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    La Madre

    4.1 (84 reviews)
    ModerateTacos, Cocktail Bars
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    Updated 3 months ago

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    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Tori S.

    Can't express my gratitude for La Madre enough. I had a large party reservation that I changed three time (one of which was as we were checking in ) and they were so accommodating. They even had custom menus for us! We ended up having some people no show and I was never made to feel bad about it. For a large party our server was absolutely fantastic. She was attentive and never rushed us (even though we were there for nearly three hours). She also provided great recommendations! Now onto the food - we started with chips, guacamole and queso. The queso was good, but not a standout item. The guacamole on the other hand was 10/10. Not to mention the chips are probably made with flower tortillas instead of corn and so crispy. With the chips you get the world's tiniest container of salsa. We weren't fans of the roja/medium salsa, but the verde wasn't bad. I ordered (multiple - oops) spicy margaritas; which were the perfect level of spice. I also had a steak taco street style and the fish taco. I wouldn't change a thing about either. To finish the meal we passed around churros. They were the delightfully soft with a crunch and served with a hardy scoop of ice cream. Overall we'll be back for another round as I now feel the need to eat my way through the menu.

    Maia J.

    A few friends and I decided to check out La Madre on a Friday afternoon for happy hour. We got there around 3:30PM and there was already an hour long wait. We had some time so we waited. First impression, it's a gorgeous space. It's clean, I love the decor, and the staff were friendly. The let down for me was the food. It really lacked authenticity, flavor, and left me feeling quite disappointed. The best thing I ate -- this is still a stretch -- was the esquites. The tres leches was below mediocre. The churros were inedible. Tacos flavorless. Margaritas were good, but the food was not a great experience. I don't think I'd go back but glad I got to try them out!

    Leah T.

    I really wanted to love La Madre. After a botched attempt to dine elsewhere we chose here since it was close and convenient. The wings and dessert were great. The bowl entree was incredibly dry. The beef felt pre cooked and tasted like it had been sitting out forever. I will definitely try them again because it may have been an off night. Ambiance was great. I was able to find street parking easily.

    Janay D.

    La Madre is definitely a vibe. From the moment you walk in, the ambiance is top tier.. warm lighting, intentional design, and the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile. It's a beautiful space for date night, girls' night, or even a networking meetup. You can actually connect here without yelling over the music, which I appreciate. The staff? Super friendly and welcoming. Attentive without hovering, and they kept the energy light and fun. I ordered a house margarita with birria tacos and esquites. The margarita was solid, and the presentation across the board was nice. The birria tacos and esquites weren't bad at all... but something felt slightly off flavor-wise. I can't quite put my finger on it maybe seasoning balance or depth, but it didn't quite land in my "craving this again tomorrow" category. Overall, La Madre is more about the experience and ambiance for me. It's a great networking and connecting spot with beautiful energy. Not currently in my top food favorites, but I'd absolutely come back for the vibe and to try other menu items. Ambiance: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Food (what I ordered): 3/5 Overall experience: Worth checking out.

    Churros & ice cream
    Sef E.

    Super yummy for Taco Tuesday! Deals were $1 off tacos and $3 off margaritas. Taco options were unique and had many proteins. It was taco only, with ability to purchase beans and rice on the side. The menu had other entrees like burritos, and plenty of appetizers. Our favorite part of the meal was the dessert! We had the churros, which were served super warm and were crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside, alongside ice cream. Service was very nice and accommodating. Super fun spot right near the stone arch bridge in downtown Minneapolis!

    Burrito with salsa verde and picante salsa
    Edene Shirley L.

    I was so impressed by this place! Authentic flavors down to the salsas. I walked in after driving around and they were able to seat me at a table immediately. The server was so kind and helpful. The vibe is really hip (something I've been dying to find in the twin cities). All in all I was super pleased with my meal. I ordered the carne asada burrito without cheese or crema. The one suggestion I'd made is to order without the green pepper. The green pepper, and raw onion created quite an acidic taste.

    Chips and Salsa
    Gifty V.

