I worry that conference organizers don't alert local businesses and restaurants to the potential influx of people. I left my session before the official "lunchtime" and snagged a seat at the bar. They got SLAMMED shortly thereafter and the waitstaff were hustling their butts off! The lunchtime conference rush pushed back the meal prep/cook time, so I ordered chips and salsa to eat while I waited. My chicken quesadilla was so good! Good flavor, good spice/heat, and I dipped some pieces in salsa. I was able to close out my tab quickly, so hopefully another conference goer could take my seat. The staff were incredible. They handled the rush like pros. read more

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Cutest little Cantina in the heart of downtown!! If you are conferencing it up at the convention center I need a little space and time, this is your joint. The portions were plentiful and tasted very fresh!!! The chips were good and crunchy, salsa is thin style.... Which is in my opinion in the main thing people want to know about! My bowl was amazing, read more

Sonora Mexican kitchen and bar - Bowl - Seafood Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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This place is sooooo good! My husband and I have not been able to stop talking about it since returning from our trip to Minneapolis. The food is delicious, and the drinks are strong. The service wasn't great, but the food is so good I have to give it 5 stars. We started with chips and salsa, which we enjoyed. I tried the Isabella drink and the Sonora Margarita, which were fantastic. The Mushroom Sonora Bowl was a great size and so delicious. I am usually not a huge fan of mushrooms, but these were so good. My husband ordered the Chicken Tinga Tacos, which he said were delicious. We finished the meal off with the churros, which were hot and perfectly crunchy. They were served with whipped cream, which was the perfect dip. When we are back in the area, this will be our first stop! read more

Sonora Mexican kitchen and bar - Sonora Bowl with Mushrooms and Huitlacoche Crema - Seafood Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Stopped in for pick up. Food was ready and couldn't wait to get back to my room to try. Chorizo bean mixture was delicious along with the housemade tortillas. Pastor tacos had pineapple chunks and was more sweet than spice. Steak taco was seasoned well. $6 for street tacos is the only ? Yeah they're good but not worth the $6. All in all, I'd come back on tuesdays for the $4 taco special read more

Sonora Mexican kitchen and bar - Steak Taco - Seafood Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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We had a reservation for 30, which ended up being 35, but they were able to accommodate us. The team had a great lunch.

Easily tap found a seat for one on a busy weeknight. Food was served within five minutes of ordering. I love the layout of the restaurant. It gives it a very authentic, luxury cuisine feel. Less than five minute walk from Hyatt Regency in DT Minneapolis. read more

Sonora Mexican kitchen and bar - Elote - Seafood Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Walked by here the other day and grabbed dinner. It was a Monday after normal dinner rush so the place wasn't busy. Honestly I felt bad for the bartender because he was the only server there, so hats off to him. The restaurant itself is a modern Mexican bar. A wide variety and selection of tequila. Full bar. Overall the ambiance is a modern cantina. Clean with outdoor seating. Small restaurant but they make use of the space. Open kitchen. read more

Sonora Mexican kitchen and bar - Chilaquiles Verdes Delicious. I always love chilaquiles. Tortilla chips were too soggy. - Seafood Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

My friend and I stopped by around 2 PM on a Wednesday afternoon. When we arrived the space was pretty empty so we were able to choose our own tables. Our server was very kind and hospitable during the whole meal. Food also came out very quickly. We ordered: -ESQUITES: Flavor was ok but it was way too heavy on the Mayo. And would have been nice if it came with some to dip into the Esquites since it was so Mayo heavy that it turned out to be more like a dip. -NACHOS WITH CHORIZO: Really tasty! Had a good portion even for two people sharing. All in all, a nice option for lunch in the area! read more

Sonora Mexican kitchen and bar - Esquites - A bit too heavy on the Mayo - Seafood Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Came in becuase it was rated well on Yelp and near our hotel. It was taco Tuesday so certain tacos were 4$. I had 3: Shrimp tempura 5/5 unique and flavorful! Chicken Rojo 4/5 Fish taco 4/5 Atmosphere was festive and fun. Decor was neat. Apparently happy hour is 4-5pm l, for future reference. We saw someone ordering the elote corn (which comes on coconut rice and smothered in a green sauce) and that definitely peaked my interest. read more

