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    PURALIMA Cantina

    4.4 (59 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    BURRITO WITH CARNITAS
    Anh T.

    I always get the Barbacoa burrito here. A dream about this place all the time. Whenever the meats gets low, closer closer to the bottom, almost emptied out of the container, I like to ask if they have more in the back because when it gets low on the bottom of the container, it gets really salty because I had that one time, it was just so salty I could not even eat it and they're really good about it here if you ask for a new container if they have one in the back. I love how they have grilled veggies here and the corn is roasted corn. It is so good, the best. I can't get a burrito anywhere else since it doesn't compare to here. I just wait until I'm back in mpls to get a burrito lol. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They close at 9 PM every day sometimes I wish they would open later especially on a Friday and Saturday night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Burrito Bowl
    Maci B.

    This place was gas and a half. I liked it a lot better than Chipotle and honestly price point was around the same workers low-key fine shyt and also gave us a free bag of chips for our first time. Try this place if you haven't.

    BOWL WITH STEAK
    Emily S.

    Stumbled upon Puralima Cantina when walking through north loop and decided to try them for lunch. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Trendy casual dining area with lots of light and cute decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Build your own burrito, taco or bowl. Lots of fresh ingredients to choose from. They allow for 3 toppings then start up charging for extras. It's hard to narrow down the toppings since they all look so good! I had a chicken bowl and my spouse had a steak bowl. The meat was tender, juicy and nicely seasoned. The other toppings were fresh and flavorful. I'll have to stop here again when I'm in the north loop!

    BOWL WITH VEGGIE
    Kate K.

    I ordered PURALIMA for the first time today. I am a lifelong vegetarian and that's always in the back of my mind... this veg bowl was 10/10. Loved it and saving half for dinner. It was even a bit pre-mixed (see my pic) which I love. Thank you Puralima, I'll be back!

    Sadie S.

    I git this delivered last night and YEUH ok!!! Very fresh ingredients and the steak was actually so good - Not chewy or fatty and had flavor. They season their chips too if you into that and their queso wasn't too salty. New go to for chipotle cravings!!

    BOWL WITH STEAK
    Markeda D.

    Grabbed a late lunch here with a few friends before a concert and it was so delicious! It's a make-line style build your own type of restaurant and the line workers pushed the line through at a good speed. I ordered a steak bowl which had a good ratio of meat to toppings. I wish I could have gotten a margarita, me and one of my friends were bummed because one of the main reasons we came was to try the frozen margaritas. Yet they were out of it completely.. There are also canned seltzers but I opted for a limeade that was tart and refreshing. I was also in awe of the beautiful artwork and snapped a quick pic of my favs.

    Stacy A.

    Cute, cute, cute! Imagine if Chipotle was decorated by a Real-housewife or some other fun stylish person! Chandeliers, colorful material around the pillars, and I am here for it all. But let's talk about the food.. I love the unique toppings, just kicking myself that I did t try the pineapple pico de gallo, I guess there is always next time! The chips and guacamole were great; both fresh and flavorful. One negative is that it is on a busy street in the North Loop, so you will need to hunt for street parking to pick up your burrito.

    BOWL WITH CHICKEN
    Cyann L.

    This might be my new favorite spot to fix my chipotle needs. Meat selections are juicy and tender, toppings are all cooked individually and seasoned well. Sauces are unique AND packs some heat. Drinks are good, but my bf wouldn't prefer on get the frozen one over the reg. Parking is on the busy street or along side the building. Vibes and music are popping and service was amazing.

    Chicken BOWL WITH CHICKEN
    Maia J.

    Went to Puralima for lunch on a Wednesday and it was poppin'! But after trying it out, now I know why. Parking was a bit tricky because it's north loop and it was during lunch time, but only had to walk a block over. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside of gorgeous! So colorful, light, and fun.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have a ton of options to choose from: tacos, burritos, salads, bowls, or nachos. I did a build your own chicken bowl with cauliflower and a mix of different toppings. The food was fresh and quite tasty! I will say it's a bit more on the pricey side compared to Chipotle or Qdoba, but I'd pay for the quick service and fresh ingredients. I'll definitely go back to try out a few other things. Also, try their homemade limeades!

