This review is for El Sazon at 53 rd Street South and Lyndale Avenue. I couldn't figure out how to remove it. If I could give 10 stars I would. My wife and I had dinner here last night and we are already making plans to return with friends. Everything was great- food, service, and ambiance. First the food, El Sazon serves upscale Mexican cuisine. As a former Texan, I love Tex Mex but it is also great to have something more sophisticated as well. The menu at El Sazon isn't huge but includes a variety of dishes. We started off with the guacamole which was excellent. We also saw the elote which we will definitely order next time. They don't as of this writing (November 2023) have a liquor license but they have a nice selection of mocktails and Mexican soft drinks. We also had a tempura shrimp taco which we shared. I had the birria which was an enormous beef short rib cooked fall off the bone tender with flavorful consommé for dipping and blue corn tortillas topped with Mexican cheese. My wife had the enchiladas in mole sauce. The servings are huge so we brought enough home for a couple of lunches. We were too full for dessert but the couple at the next table had the churros. They looked scrumptious and there were a lot of them. Our strategy next time will be to order a starter, a couple of tacos, a single main dish to share, and churros for dessert. Our server, Maria, was very friendly and helpful. El Sazon is located at 53rd Street South and Lyndale in the location that used to house EL Jefe and before that Caribou. It isn't a large space so reservations may be a good idea. There is parking in a small lot next to the restaurant as well as in a larger lot in back. We will definitely return. read more

Tucked away in a BP gas station in Eagan, El Sazon is a delightful surprise for suburbanites looking for flavor. Don't let the location fool you - there's nothing "gas station" about the food. What we ordered and ate was more high end than many dine-in restaurants in the cities, and came at a reasonable price with perfect portioning (yes I know how snooty that sounds - consider that you'll pay roughly Applebees pricing for two people + tip AND the food you're getting is 100% tastier AND supports a small local business!). What we ordered: chips and hot salsa, quesabirria, and an asada burrito. Let's start with the salsa. We ordered hot, and I semi-expected it to be the sad green sauce that comes with chips in most restaurants, but it was a beautiful red/orange curry color, very thick, and it packed heat AND flavor. I couldn't get enough. My partner enjoyed the burrito (massive) but said he'd be getting what I got next time: the quesabirria. The quesabirria were packed with tender, flavorful meat, and gooey Oaxaca cheese. This dish came with three and for as hungry as I was going in, I could only confidently finish two (which may have had something to do with how many chips I ate...). The au jus was the perfect pairing for each bite, and bonus: the tortillas did not fall apart when wet. I topped each taco with more salsa (not that they needed it - I'm just an El Sazon hot salsa devotee now). We live dangerously close and I have a feeling this will become a weekly staple. Don't sleep on El Sazon! read more

Excellent meal with authentic ingredients. Hard to find the place as it is located inside a gas station.

I tried this place out at the recommendation of a co-worker. I will admit I was skeptical because of its location in a gas station even though I trust my colleagues' palate. The food is amazing, and the shrimp tacos are the best I've ever had. My orders are always served quickly, and the prices are very fair. If I lived close by, I'd easily be a regular. Anytime I'm in the area for work, I can't fight the urge to stop in and eat, highly recommended. They also have plenty of seating both inside and out. read more

Who knew this hidden gem was here. Definitely going to be our new go to spot. Staff is amazing!!

This was my first time at El Sazon, had to look twice at the building to know I was at the right place, glad I went in, best tacos I've had in years, highly recommend. read more

El Sazon Tacos & More - Quesabirria - Tacos Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

This place is a hidden gem in Eagan that is packed with a variety of authentic Mexican deliciousness! The food is consistent, the owners are always smiling and have elite customers service! I'll pay whatever for food that is prepared with love and comes packaged with great service! They have a loyal customer in me! read more

El Sazon Tacos & More - Chicken & Shrimp burrito with all the amazing fillings! - Tacos Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

Its in a gas station so not much ambiance. Knowing that I always order takeout. Food is 4 stars. Best Mexican available in Eagan, but the bar is low. read more

These are some banging ass tacos. I went for the first time on Wednesday and back again on Friday. read more

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A delicious surprise inside of a gas station! Tacos, burritos, mulitas, tortas, quesadillas, tortas, bowls - all are wonderful.

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Prices are insane. Food was ok. The pizza was good but not the torta! The meat was marinated with a weird red dressing and it did not tasted good. The green salsa they gave us was ok. Probably not be going there again in a long time. read more

This is an awesome little restaurant for good Mexican food in more of a takeout fashion. It's in a gas station so I wouldn't call this a sit down place by any means. Order ahead since it's busy. We got a whole family's worth of food and it was really two families' worth of food. Thought was put into every detail, and my burrito was delicious. The fries were delicious. We will be back. read more

Delicious food. We got the Al pastor burritos and the elote corn. 10/10. Great hole in the wall spot inside BP.

We did takeout and most of my party liked the food. I would recommend to others eating at the restaurant instead of takeout. Dishes were flavorful and very large portions. read more

Just OK - I was hoping for more. Food was decent, but did not blow me away. I had the chicken bowl, sorry but Chipotle has it beat....

I love their Birria Tacos! Awesome flavor, reasonable price, 2-3 tacos is a meal! Whenever I am in the area I try to stop for lunch.