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This was my first time coming here and I was pretty excited to try out a spot I can walk to! My friend and I decided to come Saturday night which was pretty busy. We waited a couple minutes for staff to come over and get us a table. Our server took our order and grabbed us drinks and we decided to order shrimp ceviche to start out with. We both ordered drinks with Serrano infused tequila which had quite the kick to them. When the ceviche came out we weren't brought any silverware, napkins or plates and we couldn't track down our server to ask for some so it was messy to eat. The ceviche was good but it seemed like a lot more onions and cucumber than shrimp. Once our mains came out we finally were given silverware but it was plastic which seemed odd for a sit down restaurant. The whole time we were eating our waiter didn't offer more water and it took some time for him to ask if we needed anything else or wanted to grab the bill. Our tacos were amazing but we were surprised it didn't come with salsa. The tacos were good enough that would make us come back but the service was such a disappointment. The staff could definitely use some training to be more attentive. read more

I had a great time at Sonora's happy hour. Such a cute place with Spanish/tropical vibes. It was raining so I could not enjoy the patio out front, but I could see myself enjoying that another time. There is a large bar and a few different seating areas. I love the large Frida painting and beaded masks they put up. Service was also really great. Our server was really nice and helpful explaining the menu. Happy hour does end at 5, so it can be cutting it close for many but it's worth it! I got 2 $6 margs, tacos are $4 each and they are massive! Jam packed with meat and toppings. So flavorful. I also added their habanero verde salsa and that took things over the top. I can't wait to try more tacos! I tried the pastor and fried shrimp. The pastor was epic. The shrimp was a bit hard to eat. I ended up cutting up the shrimp and eating some separate. Not complaining about the amount, just stating. Also, the shrimp was an interesting texture. Almost looked like imitation crab when I looked inside a piece but it tasted good. Just haven't experienced that before. My friend got elote which was so yummy. It comes on top of coconut rice and the classic elote toppings. They also give you a knife to cut the corn off the cob if you like. My friend eats her tacos and elote like a bowl so you have options! I also got the yuca fries with chimichurri and a cilantro aioli. The texture of the yuca was perfect, crispy outside and mushy inside. They could have used some salt, but they were tasty with the sauces. I wanted extra chimi! Omg and how could I forget, the tres leches cake is DIVINE. So light, perfectly sweet and creamy with touches of cinnamon. I could eat the whole cake. Overall this place is super cute with great vibes and food. Amazing happy hour deals. Everything is food you want to eat and not just the lame apps people don't want to order anyway. Please check this place out and keep its doors open! read more

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Came in for happy hour and was super pleased. The deals were really solid and the quality was top. The margaritas were strong and tasty - really hit the spot on a bad day. The queso was also amazing, one of the best I had in recent memory. Hope to be back soon! read more

Coming from Texas to Minnesota it was unexpected to find a Tex Mex place that was so good. Delicious tacos. The queso was mediocre. Ask for spicy salsa. Yum! Need more tea refills. Yum! read more

Chicken rojo tacos were good the fresh orange salsa and the Arbol aioli really set them apart. The Sonora margarita was delicious. I didn't like the esquites, too much mayo. The service was wonderful. read more

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Went for happy hour on a Friday. We went kind of early so it wasn't busy at all. They do have a pretty decent happy hour menu. We ordered the street corn which comes on a bed of rice. A few chicken tinga street tacos, fries, a drink & the tres leches cake. Everything was really good especially the cake. Our waitress was really nice and the bartender checked in on us from time to time to help. The space was really nice and they have patio for the nicer months. The parking is a bit rough in this area, all metered, there's a metered lot right across the street which would probably be the safest bet. read more

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A great spot for delicious Mexican cuisine! We stopped by for dinner while in town for a conference and were impressed by the experience. The space has a cool, industrial-modern vibe that feels upbeat and inviting. Our server was fantastic--friendly, attentive, and helpful with menu recommendations. The food itself was flavorful and plentiful. We shared the pork pastor nachos, which were super filling and delicious. Overall, we had a wonderful time and would definitely return if we're ever in the area to try more of the menu. If you're nearby, it's worth a visit! read more

