If you are staying at the Hampton Inn / Home 2 nearby, I highly consider this location for dinner…read more My friend and I had popped in after a conference at the University of Minnesota. The staff were friendly and incredibly helpful. The dining room was clean and inviting. Terra had checked in with us while we were having a meal and a fun game of Battleship. She gave amazing service. Food was fresh and authentic! Coming back again next year.

The pulled beef (barbacoa) burrito bowl was delicious and fresh. I ordered ahead and my food was…read moreready to go when I arrived. The churros were still toasty and delicious when I got home.

Can't express my gratitude for La Madre enough. I had a large party reservation that I changed…read morethree time (one of which was as we were checking in ) and they were so accommodating. They even had custom menus for us! We ended up having some people no show and I was never made to feel bad about it. For a large party our server was absolutely fantastic. She was attentive and never rushed us (even though we were there for nearly three hours). She also provided great recommendations! Now onto the food - we started with chips, guacamole and queso. The queso was good, but not a standout item. The guacamole on the other hand was 10/10. Not to mention the chips are probably made with flower tortillas instead of corn and so crispy. With the chips you get the world's tiniest container of salsa. We weren't fans of the roja/medium salsa, but the verde wasn't bad. I ordered (multiple - oops) spicy margaritas; which were the perfect level of spice. I also had a steak taco street style and the fish taco. I wouldn't change a thing about either. To finish the meal we passed around churros. They were the delightfully soft with a crunch and served with a hardy scoop of ice cream. Overall we'll be back for another round as I now feel the need to eat my way through the menu.

La Madre is definitely a vibe. From the moment you walk in, the ambiance is top tier.. warm…read morelighting, intentional design, and the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile. It's a beautiful space for date night, girls' night, or even a networking meetup. You can actually connect here without yelling over the music, which I appreciate. The staff? Super friendly and welcoming. Attentive without hovering, and they kept the energy light and fun. I ordered a house margarita with birria tacos and esquites. The margarita was solid, and the presentation across the board was nice. The birria tacos and esquites weren't bad at all... but something felt slightly off flavor-wise. I can't quite put my finger on it maybe seasoning balance or depth, but it didn't quite land in my "craving this again tomorrow" category. Overall, La Madre is more about the experience and ambiance for me. It's a great networking and connecting spot with beautiful energy. Not currently in my top food favorites, but I'd absolutely come back for the vibe and to try other menu items. Ambiance: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Food (what I ordered): 3/5 Overall experience: Worth checking out.

Ordered for a pickup. About 10 mins from downtown Minny. Order was ready when I walked in and took…read moreit back to my room. Pastor quesadilla was on point. Just enough spice and not sweet which I enjoyed. The rice was light.

Consistently the best tacos al pastor and habanero salsas I've had in town. Can't wait to go back!read more

This place ruined me for Chipotle forever. Delicious meats and salsas and friendly service, with a…read moreclean, brightly colored restaurant. Definitely check out Habanero Grill!

Initially went looking for the food truck before changing to the restaurant because I couldn't find…read moreit. Service was good, offered options of rice & beans or chips & salsa, and it was fast. We both got the birria tacos plate with rice and black beans (could also get Refried pintos). The tacos were great, juicy & tender. The rice and beans weren't too shabby. The price wasn't terrible either.

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!

Great Mexican spot hidden right north of Lake st. Extensive menu, both in Spanish & English. It's a…read morequick service counter, which is very nice. The restaurant itself has plenty of seating and is well decorated. The food was really good, I was so excited to dive into the Alambres that I completely spaced on taking a picture of it! We also had a quesadilla with rice and beans, both very tasty. I will definitely go back here for another delicious meal!

I love la hacienda! I have been getting tacos from here for over 10 years! In this time the tacos…read morehave remained consistently great. Their al pastor is absolutely incomparable to other taco places/restaurants. I love to get their al pastor tacos with everything and fresh chopped pineapple. Service can be quick but also can take up to 20 mins to get your food. Ambiance is chill. I've definitely been here in sweatpants and crocs.

