We arrived to this tiny, hole in the wall place that could also be considered a biker bar. We…read moreseated ourselves and the server came over right away. She wanted to wipe off our table (which I appreciated!). My son ordered a beer ($3.75 on tap!). We also ordered the cheese curds which were very good! We also ordered the special, which was all you can eat fish fry. We got our food, and it was very good! The fish and french fries were a bit on the greasy side (which accounts for 1 less star). The tartar sauce was the best I've ever tasted! Overall, this was a great little restaurant and I will definitely return!

The Friday "All you can eat" fish fry was very disappointing. There was more breading than fish to…read morethe filets. In addition, the fries were soggy. My wife commented that the fries looked like they were steamed in the microwave.

Stopped here on a sunny day between kids sports. Great menu selection, quick service, friendly &…read moreeasy parking. We got to enjoy the patio but there's only one table so don't plan to enjoy outside. Kids menu has great selection and they offer milk, chocolate milk, soda and juices. They have beer and soda for adults. We enjoyed hardshell tacos with spicy pork and shredded beef, enchiladas and chips and salsa. The arbol salsa had great flavor and excellent heat. I enjoy spicy but it was very tolerable with a nice kick. I'd say 7/10 on the heat.

We've heard good things about this place so finally made the trip up from White Bear Lake for taco…read moreTuesday. They had a great taco special for $1.35, which was a steel also got the two Timmy's plate the fish taco with corn tortillas and the Carne Asada burrito. All the food was great like a fish taco was a little bland. Got the wrong kind of salsa on it so it wasn't a ton of flavor. Portions were generous prices were very reasonable. We'll definitely be back here. Parking was simple. Only downside was the service was lacking - took a while to be acknowledged but not a deal breaker. Interior had plenty of space for eating with a couple TVs. Would recommend for good cheap Mexican!

I went with a large group of 11 (nine adults and two kids), and we were seated instantly! The staff…read morewere friendly and accommodating, and the food didn't take long to come out at all! The chips and salsa were super good, of course, and the "Burrito Amigos" I got were pretty yummy, too! But like other reviews have said, the rice and beans is a little bland... However, a lot of other people in my group enjoyed them, so that was a plus! All in all, Fiesta Loca is a great place for some good Mexican food :)

Fiesta Loca is the kind of place that instantly puts you in a good mood. The atmosphere is lively,…read morecolorful, and full of energy -- just what you want from a great Mexican restaurant. The staff is warm and welcoming, and they make you feel taken care of from the moment you walk in. The food is outstanding. Every dish is packed with authentic flavor, fresh ingredients, and generous portions. The tacos are seasoned perfectly, the enchiladas are full of rich, comforting flavor, and the chips and salsa are addictive in the best way. Their margaritas are also a must-try -- refreshing, balanced, and made just right. Whether you're coming for a casual meal, celebrating with friends, or just craving some truly delicious Mexican food, Fiesta Loca delivers every time. I'll definitely be returning!

Sis and I took a last-minute Thursday late afternoon roadtrip up Hwy 8 due to a FB Marketplace…read morepickup. It was dinnertime and I asked the Seller a restaurant they recommend in the area. She told us The Northern and to make sure to order the cheese curds. Looking at the menu before hitting the road again, sis and I knew the place was for us: burgers, sandwiches and wraps. Pulling into the parking lot was easy. Even though looked full, we were still able to find a spot. I want to note the gorgeous view of the red barn/farm across from the pond when pulling in. I noticed a patio on the North side of the building, which would put this farm in your view. We did have about a 20 minute wait for a table for 2. The restaurant looked busy from what I could see. Once we were brought to out table, I then noticed that the bar seating was pretty much open. Had I known, we might have elected to just sit at the bar. However, I asked for menus right away so that we could at least ponder it during that 20 minutes. We were sat at a high top right near the kitchen door. Being able to see all the food come out, I changed my mind on what I was going to order almost 10 times. We asked for the cheese curds as soon as we were greeted by our waitress. OMGosh! They were in the shape of cubes, deep fried to golden perfection. The outside had perfect firmness from the fryer. The inside was gooey, salty white cheese. Perfect just by itself. It did come with a ranch dipping sauce that was just so yummy. It reminded me a seasoned sour cream. The waitress didn't know the brand of the cheese curds (ie. Ellsworth) but did say the ranch was homemade Sis ordered the Great Northern Burger with French fries. She's a fan of BBQ sauce, bacon and onion rings on a burger. Fries were nicely seasoned, long, soft and semi-skin-on (not crinkle or steak fries). Burger was huge and worth the $15.99 price tag. I settled on the BOTM, the Nacho Burger, with tator tots. Toppings included nacho cheese, Fritos chips, bacon, diced/sliced jalapenos. The tator tots were one of the best I've ever had. Again, seasoned nicely. And the perfect ratio of hard outside crunch to soft inside potato. The Nacho burger was huge too....and messy with the nacho cheese. The Fritos did get a little soggy at the end. The bacon was under the melted cheese. And there were plenty of jalapenos hidden under the meat patty. Those were easy to discard so I could control how many fiery peppers were in my mouth at one time. Was service slower than normal? Yes. Was the service friendly? Yes. Was it worth the wait? Also YES! I would definitely recommend (I already have to my coworkers.) for anyone who loves gourmet burgers. They also have a nice variety to the sandwich, wraps, tacos and flatbread menu. I will just have to take the 40 minute drive again to try something else.