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Stopped by for happy hour and it might be the best one we have found in Minneapolis. $4 tacos and $6 margaritas! Service was great, food was great and loved the bar area. Will definitely be back read more

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I'm glad I found this taco spot on a recent trip to Minneapolis. The group of friends I came with have some specific dietary restrictions and preferences and everyone in our group was able to find something they loved. I still drool over the thought of Sonora's fish tacos. I was impressed by the amount of fish in in the taco and it wasn't mushy like some fish tacos I've had before. The decor was cool and the restaurant was clean. I'm knocking them down slightly on the service as it was rather slow for the restaurant not being very busy. Additionally my son's food came after almost every at my table finished their food. I believe there is an unwritten but widely accepted rule in the service industry that kids food should come first if possible. As we walked out of the restaurant we noticed our server in the kitchen drinking a beer so not sure if that was why our service was slow or if his shift just ended. All in all the food outweighed the service snafus and if in the area again I'd give them another shot to deliver on the service front. read more

Sonora Mexican kitchen and bar - The decor is legit! - Seafood Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Stopped by for lunch. Beautiful space that serves elevated Mexican. Loved my fish taco, coconut rice and chips and salsa. The 2 kinds of salsa has very nice flavor. My hubby and son loved their meals. The service was amazing. We had a very personal young man serving us who was very prompt and attentive. Ambience is delightful with plants. I would come back again when I am in town. read more

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Apps. Queso w/ Shrooms. I enjoyed the dip & the chips. I thought by the looks of it, that it may not have tasted the way it did. Chips very hearty=*} Tacos. Mushroom. I can't rmbr where I've had a Mushrm taco before but this taco was on 100! The mushrm were grilled to perfection. The condensation from the mushrms didn't soak my flour tortilla... that's how U know It was prepared by hands that knew. Fish. Didn't enjoy it as much. It was thinly battered so I was good in that department. I think I didn't like the last three bites of it maybe bc the oil settled & it had an after taste. Steak. Thinly sliced and crispy. OMG! It was a party I had all by myself when I saved it for last. Burrito. Mushroom. Service. It was accommodating for the type of venue. Music. Whosever playlist it was... was just right for the after work mood... happy Hr appropriate. I will say that sitting on the high top as soon as U walk in the dining rm, do NOT sit there on windy days... otherwise, I have to keep paperweights on Ur napkins & Ur food can catch a chill pretty fast if Ur not planning to devour as soon as it's served. Note: Pendant Lighting over the bar... needs some housekeeping action. This place... their food was notably alllll tasty!!! If Ur craving Mexican food to hit the spot...this is the place=*} 1 saved round... their to-go container... LuVLuV!!! read more

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Thumbs down. We stopped there for dinner on a rainy night. They had closed the restaurant for a private event. I wish they had posted that online. When I asked for a recommendation within walking distance, the waitress offered options that were quite far and did not seem knowledgeable at all. Maybe they have good food, maybe they don't. I will never know due to the lack of communication skills. It certainly seemed cute. I will never know. Too bad. read more

The tacos were great! I would love to come back here. The fish taco was delicious . They all have a good unique sauce. Let me tell you, i over order because i always thing three isnt enough, but these tacos were packed! It was so yummy, i would come back to get more. All the meat, such as steak, pork and chicken was not dry, they were juicy. The spice is there and it goes so well with the sauce. The churro was good fresh with the ice cream and chocolate sauce. The nacho had a lot of meat and spice. They did not play with the guacamole! The empanadas were so packed with beef and go so well with the green sauce! The services were amazing! We were there for a while and they were okay with it, however we felt bad for staying so long we left a tip and went home. The ambiance was nice and friendly. Definitely coming back in the future! read more

