I've been wanting to try this place since they open so I was in the area with my sister and thought we would stop by. We didn't have reservations. I didn't really care for the ambience, but the staff was friendly and our waitress was attentive and friendly. the prices were more expensive than I thought they would be so we didn't order drinks. we just ordered Some queso and chips and three salsas and it ended up being $19 which I thought was expensive, but it did taste very good. We parked at a meter on the side street. read more

La Madre - View of the kitchen where the food gets picked up - Tacos Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Went here with some coworkers for dinner after a training. The decor is cool snd was very colorful. The drink (I ordered an alcoholic horchata drink) was FABULOUS and very different than what I've had before. The service was slow and the hostess who was helping deliver plates looked angry. The food was ok. I'd def go back for the chips and drinks! read more

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The tacos were typical street tacos, the only twist to them was that they were nine dollars each. What a ridiculous price! Everything at this taco stand is way overpriced. On taco Tuesday, Where I received $10 off of my bill, I paid over $50 for four tacos and a bowl of queso. They were typical street tacos on a 5 inch tortilla. Nothing special, not too big. When I did mention something about pricing, the bartender replied "well it is downtown". Can't stand it when a restaurant sets. Their price is based on geographic location rather than cost of food and labor "we can get nine dollars a taco so we will." Had to wait 30 minutes for my bill, and overall there was nothing special about La Madre. read more

What a hidden gem! Beautiful space tucked away on Park Ave. We were early to our reservation and they seated us anyway. Service was difficult - only one server for the entire afternoon rush and the hostess was helping to bus tables, fill waters, and seat people. We had to wait longer than I expected to not only get a drink but to order. It was WORTH it. Taquitios were amazing with this cream/verde sauce. We had the birria and flautas - portions are legit and the flavors were amazing. Seriously, this place is on point for Mexican flare. Don't hesitate to stop in! read more

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Always happy to see a new spot emerge. As we all know... restaurant life can be short lived. Went in on an early weekday afternoon. Pretty empty, but to be expected at 230. Happy hour starts at 2 btw... which is kinda nice. So I started with a margarita.. margarita was good. Wasn't exactly mind blowing, but it was pretty tasty. Started with the the loaded French fries... can't remember the name of them... but wow! We absokutely devoured and them. Total 10. Then I had the half dozen oysters . I'll be honest, they was a bit skeptical of ordering them, but they were fantastic and fresh tasting. Not sure what type of oyster, as it was never offered. My meal was 2 Carnita tacos and my dinning companion got a Mexican rice bowl. The tacos were not bad. But nothing spectacular. It was happy hour tacos, but here nor there... shouldn't t matter. I sometimes judge a place by their taco preparation. My friend liked his taco bowl. I was pleased... I'll probably give it another try. Maybe dinner, and dig deeper. But I hope they can hammer out the dents and thrive. We need a good "Mexican" place in the neighborhood. read more

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I went to La Madre on the second day they were opened and rightfully so, there were some kinks they had to figure out. One thing they didn't need to figure out was the food. Which was amazing. I had the fish tacos and chips/ salsa & a cocktail. I wish the salsa came in bigger servings. Planning to go back for brunch to see how things have evolved. read more

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Amazing guacamole, amazing margaritas! La Madre has some very fun drinks and the food is amazing too!

Amazing food great spot right downtown. This is the best spot in that neighborhood. I loved this spot.

This a a cute spot walking distance from The Guthrie Theater and Mill City Museum. It has a patio to enjoy the summer weather. Another option that isn't Asian food for some variety in the area. The service is relatively quick and everyone was friendly. I ordered the carne asada tacos street style and Norteña salsa. Description of salsa Spicy roasted chile de Arból salsa. When I asked the waitress, she said this was one of their spicy and most popular salsas. One has the option to order tacos street or California style. They have a number of salsa options for $1. For a metal sauce container (maybe a teaspoon). The tacos come with rice and refried beans. Both are fine. Not too flavorful, but not exactly bland. The carne asada was rather fatty and not well seasoned. I've never experienced a fatty nor flavorless carne asada. The salsa was completely bland and not spicy at all. As someone who is a lover of salsas and hot sauce, this was extremely disappointing. It a cute spot. So if you're hungry, don't have much time and want to quick meal and photo op before seeing a show at the Guthrie, it could work. Not a great meal, but edible. read more

