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Taqueria El Patron

4.3 (20 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Birria Tacos
Ellie B.

Food truck review: recently stopped by here on my lunch break to meet up with a friend and we both loved our tacos! She dubbed her chicken tinga tacos the best she's had since moving here, and the birria I had was delicious as well. Food came out fresh and hot! Would definitely stop by this food truck again.

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Aaron D.

Found this lovely gem while meeting with some colleagues at Starbucks. Ordered two tacos, one with carnitas and one with pork. For as busy as the was, they had our food ready in a few minutes. Both tacos were tasty, but my favorite was the one with the carnitas. The spicy sauce on the side was a game changer for me. I love spicy foods, adding the sauce to the tacos took them to a whole new level of awesomeness.

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Ed W.

How is it that I can find things like Cachete, Alambre and Birria in the Midwest on a food truck by accident (I'm doing network field testing just 80 ft from it), but not while going out of my way to find something different while living in LA for 22 years (OK, MAYBE Birria at one restaurant)?!? The food was very good too, but I didn't think to take a pic of the food , but just the side of the food truck.

Dominik D.

They have some pretty good Barria Tacos, they're a bit pricey, but hot and crunchy. They were representing with a food truck at the Juneteenth concert at Hook and Ladder.

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11 months ago

We had the Barria pizza and tacos. The Food was excellent, happy I stopped in... we will definitely be back!

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Unbelievably delicious. The quesabirria should be on every order. Can't recommend this place more highly.

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5 years ago

Best tacos that I have found. The truck is typically in the Falls Liquor parking lot in the evenings. Get the cheek taco!

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5 years ago

Super tasty tacos and decent prices! We've been here a bunch and always end up with good food.

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6 years ago

Would recommend takeout. The Barbacoa burrito was delicious. The chips were also phenomenal. Definitely will be ordering from here again.

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8 years ago

The best tacos I have ever had! Great authentic Mexican food, not limited to just tacos. Good portions for a fair price.

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Orale Mexican Eats

Orale Mexican Eats

4.5
(204 reviews)
3.1 mi
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I haven't updated this since the last time I lived in Minnesota!…read more When we moved back, Orale was one of the first places we went back to. I love this place, and the food is on par with a lot of Mexican food in California. Most recently, we went to celebrate a birthday. We go here because they are veggie friendly. We ordered the veggie enchiladas and I got a veggie wet burrito. Everything was delicious. My only complaint would be that things could be a bit saucier...but that's a preference thing and we get salsa on the side for it. We also got chips and guac -- delicious as well! I will say that the portions, especially the burrito are VERY generous. I think I should have shared it! It was pretty buzzy, which was great to see given the depths of winter we were in. Go here!!

The food is pretty good. I lived in Querétaro, Mexico for a while and spent 8 years in Phoenix, so…read moreI know the difference between authentic and Americanized Mexican food; this is firmly the latter. It's a bit whitewashed and leans more Cal-Mex than anything you'd find in Mexico, but I'm not complaining. I love a good California burrito and asada fries, so this style has its place (especially in Minnesota). Service can be slow. It took us about an hour to get two burritos yesterday and the restaurant didn't look busy. Maybe they were just short staffed. My main issue is the salsa. They limit you to one packet per person, and it's not the slightest bit spicy. And where are the limes? This place desperately needs a salsa bar with real options and some heat. Bump up the salsa selection and stop rationing it, and this would be a solid spot. For now, I'll keep getting this to go and buying my own salsa and limes.

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Bar at far end.
Bar at far end.
Choriqueso, carne asada fries, and a margarita.
Choriqueso, carne asada fries, and a margarita.
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El Sazon Cocina & Tragos

El Sazon Cocina & Tragos

4.6
(77 reviews)
3.0 mi
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El Sazon is amazing and a gem in the community…read more This is everything you want in a small business in your local community, a feeling like you're going over a relatives home. Exceptional, personal service, passionate cooking, warm and inviting atmosphere. The owners Chef Cristian and wife Karen are absolutely amazing and the sweetest. I'd been previously for various events, but this was the first trip just for a casual pop in and dinner. Went for nachos as a table, I snagged a birria burrito bowl, and we had a churro cheesecake for dessert. Chefs, absolute, kiss. You can taste the passion. There's a lot in the back for parking, and pricing is more than fair if not, a killer value in my opinion. Definitely check them out!