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This appears to be a seat yourself type of restaurant. Upon entering, it took a while for a hostess to come to our table and offer us drinks. It took just as long for her to return for us to get food. The food was OK, but not some thing I would necessarily return for. It's your typical Text mix type of cuisine. The fish taco was good and so was the quesadilla. Despite the menu saying, it comes with sour cream, they made me pay extra for it. some friends who got a bowl said they enjoyed it. I wouldn't recommend taking this to go or having leftovers as it did not pull up well. We also ordered a few drinks, including a strawberry margarita And a cocktail off of the menu. I would recommend a margarita with a sugar rim, but that's because I don't like salt rims. Quite a small restaurant, but I think it might be OK for groups. read more

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Went her for lunch with a colleague and the food was very reasonably priced and delicious! The service was also quick and pleasant. Will be recommending this place to friends who live here! read more

PLEASE CHECK OUT THIS SPOT! The food was amazing and flavorful everything was fresh and just a party in your mouth. This is definitely a hidden gem in the TC. The service was amazing and the decoration of the place was beautiful. Doesn't matter if it's a chill day or date night Sonora is the place to be that will satisfy your needs! read more

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We love Sonora. The staff is always friendly, and the food is fantastic! Try the Sonora Bowl; it's the best bowl in the city. The Burrito de Alambre is also great. Chips, salsa, and guacamole are perfect. read more

My FAVORITE (repeat) FAVORITE tacos in the cities!!! $6 / taco but the portion size is great and the ingredients are HIGH quality! They have a great - but early - happy hour too. When you read the menu, take the food as is, I promise these chefs know what's up!! You could eat around this whole menu, everything is amazing! Get the chips and salsa, and the rice and street corn hahaha. Great cocktails too. Convenient parking across the way of this downtown location. Quick service, cool cool vibe. Must visit!!! read more

Sonora Mexican kitchen and bar - Tacos and corn appetizer - Seafood Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I rarely right a yelp review. Something either has to be incredible or absolutely abysmal for me to have to say something. I went to this restaurant on 1/31 with a group of friends for dinner. They had already arrived and we were joining just a bit later. When we get to the restaurant the door is locked (there is a sign saying they are keeping it closed due to ICE which I totally understand) but there wasn't anybody at the door to let us in. It was -3 degrees and we stood there trying to flag someone down to open the door which we finally got in. Like I said, I totally support the safety of the employees with everything going on, but I would suggest having someone monitor the doors as these temperatures are extreme. Anyways, I sit down at the bar and order a skinny margarita. When the bartender came back, I took a sip and it was very clearly a jalapeño margarita (my entire group tried it and agreed). Also, not a big deal, but when I mentioned this to the bartender he was VERY clearly annoyed at me. He remade the margarita and then took our food order. I ordered 2 tacos (they were "mid" at best, but honestly I didn't care we were all having a great time). I had to leave early to take care of my dog and flagged him down to get my check. I asked if I could cash out. I hand him my card and then he hands me the device to tip.... It said "$73.49".... I said to him "I only had 2 tacos and a marg, why is it so high?"... he responded with "oh I thought you were picking up the tab for everyone" to which I replied I only asked for myself TJ close out. The next response was "sorry I already ran your card, it went through"... well ok. I decided to get up and just leave because this was such a terrible experience. I have made it my mission to only eat local and support business who I know are having tough times with this political climate we are in. But after the experience I had tonight, I will NEVER eat here again. I've been to this restaurant many times as my friend lives above it, but honestly, this was the last. I wish you the best in your business and hopefully you can correct some of these problems read more

Buena Atención hermosa la decoración y la comida le Doy un 100 Nos encanto todo y muy limpio lástima que no están en SD GRACIAS read more

Sonora Mexican kitchen and bar - Chilaquiles verdes con pollo - Seafood Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I was looking for Mexican food around the state theater downtown Minneapolis and this place popped up! I'm glad it did! I loved the outdoor seating and the large spread out tables inside. They have a full and beautiful bar, lots a seating, and an open style kitchen. The food was absolutely wonderful and my beer was tasty! I got 3 street style tacos and chips and queso. Staff was very friendly! read more

