I'll preface this with the fact that I'm not a fan of tex-mex, strip mall style joints. That said, La Tapatia was a great experience. The atmosphere was trying to be trendy with the neon signs, rustic-chic, exposed duct aesthetic. The server was amazing. Incredibly friendly and helpful with questions that our group had. The food was also way better than I feared it might be. I appreciated the build-your-own option for a lot of the dishes. I got a large salad with grilled shrimp and it was pretty good. The shrimp was flavorful and the salad bright. I used some of the cilantro salsa that came with the chips as dressing and it was great. It happened to be my birthday and they brought out some churros as a treat, which was really nice. The churros, however, were pretty bad. Super dense and chewy. The service definitely added an extra star and that waiter (I didn't get her name) should get some recognition. I would put this in the "group pleasing", "work happy hour" bucket of restaurants. I would never suggest but definitely wouldn't be upset if the group chose here. read more

La Tapatia - Large salad with shrimp - Mexican Near Me - Roseville , Minnesota

Here for the first time yesterday. Tried to make a dinner reservation but their reservation system only offered 2:00pm. Tried calling to make a reservation but couldn't get anyone to answer. So 2:00pm it was. It was busy and only a few tables were open. Fun drunk menu and lots of local and Mexican beer options. Shared chips and salsa and Guac and both of us got two tacos and dessert and a drink. $40 a piece which wasn't bad. Would definitely go back. read more

La Tapatia - Mexican Near Me - Roseville , Minnesota

We stopped at La Tapatia on our way to a college baseball game in Arden Hills. When we came in we were greeted warmly and seated quickly. We chose the breakfast burritos from the brunch menu. One with carne asada and one with carnitas. I can say, without hyperbole, it was one of the best breakfast burritos I have had. The ratios of rice, eggs, proteins, and spices were perfectly balanced. We also ordered chips and salsa. Our server offered a variety to choose from (the verde was my favorite but they were all good) and made sure we got to experience each one. The whole experience was great. Everyone was friendly and you could tell they enjoyed working there. As we left I saw the desserts, I'll need to pace myself on the next visit (and there will be another visit) so I can make sure to try one of them. Until next time! read more

Really delicious street tacos and wings. They have a happy hour that runs till 5pm on weekdays. Tacos are 2 for $6 and wings (alitas) were $10. Service was really great, all very nice and willing to give suggestions. We got chicken and steak tacos and they were sooooo good! Also got the tamarind habanero wings and they were really delicious. I just wish they had a sauce bar so I could've tried more sauces! Restaurant was very well decorated and ambiance was great! read more

La Tapatia - Tamarind habanero wings - Mexican Near Me - Roseville , Minnesota

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Empanadas quesadilla with camarones, burrito - very good. Beer Second visit - birria quesadilla and margarita Loved the quesadilla, margarita was ok, I switched with my husband and drank his beer. Also tres leche Final opinion is very good, authentic Mexican street food at reasonable price read more

La Tapatia - Tres leche - Mexican Near Me - Roseville , Minnesota

!!! RUN HERE !!! SPRINT, EVEN!!! We got a beef torta and it was delicious. We also got two chicken tacos on the side, also delicious. Ordered a couple cocktails, they were yummy and not too sweet. (I find a lot of places make cocktails too sweet these days.) To top it off, we got tres leches cake. Not lying: it was the best tres leches we ever had in our lives. Waitress was super kind, cool, attentive, and quick on her feet. The vibe in there feels very safe like home but is also sexy and cool looking. The bar itself is impressive aesthetically too. read more

La Tapatia - chicken tacos - Mexican Near Me - Roseville , Minnesota

We originally had a reservation but needed to push it back, and the staff was very accommodating, which I really appreciated. The food overall was solid. The burrito was a good size and the carne asada inside was flavorful without being overly salty--a nice balance. My only critique is that it was rolled a bit messy and fell apart before I could really dig in, which made it harder to enjoy. On the other hand, the chips and salsa and queso con chorizo were spot on. The chips came out fresh with just the right crunch, and the salsas had great flavor that complemented everything perfectly. read more

La Tapatia - Mexican Near Me - Roseville , Minnesota

Another excellent dinner at La Tapatía. This is one of our go to restaurants. Fast and friendly service. They've updated the interior a bit removing some high tops that weren't great a happy improvement. Definitely check this place out if you haven't been. You can park on the side since the lot by hotel and other restaurants gets pretty full. read more