I heard about this taco bar opening in a gas station in Eagan and had to try. The ambience is exactly what one would expect at a gas station, but the food more than makes up for it. I tried the Birria Ramen and was blown away. The flavor was great with just a bit of spicy heat. Additionally, the ramen came with two taquitos which were also delicious read more

Place absolutely slaps - everyone at work loves this place and turned me onto this unsuspecting gas station spot. Go and just throw a dart at the menu and I promise you won't be disappointed. You're welcome read more

Best Mexican food in Eagan. Well worth the wait. The location is kinda scuffed, but the birria gotta I had was quite possibly the best Mexican I've ever had. I'd rate it higher if I could. read more

This place is so good. I got their birria ramen and my boyfriend got the birria pizza. Both were fantastic! We even ate in the gas station. They need a restaurant, as their food was top notch! Will definitely be back! read more

The only tacos ... and honestly warm food I have had a a gas station. Elote and shrimp tacos are my go to and wroth the trip over the bridge. Also visited these guys at a fire event a year ago. Wish you were set up in south minneapolis....yum read more

Gas station goodness! One of my favorite Mexican stops in Atlanta was in a chevron. Eagan, MN's version is tucked in a corner inside a BP. Best tacos in months! The birria, asada, and carnitas were all fantastic! read more

The guacamole is awesome and the burrito was delicious! And yes, it's located in a little gas station, but don't let that scare you away. This is NOT gas station food! read more

The food was fresh and tasted great. Best carne asada tacos in the Twin Cities. The service is very quick and friendly

The food was fresh and tasty. I had a couple things I would like improved upon, the first being that the corn tortillas are very rubbery with little flavor. I can forgive one but not both issues. The salsas are blended to a smoothness that has no texture and seems lazy. The flavors are nice but hard to decipher as chopped veggies are expected in salsa. It would be nice to be able to order more than one salsa with a bag of chips, instead I received three bags of chips with three different salsas. The Ranchero was my favorite with the avocado salsa coming in second, the verde was nice too and the spiciest. The highlight of the meal was the quesabirria, the meat was succulent and flavorful mixed with cheese and a crunchy tortilla. Also included was a beautiful aus jus. I will definitely give it a second try. Bonus is that they use paper products more instead of styrofoam. read more

best modern mexican food outside of chicago and mexico city. short rib birria is excellent!! liquor license is coming soon. read more

Fire!!! Just had the carnitas, chicken, and carne asada tacos from this place. Definitely one of the best taco spots I had. Both the chicken and carnitas were my favorite especially the chicken having the mango salsa definitely kicked that to a new level 10/10. Probably wouldn't order the asada again in the taco but the meat was still very flavorful (5/10). The spot is a little sketchy being in a shell gas station but otherwise had a great experience with the flavors. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Food was not great. This place is in a filling station. Which if fine. Worst part man behind filling station counter was very strange. Started asking patrons odd questions. Out of the blue he says you ask too many questions. Are you a cop? I answered yes to get his reaction. He told me to get the blank out. I obliged. Never going back. read more

Best Mexican food. Very authentic very fresh. Don't let the gas station hold you back from trying this place.

Excellent food, wonderful service. Don't let the curb appeal of the BP Gas Station scare you away. The food is top notch!

Some of the best Mexican food I've had, including Mexico, Texas and California! The salsas are amazing. The meat is very tender. All food is prepared to order. read more

Wow! You don't know what to expect from something inside a BP, but the food is simply amazing. Flavor for days and one of the best Al Pastor tacos I've ever had. Cannot wait to go back and try more of their food. read more

The only reason I'm not giving them 5 stars is because my elote was cold. I got 2 of each of the tacos and they were absolutely amazing! Coming from someone that has lived in AZ and been to many different countries these are some of the best tacos I've ever had. The sauce they give with them is so good! I ordered from my phone and there was an issue with the online ordering so it didn't go through but the owner was so apologetic even though it wasn't his fault. Like I said I would give them 5 stars but my corn was really cold and tasted undercooked. I stop here every time I'm in the area and will continue to do so. Love this place! read more

Don't be fooled by the garage station ambience. This place is great. I can't imagine the business they would do if they had a sit-down restaurant. Everything I've tried there has been outstanding. Quesabirria is one of the best things I've ever eaten. The taketakeout out is always ready when you get there and still warm. Reasonably priced and great customer service. read more

Really enjoy their quesabirria tacos! They are very good! My daughter who tried them for the first time only had one complaint, she said there should be more cheese haha. We also tried the elote which was also phenomenal and had several layers to the flavor profile! We will be back! read more

They catered for our work event. AMAZING! Our People raved on how great the food was and the staff was extremely helpful. Dinner for you, your family or an event, they are a MUST do over and over again. read more

Forgot to take pictures, it was extended family and kids, we ate in an assembly line at different times. All I can say is the food was delicious! I had the quesabirria which was so tasty and over filled with meat! We also had birria taco and that was our protein on our fries. That and shrimp were my favorite proteins, shrimp taco, yum. We ordered two kid's quesadillas, Very big, only needed one. Side of rice, we would skip in the future, same with guacamole and chips for $8.00. Not the wisest use of your $. I gave a 4 simply for the cost, I think it was a little on the expensive side, but there are a few things I wouldn't order again, which would bring the cost down. I know food prices have gone up, I cook and shop for groceries, so I understand that they need to make $ to continue to stay in business. Service, a 5, such nice people and take out food hot and ready exactly on time. Did take out, so I really shouldn't review the ambiance. Overall, I will definitely be back, high priority, anything birria read more