic food, friendly people... What more could you ask for? The Huaraches were fantastic, and everyone in our family was pleased with the meal, including my kids. Don't hesitate to stop in if you're thinking about it. You won't be disappointed! read more

Went on a Saturday afternoon for a quick lunch. Ordered chips and guacamole. The chips came out hot and crispy. The red salsa was amazing. I was not the biggest fan of the guacamole too many tomatoes for me. I like the avocado to be the star. My main meal was the ground beef huarache. I have never had one before. It was good, way too much food for just me. It seemed like a simpler dish. It came with a side of red and green salsa, of course I was excited to have more red salsa and the green was good as well. My only complaint was the smoke in the restaurant. Not sure if their hoods were broken or not on but the smoke was burning my eyes. I almost wished I would have gotten my food Togo. Service was nice and the restaurant was clean. read more

El Huarache Mexicano - Chips and guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Shakopee, Minnesota

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This place has amazing authentic Mexican food! Cooked perfectly and full of flavor. Thank you I will be a repeat customer!

Hands down, the best Mexican food I've ever eaten. Been here 5 days in a row! My wife and I love authentic Mexican food and used to have to drive to Minneapolis to get anything decent. Not anymore! This place beats everything we've tried. The torta de milanesa is amazing, but my favorite has to be the burrito al pastor. My wife had the cochinita pibil and it's incredible too. Also, don't leave without trying the churros. Warm and soft in the middle, but still crispy on the outside. The closest thing to heaven on a plate! read more

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Was a little skeptical when my husband decided to pull in here but after checking the reviews I decided it was worth a try. Food was delicious. Service was courteous, prompt and attentive. Will definitely be visiting again and sharing with friends and relatives. read more

We love this place. By far the best Mexican in SW metro. Your not getting fancy ambiance...but what you are getting is heartfelt, tasty, freshly made Mexican. Our favorites are the Huraches and the Quesadillas. Note these are not run of the mill Quesedillas but rather authentic, awesome Quesedillas .. like a Calzone. Go here. Now. You wont be disappointed unlike other highly mediocre Mexican places in Shakopee, Chaska or Channahassen. read more

Absolutely amazing!!! Food is fast and beyond expectations!! Recommend to me by my mother in law. I will keep recommending and spreading the word. If you're looking for authentic Mexican food this is the place to go. They make you feel like home with their customer service and good food. read more

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Great little place! Order at the counter & they bring it to you. We did takeout this time. The staff was nice & helpful with the menu. We got the burrito, gordita, taco, and pambazo. I've never had a pambazo, a yummy sandwich. The bread was so soft & glazed with sauce. It's nice to get authentic Mexican food! (Food not smothered in cheese & inauthentic seasoning.) We highly recommend this gem of a place! read more