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Beautiful enchanting restaurant decor! Delicious shrimp tacos and house made chips. The restaurant was full and well attended so it's likely a local favorite. A couple of complaints - the carnitas were full of fat chunks and oil. We sat next to the outside and the bugs (got lots of bites) and flies were bad. So next time I would sit away from the open garage door. Staff were nice and amenable! Definitely would be back to try other menu items! read more

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The food here is delicious and fast, which keeps me coming back. The service is good/average. Four stars because the vibe is casual but really loud. The space definitely echos & is overstimulating sometimes. But the food is so good I come back regardless. - lots of indoor seating - seasonal patio - bar with good margs read more

La Tapatia - Assortment if street style tacos, side of rice, shrimp street style quesadilla. - Mexican Near Me - Roseville , Minnesota

La Tapatia is the sister spot to La Madre -- so I already knew it was going to hit. Had to try it, and I'm glad I did. Started with the birria tacos -- generous on the meat, super satisfying, 4/5. They could use a bit more seasoning, and the triple-stack of corn tortillas was a bit much, but overall still very solid and flavorful. The burritos? Massive. Packed with flavor and definitely worth the hype. I'd recommend going with the street-style burrito -- it's a banger. Now, let's talk drinks: 10/10. The tropical cocktail was a vacation in a glass -- fruity, pineapple garnish, tastes like summer. But the horchata carajillo stole the show. It's like a Latin spin on an espresso martini with RumChata -- creamy, coffee-forward, sweet, and dangerously good. I got two. No regrets. And of course, I had to try the michelada. Bloody Mary fans, this one's for you -- flavorful, bold, and huge. Seriously, it's a meal in itself. Service was good our server was attentive she was new and if she didn't know anything about the menu she would ask and get back to us on recommendations. All around, La Tapatia delivers. Great food, killer drinks, and good vibes. Definitely coming back. read more

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Place is one of the best for authentic Mexican food in the suburbs. What started as a family taco stand has grown into a fun place to gather and enjoy great food in a chill environment. Chips and salsa are a must and you can gauge a mexican place by beans, types of meat, items offered and the type of salsa and Tapatia dials it up. Highly recommend carne asada street tacos, shrimp tacos, torta and burritos. Add a craft beer, mexican coke or sprite and take a siesta after it will be worth it! read more

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This place ROCKS! It is almost like a club, except they have crazy good food, draft beers and the biggest selection of tequila that I have ever seen in my life. At the bar the guy was a wizard with the knowledge of the menu, the beers and just about everything else too. La Tapatia can get a bit on the loud side, but it never got crazy. Selection here is the name of the game. There are tons of options for salsa, beers, tequila and food too. Thankfully the man behind the bar was there to help me decide. The quesadilla I had hit the spot. That and a few local beers and I was happy. Don't let the loud music throw you off, the food, service and the atmosphere make La Tapatia a great spot. read more

La Tapatia - Welcoming to say the least - Mexican Near Me - Roseville , Minnesota

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Food, service, and ambiance--all 5 out of 5! The restaurant itself is very cool, loved all the plants. The food was great, and the chips were out of this world good! I liked how the menu was laid out, giving you the option to choose any of the "bases" and then add your choice of meat. I got a chicken tinga burrito and made it a bowl--it was delicious and the perfect amount of food. I just had water with my meal, but they had a great lineup of local craft beer. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Man. This place has blown up and reservations are needed. I kid you not, they have a ton of indoor and outdoor seating and walk up for about a dozen at the bar but even that is a 1/2 hour to 45 minute wait. Besides this being quite the success story (food truck, small business on Larpenteur, to this location and possibly one happening in Mpls), the food is really kickass! First let's start with drinks. Since La Tapatia took over a former New Bohemia space, they kept ALL the tap lines. I think I remember the bartender saying that there were 30 lines and 25 of those are probably local lines which is pretty cool. They also offer all sorts of other drinks from wine to marg's and more. The food and soup's are amazing. The cebollita's (small fried onions), are crack! Everything is fantastic about this place. And then last year, wifey and I tied the knot and we used La Tapatia to cater it. I had heard horror stories about other couples using food trucks with slow service and La Tapatia crushed it. They premade everything and even had vegetarian options. It wasn't just beans & rice for the non-meat eaters, we were able to offer up Abe's moms' special recipe of pineapple tamales. Wow! We had been in Mexico City earlier that year and had some cranberry tamales and they were so good. The pineapple though blew my mind they were so good. It's not gonna be anything you see on the menu. Seriously, this is really a great success story and if you haven't been yet, do yourself a favor and make a reservation. read more

