Easily the best tacos I've ever had and debatably the one of the best meals I've had. The loaded…read morefries were divine and a must have. The entire restaurant vibe was nice and relaxing. The food came out quickly and the server was very polite.

Hamburguesas el Gordo is located in powderhorn and there is plenty of street parking available…read morearound. They are open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays and 11 pm all other days, so they are a good spot to check out if you're looking for a late dinner or snack! It is a relatively casual spot! You order at the counter and your food is brought to your table if you're doing dine in. They have burgers, hot dogs, tacos, burritos, and more, and they do have a couple of vegan and vegetarian items on their menu! I went with esquite and the vegan tacos! This was my first time having soy curls as my protein alternative for tacos, and I did enjoy the chewy texture! It came with 2 salsas on the side, which both have a little bit of a kick to them, although the salsa verde is the milder of the two. The salsas are both delicious! It is not my number 1 taco (as someone who prefers a mushroom taco), but I would definitely get it again! As for the esquite: this one had A LOT of queso cotija, but could have used a bit more chile de arbol! With that being said, esquite will always taste good, and I do love when places offer both elote and esquite! Overall takeaway is that this is a good spot open relatively late offering both Mexican and American foods and a few vegetarian/vegan options!

THE PANCHEROS HYPE IS REAL. This is my absolute go to for a quick meal! I think it's better than…read moreany of the other 'Chipotles' of the world! Pancheros is very affordable and they don't skimp you on quantity! They don't have a tonnnn of topping options, but the quality and flavor of their meats, tortillas, and salsas is GREAT. Their tortillas are especially special haha - hand pressed in front of you! They also mix all of the toppings with a spoon if you get a burrito, so every bite is perfect! My special secret - absolutely get their cilantro vinegarette (or two!). The staff is always friendly and they keep the line moving even if it's busy! I recommend using the app if you're in a rush, it's very easy to use and they sometimes push out deals! Plenty of seating and the vibe is fun, but I prefer takeout. 10/10 recommend!

The local Chipotle is not good (you can read my review of that later) so I wanted to try this…read morecompetitor. The space is clean and spacious and the staff are friendly. The options are basically identical to Chipotle. I tried a chicken bowl and added guacamole. The flavor is very good, has a hint of sweetness, not sure why, maybe the rice? However there were a couple of negatives: the portion size is much smaller than at Chipotle (or at least my particular bowl was since it is very subjective). Also, the chopping of the onions and tomatoes was sloppy and not appetizing. If they can get their act together and improve I would make this my go to!

Despite this establishment hasn't been quite the same in terms of vibe and flavor in comparison to…read morebefore the pandemic, it is still a very sweet taco joint with cheap affordable food that provides comfort, especially after offering birria items including the birria ramen which I had ordered. In terms of taste, the birria ramen was very salty, to the point that I had to water it down a bit to finish it. I appreciated the idea of having this option but I seriously think more meat and more noodles are needed for the consomé to not have an overpowering taste. The tacos tasted good as usual and had a good amount of ingredients which I loved. Previously I came here to get lengua tacos and they had very little dry lengua meat. The torta was also good in the most conventional way, which grilled chicken, mayo, and more. Back in the days I used to order a tray of tacos, 25 of them, for about $75 which I believe is still the case for the same price. I know that people in general will appreciate this establishment for its affordability on comfort food that will feed lots.

I'm a fan!! Portions…read moreare huge!! Especially for the price... burritos are massive and packed with flavor!! They have a variety on the menu and enjoyed the Asada, Chorizo and Al Pastor! Salsa... doesn't matter if you go green or red... both with tingle your tongue but the red will drain your nose... keep pouring it on cause it's delicious. Was very surprised with the Arabe Taco... had the asada and it was great, especially for the value!! Beats anything Taco Bell can come up with plus fresh ingredients. As far as the burrito... it's just as packed and heavy as a Chipotle burrito but with REAL MEXICAN flavors... the Al Pastor is the crowd favorite and I can see why... not very traditional but very tasty! Ordered through Uber eats and had my food prepped and delivered to me within 30 mins.

I've driven this place for years. Finally decided to give them a shot. Best torta in the Twin…read moreCities. I tasted every ingredient in the torta. Very tasty! My boys had quesadillas and loved them. My older boy said their asada burrito was better than Chipotle. We waited about 10min for our food to arrive. All of us had let our food cool a bit. Love the flair of the restaurant with all its colors!! We'll be back!