La Madre - Carne asada tacos street style - Tacos Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The place has such a lovely vibe! The vibrant decor really stands out from the typical Mexican pastel colors and sombrero hats, leaning more towards a modern, rustic floral style. The service was quick and welcoming, which was a nice touch. Unfortunately, the food didn't quite match the charming atmosphere we were hoping for. I tried the churro French toast, and I was a bit surprised to find Tajín in the maple syrup. While the menu did mention "spicy maple syrup," I wasn't expecting it to have Tajín in it. I also tasted the chilaquiles, but they didn't quite hit the mark for me; all I could really taste was lime and tomatillo, and I ended up just enjoying the eggs and beans on the side. My friend ordered the papas locas, but she didn't end up touching her bowl, and the besos Latinos were a bit of a mixed bag for us. They were the only thing we thought was decent, though we left a few behind. All in all, it's a pleasant spot with a great atmosphere, but the food wasn't really what we hoped it would be. While it was a nice experience, we didn't find the flavors compelling enough to make us want to return. read more

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I have had multiple dinners at La Madre and I really do enjoy the food. My favorite part of every meal however is the delicious Tres Leches Cake! Would recommend trying just for that. Personally not a huge fan of the ambiance and the seating feels like an attempt to emulate a street style taco truck vibe just ends up feeling odd. The service was also just okay during my 3 experiences there but again they were pretty busy! read more

Was excited to try this new place in the neighborhood! The food was really good. My cocktail was delicious as well. They lean towards tequila/mezcal or rum based drinks. The menu is pretty simple so you won't be overwhelmed with too much to choose from. The only negative thing I would I say is I do think it is a bit pricey. But I definitely recommend trying it for yourself! read more

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In my opinion, this is definitely more of a "I don't wanna cook, let's just go somewhere" place and less of a "let's make a resy & have a fun dinner" place. The food was good but nothing special or so delicious that it blew me away. You can never go wrong with tacos though. The service was also good, no complaints. read more

La Madre - Tacos Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Vegeterian Review: It was my husband's birthday so we decided to stop by "La Madre". We stopped by Saturday afternoon. We didn't wait long to be seated and the host sat us next to the windows as requested by my husband. Our waiter was on top with our orders! We ordered: "Vegan Aguachile" So delicious! Flavorful! It gave the hint of Mexican flavors! (My husband was a big Aguachile fan from Culiacan, now that hes vegetarian he states this dish is a 10/10 did not disappoint) "Cauliflor Alambre" So yummy! The tacos are amazing! I chose the 2nd to hottest sauce and it was delicious! Super recommend! "Tacos de papa" they were SO good! The dish was 3 tacos de papa covered in green sauce with veggie spring, incredible! We paired them with 2 Agua fresca de Limon and pepino! fantastic! Refreshing and sweet! Total: $108.00 tip included read more

La Madre delivers a solid dining experience with great drinks, flavorful dishes, and attentive service. The staff is efficient, friendly, and offers great recommendations, making the experience even better.This spot has like a Tulum ambiance style so cute. The Carajillo cocktail is a standout-smooth, bold, and the perfect after-dinner drink. If you're a Michelada fan, theirs is hands down the best I've had all year-refreshing, well-spiced, and perfectly balanced. On the other hand, the Painkiller cocktail could have been better; the flavors didn't quite pop the way I expected not good .Food-wise, the Yuca Fries were crispy and delicious, a perfect snack or side. The Birria Quesadilla was packed with tender, flavorful meat and plenty of cheese, making every bite rich and satisfying. The tacos, however, were just okay-not bad, but nothing particularly memorable compared to the other standout dishes.Overall, La Madre is definitely worth a visit, especially for the drinks and service. With a few tweaks, it could be better read more

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Beautiful place, perfect photo op in back of restaurant. Kinda cramped on this Friday night though. I feel the food is mid. I ordered the birria. The consume needed something. Seasoning maybe? It was less than flavorful. Drinks were good and strong though. Our waitress?: seemed to be unhappy, or dull? Not very friendly. Not sure what her deal was, made the experience 5/10 for me. I'd try the place again, maybe during happy hour though. I spent $200 seems very overpriced for the service received. read more

