We decided to visit this restaurant last week for the first time. Now we went back again. Both…read moremeals were wonderful. The menu seems sparse at first, but the choices of fillings expand it quite a bit. The pulled beef Quesabirria was fresh and hot off the grill. The accompanying beef soup, which they make themselves as well was fantastic. There is an article from the Faribault Daily News on the opening in Sept 2023: https://www.newsbreak.com/faribault-mn/3234262550790-100-authentic-mexican-restaurant-opens-in-downtown-faribault The second trip was pulled Fajitas, wonderful again. The corn and beens were hot and tasty. The seasoned rice was not clumpy or bland. The pulled beef was accompanied by just the right amount of melted cheese that itenhanced rather than overwhelmed the tortillas. The store seeting is basic, tables and chares. You can order and pay at the register and pick up your food at the counter if you can't wait for the wait staff to bring it to your table or have takeout. Photos are from article in link.

First time coming here and was disappointed. Not much flavor.. would have been better with more…read morecheese more cilantro and onion and more crispy.

Food was great! Friendly & quick service, huge portions! Everyone enjoyed their meals and drinks!read more

Girlfriend and I have been dating almost 14 years, and visiting her family in Faribault now and…read morethen for most of that time, but never had I tried any of the Mexican restaurants in town. I know there is some Hispanic presence in town, and this was recommended. We were seated immediately, and of course tortilla chips and salsa followed shortly thereafter. Chips were good; light and flavorful. Salsa was a bit thin, and perhaps could have used a bit more heat, but was a good starter. I opted for the Fajitas Guadalajara, for a couple reasons. I wanted a sampler of their various proteins, and fajitas, sans tortillas/rice/beans, are a favorite leftover of mine for a great morning scramble. All the meats were tender and full of flavor, though the shrimp may have been a touch over. I would have also preferred a bit more char on the peppers and onions, also, but everything else was spot on. Barb and I also split a pitcher of strawberry margaritas, which finished the meal off perfectly. We also had a nice view of a passing thunderstorm from our window booth.

This was the first time I had been back since Covid. They no longer have the salsa bar, but…read moreeverything else was perfect. I had asada and pastor tacos. They were perfectly seasoned, the tortillas were grilled and came with just cilantro and onions on top. I asked for both red and green salsa. The red packed a wallop and the green was tart and fresh. And now they have a grocery store next door! I'll be back.

I recently made my first visit to this little place in the Faribo West Mall based on the…read morerecommendation of a friend. It's such an easy place to get to, just off an exit on I-35. The menu is small but they have all the items you come to expect in a Mexican place, but with possibly a greater variety of meat options. As others have said, it's a no frills place. It feels more like a cafeteria than a restaurant. The menu is posted on the wall by the counter. You order and pay up-front and go to your seats, where your food is delivered to you. No alcohol. No fountain pop. A few feet behind the counter is a cooler of bottled soft drinks. There appeared to be a number of fruit flavored drinks, but they were too far away for me to read. I did see Coke so I went with that. I ordered a burrito al pastor with beans and rice and my friend had a barbacoa quesadilla with the same sides. I can't really judge the taste of the beans and rice, as they were inside the burrito, but the flavor of the whole thing was delicious. If anything I wish there was a little more beans and a little less rice, but I scooped some out with my finger and all was good. The flavor of the marinated pork still came through really well. Not hot, but with a flavorful warmth. This was a nice fat burrito. My friend's rice and beans were served on the side as usual, and he said the barbacoa was fantastic. It was the thickest quesadilla I've ever seen. The prices were fine. The service was friendly and the food came quickly. There's not a lot happening at this mall, so parking should never be a problem. This is not a date night place, but if you're just looking for good flavors, this is worth checking out.

Good food fast, reasonably priced! My favorite is the fajita quesadilla asada or pastor.Also very…read moregood pico de gallo!

We almost walked out because all the seats appeared to be taken, but there are additional tables…read moreand counter space toward the back. I'm so glad that we stayed. We came on a cool Saturday evening, and their menudo and pozole hit the spot. The first bite of the pozole won me over. The pork was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the broth was subtly spicy. The menudo was also good, oilier and spicier. Next to the cash register was a self-serve salsa bar that lent a warm, hospitable vibe to the place. In addition to salsa, it had fresh lettuce, onions, cilantro, and cucumbers. A real plus for those of us who want vegetables! The soups, available only on weekends, come with crisp tostadas heaped with fresh lettuce, tomato, and cheese (cotija, I think). The tostadas were quite filling, and we ended up taking some of the soup home. The staff were friendly and helpful. El Jefe opens up into a commercial space including a bathroom shared by other businesses. The bathrooms were well marked and very clean. El Jefe had everything I wanted for a warm and healthy evening meal. I'll definitely be back.

Oh my gosh! So so good! Feels like I'm at a beach town in Mexico. They do every culinary miracle…read morehere. Panadería, cafè. The tacos al pastor super good. Fresh frijoles. Service so friendly . Waitress speaks little English but we managed, with my terrible Spanish, to still get myself stuffed to the gills. Oh fer yum, Faribault. You're so lucky

They have tasty, authentic Mexican food. The only downsides are ambiance and selection. It's a…read morebasic, no frills setup with table service. They are often out of some menu items. If you are craving a specific thing, you'd best call ahead and make sure they have it that day! What they do have is good. Try to catch them on a weekend day when they have pozole! It's also a great opportunity to practice Spanish. Check them out!

Had dinner here today. Service was okay. Sat at the bar. Been coming for years. They added a $1…read moresurcharge to their special for the day of 1/2 sandwich and soup because it was French Onion. The bartender said they always do. Nice way to add more money for everyone who orders the special. The Reuben was terrible. Not coming back again

Met a colleague here for lunch. It's a cute atmosphere with the train theme throughout the…read morerestaurant/bar. I ordered the beet salad it was pretty and delicious. The whole beets were something I usually don't see in a beet salad but it meant I got lots of beats. Dressing was served on the side and was a nice compliment. I also liked that I got a piece of bread with the salad. My friend got a blue cheese burger on which they serve the Faribault Caves blue cheese brand. Like the local ties. Service was good. Parking easy. Nice stop.

This was our first time eating here and we have been missing out! Everything was so flavorful! The…read moreserver was extremely attentive the entire time. The decor is rustic, simple and not over done. My 11 year old son raved his entire meal about how good everything was and that his steak was cooked perfectly. If you haven't visited yet you are missing out!

We had an outstanding experience at Redemption on Saturday night. The food was above and beyond…read moreexceptional including price, serving size, quality, appearance, and taste. We had 8 people and the service was awesome! We will definitely be back the next time we are in town. We also got to taste test a new dessert, blueberry bread pudding that was phenomenal and it should be added to menu.

The food is typical taco John's it's a good fast food meal. My wife and I find the service at this…read morestore is always consistent and great. The kids that work the window and people taking your order are top notch the whole staff there should be proud of themselves. They're always a welcome change from the ordinary. Great job guys and gals

HUGE TACO JOHNS FAN…read more The remodel that was done on this place a few years ago was nicely done. It used to look kind of crappy from the outside and quite frankly on the inside as well. This has never stopped me from going in and getting some soft shell taco's though! With the remodel, it seems more welcoming and overall it seems like there are more people there when I visit nowadays. I keep it simple with a #3 Two soft shell tacos, small ole (with extra seasoning), and a small soda. Instead of putting the ole inside the taco shell (it gets soggy) I like to dip my taco in the hot sauce and then put an ole on top of each bite individually. This keeps each bite nice and crunchy! I wish these were in more locations around the metro area! I guess it's just a treat when I visit Faribault!