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    Maria Bonita Restaurant Bar

    4.8 (4 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    1 month ago

    Reina is so nice love the service staff make sure everything is good she took the extra mile to make sure everything went well

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    Taqueria y birrieria las cuatro milpas

    Taqueria y birrieria las cuatro milpas

    3.9
    (108 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    Our neighbors recommended us this spot, so my partner and I came here one night for dinner on a…read morerandom occasion, and unfortunately ended up having a relatively subpar dining experience. To begin with, our table and the menus given to us were very dirty and had lots of visible food tidbits, which made us have to clean things up a bit ourselves. That was okay, though, because I have experienced worse and wouldn't choose to let it impact my judgment to such an extent. I thought the only item that was solid was my lengua torta, which had a good amount of stuff inside ranging from meat to lettuce to mayo, and made me full in a very satisfactory way. A lot of the tacos were dry and reliant on the lime for a little bit of juice, including the birria tacos. My partner ordered the chicken, shrimp, and fish tacos, and thought they all tasted mediocre. Personally I enjoyed having some radishes because they cleansed my palate when needed. Another unfortunate event was that later that night, I experienced a severe stomachache and had to throw up. Granted, I have not tried their birria with consomé yet, which per my understanding was what made them famous since the beginning of time, at least according to a piece of newspaper I had seen next to the bathroom. Next time when I visit, I will try such instead, which I hope can provide me with an improved experience.

    The best part of this place was the space. There was a lot of parking and the seating area was a…read morenice spacious area. It felt like it could be a wedding or event venue. Let's start with service, the server was nice enough, but very rarely came by to refill drinks. The others were taken quickly, but the food all came out at wildly different times. I received my food probably 20-25 minutes before the last person received theirs. The wave was maybe 2 people's food at a time. The whole free dip with 5 Birria tacos was confusing as no one really knew which tacos qualified. As for the food, the horchata was okay. It wasn't super flavorful and seemed poorly mixed. I had to take the top off to try and mix it better, but the straw didn't work well. The goat Birria was very bland to me. I added all the hot sauce, but still couldn't even really taste it. I ended up mainly just dipping the tortillas in the green sauce, which wasn't bad. Perhaps I came on an off day. I'm not sure I would go back though.

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    Tacos Lengua
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    Bravis

    Bravis

    4.7
    (316 reviews)
    11.8 mi
    $$

    Delicious tacos! I was pleasantly surprised with amazing ambiance and friendly service…read more I especially loved the rattan covered lighting above the bar area, and the sunscreen (sails) over the outdoor patio. I had the BISTEC A LA MEXICANA from their lunch menu and loved my meal, especially the black beans and corn tortillas. The salsas were excellent and tasted so fresh and delicious.

    We love Bravis! Their new location is such an upgrade from their previous spot downtown Shakopee…read more Much more seating - booths, tables, picnic table style seats, bar seating. Love the murals on the walls celebrating the Minnesotan culture and icons. The service is always great, and the servers always have a good menu recommendation if you're unsure what to get. The bar has delicious drinks and their Jamaica juice is so refreshing on a hot summer day. Happy hour is a nice discount on some favorite items. I will say anything with shredded chicken isn't my favorite (not enough seasoning on the chicken for my taste) but everything else we've tried is a hit! We always start off with the chips and salsa flight and add cheese sauce - it's NOT a queso, there's no peppers or spice. The creamy green sauce is our favorite salsa they make, it's delicious on everything. The torta is a great choice if you're unsure what to get, the pineapple bowl is awesome if you're trying to share with others. Tacos and burritos are always a hit - I love the crunch of the pork belly and the flavor of the al pastor, taco toppings are onion and cilantro unless you get the loaded taco with slaw. The burrito could probably feed two people with an appetizer. It's a little higher priced than your typical plate of tacos but the quality of the food is always top notch, the kitchen is open and clean, and I've never left hungry or without leftovers. I will note - if you're looking for "traditional" Mexican food this probably isn't the spot you're looking for. It's still delicious just slightly different than what you'd get at your typical taqueria.