La Tapatia - Mexican Near Me - Roseville , Minnesota

Food is great and staff is superb! I have to use up some characters so I'm just rambling. read more

Boundary waters Brunette beer $8 is too sweet for me but my wife liked it Tapatia margarita $13 good Burrito cali with chorizo. $15 Very full and good Birria quesadilla $17. Got 3 full size taco shells and tasted very authentic. Side of refried been $4 was good and enough for two Tres leches cake $8 was big 5x5 inches and 3 inches tall with berries on top. Very good. I felt it could be sweeter but one of the better ones we have had. Food came very quickly Service was from a number of people and was good Listed as Afternoon B read more

Fresh and flavorful...just two words that described our lunch this afternoon at La Tapatia. We've been wanting to go here for over a year once a friend catered this restaurant for their son's high school graduation party. It was the best Mexican food I tried so far in the twin cities. We decided to head over during the early afternoon after a wonderful visit to the Como Park Zoo. We didn't realize they took reservations and luckily our tentative 20 minute wait for a table turned into a 1 minute wait, yay! We ordered all at once...large order of chips with 2 salsas. One avocado and one green with jalapeños. Both were sooo good and I love that they leave you with the entire bottle so not only can you use it with your chips but with your main entree. Score! I ordered a camarones alambre cali style. It was absolutely delicious and I can't wait to come back to try more awesome options! Some additional info: they are closed on Mondays. Make reservations cause even in the off hours (mid afternoon) they are busy (they are just that good). Half their restaurants inside is high top tables where the seats do not have backs (they are just stools)...for those with small kiddos. Lovely patio for summer time. Review #450! read more

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I'm not in the mood for heavy food today, so I probably won't eat, but sure, I'll come hang out with everyone! *pulls until parking lot* "La Tapatia: Mexican *Street* Food" Okay, that sounds more promising. I walk in, and it's bustling. It's a Saturday, so it's understandably crowded, and therefore lively from all the chatter. We were amused that the TV screen above our table was displaying an error screen and remained that way throughout our visit. The menu was very straightforward, which is great for anyone who tends to get choice overwhelm. The dishes are selected as: Base Protein Topping Sides Spice, which are the six salsa choices We place our food orders, and I add an horchata with mine, because I'll never not with Mexican fare. A massive heap of chips arrive at our table, and they are so fresh, they're still hot. The salsas we each selected for our meals arrive at the table as three massive communal bottles to share - we'd apparently all been keen on three of the six choices. Excited, we asked to have the remaining three choices brought to the table as well and had a grand time comparing and combining salsa while we waited on our burritos, tacos, and tortas. My horchata was a perfect compliment to the salsas, and it wowed everyone so much that more were ordered for the table. The food arrives, and we have so much fun pairing our massive plates of food with the many salsa possibilities. The portions were so generous that I definitely wasn't the only one who wrapped half of my meal up for later. We're foodies, and we rarely visit a place twice given how much there is to explore, but we'll likely be back to this spot. It's been a month since that visit, and I'm still thinking about it! read more

Amazing food and super quick service. The chips guac and queso were the highlight. 100% recommend. The inside of the restaurant is super cute and thefe is a lot of stuff of the tv! read more

La Tapatia - Mexican Near Me - Roseville , Minnesota

We were told 30-45 minute wait, after 35 minutes they told us 30 more minutes, but could not tell us whether we'd have to wait again in 30 minutes. Highly suggest making a reservation over the phone. The hostess was also the most unpleasant young lady I've ever encountered. Bless you. read more

Went to grab a lunch midday on a Saturday and thought to try out La Tapatia in Roseville. We heard great things and couldn't wait to try some tacos. We were greeted and seated right away. They also have a parking lot which is super convenient! Anyways, our server grabbed our drink order and gave us a little time to look over the menu. I noticed there were a lot of younger folks as servers and felt they were a little uncomfortable with answering questions. Which wasn't very helpful. Food: we ordered a few Al pastor, carne asada, and chipotle chicken tacos. The Al pastor taco was by far the best! They were juicy, a little sweet, and had great flavor. The salsas really took them over the top! The chipotle chicken was SPICY and a little tangy. It was just okay. The carne asada was tender, but lacked flavor. Nothing special about the rice and beans so not sure I'd order those next time. I loved their outdoor patio and seating. It was vibrant, festive, and comfortable. If I'm in the neighborhood I'd stop by again. read more

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Fantastic food, can never order enough. Was just here for lunch the previous day and now I'm back, the restaurant has a great atmosphere and good vibes if you're eating in. Always have great service and the crew is always accommodating, they are more than appreciated. Thank you La Tapatia family!!! read more