Food presentation was great, looked beautiful and appetizing. However, I have never had more bland food in my entire life. We went for brunch and ordered a chorizo burrito and the chorizo with potatoes and onions. The food was lukewarm at best when it arrived at our table. We had to ask for coffee and water refills. After covering my food in salsa it was still meh and very oily. Won't be back. read more

La Madre - Chorizo with potatoes and onions - Tacos Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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The ambiance is wonderful and welcoming. I highly recommend getting the chorizo queso, definitely one of my favorites! Tried the Puerco en Adobo this time and it was delicious! Our waitress recommended eating it with some of the chips and she was right, might be my new favorite thing on the menu. Service was a little slow but they were quite busy and a little understaffed. Still had a great experience and would recommend! read more

Their chips are homemade. My Birria was the best I ever have had it was so good. My friend loved his Quesadilla & we both said that we would definitely be back again and soon read more

La Madre - Chicken Quesadilla - Tacos Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Ordered the quesadilla and old fashion. Both very good. They weren't too packed, service was good and food came quickly. Also not overly expensive for Downtown Mpls. read more

Everything was delicious! Very kind wait staff. Impressed by every salsa we tried. We also had the queso blanco which was good and the chips were perfection. So glad to have another good restaurant option by the Guthrie! read more

La Madre - Margarita - Tacos Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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The server here was helpful and friendly. He recommended to us that the appetizers were so big we could just share them. In addition, the service was fast. I loved my fish taco. It was perfectly meaty and tasted even better with the sauce. The chicken wings were perfectly crispy and just spicy enough without being too spice. We came at 8pm and were seated immediately. We really enjoyed our experience. read more

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I had had lunch here several times, but my wife and I stopped in for a first-time, pre-Guthrie dinner. Birria quesadillas were delicious, and the "appetizer" nachos were amazingly good and big enough for a meal for two by itself. A Last Word-like mezcal cocktail was copious and delectable as well. We have a new favorite neighborhood place! read more

My best friend and I went to dinner here before seeing Kevin Hart's comedy show. We wanted something quick and easy. The best thing to me were the chips and guacamole, and the rice. The rest were bland, unfortunately. The aesthetics were cute, food came out fast, and friendly service. There is off-street parking and we didn't wait long for a table. I might consider going back if someone wanted to check it out. read more

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Great New Mexican spot, finally! Tortillas are tasty and we loved the chips, would go back just for the chips honestly! This is a side for an extra charge but it's worth it and a good portion. Tacos come in sets of 3, unfortunately you cannot mix and match. We do wish that the Al pastor had chunks of pineapple, it did have a bit of a sweet flavor though. The Camarones embarazados was a great portion of shrimp with sides. The shrimp you do have to peel though and head on so be aware. The street corn esquite was really tasty as well. Parking is street metered parking. Lots of seating options. There is a kids menu as well which had a blood sized quesadilla and fries- wish there was an adult quesadilla! read more

Food was fine, but I wouldn't call it authentic by any means. I also didn't think the quality was good enough to justify the prices. The cocktail I had was good, but for an Old Fashioned inspired drink it was quite sweet, which is a bit strange to me. Service and ambiance was good, but I don't see myself going back anytime soon since there is better Mexican cuisine elsewhere for cheaper. read more

Great service, great food- especially the gazpacho and the tacos, great menu, great tequila list! Can't wait to return!

super cute space, welcoming service, delicious food! i could decide between churro or sweet bread french toast, i went with the sweet bread and added the marscapone - 10/10! also ordered the chips with queso, guacamole and cantina salsa, all very flavorful! skinny spicy margaritas were perfect! read more

La Madre - sweet bread french toast with berries - Tacos Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Great spot with good service. I really like how they break down the à la carte tacos.

Amazing food and over the top amazing service. Our server Max was fun, excited, and made the entire experience so much fun. Went above beyond to make our meal special and we had a great time. The incredible food and drinks speak for themselves, but great service will always make an experience worth it. Can't wait to be back again! read more

Delicious Puerco en Adobo with a side of fresh made chips are a must have if you stop. Chicken Quesadilla was cheesy and very good. The spicy salsa was just that and a perfect balance. read more