Ben and Jerry's free ice cream cone day. After hanging out for half an hour with a live DJ,…read moredancing, and ice cream, we were ready for dinner. Priorities. What are we craving? Burgers? Nah. Pizza? Two maybes - plus the asker. Mexican? Again, two maybes. We start scouring possibilities. And come across a pizzaria + taqueria. Ratings at a very respectable 4.5. Curiosities at full peak. Plus it's close. We've got a winner. No guests inside when we arrive. Parking right out front. Before we even decide on an order, however, people start coming in. Several tables fill up within 10 minutes. Amusingly, the first next group grabbed the one curved booth with my full drink bottle still sitting on the table in the middle of them. They migrated to the semi-booth across the dining area. Clearly, the two most desired seating areas in the house. We ordered birria pizza and horchata - we have a tradition of testing the horchata at every next Mexican restaurant we try. This one was mid - not horrible, not great. Just was. We'd ordered a birria pizza recently, elsewhere. It came out as... a birria taco in pizza layout. Tortilla circle, birria middle, tortilla top. Meh. To be fair, that birria pizza was the only pizza item on that menu, so it made sense that their pizza just wasn't pizza-ing. We were hopeful for a very different experience this time. Especially given the very clear emphasis on pizza on this menu. Then the pizza came. Not only did it look glorious, a bowl of birria dip sat in the middle of the pizza, completing the birria experience. And it was absolutely fantastic. The birria, the ratio, the crust - everything was delicious. Except, as my friend pointed out, the horchata. It can't all be perfect, unfortunately. The pizza was so good that when we wrapped up the leftovers, a strip of end crust went in with the rest of the pie. Speaking of, I'm definitely ready to reheat all of that now - update: Awesome reheated. :) Next visit: Chorizo pineapple jalepeño pizza!

Marsu Pizzeria: The Battle for the Last Slice…read more I walked into Marsu Pizzeria already knowing two things: 1) I was about to have the best pizza of my life. 2) I was going to order way too much food and have no regrets. The place smelled like heaven--garlic, melted cheese, fresh dough. I took a seat, ready to devour a feast. A cheerful employee--let's call him Tony (because let's be real, every good pizzeria has a Tony)--walks up with a confident smile. Tony: "You ready for the best pizza of your life?" Me: "Tony, I've been training for this moment my whole life." I ordered the house special pizza (because if a pizza place has a signature pizza, you ORDER IT), plus some garlic knots, because I respect myself. The food came out fast, hot, fresh, and smelling like a dream. As I'm one slice away from food coma territory, I see it. The last slice. The holy grail. The perfect combination of cheese, sauce, and crispy crust, staring at me like it knows it's about to be devoured. Just as I'm reaching for it, Tony slides by the table, nodding at my plate. Tony: "You gonna finish that?" Me: "...I was planning on it, Tony." Tony: "You sure? I mean, we could put it up for auction. Bidding starts at one garlic knot." Me: "Not happening." Tony: "Alright, but just know... if you don't eat it in the next 30 seconds, I legally get to claim it." Now, I don't know what kind of pizzeria law Tony is operating under, but I wasn't about to test it. I stared him dead in the eyes as I picked up the last slice and took the biggest bite possible. Tony (nodding approvingly): "Good choice. That's the kind of hunger we respect around here." Long story short, Marsu Pizzeria has the best pizza, the best vibes, and employees who will absolutely test your commitment to finishing your food. Final score? 10/10 pizza. 10/10 service. 10/10 threats on my last slice.

Centro on Quincy St definitely passed the afternoon vibe check. The soft serve margaritas were…read moreAHMAZING -- smooth, refreshing, and perfect for a daytime outing. The tacos weren't bad either, flavorful and satisfying without being too heavy. What really stood out was the service. Everyone was beyond awesome, friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience feel easy and welcoming. Good drinks, good food, good energy all around.

This was first time at this location but my second time getting Centro. We went on a Saturday night…read moreand got a table right away but it wasn't cleaned off yet. You seat yourself so most people were snagging whatever spot they could get. You order at a QR code so there isn't actually a server. They had water you grab yourself but it was on the other side of the bar and not in an obvious location. So just be aware that it is there but you might need to look for it. The food came quick. My friend got the cool ranch wrap and chips and queso. I got the cool ranch wings. Their chips and queso is very good although I could do without the onions and jalapeño on top. The wings were alright. I wasn't really getting that cool ranch flavor and it tasted more just like your standard dry rub. I wasn't a fan of the ranch itself. My friend didn't care for her wrap as it was cold and she felt that the chicken was actually raw/undercooked. She also didn't get any cool ranch flavor come through: Not sure if I'd recommend this place or need to come back but I have had their quesadillas which were good and I did like their queso.