Some friends introduced me to this place and wanted some lunch. I had already eaten and was a…read morelittle full, but there's always room for one taco. I got the beef hard shell. Filled with beef juicy, and just the right amount of grease. I love that it retains its crunch throughout. I even tried some green sauce which heat wuss, I actually liked. We all washed it down with guava Jarritos. Using the bathroom is a hoot. The key is attached to a broom. The owner and chica at the counter are laughing at me looking at it. Going in wasn't the easiest and when I got out I told them they should put me on the payroll. Anyway, it's everything "they" say it is and I almost wish I had forced down a second one.

I decided to try 4 milpas again and SO glad I did! This time I went in person with my partner and a…read morefriend. We ordered 6 tacos - carnitas, asada, and birria dorados - and rice and beans. We also got a watermelon agua fresca. Everything was super flavorful! The dorados were fantastic! We wished we would have gotten all the tacos that way. The agua fresca was fresh and not too sweet. The restaurant is big with plenty of tables to dine. Great service and very helpful with recommendations! Thank you!!!!

Got the "best pork burrito," which was a little sweet, a little mushy, a little spicy. I wish I'd…read moregotten a side of chips just bc it was, again, a little mushy. Overall, pretty decent though. The elote was good but not amazing. It needed some lime. I would probably skip it next time. No seating. This is definitely a takeout place. 3.5 stars but room to grow.

Was on a Mexican food kick and decided to order delivery from this place along with many others…read morethat month. Located on a very popular strip of Nicollet Ave and the establishment having a small interior, takeout or delivery is the best route. We ordered the Salsa Macha Chicken Bowl, Best Pork Burrito, and Classic Carnitas Tacos. Our order arrived quickly even with it being delivered to north of the city. If you're hungry this place will fill you. The food is HEARTY. Everything was tasty, however, it all has a very similar smokey flavor. We got three dishes to try out, but with how alike they all were flavor-wise, and filling, best to stick with one entré. Street parking.

I think this may be one of the most UNDERRATED places for tacos. First of all... they also have a…read morecarniceria attached so there is a HUGE variety of cuts of meat to get and they are FRESH. Second, the workers were so delightful. And lastly... the salsas... incredible. There is jot a lot of seating, and it's kind of a hole in the wall type place, where it's a little hard to find. But the entrance is on the side of the carniceria building. Do NOT sleep on this place.

Great food amazing people will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu. Thanksread more

Great Mexican spot hidden right north of Lake st. Extensive menu, both in Spanish & English. It's a…read morequick service counter, which is very nice. The restaurant itself has plenty of seating and is well decorated. The food was really good, I was so excited to dive into the Alambres that I completely spaced on taking a picture of it! We also had a quesadilla with rice and beans, both very tasty. I will definitely go back here for another delicious meal!

I love la hacienda! I have been getting tacos from here for over 10 years! In this time the tacos…read morehave remained consistently great. Their al pastor is absolutely incomparable to other taco places/restaurants. I love to get their al pastor tacos with everything and fresh chopped pineapple. Service can be quick but also can take up to 20 mins to get your food. Ambiance is chill. I've definitely been here in sweatpants and crocs.

Ordered for a pickup. About 10 mins from downtown Minny. Order was ready when I walked in and took…read moreit back to my room. Pastor quesadilla was on point. Just enough spice and not sweet which I enjoyed. The rice was light.

Consistently the best tacos al pastor and habanero salsas I've had in town. Can't wait to go back!read more

A giant gorgeous space with a fantastic, well-executed menu…read more I met a friend for lunch on a Friday. Parking in this area can be tricky to find. We came at 11:30 and had our pick of tables. Almost every table was full by noon. You can order via QR code or at the counter. They have a few lunch specials, which I appreciate. The Centro Crunch has been my favorite since they introduced it to their menu. I appreciate the new takes on it every once in awhile. It's what you wish a Taco Bell Crunchwrap would be. The hibiscus lemonade is also fabulous. Sweet, but not too sweet.

I'vs been to both the NE and Roseville locations. I really like the cool ranch wings (full wings)…read moreand their accompanying sauces. I find the tacos can be a little bland but made better with the hot and mild sauces they have. They have good sauce/salsa options. Their margarita and drink options are decent, not a craft cocktail kind of a place but more simple. Both locations have nice patios. Service is good.

Accidentally pulled into the parking lot to make a call. Got down to see what it was like. Oh my…read moregoodness. Breathtaking tacos! This was a true blessing. Soooo hard to find a good taco joint in MN. This place is it! Nothing better. I'm from Los Angeles and this is the closest to LA Tacos.

I have been meaning to stop here for a while now when I drive past it, but it turns out - they came…read moreto me instead! If you didn't know, Tacos el Kevin's food truck is stationed at Theo Wirth Lake EVERY DAY ALL SUMMER! This is in my neighborhood where I walk often, and I couldn't be more thrilled to have them here. It is such a huge value add to have a taco truck by the lake, beach, volleyball courts, and for walkers/bikers/picnic-ers! My brother and I came on a bike outing, and we each got three tacos. Their menu was on the more limited side since it is a food truck, but we had no problem finding something we wanted. They were very reasonably priced as well! We got tacos to be on the "lighter" side, but were both eyeing the amazing burritos we saw others get. Next time... The tacos were delish! Great flavor, well prepared meats, and very hot and fresh. I got a few gristly/fatty pieces in my meats, but otherwise delish. We will absolutely be back to support their food truck at Theo Wirth Lake this summer!

Stopped by after a show for some dinner. Ordered some items…read moreto share. Food was quick! The queso was incredible. The flavor of the fries was so good... but the fries were raw. The tacos were delicious and so spicy. Maybe because we came in late, but was hoping for a bit more. Flavors are so good though.