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    The bar
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    Pineapple Bowl
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    Orale Mexican Eats

    Orale Mexican Eats

    4.5
    (202 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    I haven't updated this since the last time I lived in Minnesota!…read more When we moved back, Orale was one of the first places we went back to. I love this place, and the food is on par with a lot of Mexican food in California. Most recently, we went to celebrate a birthday. We go here because they are veggie friendly. We ordered the veggie enchiladas and I got a veggie wet burrito. Everything was delicious. My only complaint would be that things could be a bit saucier...but that's a preference thing and we get salsa on the side for it. We also got chips and guac -- delicious as well! I will say that the portions, especially the burrito are VERY generous. I think I should have shared it! It was pretty buzzy, which was great to see given the depths of winter we were in. Go here!!

    The food is pretty good. I lived in Querétaro, Mexico for a while and spent 8 years in Phoenix, so…read moreI know the difference between authentic and Americanized Mexican food; this is firmly the latter. It's a bit whitewashed and leans more Cal-Mex than anything you'd find in Mexico, but I'm not complaining. I love a good California burrito and asada fries, so this style has its place (especially in Minnesota). Service can be slow. It took us about an hour to get two burritos yesterday and the restaurant didn't look busy. Maybe they were just short staffed. My main issue is the salsa. They limit you to one packet per person, and it's not the slightest bit spicy. And where are the limes? This place desperately needs a salsa bar with real options and some heat. Bump up the salsa selection and stop rationing it, and this would be a solid spot. For now, I'll keep getting this to go and buying my own salsa and limes.

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    Bar at far end.
    Bar at far end.
    Choriqueso, carne asada fries, and a margarita.
    Choriqueso, carne asada fries, and a margarita.
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    El Loro Mexican Grill

    El Loro Mexican Grill

    2.6
    (62 reviews)
    6.5 mi
    $$

    Love this Mexican favorite of mine. Such colorful decor, just makes me smile. Maite brought my…read moremargarita almost before I ordered it! Chips and salsa delivered before I sat down. Can't beat the happy service and can't beat my favorite Beef Enchiladas Verde served HOT on a very hot plate. And. . No tip suggestions. . . which made me tip more!

    so sad to experience that drastic decline in our neighborhood mexican joint - it used to be a…read morefavorite regular on our rotation, and now i don't know if we'll be back at all. happy hour: may as well be removed from their website, as it's pretty much decimated in the restaurant. it's not advertised anywhere, and when we asked what the specials were it was $4 off the super nachos, and a discount on the margaritas. mom and i each got a margarita, and they seriously tasted like liquid from a windshield washer fluid jug. so chemically and terrible. we also got the nachos and they had clearly been sitting in the window a while as the chips were as soggy as flour tortillas. i got the mole enchiladas, were were actually decent, but the avocado mush was dark brown, and after asking if the mole was sweeter or more savory (she said savory) i was disappointed to taste pure chocolate. here's where the annoyance took a nosedive (the frustration with the mis-represented 'sad hour' was just the start.) i wanted to order a beer, something that can't be messed up... but our server was actively avoiding us. i had to flag down another man to get a water refill during dinner, and it appears it wasn't just a fluke. she would make eye contact, see me wave, and turn around. she ignored my 'excuse me, ma'am?'s, and seemed intent on not serving us suddenly. mind you, it was not busy - she had three other tables in her section that had diners, and one had already closed out (jealous!) finally she came over and asked if i'd like another drink - it had literally been 25 minutes since our plates were empty and our glasses were dry. i asked for a box and the check... box was dropped and she scuttled away before i could as for the check. another ten minutes... finally i had to walk up to her at the bar and ask for the check. when we paid, we had been charged an additional $2 for salsa, and charged a $5 fee to use a debit card. the sign on the door stated only credit cards would incur the fee, and specified debit cards would not. lastly the margaritas were not marked down at all as advertised. i was ready to argue all these points, but i didn't want to waste another hour waiting for her, so we left. unfortunately this experience was so awful i don't see any reason to return.

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    Love the vibe
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    Pico De Gallo and Ceviche
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    Maria Bonita Restaurant Bar - mexican - Updated July 2026

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