I sat at the bar on a Thursday night, so it wasn't packed. The food and drinks were amazing!! It was a fresh take on Mexican food. The guacamole was fresh along with the chips. Initially I ordered the fish taco...delicious. So I then ordered shrimp. There are no complaints. The prickly pear cocktail was very spicy but tasty...it didn't stop me from finishing. If you don't like spice don't order. I ordered a margarita next using pineapple juice. That was delicious as well. I leave no bad comments for this place. read more

Sonora Mexican kitchen and bar - Fish taco - Seafood Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

we waited over an hour for lunch. had to ask repeatedly for drinks/refills. our 3 entrees were all brought out separately over a course of 25 minutes. no app plates for our first app. had to go to the kitchen and get them myself. my entree was too salty to eat. just appalling. after all that charged me for a soda refill. read more

Great service at the bar! I grabbed 2 tacos for a quick lunch between meetings. I want to go back to explore tequila selection.

I got the brisket burrito, a take on the California burrito that was quite good. House margarita was also solid, with the tajin rim adding a little kick. read more

We walked to this restaurant from our hotel, which is only a little over a half of mile away. We got to the block it was on and there was the volunteer of America across the street. We didn't feel comfortable anywhere in front of where this restaurant is located at all. The food looked so good, but neither of us felt safe walking to the door, especially when we aren't from the area. There were strung out groups of people all over the corner of the street as well as in front of and around the restaurant. We decided to walk back towards our hotel and find something closer and with less drugged out locals out front. :/ read more

This place has been my favorite spot for street tacos. Carnitas! Pastor! They also carry THE BEST margaritas. Not to sound like a broken record, but they also have THE BEST Happy Hour in all of Minneapolis. Can't. Get. Enough. read more

Sonora Mexican kitchen and bar - Carnitas, Tinga, Pastor - Seafood Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Went to Sonora for happy hour and really enjoyed my experience. The service was prompt and super friendly. They made great recommendations (you must try the guacamole and salsa! Also the pork pastor and beef brisket taco). Food was yummy, but a bit overpriced. Upon arrival, it wasn't too busy but they fill up quick! I'd recommend getting there right at 4PM for happy hour. They had indoor and outdoor seating, which both spaces were super vibrant, comfy, and open. Parking is on the street so expect to walk a little. Overall, great experience and a place I plan to visit again! read more

Sonora Mexican kitchen and bar - Guacamole and salsa. - Seafood Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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The best restaurant for "fancier" / good quality Mexican food at a reasonable price! The restaurant is super cute with a darker, vibey setting. The staff are so friendly and you can tell they really take pride in the food/drinks they serve. I have been here numerous times and have always been blown away by how good their food is- my personal favorite are their spicy margs, braised beef Chimichanga, tacos and burritos. read more

Sonora Mexican kitchen and bar - Steak Taco, Pork Pastor Taco - Seafood Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Overall the atmosphere and food was decent. Not a big fan of modern tacos or Mexican dishes. But it was good. read more

Sonora Mexican kitchen and bar - Seafood Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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We had read many great reviews about this restaurant, especially about how amazing the food was, so we decided to give it a try. We were seated quickly, and our waitress greeted us right away with menus and water. For our meal, I ordered the Chicken Rojo tacos and the Brisket tacos. My husband had the Chicken Tinga tacos, the rl pastor taco and we shared a Fish taco as well. Everything was brought out pretty quickly. There was only one small hiccup -- my husband was only given two tacos instead of the three he ordered. When we asked about the missing taco, the waiter initially didn't recall it, but a few minutes later, he brought out another plate. It seemed like he had accidentally given my husband's plate to another table and retrieved it to give back to us. We weren't sure if the plate had actually been served to someone else before it was returned, and that part made us a bit uncomfortable. In our opinion, once food leaves the kitchen or reaches another table, it really shouldn't be brought to a different guest. That part felt like a lapse in judgment. That said -- the tacos were absolutely fabulously delicious! We'd definitely go back again for the food alone. I'm a big lemonade drinker, and while the lemonade wasn't anything special, that wasn't the reason we came. We were there for the tacos -- and they did not disappoint. read more