Embracing my Swedish/ Norwegian side checking out the lovely town ofLindström today. Well known as…read morethe town with the teapot water tower just north of Forest Lake. Along with a tasty lunch in Chisago. @thenorthernlaketavern wrapped up our visit with a tasty lunch. We enjoyed the chicken and garlic flatbread, and a mushroom Swiss burger with tots. Uffdah what a fun day! Hoping everyone can find some Hygge in your days.

Amazing food, time and time again. Good menu selection and amazing staff, must stop if you are in…read moreforest lake!

My husband had the fajita burrito (huge) and I had the cheese enchiladas with steak on top. Both…read morewere super flavorful and delicious. Got seated immediately on a Friday night and very fast service. Highly recommend.

Best carnitas I've ever had!…read more Came here on a Wednesday evening since I was in the area and I was craving Mexican food. Got sat right away, chips and salsa served immediately. Our server was quick, asking for a drink order without any time to look at the menu. If I knew what I wanted, I would've been grateful. Ordered the carnitas tacos and choriqueso. The choriqueso was good, nothing out of the world. But the carnitas? AMAZING. It was charred a little and the corn tortillas were toasted. I'm surprised I've had the best carnitas I've her had in Forest Lake Minnesota??? But seriously. It was heavenly. It was heavily influenced by the "medium" beer, which was huge, but I swear those tacos were DELICIOUS. Im definitely coming back for more carnitas tacos and lake views.

Stopped in for a beverage... was greeted warmly and offered a table in the dining room or bar-side…read more I enjoy hijacking the TouchTunes so opted for the bar. Nice ambiance and good beer selection. Beer was cold and tasted as it should. Added steak bites and was pleasantly surprised. Tender, cooked perfectly -garnished with two sauces and onion strings. Will definitely return- menu selections are fantastic.

Reuben was overcooked. Corned beef was shredded and more resembled crispified leftovers more fit…read morefor hash than a sandwich. Fries were fine for what they are. Kid ordered the Cajun pasta. It's not a large portion for 24 bucks. And while the server didn't think it was overly spicy, it was more like hot Cheetos. Hot for the sake of hot and definitely not good for some tastes. One more chicken pasta, a side salad, and soup....add four drinks and the total came to $120 after the requisite credit card fee. After all this.....it's taken me 5 years of living in the are to try this place. It's gonna be another 5 years to try it again.

Lack of atmosphere at lunch on a Friday. No music... just a TV with nothing current playing on it …read more When being seated there were maybe only two other parties in the entire restaurant and we were seated right next to them. I don't need to listen to their conversations. We moved to the bar. Service and food was ok-nothing to write about. We did witness a patron who came in and ordered a specialty cocktail and she said it wasn't prepared as good as it usually is. She also had a hard time placing her food order due to the language barrier. Customer did not consume her drink. Server never same back. Customer left to go elsewhere. Her food never came out of the kitchen. We paid and left. I assume it may have been an "off" day for this establishment?

We did not enjoy our dinner, poor food quality, terrible service, very disappointed. Nothing that…read morewe ate or other peoples plates were looked or tasted good BAD FOOD BAD SERVICE WILL NOT EAT AT ANY don julios again

The food was amazing and service was great. Quite a bit…read morebetter than most Mexican restaurants! I highly recommend it. Ambiance was conducive to conversation even tho the place was quite busy.

Love this place it has delicious food and the fastest service ever so if you're looking to go…read moresomewhere that you will get served immediately definitely hit up this spot. Also has the best queso and Mexican rice ever for super cheap.

One of the best old fashioned's I have had in a while. We went with a few folks and had several…read moreappetizers, all very good! Our server was quite lovely and I would definitely come back for more! Definitely felt like an old log cabin inside, fun week night out.

Our favorite location for either prime rib or the broasted chicken. Both are great meals and the…read moreservice is always excellent.