La Tapatia - Mexican Near Me - Roseville , Minnesota

La Tapatia is officially my favorite Mexican restaurant in the Cities area!! It was amazing! I loved the decor with all the natural plants and decorations throughout. The restaurant also opened to outside, so we got a lot of fresh air while enjoying the inside ambience. The service was excellent. We were greeted immediately by the host, who quickly got us seated. Our server was attentive throughout our late lunch, checking in regularly. The food was what sold this restaurant as a new favorite. The chips and queso to start our meal was fantastic. They were both unique - different from the typical chips and queso from other Mexican restaurants. We also ordered drinks, which were beautiful and delicious. The margarita was pretty strong - so beware!! I ordered two tacos, which were wonderful. I enjoyed the Mexican rice in the taco, a unique addition that typically doesn't seem to regularly occur at other Mexican restaurants. La Tapatia comes highly recommended! read more

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Food was tasty and the place is very nice! They have a collection of different salsas, and you can choose the one you like best.

I brought friends from China here so they could experience Mexican food for the first time. I like how you can customize your dish here by protein, toppings, etc., just like ordering from a food truck or taco stand. My favorite tacos are street-style with tomatoes, onion, and cilantro so the meat is the star, so we ordered some like that and some Tejano style (with crema and a sprinkle of cojito.) We ended up with 5 plates of 2 tacos each, an order of chips and guacamole, and added a burrito with everything for my friend's giant teenage son who's always hungry. The servers were all super-nice and helpful, letting us order a few things at a time so we could try different combinations. (We had the good sense to show up about 2 pm so we could order the Happy Hour specials: 2 tacos for $6!) The place is casual but pulled together: good music, comfortable decor. It's cool, not kitschy, and everyone on staff was super nice. read more

Really like their shrimp tacos. I need to make modifications to get them exactly how I like them and they willingly will do that! We really like the chips and salsa I ask to get them fresh out of the fryer too that's when they are the best with the salsa verde. My family really likes their tortas and burritos too. The manager is very nice and willing to please. We have eaten here many time it's pretty consistent too. Give them a try the tres leches cake is delicious too! read more

Had a nice Mother's Day brunch with my mom, dad, husband and kiddo. Reservations recommended. Place was packed, but luckily many people left when arrived as the tables are literally back to back high tops. There is a nice patio. Service excellent Food Ordered: Scrambled eggs with pancakse, bacon or ham Breakfast Burrito w carne asada- pretty good Huevos rancheros- said to be delicious and spicy Omelet - said to be good Bloody Mary was good, not my favorite tasting mix, but was okay. I may venture back. Cute place. Very reasonably priced brunch. read more

I ordered birria tacos and the tortilla was greasy and hard. Service was ok and the place was nice. I'd go just to post on social media but don't expect great food. read more

Outdoor patio, good service, nice selection of beers on tap, and unique takes on tequila drinks. Food is very good, nice selection of toppings and salsa. read more

La Tapatia - Chips, queso and cocktails - Mexican Near Me - Roseville , Minnesota

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Where to begin. First, it may seem like this is a counter service restaurant because there's a cash register at the counter when you walk in, but instead it is a sit down place. I wish it were counter service, tbh. I found thing place to be pretty expensive and underwhelming. I decided to try a torta, having had my fill of tacos recently. I will admit that I seem to be chasing a torta high from one I had in Denver about 10 years ago, but I digress. It wasn't great. Sloppy, lacked flavor. And the worst part was that the torta + water + tip was $20! That's insane. The idea that for $20 you don't even get some chips is insane. Now, I will admit that the chips are amazing but its a real punch in the gut to have to pay $7+ for chips. A small side of chips should come with the torta at least - if not all meals. And then if you want a big basket or order queso you can justify charging for them, but they should be sub $5. I wanted to like the place but it just didn't hit for me. read more

