Great food for Northfield! The molcajete is amazing and SPICY - not Midwest spicy but Mexican…read morespicy! Shrimp cocktail is fresh and enchiladas were great!

A warm and festive entrance will give you a great first impression and that good feeling continues…read morethroughout the entire meal. The entire staff are friendly and provide fast service. Complimentary chips and salsa are immediately brought to your table and then before you know it, your drink and dinner orders are taken in quick succession. The food is served on large warm plates and I have enjoyed the fajitas several times. The margaritas are very tasty and well prepared. I'm excited to return and try something new!

We came here as a group of 6 after river tubing in welch…read more Amazing, 5 stars. No notes Food came fast, delicious, service 10/10, vibes amazing. Good music as well We will return in the future

I'm in town for a few weeks. I asked the woman at the front desk of the hotel "Whats the best…read moreburger in the area?" Without hesitation she said "King's Place" She was right. I went there for lunch and sat at the bar. The bartenders were very friendly and helpful. There are over 100 choices of burger combinations on the menu. The burger was delicious. I told my boss about it and now we're going there for dinner tonight. Twice in 1 day? Yup! And I'll be back before I head back home.

Driven by numerous times, never thought much about it. Saw an add for their Monday "Burger Night"…read moreand decided to give it a try. Service off the bat was great!! There was a small hiccup in our order but it was remedied right away with much apologies (definitely didn't need it, but was appreciated). Atmosphere of the place was very quaint, relaxed, and more on the "upscale" side. And it's not a formal wear place... but walking in with my baseball cap, lawn mowing shirt, gym shorts and sandals... I was definitely under dressed. Most people had over clothing, typically collared shirts, summer dresses and whatnot... which I have no problem doing... I just figured with the add of "burger night"... I was expecting more of a Bar & Grill vibe. However, learning the proper atmosphere has prompted this place to be more of a laid back date night for the wife and I. It was very nice and we will be returning.

The food was so good the waitress was so nice it's a great atmosphere my favorites are the ole roll…read moreand the hash browns.

Having recently moved to Northfield from St. Paul, I am on a quest for good quality food that does…read morenot come from a huge restaurant chain. I was pleasantly surprised by Tacoasis. The place is tiny; don't expect to be eating inside because there is only a counter with no stools/chairs. There are tables with umbrellas outside. The prices are great though and the menu is pretty big. Hours are a plus as well; 11am to 10pm daily?! Nice. (In St Paul most decent places closed their doors at 9pm.) The best part is the kitchen is 100% visible while you're standing at the counter. You watch your food being made every step of the way and you can see how spotless everything is. As far as the food goes....I'm a fan of the soft tacos and the tators, but was not impressed with the rice (it was a little gummy and the seasoning was...strange.) This is on my list of favorite lunch spots for sure. I'll be returning to continue to explore the menu soon!

Been living in Northfield now for a couple years... always driven by... never actually stopped…read more Today seemed like a good day to give it a try. It's a cute little place that's easy to access and drive around. They have quite the menu, however given the title is "Tacoasis", I had to try the tacos. If it were "burritoasis" I would have got the burrito cause it in the name, right? (Haha) Anyway... got the tacos and hustled to my next meeting. The guy working was awesome, super friendly! I got the tacos, and gotta be honest I was a little disappointed. The tacos are $2.99. Taco Bell is at $1.99. There wasn't much of a difference in taste, but these tacos were smaller than I imagined. I was hoping that the additional $1 would have separated the tacoasis taco from that of Taco Bell. So, that's why the rating... for now. I definitely want to give it a shot again with a different item. Well give the burrito a shot next time and I'll update the rating and post! Until then, it's not a bad little spot.

Amazing food and service! We will be back very soon and bummed it took us so long to try it!read more

Had a fantastic lunch at Alberta's today! The street tacos were awesome, along with the guacamole…read more Ended the meal with churros, which were delicious and presented beautifully. The service was friendly and fast. I would definitely recommend eating there!!

Exactly what we were looking for!…read more Super friendly staff. Great drinks. Great, hearty food! The strak was great, they had a friday night option of prime rib as well. The wild caight fried walleye was delicious. I would heartily recommend!

I came here with a big group of about 30 for a work dinner and we were given a limited menu. This…read morewas totally understandable due to the size of our party but I was bummed because I had heard the prime rib was amazing and I couldn't try it. Our set menu was either steak or walleye with a baked potato and salad. I got the steak and it was cooked well but not a lot of flavor. The baked potato and salad were delicious. I'll definitely be back to try this place when I can choose what I want. Price was decent and ambiance and service was great!

My wife and I have been here twice now. This place is in that category of you do not want to give a…read morereview for them because then there will be more of a wait the next time we go, which will be soon. We were there for breakfast two different times. First time, I had the lobster eggs Benedict and it was fantastic. The second time I had a short rib, Benedict which was equally amazing. My wife and I fell in love with the staff here. They were great, and Sarah, Mike the GM, Lyndsey and her sister Liv, were just great people to get to know more. The ambience is fantastic and we will claim a certain booth that we've now had twice. It's called the Better Half because they are the wives of another business nearby but I will say, having experienced both, the Better Half is better.

