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    Hacienda Leon

    4.0 (147 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    HACIENDA LEON ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Romantic
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken Enchiladas
    John M.

    Elias was an excellent server, coming back to check on us. The atmosphere is very authentic and inviting. I ordered the Tulum Special ( a combination of grilled shrimp, broccoli, pineapple and mushrooms with a chipotle sauce on a bed of rice). It was delicious, a new favorite dish. My wife had the Chicken Enchiladas with rice and beans. She devoured it, so it must have been very tasty.

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    Matt M.

    Lunch menu portions are now significantly smaller! My family dined in for lunch on a busy Saturday afternoon. I ordered the lunch chicken fajitas with rice and beans. The portions were all a lot smaller than previous visits here. The food was still good but you get a lot less for your buck.

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    Great lunch specials fast service good drinks!! Decent prices... friendly service Only reason didn't give it 5 stars is because didn't have any condiments on the table and when I asked seemed to bother them

    Dinner special 24. 1 Chile Relleno, 1 Beef Burrito and Rice Combo Dinner
    Danaka B.

    At 4 pm it was fast, warm, and delicious. The wait staff was fabulous. The ambiance is festive and fun. Our food came out fast and hot. Salsa was fresh tasting. Chips were warm. We would definitely return if in Bloomington again.

    Chori Chicken
    Beth W.

    We intentionally came for dinner the other night because two things are certain when you go to Hacienda Leon: 1. The service is good and fast, 2. The food is flavorful and outstanding. I went with the Chori Chicken which has a great mix of grilled chicken and chorizo with rice and a cheese sauce that is a bit addictive. The portion size is such that I end up taking half home for lunch the next day. My husband had the Especial Leon. This was right up his alley as if featured shrimp, chicken, steak, chorizo, and pork ribs. He described it like basically a fajita with lots of different protein options...all were delicious and he had no problem eating it all up! We continue to be fans of this restaurant as they are consistent in the experience and great food!

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    Jimmy B.

    Food is always good and my daughter likes the enchiladas at this place. Don't t be afraid to spice up your food. The chile toreadas are a great addition to your meal

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    Farah A.

    Found this place on Yelp and decided to try and really liked it. Good Mexican food with generous portions and great service. They have an extensive menu with lots of choices. We loved everything we ordered. The wait staff is very friendly. The food was delicious and so fresh and arrived quickly. Loved the authentic Mexican flavors. Loved the decor of this place . Great for large parties. Highly recommend!

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    Excellent fajitas, beautiful bar, ask for eduardo- he is the best!

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    Decent to good Mexican food -- the service is great and the staff friendly, which makes this a 4 Star instead of a 3 Star review.

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    By far the best Mexican Restaurant in the Twin Cities! Great food! Best atmosphere! Wonderful Margaritas! Polite servers! Clean!

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    Food was great. Burrito the size of my forearm! But the service was a little less than good. Good pricing and amazing atmosphere. 4 stars

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    Herradura

    Herradura

    4.0
    (123 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Look, I've been patronizing Mexican joints in Bloomington-Normal since antes de que fuera cool, and…read moreI need to talk about what's happening at Herradura. THE GOOD: The service here operates at quantum speeds. I'm talking food-to-table in approximately 5 minutes. Did they have a DeLorean in the kitchen? Did they start cooking when I pulled into the parking lot? I don't know, but physics was definitely involved. The presentation looked solid--everything arrived hot and reasonably photogenic. THE "WAIT, WHAT?": Friends, we need to discuss the Great Portion Shrinkage of 2026. Herradura has apparently discovered the restaurant industry's worst-kept secret: instead of raising prices a reasonable amount, just slash 10% off the menu and reduce portions by 35%. It's like getting a "discount" on a car, but they removed the back seats and the radio. The chimichangas arrived looking like they'd been on a strict juice cleanse--smaller than expected and committing the cardinal sin of sogginess. These weren't the crispy flavor bombs I remember. They were more like... flavor water balloons? Still edible, but not exactly chimichanga hall-of-fame material. THE CHEESE TAX: Here's where things got personal. I've been a loyal "little extra cheese on the rice" guy for years. Today? Nearly FIVE DOLLARS for what amounts to 4 tablespoons of queso. That's approximately $127 per pound if my mental math is correct (it's not, but you get the point). I've seen cheaper cheese at artisanal farmer's markets run by bearded hipsters in suspenders. The beef tacos were... fine. That's the review. Fine. They existed. They were tacos. Moving on. THE VERDICT: On the Bloomington-Normal Nickel-and-Dime Scale™, Herradura ranks on the lower end, which is actually saying something in this town where inflation is hitting Mexican restaurants like they personally offended the economy. Will I be back? Yes. Will it be soon? No. Next time I'm trying the cheesesteak because apparently I'm a glutton for punishment and also curious if it comes in "fun size" now too. Pro tip: Bring your own cheese. Save $5. Live your best life. Also i turned macro mode on for my camera. Objects look bigger than they appear in person. Atmosphere: 4/5 | Service: 5/5 | Food Quality: 3/5 | Value: 2/5 | Portion Size: 1.5/5

    Choritacos (chorizo + another protein) and Dos Equis Amber are principally what I need every once…read morein a while and the lady really is a fan of good steak tacos, beans and rice. We like this place just as much as the more upscale East side joints...and ya know what...it's a bit cheaper and seems to stay pretty busy despite its 'back of the strip mall/behind a tire shop' location. Pretty fast efficient service too all things considered.

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    Fiesta Ranchera Mexican Restaurant

    Fiesta Ranchera Mexican Restaurant

    3.4
    (36 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    I would give it a five-star review except our waitperson was very grumpy, not friendly at all. This…read moreplace was recommended as very good, I say pretty good for the area. Being from South Texas I am very picky about Mexican food. The $2.99 Margaritas on Tuesday were absolutely delicious. I had the Taco Bowl, can't mess that up, and it was really good, the taco shell perfectly fried. It was supposed to have beans inside with the ground meat but my bowl did not have the beans. Another reason for a four-star rating. My husband ordered the fajita quesadilla expecting a round tortilla cut in triangles just like in Texas. That is not what he got. It was more like a large flour taco stuffed with the fajita meat (nicely seasoned might add) and folded over with melted cheese on top. It was just okay, the plate came with rice but no beans which is weird to me. The place was fairly occupied. Nice inside with music playing in the background. Sits nearby to a highway and a Super Walmart. Pretty convenient because we walked over from our hotel room. I recommend to give it a try. Two plates of food along with 4 margaritas(2 each) the bill was $43.87 not too bad for dinner nowadays.

    The new building is gorgeous! Parking is a little tight…read more As big Fiesta fans, we were excited to try the new location since they moved across the shopping center. There was not enough staff to assist the busy the dining room on a Saturday night. Our cheese dip sat on the bar for 15 mins and was ice cold. We watched the waiter jam glass margarita glasses into the ice chest - major code violation. 2 of our 3 orders were severely messed up. The waiter took the wrong food from our table and gave it to another table. The waiter tried to correct our food but got it wrong 3 times in a row leading to us just wanting to leave. Hopefully they can work out the kinks but we will prefer to frequent the other locations.

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    Really good guac, salsa and chips.

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    Really good guac, salsa and chips.

    Hacienda Leon - mexican - Updated July 2026

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