The patio is a fun place to sit, especially during the summer, and the menu has a lot more variety…read morethan your typical Mexican restaurant. They are not serving alcohol anymore which is unfortunate to not be able to enjoy a margarita but they had a large mocktail list. We tried three different tacos (chicken, carne asada, and carnitas) and I loved being able to mix and match. The carne asada was probably my favorite but they all were swimming in oil. The skirt steak enchiladas were a standout and easily my favorite dish of the meal. The steak was tender, the portions were generous, and everything came together really well. The queso was rich and creamy, and the fresh guacamole was a great starter while we waited for our food. Service was friendly and attentive throughout our meal, and the overall atmosphere made it a really enjoyable place to spend the evening.

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Design on their wall
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Colita

Colita

4.4
(613 reviews)
3.6 mi
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Colita was delicious and had such a great atmosphere! It's a smaller restaurant, which gives it a…read morecozy, intimate feel, and the menu is made up of shareable small plates that are perfect for splitting with a group. I started with their signature cocktail, the Naked Dani. It comes topped with a salty foam and a little rubber duck, which makes it a fun and memorable drink. For food, we ordered a variety of dishes to share. We started with the Crispy Masa Chips, and honestly, I would probably skip those next time. The portion was pretty small, they were a little awkward to eat, and they just didn't stand out flavor-wise. The Cucumber Watermelon Salad, on the other hand, was amazing. It was light and refreshing, making it the perfect addition to the meal. The roasted sweet potatoes were another favorite--they had so much flavor and were cooked perfectly. We also ordered the Corn Elote Chipotle, which was absolutely delicious. I could have easily eaten the whole bowl myself. For tacos, we tried the Pork Carnitas, and they were fantastic. If you're dining with a larger group, you can even order a larger portion so everyone gets one. Our favorite dish of the night, though, was the Zubuton Asada. It only comes with one skewer and is definitely one of the pricier menu items, but it was worth it. The steak was cooked perfectly, incredibly flavorful, and easily the standout of the meal. We also tried the Chicken Thigh Pincho. It had a nice flavor but was spicier than I expected, so it's probably the one dish I would pass on during my next visit. Overall, we had such a fun dining experience. It's definitely more of a special occasion spot than somewhere I'd visit regularly because of the price, but everything from the atmosphere to most of the food made it feel well worth the splurge.

It's Taco Tuesday and I was craving Mexican food, but I didn't just wanna go to the type of place…read moreyou think of when "Mexican" is brought up... I'm fancy, so I wanted something a bit more upscale. I did a little bit of research and wouldn't you know it... Colita came up. So here's how it went! Atmosphere/Appearance: Set south of downtown and a bit west of The Mall of America on Penn Avenue is this gem. There is no private parking lot, but plenty of street parking to leave your fly ride. But once you walk up to the restaurant you can immediately understand the message they're trying to send. Everything looks so modern, straightforward with straight lines, grey colors and light woods. There is a small outdoor section where you can dine if you get lucky enough to land a spot there. Inside carries a very similar style with a little nod to the pueblos and architecture of the southwest. The decor is minimalistic and the "loudest" thing in the room is the live plant wall seated directly behind the bar, which was super cool. Service: I can't remember who took care of us, but we had no issues whatsoever. Food/Drink: I was able to try so many different dishes and drinks here and the list is below... : Xochitl In Love : La Clandestina : Tuna Tostada : Chicken Tinga Tostada : Seared Scallops : Tlayuda : Colita Old Fashioned : Lamb Barbacoa Tacos : Duck Tamal However, my favorite things were the Lamb Barbacoa Tacos, Duck Tamal and Seared Scallops, in that order. The food here is phenomenal, the drinks are excellently crafted and things are served tapas style so you don't get too full off of just one thing! Order a whole bunch of stuff and share with the table! Value: As I mentioned earlier, I wanted upscale and the priced dddooo reflect that. Lol. This is a nice place so be prepared to spend... Like you're downtown somewhere. In conclusion, I loved this place and I will come back over and over. Check this place out the next time you're in the area!

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Beef Tartare - roasted fresno, honey yogurt burnt onion, pickled mustard seed (8/10)
Beef Tartare - roasted fresno, honey yogurt burnt onion, pickled mustard seed (8/10)
Fun cocktail and delicious mocktail!

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Fun cocktail and delicious mocktail!

Taqueria El Patron - mexican - Updated July 2026

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