Yum, yum, yum. Gosh, these guys are good…read more We went with a group of five for Sunday brunch/lunch, and everyone liked their food and drinks. My wife and I have been here many times, and there's a reason we keep coming back. That said, not everything is perfect. The food here is consistently great. I could go into more detail, but we've had so many different dishes over the years that it's hard to list them all. For my own notes, I had the Short Rib Melt this time and absolutely loved it. I wanted more! The Burrata Bruschetta was amazing too. It was way too expensive for only four small slices of toast, but it was delicious. We've also really enjoyed their French Toast in the past, along with several other menu items. The cheesy hashbrowns are usually amazing, but there were something off about ours this time. Maybe we just got a bad batch...? Their coffee drinks are also very good. A few people at our table ordered lattes and said they were much better than an average latte. They were also very large. One thing that's both good and bad is that they change and rotate their menu fairly often. On the plus side, you can visit and try something new that you may not have seen there before. On the downside, some of our favorite dishes are no longer on the menu, which can be disappointing. The same thing seems to happen with their specials and deals. They used to have a Smashburger special, one day of the week, but I don't think that's offered anymore. I also remember several other specials they used to run that are no longer available. There have been a few times when that has kept us from visiting. Their hours are also weird at times, so I strongly recommend checking the hours on their website before making plans. They may not be open when you expect them to be. For example, we've wanted to go there for dinner several times on a Monday or Tuesday, but they aren't open. Kitchen closes early several other days. It was extremely busy when we arrived around 10:50 to 11:00 a.m. on a Sunday. We were honestly surprised by how packed it was, and there was a wait for a table. Just an FYI if you're planning to visit during a busy brunch time. Also, in case the owner is reading this, using AI-generated images on your website and inside the restaurant is a massive turnoff. I don't want to see AI-generated artwork on a restaurant's website or hanging inside the restaurant itself. That is an easy star deduction for me. The design and style of the restaurant are really nice. It has more of an open concept setup, so it can get a little loud, but for some reason it never seems to get as loud as you might expect. If you go during a slower time, it can be very relaxing. Overall, I really like the look and feel of the restaurant. I feel like I say this in 95% of my Yelp reviews at this point, but I'm going to keep saying it. The prices aren't great, especially compared with the portion sizes. I won't spend too much time on this, but if you're looking for a budget-friendly restaurant, this probably isn't the place. The service was mostly great. They were clearly very busy, but our waiter never refilled my water, and he didn't come back often enough for me to ask. He also didn't know what soups they had for the day, and instead of offering to go check, he just said he "didn't know" and my friend ordered something else for their side. Not a huge deal, but maybe a coachable moment. Since the restaurant was so packed, it also took quite a while to get our food and drinks. That was understandable considering how busy they were, but it's worth knowing if you're in a hurry. Overall, we really love The Better Half. The food is great, the coffee drinks are better than average, the restaurant has a nice and relaxing atmosphere, the staff is friendly, and there's usually something new to try. The higher prices, weird hours, rotating menu, discontinued specials, AI-generated artwork, and occasional slow service keep it from being perfect, but the great food and overall experience will keep us coming back, just not as often as some other places.

We almost walked out because all the seats appeared to be taken, but there are additional tables…read moreand counter space toward the back. I'm so glad that we stayed. We came on a cool Saturday evening, and their menudo and pozole hit the spot. The first bite of the pozole won me over. The pork was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the broth was subtly spicy. The menudo was also good, oilier and spicier. Next to the cash register was a self-serve salsa bar that lent a warm, hospitable vibe to the place. In addition to salsa, it had fresh lettuce, onions, cilantro, and cucumbers. A real plus for those of us who want vegetables! The soups, available only on weekends, come with crisp tostadas heaped with fresh lettuce, tomato, and cheese (cotija, I think). The tostadas were quite filling, and we ended up taking some of the soup home. The staff were friendly and helpful. El Jefe opens up into a commercial space including a bathroom shared by other businesses. The bathrooms were well marked and very clean. El Jefe had everything I wanted for a warm and healthy evening meal. I'll definitely be back.

I've enjoyed food at this location since its days as The Cheese Cave (see my very first yelp…read morereview.) Well, now it is occupied by El Jefe, which began as a food truck and upgrade to restaurant a few years back. Where The Cheese Cave offered contemporary pizza and grilled cheese recipes (ingredients sourced from the titular local Faribault Cheese Caves), El Jefe connects Faribault diners to the traditional cuisine of a Mexican taqueria!!! I have been here an upwards of 10 times over the past two years and always leave satisfied and smiling. Ambiance is very basic, but the food and staff make up for it. My recommendation: stick with the tacos (traditional, classic) or indulge in their fabulous cheese nachos (probably not authentic, but what a treat). Taco ordering walkthrough: 1. How many tacos (3 is filling for me but can eat much more...) 2. Choose meat. I recommend the Al Pastor. All are good though (tripitas is cow stomach lining, but it's good if you're ok with it). 3. They'll ask if you want toppings (raw onion, cilantro and fresh lime). Say "yes." 4. Don't forget to ask for a Jarritos or a Mexican Coke! (I may get sparkling water, which is healthy and refreshing...) 5. Select sauces (multiple). Less spicy to the left. The green salsa is very accessible - not too spicy, quite tangy. 6. Seat yourself Eating at El Jefe is to enjoy very warming, comforting food. And experimenting with different salsas will be enough to please any foodie. This is top two restaurants in Faribault for sure. Taco aficionados ... will probably be relieved to find a good taco fix in the area! But nothing next-level e.g: no regional specialties, not much beyond the standard beef-pork-chicken meats, not a lot of topping variety (no radishes, pineapple); I don't think the tortillas are made fresh (but they are warm and fragrant of course). These are all the sorts of things that might make a 9/10 taco joint a 10/10. El Jefe isn't best tacos of your life or anything, but they are great tacos and one of the best Faribault restaurants.