Had a lovely dinner here this Saturday. I recommend the Al Pastor tacos, esquites if you want to hit solid classics. While I wasn't super impressed with the rest of our choices the rest of the nice, I thought the ambiance was lovely, and the food/ drinks that didn't make the mark had great potential/ concepts. Drinks La Madre Paloma (grapefruit, lime, refreshing, kick of spice) (8/10) Horchata Painkiller (horchata pina colada) (4/10) Loved the concept of the Horchata Painkiller. However, the lightness of the horchata made the "pina colada" flavor feel water down. The mix pineapple unfortunately tasted bitter, tart vs refreshing, tart. Could also be a bit more creamy. Can't complain about the Paloma. I love a tart, sour drink. It was definitely the better choice for me. First Course Ceviche (6/10) While tasty, my first bite had a big piece of fish fat. If you are sensitive to fishy flavors, I would skip this one. Besides the bites of fish fat, the dish was lovely. The pickled onions made it crisp, light, and refreshing. The blue corn tortilla was a nice touch. Mussels (6/10) Lovely, smokey al pastor broth. Love the concept, there were also bits of pork in the mussel broth as well. Squeeze of lime on the top really helps tie it together. Not a personal favorite, I felt like it was missing just a bit of something. But still a good choice. Esquites (10/10) Exactly what it is supposed to be. Second Course Al Pastor Tacos (10/10) I gotta say. This was delicious. The pork was not too fatty, and had a bit of a crisp to them. Salsa verde on the tacos was smoky and delicious. Served in a set of 3. We asked if we could mix up the flavors and the server informed us it's a topic for conversation at the restaurant. But since they are newly open, they'd like to have the kitchen be able to work with the flow first. Loved this answer. I think it's a great approach. Rather than overpromising the options, they are adjusting by prioritizing what is important in the first phase of the opening. Once they get the workflow established, I'd love to see a combo option for tacos. read more

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Stopped here for dinner pre-concert at loved it! Drinks were good (a little pricey) but good pours! We got the chips and salsa (salsa verde is a must!) and the guacamole. I got the steak quesadilla and my husband got the queso birria. Both our meals were good, but both dishes could've used a little more meat. Lots of cheese, which is good, but the ratio wasn't exactly right. Overall, good spot! And relatively affordable! read more

Great service by coly and great food the taste and service is amazing and amazing location if you going to US BANK STADIUM read more

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Since the opening they have really stepped it up... menu changes.. margaritas... so good!! My new favorite neighborhood place. read more

La Madre - Added rice and beans.. tacos are so good!! - Tacos Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Tasty tacos, good fresh margaritas, well portioned plates, attentive staff. Great value!!

I went in on Sunday for my birthday, I was expecting great things from what I've seen online and because I've been following along since before they opened, I really liked their other restaurant la tapatía so I had high hopes. the food looked good but for the price I was paying I was expecting a handmade masa quesadilla and I got a flour tortilla for my quesadilla. My dad ordered a pozole and it came with absolutely nothing I at least expected some tortillas or like any typical Mexican restaurant some tostadas always go with pozole it was also not hot and they added all the garnishes before bringing it to the table the lettuce was soggy and their was too much onion. My brother ordered the quesabirria tacos and they were also a disappointment. The consume was FLAVORLESS so that speaks for the meat inside as well. Overall we were very excited to come here but it's just a gentrified attempt at Mexican food over priced and bland. I will say their tres leches came was really good. Other than that the staff was lovely and so was the atmosphere I just wish the food met the vibes read more

The aquachile appetizer is fantastic! The hamachi, avacado, and mango sauce is perfectly spicy. My husband and I go out of our way to LaMadre for this dish. The margaritas at happy hour (3-5) are superb! We also like the street style chicken tinga tacos. We usually sit in the bar because the bartenders are a blast. So glad LaMadre is in our neighborhood. read more

Went there without knowing much -- wanted someplace close by for a pre-Guthrie dinner. So pleasantly surprised! Service was wonderful -- our server (Rojo) took great care of us and made fantastic recommendations. Everything was fresh and clearly homemade -- salsas were especially tasty, as were the pollo en adobo tacos. Nice margarita as well. I'll definitely be back! read more

We were very underwhelmed by the service and food. We were seated promptly but waited for so long to be acknowledged that I was about to go look for help. After a longer wait we got small glasses of tepid water. The food came quickly- but my chicken wings were undercooked. The server didn't seem to care when I showed him how red they were at the bone. The burrito my spouse had was 'meh'. For that the bill was $40 -so in hind-site we were overcharged or tip was included. read more