    Came here for a birthday brunch with friends, and it was such a great choice. We sat outside on the patio (so I didn't get the full indoor vibe, though it looked really cute from what I could see). The menu is full of tempting options and so I had the good kind of problem where you want to try everything and have a hard time deciding. Our server/bartender, Brandon was fantastic. He was super personable and gave great recommendations based on his own favorites. We started with chips and a few different salsas plus the Besos Latinos, which were all really tasty. The Besos Latinos (cream cheese stuffed jalapeños) had a nice bite without being overwhelming. For my main, I went with the chilaquiles and added al pastor. It was delicious and something I'd definitely order again. My only thought is that I wish the protein was mixed in rather than served on the side. The brunch drinks were another highlight. Im starting to prefer the option of getting a bottle of bubbles with a selection of juices so you can mix up your own mimosas rather than a bottomless situation. Lastly, the staff offered me an unexpected bday drink, and a warm churro dessert with ice cream that I was still thinking about that night. So good! :D Truthfully, La Madre wasn't my first choice for brunch, but I'm so glad we ended up there, and I'm already looking forward to coming back!

    Steak quesadilla
    Kimberly R.

    La Madre comes with friendly service and very tasty Mexican food. Since it's so close by I've been fortunate to try a handful of their dishes now. Each time I always have to order their chips, which are freshly made, with their salsa and queso blanco dip. It's surprising to me though that each dip you want is separate and paid a la carte from the chips. Besides that, my favorite dishes are the mussels soaked in an al pastor red broth and steak quesadilla. The tacos are a bit pricey in my opinion and I'd stick to ordering those at a more authentic taco stand. Otherwise, I'm happy to have this new addition with such a nice atmosphere to the neighborhood!

    Shrimp burrito
    Emily A.

    Visited 8/14/25. Got a drink at the bar before our reservation and the bartender was awesome with a great sense of humor. The paloma was perfection. Sadly we missed their happy hour but would love to come back for that specifically. The place is cute and spacious, which was nice. I will say that chips and salsa were on the steeper side of things in relation to the price point, which they are homemade but still higher than average. Other than those all of the prices felt reasonable. I got the flautas and these had good flavor overall. Would come back for drinks/HH!

    Quesa birria
    Melody W.

    Food: tasted great and portion size was great! Was great to get birria here especially coming from LA and not having many options in Rochester. I appreciated that the consume wasn't too salty! The esquite is amazing highly recommend that and the chips are made from scratch and also taste great :) Service: quick overall, friendly staff Ambiance: such a nice and green and warm inviting place! The sunlight was a bit bright to come here for a lunner but it was a beautiful space.

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    Markus G.

    We decided to stop in La Madre after church since we were already close by. Our server's name started with a Y and for the life of me I can't recall it exactly, but she was the only Hispanic young lady working when we stopped in Sunday at 2pm. I really want to thank her because she was outstanding, helpful, friendly, kind, and very attentive the entire time. I've eaten here before, and while the service was okay, it wasn't anything to write home to mom about. This time, though, she really set the bar high and completely changed my impression. There's also a greeter who had been there both times I've stopped in she's consistently warm, greets everyone with a smile, and makes you feel welcome right away. The food we ordered was excellent, and the overall experience was much better than what I've had in the past. Seeing that kind of improvement in service makes me want to come back again, and I definitely will, especially since there are a few other items on the menu I'm looking forward to trying.

    Aguachiles
    Ann Marie C.

    Great restaurant close to the Guthrie, Stone Arch, and Mill City. I appreciate that they take reservations and have a nice happy hour. We came on a Tuesday and they have Taco Tuesday and Marg specials. We ordered the oysters, mussels, and aguachile for apps. All really good, especially the mussels. Had the Al Pastor tacos (2 in an order), and tres leches for dessert. Food is really good! Service and drinks were also great. Would definitely come again the next time we're in the area.

    Krishna P.

    We were visiting Minneapolis, and really wanted a refreshing drink and came across this gem. The interior is nicely decorated, and service was also good. For food we ordered the mussels & the papas taquitos (has mashed potatoes inside) The taquitos were good, but the mussels could've used a spicy kick, and some had a very fishy taste! I'd we visit again, we'd definitely try the tacos.

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