This place is sneaky good. Tucked into the west seventh area of St. Paul - the building would make…read moreyou think there isn't a lot to offer, but don't take Tavial at face value. The chicken enchiladas were pretty darn good! I asked them to spice it up and was given some light green sauce to drizzle over them. Wow! It really packed a kick and was super tasty. My only regret is that I didn't also get these spicy jalapeño roll up things they were advertising as an appetizer. They looked super good! There is a lot of Mexican food to pick from on the east side of the twin cities - but this place is right up there in terms of taste.

I arrived with high hopes for Brito's. Unfortunately, this missed the mark for me. I ordered a…read moreburrito with barbacoa, and overall, my burrito seemed kind of bland and dry. The shining star of the meal was tortilla - it did seem truly homemade and fresh! However, the remaining ingredients didn't pack the same punch. The barbacoa wasn't robust. The corn seemed like it was from a can. My brown rice and black beans were bland. On the positive side, the portion was huge. I regret not getting chips and queso or guac. Those looked great! I know Brito's gets some attention for their breakfast burritos, which are served until 1pm. Maybe I'll head back another time and try that instead.

This location is actually in St. Louis Park in the Texa Tonka Shopping Center. And holy smokes, it…read moreis every bit as good as the word-of-mouth. There are 3 tiny tables inside and 3 outside, it's mostly takeout. The tortillas are homemade before your eyes, paper thin and delicious, not thick and chewy like others serve. The toppings are fresh and generous. When you get your burrito ask for a bowl, extra napkins and a fork as well because these things are sloppy/delicious. Seriously, $10. A day laborer who came in for lunch told us the breakfast burritos were delish also. Luck for me there is one near my home too. And by the way, Texa Tonka has had a major makeover in the last few years, worth a stop if you are in the neighborhood, corner of Minnetonka Boulevard and Texas Avenue.

Of course I came here again thinking that oh they might've found new employees but of course they…read moregave me the wrong order again which is what probably the 17th time I'm actually never going here again. My drink order is JAMAICA the only order I order every time. I ordered two burritos with the exact same contents and one of them was fine and the other one was completely wrong like I actually don't understand how hard it is to take an order. I've work food service and it's not hard to take an order like these people are cheap or something. literally don't go here.

The best burrito and at a great price! Plus the salsa bar is to die for and ambiance is fun. Plus…read morethe horchata is a must. You will think the large is too huge but I always drink it all!

When I first moved into the Northeast neighborhood, I noticed this restaurant that was close by to…read morethe Aldi I shopped at. Nearly a year later, I finally went here - and I wish I would have come sooner. I tried the Quesabirria ($12.99) and their chips and guac ($4.50). The tacos were very tasty and loaded with meat and cheese. The guac was pretty tasty although it was on the limey side. I had a great experience and considered the pricing decent for the quality you receive. An area they could improve in is keeping their lobby tidy. They do have a drive-through option which I thought was pretty impressive for the quality of food you're getting. I would definitely go here as opposed to the Taco Bell across the street.

This place is literally hit or miss depending on who clocked in that day I LOVE when they season…read morethe steak because when it's seasoned right?? BABYYYY, A+ But some days whoever they got on that grill be seasoning that steak with thoughts and prayers because why is it tasting like absolutely nothing?? Please put the better chef back on the grill because they clearly know what they're doing . I need the steak seasoned EVERY time, not just when the right person decides to show up.

Most recently we got take out on a Friday night at 5 pm…read more Food 4/5: we have tried many different tacos over the year. We currently love their breakfast tacos, Shrimp tacos, and chips and guac. Well balanced season wise and you can customize to make more or less spicy. Giving them a 4 because one of the salsas we got was rancid. Service 1/5: the user experience of their website could use improvement. We always order ahead of when we go and the amount of times I've had to re enter my order or the website not letting me log in happen everytime we order. This is also the first time our order has been correct. Either they forget tacos/chips or include incorrect ones, the newer staff seems to check but previous staff generally did not. Ambiance 4/5: we have eaten in the restaurant before. Be careful that sometimes the bathrooms are out of order. If you sit in certain spots of the restaurant it is freezing cold in the winter. Outside of that the restaurant has a fun theme. Overall we really love this place but have been disappointed with food errors and website challenges.

This is a very cute taco spot. I'm a sucker for street tacos and this place did not disappoint…read more There were many menu options to choose from. The staff was courteous. The food did take a little bit of time but it didn't bother us because they have board and card games! The parking lot is rather small so be mindful of the time you're thinking about visiting. Avoid rush hours. I definitely will be visiting again.