As a fan of Mexican street food, I had been looking forward to trying this "street taco" spot for…read moreyears. Unfortunately, this was one of the most underwhelming meals of the year. the ambience is pretty much nonexistent, despite the excellent mexican wrestling mask branding. And then the ordering system sucks. Kiosk ordering. Not much there but tacos and burritos and churros. No chips and guac on the menu but like, you know they have chips and guac. Whatever. I added guac to my Asada burrito for $2.75. $20 out the door for a burrito. Ok well this better be good for $20. Opted for a paper receipt and it spit out a blank one. The burrito arrived to my table tightly wrapped, cleanly cut with a side of sauce that looked vaguely like Russian dressing, but not really like anything I have received from any Mexican place in my life. Portion size was decent, not huge. First thing I noticed was the end of the world stockpile of brown rice. Brown? hmm. Not a fan. Every other ingredient was an afterthought and hard to discern in any one bite. I paid for a burrito, not a rice-rito! I can buy a sack of rice at the store for $10 and eliminate the middle man! And though I chose the "hot" option, the spice level was minimal. "Minnesota hot". the thing was really flavorless. I went back to counter to ask for side of hot sauce which they were generous with, but turned out to be the same weird colored crap on my tray. Hmm ok let's try the hot sauce. Folks, it was "not sauce." Strong taste of soy (?!) and god knows what else but certainly not chili peppers. Disappointing, expensive, bland, inauthentic all that. The most flavor came from a few lime wedges. Came home hungry and sads. I guess I forgot to be a drunk college student at 2 am.

Ben and Jerry's free ice cream cone day. After hanging out for half an hour with a live DJ,…read moredancing, and ice cream, we were ready for dinner. Priorities. What are we craving? Burgers? Nah. Pizza? Two maybes - plus the asker. Mexican? Again, two maybes. We start scouring possibilities. And come across a pizzaria + taqueria. Ratings at a very respectable 4.5. Curiosities at full peak. Plus it's close. We've got a winner. No guests inside when we arrive. Parking right out front. Before we even decide on an order, however, people start coming in. Several tables fill up within 10 minutes. Amusingly, the first next group grabbed the one curved booth with my full drink bottle still sitting on the table in the middle of them. They migrated to the semi-booth across the dining area. Clearly, the two most desired seating areas in the house. We ordered birria pizza and horchata - we have a tradition of testing the horchata at every next Mexican restaurant we try. This one was mid - not horrible, not great. Just was. We'd ordered a birria pizza recently, elsewhere. It came out as... a birria taco in pizza layout. Tortilla circle, birria middle, tortilla top. Meh. To be fair, that birria pizza was the only pizza item on that menu, so it made sense that their pizza just wasn't pizza-ing. We were hopeful for a very different experience this time. Especially given the very clear emphasis on pizza on this menu. Then the pizza came. Not only did it look glorious, a bowl of birria dip sat in the middle of the pizza, completing the birria experience. And it was absolutely fantastic. The birria, the ratio, the crust - everything was delicious. Except, as my friend pointed out, the horchata. It can't all be perfect, unfortunately. The pizza was so good that when we wrapped up the leftovers, a strip of end crust went in with the rest of the pie. Speaking of, I'm definitely ready to reheat all of that now - update: Awesome reheated. :) Next visit: Chorizo pineapple jalepeño pizza!

Marsu Pizzeria: The Battle for the Last Slice…read more I walked into Marsu Pizzeria already knowing two things: 1) I was about to have the best pizza of my life. 2) I was going to order way too much food and have no regrets. The place smelled like heaven--garlic, melted cheese, fresh dough. I took a seat, ready to devour a feast. A cheerful employee--let's call him Tony (because let's be real, every good pizzeria has a Tony)--walks up with a confident smile. Tony: "You ready for the best pizza of your life?" Me: "Tony, I've been training for this moment my whole life." I ordered the house special pizza (because if a pizza place has a signature pizza, you ORDER IT), plus some garlic knots, because I respect myself. The food came out fast, hot, fresh, and smelling like a dream. As I'm one slice away from food coma territory, I see it. The last slice. The holy grail. The perfect combination of cheese, sauce, and crispy crust, staring at me like it knows it's about to be devoured. Just as I'm reaching for it, Tony slides by the table, nodding at my plate. Tony: "You gonna finish that?" Me: "...I was planning on it, Tony." Tony: "You sure? I mean, we could put it up for auction. Bidding starts at one garlic knot." Me: "Not happening." Tony: "Alright, but just know... if you don't eat it in the next 30 seconds, I legally get to claim it." Now, I don't know what kind of pizzeria law Tony is operating under, but I wasn't about to test it. I stared him dead in the eyes as I picked up the last slice and took the biggest bite possible. Tony (nodding approvingly): "Good choice. That's the kind of hunger we respect around here." Long story short, Marsu Pizzeria has the best pizza, the best vibes, and employees who will absolutely test your commitment to finishing your food. Final score? 10/10 pizza. 10/10 service. 10/10 threats on my last slice.

Amazing food. Great service. Fun atmosphere. Will be back no doubt. 10/10…read more The staff is always so friendly and the food is delicious. The side bar is great spot to belly up and watch a game. I love this place. It's in the weekly rotation and my go to spot for Mexican food.

Their food is fresh, authentic, and yummy! You order at the front and then they either call your…read morenumber or bring your food to your table based on how busy they are. Everyone on staff is super friendly and accommodating. The restaurant is brightly lit, lots of tables including booths and a bar. There were also TVs and neon signs, it was a fun atmosphere. I highly recommend eating in so you can enjoy a beergarita or getting takeout!