The place doesn't look much from the front, but the atmosphere is actually quite nice once you walk down the hallway (passing the glass wall behind the bar) and into the main restaurant. On warmer days, the patio looks like it would be an excellent place to hang out. The main part of their menu looked like a build-it-yourself type of thing. Pick tacos, burrito, quesadilla, etc. Then you can pick your protein, style, and sauce. I ended up choosing a Burrito Bowl with Carnitas Street Style. The food tasted great. It was obviously made with fresh ingredients. I was surprised later when I looked at the menu again and saw that it cost me an extra dollar to get the Burrito Bowl, thus saving them the tortilla. I wish the waiter would have mentioned the up charge, although I probably would have gotten the bowl anyway. As I do at most Mexican restaurants -- well, all restaurants -- I got an unsweetened iced tea. Much to my surprise, they charge for tea by the glass. No refills. Again, mentioning this when ordering would have been helpful. Personally, I have trouble paying $4 for iced tea in my at Starbucks... but at least I get free refills. Here, the glasses were much smaller, and again, no refills. At least the tea here tasted good. They checked me out tableside using ApplePay, which was nice. I didn't get an itemized bill. And I'm not quite sure if they tacked on a gratuity or not. Unlike normal, they didn't turn the POS terminal around and ask me to enter a tip amount. Bottom line... not sure if I will go back or not. The food was good. So was the atmosphere. The food was reasonably priced. What may keep me away is that each tiny glass of ice tea (tiny, by my standards) is $4. read more

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WOW! First time ordering and second time having it. AMAZING! Is an understatement, the best Mexican cuisine I've had in a while! If you go in, the service is great and the atmosphere is fun and very well decorated! The food is so flavorful and literally has me closing my eyes and not wanting it to end! If you are in the area or not even in the area, GO! read more

La Tapatia - Chips and Salsa - Mexican Near Me - Roseville , Minnesota

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I have been ordering from this location ever since they were a food truck, then a lunch counter, and now this gorgeous location in Roseville. Can't beat the carnitas pork tacos and the fresh aguas frescas - try the agua de tamarindo! Service is always phenomenal! read more

I came as part of a larger party (12 of us) after work one night. They were able to seat us all together by pushing two longer tables together. There was quite the confusion for us in the beginning but after a slightly irritating 15 min ordeal, a server came over and took our order. Like many places, they are being affected my staffing shortages and apparently the section we were seated in requires customers to order and pay for your food directly from an app, and not waited on by a server. The only service you get is being brought your food and if you need a refill on a beverage. Hopefully they can get this hiccup resolved (we werent able to use the app to order and pay individually. The app wanted us all on the same check) For my meal, I got the Al Pastor burrito, street style and it was amazing!! The meat was seasoned and prepared perfectly and made for one of the best burritos I've ever had. Everyone else at the table had nothing but great things to say for their meals as well. Save room for dessert because the tres leches cake was INCREDIBLE read more

The service never disappoints. My husband and I have been here a few times. The food is great. I believe their chips and salsa are homemade. The chips are served warm and the server will bring you a few salsa to choose from. I love their salsa verde. It is full of flavor and has a mild kick. My husband prefers salsa Rojas despite loving spicy foods. They also had a salsa that did not have any kick which contains avocado. (I'm sorry, I do not remember the name.) I did upload photos of the 3 styles: Street, Cali, and Tejano. I chose lengua as m'y protein. I loved all three styles. Street style is what I think of traditional Mexican tacos. The Cali style was fresh with lettuce and diced tomatoes. It reminded me of the taco I would see at a taco bar/potluck. Tejano is similiar to the Cali style to me but contains pico de gallo. If I were to come back, I would ask for all three styles again. read more

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I liked it but my Latin companion did not! He had a burrito and said it was terrible. Lol. Service was a bit slow and could see workers chatting so it wasn't because they were busy. Food took a while too. Never refilled my soda. Ambiance is cool, they have garage-like doors that open when it's warm and heaters on the patio too. No sides with the meal, have to order separately. They don't have complimentary chips and salsa like most Mexican restaurants but they have them to purchase. They should have complimentary with the long wait for food. I may or may not be back. Not bad but not great either. read more

The food and drink keeps us coming back time and time again. It's definitely not their service. We can only go when we have a couple hours to spare. While everyone we've ever encountered is friendly, the speed at which you are served is incredibly slow. We've been there when the restaurant is almost empty and you get served at the same pace as you do if it was completely packed. read more

La Tapatia - Margaritas and chips and three flavors of salsa - Mexican Near Me - Roseville , Minnesota

Food: flavorful, fresh ingredients, perfectly fried tostadas, and refreshing horchatas. Try all their salsas, they are soooo good! Service: quick and attentive, especially since we were on our lunch break and needed to eat fairly quickly. Ambiance: bright natural light, fun festive decorations, and music that was upbeat but not overbearing. read more

La Tapatia - Mexican Near Me - Roseville , Minnesota

The place is nice and the service is ok. Ordered a few tacos and when I got them it was the greasiest streets taco in MN. Not only was it so greasy I tried the dab the layer of oil off but oil kept oozing out. It's like they poured half a cup of oil in each taco. Never going back. Stay away unless you want your arteries clogged! read more