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    El Huarache Mexicano

    4.5 (68 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Robert M.

    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!!!

    Tacos al pastor
    Mark O.

    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.

    Quesadilla
    Mickensie W.

    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.

    a bowl of guacamole and tortillas
    M P.

    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!

    Chicken Fried Taco
    Lilly F.

    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!

    Burrito, rice, chips and salsa
    Jill C.

    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!

    Huarache w/carne asada (steak).
    Bruce M.

    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....

    Betty B.

    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.

    Mike W.

    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.

    Burrito and fries.

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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.

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

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

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

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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!

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    Bravis

    Bravis

    4.7
    (315 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    Delicious tacos! I was pleasantly surprised with amazing ambiance and friendly service…read more I especially loved the rattan covered lighting above the bar area, and the sunscreen (sails) over the outdoor patio. I had the BISTEC A LA MEXICANA from their lunch menu and loved my meal, especially the black beans and corn tortillas. The salsas were excellent and tasted so fresh and delicious.

    We love Bravis! Their new location is such an upgrade from their previous spot downtown Shakopee…read more Much more seating - booths, tables, picnic table style seats, bar seating. Love the murals on the walls celebrating the Minnesotan culture and icons. The service is always great, and the servers always have a good menu recommendation if you're unsure what to get. The bar has delicious drinks and their Jamaica juice is so refreshing on a hot summer day. Happy hour is a nice discount on some favorite items. I will say anything with shredded chicken isn't my favorite (not enough seasoning on the chicken for my taste) but everything else we've tried is a hit! We always start off with the chips and salsa flight and add cheese sauce - it's NOT a queso, there's no peppers or spice. The creamy green sauce is our favorite salsa they make, it's delicious on everything. The torta is a great choice if you're unsure what to get, the pineapple bowl is awesome if you're trying to share with others. Tacos and burritos are always a hit - I love the crunch of the pork belly and the flavor of the al pastor, taco toppings are onion and cilantro unless you get the loaded taco with slaw. The burrito could probably feed two people with an appetizer. It's a little higher priced than your typical plate of tacos but the quality of the food is always top notch, the kitchen is open and clean, and I've never left hungry or without leftovers. I will note - if you're looking for "traditional" Mexican food this probably isn't the spot you're looking for. It's still delicious just slightly different than what you'd get at your typical taqueria.

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    Pablo's Mexican Restaurant

    Pablo's Mexican Restaurant

    3.6
    (162 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    Food is excellent Comes out hot…read moreService is great Never have had a bad experience Nice atmosphere

    We visited Pablos for the first time on Cindo De Mayo to support a local restuarant. It took around…read more30-40 minutes to seat us with no reservation BUT I would assume this is the busiest day of the year for them, so we expected this. They take your number so we left to a brewery down the street while we waited. The employee did get my number wrong and I had to go up to have them doule check it. But then we were seating in a really nice and spacious booth! This place has 2 for 1 drinks (certain ones)! We love that and my husband enjoyed the pacificos. I had a regular cactus marg, which was recommended by our server and amazing - very melony. For food, we started with the queso, which is wonderful. I can always give kutos to a restuarant that puts rotel in it, would definitely get again. I will say it's rather large - so definitely a shareable size. We also both got tacos, I got the fish and my husband the pastor. I loved my fish, it was large and the toppings were great. My husband said he wished it was Al Pastor and more shredded instead of cubed - but still good. Overall, we had a great first experience and our server provided us with wonderful service. She gave us advice on our meals and we had great conversation. This will be going into our regular staples!

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    4.3
    (9 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    I'm not quite sure what I was expecting but not something this stellar!…read more I ordered the Grilled Shrimp Taco, and it was a flavor bomb! The shrimp were very flavorful and the whole thing just came together nicely. Yum! Second was a kid's menu Quesadilla with ground beef which needed absolutely zero sauce because the meat was so well-seasoned. The tortilla was soft and nicely grilled. A definite winner. It came with beans and rice on the side, neither of which was special. The take on Street Corn was different, a soda cup of corn with the street toppings on top and layered in the middle. The sauce tasted like mayonnaise and I didn't care for it. It was like canned corn with some stuff on it, but one miss on an otherwise home run of a meal wasn't bad. The Queso Blanco was a perfect consistency and the chips were good if lacking salt. Note that the queso is about 1/4 cup, a small portion perfect for me. I tasted all three salsas and loved them, especially the salsa verde.

    Welcomed and greeted upon entering the restaurant. He answered my questions about chicken options…read more(with and without sides). Came for the chicken and, while it tasted good, it didn't taste like anything different compared to other grilled chicken restaurants. It tasted as though the flavor/seasoning was only on the surface (skin) but not yet had time to penetrate the meat. Enjoyed sitting outside, dipping the chicken in the variety of salsas from the salsa bar! Very flavorful sauces! Next time I'm in the area, I'll come back and try the chicken again with some tacos.

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    Salsa bar
    Two chicken street tacos. Chips and salsa. Made to order. Super flavorful. Love the complimentary chips and salsa bar.
    Two chicken street tacos. Chips and salsa. Made to order. Super flavorful. Love the complimentary chips and salsa bar.
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