    Sydney N.

    I decided to try Puralima this week when they were running a free entree special on their app! It's right near my work, so I thought it would be the perfect little lunch spot. I ordered ahead, so my to-go order was ready right when I got there at 11:30, which was great. However, there were quite a few people waiting on to-go orders. A friend I was with ordered hers for ASAP about 10 minutes before we left our work to walk over, and we waited there for 5-10 minutes for her food to come out (it had given her a 'ready' time at 11:32). I didn't mind too much because they seemed to be a bit short staffed. The location is beautiful and in a great area of North Loop! It's got super trendy and bright decor, fun merch, and a little flower bar where you can create your own bouquet. I definitely want to come back here for a happy hour with margaritas and chips! Based on other reviews I've seen, it looks like they fixed their portion problem. These are a bit smaller than Chipotle, but I don't mind because I never finish Chipotle - I really felt this was the perfect size for me! Plus, they included a free chips & guac for happy hour before the end of the month which was a fun little surprise. I ordered a steak salad with quite a few toppings. Since I had the free entree, I only had to pay for my additional toppings (about $2 worth) - however, I think they need to include more than 3 toppings for their price. If I had paid for this, my little salad would've been about $15 - and at that rate I would go down the street to C&G for a larger salad. Good news is, this salad was absolutely delicious! The steak was so tender and flavorful and the vinaigrettes really brought all the flavors together. I definitely raved about it to some friends! Overall, I wouldn't be super quick to go back here for a lunch/meal because of the price point, but I will be back to try happy hour!

    Lucy N.

    I really wish I liked this place but I don't. I just feel like something is always lacking in the bowls, with only 3 toppings included. The meal just feels incomplete. This time I got a steak bowl. Flavors are ok, but to be honest I'd choose chipotle any day over this. Nothing "wrong" with it, just not my cup of tea. Note: I ordered online and the process was pretty easy. Food wasn't ready on the shelf when I arrived so I did wait 5 more minutes. The flower area is a cute touch and fun differentiator.

    Hard shell tacos
    George M.

    More 3.5 than 4 stars for me. Really good for fast food but falls a tad short of my favorite Twin Cities taco joints. Quac was tasty but way too cold which actually muted the flavors and made it harder to eat, but awesome chips. The meats were not very hot which was disappointing and the burrito a mess to eat. It also was not clear if we needed to bus our own table but we finally found the spot but hard not to make a mess of yourself separating items to be washed and items for disposal.

    Ellie B.

    A great place to grab a quick meal if you are in the mood for Mexican food. They also have great frozen margaritas! The people that work there are very nice and are passionate about bringing great quality Mexican food to the Twin Cities area. It is also a super cute place to hang out and have a couple drinks with friends.

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    A great neighborhood find, with tasty tacos, and strong, affordable margaritas. We will return, and order takeout as well.

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    2 years ago

    Amazing! The service, ambiance was divine! The margs are incredible! Products were fresh! Can't wait to come back! Five stars!

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    2 years ago

    BEST MEXICAN FOOD I HAVE EVER HAD. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean, cute, chic, and delicious!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I love this restaurant!!

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    Hands down, best chips on the planet!!!! Great vegetarian options and the rice is always perfectly cooked. But the chips, wow just wow!

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    3 years ago

    This is like an upscale Chipotle. It has solid food, and delicious drinks. Staff was also really nice every time I've gone.

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    3 years ago

    Ordered chips and guacamole on Uber eats and it came without guacamole. Unfortunate. Sad.

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    3 years ago

    Great food and queso! They did forget meat one time, but were apologetic and remade the meal! Better than chipotle

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    3 years ago

    Love this place!!! Everything tasted so fresh and the atmosphere is amazing. The churros and margaritas are to die for.

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    AMAZING!!!!!! 10 stars! Everything was so fresh and the atmosphere was so fun! Can't wait to go back.

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