El Taco Riendo is one of The 15 Best Places for Shredded Chicken in Minneapolis.

1. El Taco Riendo

9.1
2412 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN
Mexican Restaurant · Northeast Minneapolis · 51 tips and reviews

Heavy TableHeavy Table: The tinga de pollo taco – shredded chicken spiced with smoky chipotle pepper and tomato sauce – is near perfection here. Read more.

City PagesCity Pages: Their tinga del pollo was voted as the Best Taco by City Pages in 2011! With shredded chicken saturated in a smoky chipotle sauce, these tacos are excellent, and only $2.15 each!

Heavy TableHeavy Table: Try the tinga de pollo: beautifully prepared, shredded chicken spiced with smoky chipotle pepper and tomato sauce. The pepper brings just enough heat; onion, cilantro, salsa verde, and lime add zip. Read more.

Lu's Sandwiches is one of The 15 Best Places for Shredded Chicken in Minneapolis.

2. Lu's Sandwiches

8.3
2624 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Asian Restaurant · Whittier · 25 tips and reviews

Jesse S.Jesse Spalding: Mock duck bahn mi for the win! The French bread is out of this world. Also the prices are really decent and quick service!

Jonathan G.Jonathan Glatfelter: #loveforLu

BrendanBrendan: Lu makes a mean tofu sandwich!! Check it out!

Patrick's Bakery & Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Shredded Chicken in Minneapolis.

3. Patrick's Bakery & Cafe

8.3
2928 W 66th St, Minneapolis, MN
French Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews

Rhoda B.Rhoda Bernstein: Grilled salmon special is fantastic. Seared tuna is great, too! Be sure to order risotto.

Rob M.Rob Mehta: Everything is really good!

Brynn A.Brynn Andre: Beef brisket salad is insanely good.

Salsa a la Salsa - Midtown is one of The 15 Best Places for Shredded Chicken in Minneapolis.

4. Salsa a la Salsa - Midtown

7.8
920 E Lake St (at Chicago Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Mexican Restaurant · Phillips · 12 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael May: Fish tacos were delicious. Grilled green beans as a side were amazing (especially with a little fresh lime squeezed on top). Great, fresh tomato salsa, too.

marky s.marky sparkly: Happy hour margaritas are fantastic! 3-5pm and 8-9pm

CheapismCheapism: Bright colors, interesting sculptures, and large paintings decorate this authentic Mexican restaurant. Take a break from the market and try the Carne Asada ($10.99) or the combo for a $1 more. Read more.

J.D. Hoyt's is one of The 15 Best Places for Shredded Chicken in Minneapolis.

5. J.D. Hoyt's

8.5
301 Washington Ave N (at 2nd), Minneapolis, MN
Steakhouse · Warehouse District · 47 tips and reviews

Ben G.Ben Gutnik: Amazing steakhouse in downtown Minneapolis. Has an old-school feel but with some flair. The steaks are top notch and reasonable pricing for a high-end steakhouse.

Jamie M.Jamie M.: Best bartenders in town! Friendly and fantastic.

Polly D.Polly Dorr: Great happy hour 4-6 with great appetizers

Catalina's is one of The 15 Best Places for Shredded Chicken in Minneapolis.

6. Catalina's

7.7
2301 37th Ave NE (stinson), Minneapolis, MN
Mexican Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Brian D.Brian Dunnette: Try the Sopa de Caracol Tela - one of my favorite soups, especially on a cold day!

Jeffrey R.Jeffrey Ritter: Authentic, fresh ingredients artfully presented with smile.

Sean C.Sean Clerkin: Great Honduran food!

Pho 79 is one of The 15 Best Places for Shredded Chicken in Minneapolis.

7. Pho 79

7.9
2529 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Vietnamese Restaurant · Whittier · 36 tips and reviews

Brianna G.Brianna Goodman: Classic, good pho. Awesome bubble tea, too. Try taro root.

FoodspottingFoodspotting: Try the Pho W/ Bbq Pork & Pork Wontons

Dion H.Dion Hughes: get the 37. best 6 buck bowl of food in town.

Red Cow is one of The 15 Best Places for Shredded Chicken in Minneapolis.

8. Red Cow

8.8
3624 W 50th St (Drew Ave S.), Minneapolis, MN
Burger Joint · Fulton · 106 tips and reviews

Josh C.Josh Chambers: 60/40 with a gluten free bun is delicious. Sweet potato fries have gluten, so stick with the normal fries if you need GF. Cocktails can be excellent - especially Basil McRae (Gin-based).

Patrick H.Patrick Hodgdon: You are a fool if you don't order the cheese curds. Lightly battered but perfectly crispy, with an extra gooey center and served with a sweet triple berry ketchup. Even better than at the State Fair!

City PagesCity Pages: The bison burger is well seasoned & served with creamy goat cheese & fig slivers. The veggie burger: a spicy, curry-seasoned patty that's crispy on the outside and creamy and tender on the inside.

Crooked Pint Ale House is one of The 15 Best Places for Shredded Chicken in Minneapolis.

9. Crooked Pint Ale House

7.9
501 South Washington Avenue (5th Ave. S), Minneapolis, MN
Pub · Downtown West · 65 tips and reviews

Rachel L.Rachel LaCount: Shepherd's pie is amazing!! Extremely flavorful and filling.

Amara D.Amara Duray: Went in for lunch today, I ordered the hangover lucy but got a blucy but no biggie, it was good. I'm now in love with Crispin cider. I'll definitely go back... And make sure I get the right burger

Kyle C.Kyle Cannon: This could be the new place for Vikes games. Tv is sweet.

Taqueria La Hacienda is one of The 15 Best Places for Shredded Chicken in Minneapolis.

10. Taqueria La Hacienda

7.1
1515 E Lake St #104 (Bloomington Avenue), Minneapolis, MN
Mexican Restaurant · Phillips · 5 tips and reviews

Linda L.Linda Leeson: Carnitas to die for. Soft tacos are great-squeeze the lime.

City PagesCity Pages: This taqueria has been making some of the best tacos in town since they arrived on the taco scene in 1999. Tacos clock in at $1.85 apiece, with the menu housing the usual line-up of meat options. Read more.

Matthew S.Matthew Saint-Germain: Best tortillas possible, always fresh and warm and super cheap. ¡Increíble!

Patrick's Bakery and Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Shredded Chicken in Minneapolis.

11. Patrick's Bakery and Cafe

7.1
6010 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Bakery · Windom · 8 tips and reviews

July V.July Vang: Awesome turkey and roast beef sandwich. The desserts are delicious, especially the passion cake and raspberry macaroons.

Heavy TableHeavy Table: Best overlooked breakfast. Almond croissant is crazy good. Try it.

Gerad W.Gerad W.: Everything here is good. Order the quiche and get dessert and coffee!

Little Tijuana Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Shredded Chicken in Minneapolis.

12. Little Tijuana Restaurant

7.4
17 E 26th St (Nicollet), Minneapolis, MN
Taco Restaurant · Whittier · 39 tips and reviews

Tau W.Tau Watts: The "Everything" is good here from the atmosphere to the people, great local Minneapolis(Whittier neighborhood dive) i will come here, the rest of my life Cheers!

Mpls.St.Paul MagazineMpls.St.Paul Magazine: Mpls.St.Paul Magazine editors’ pick for best late-night menus, greasy spoon.

Carter P.Carter Peterson: This place has it all. American, Mexican, a batshit crazy wait staff that you can't help but love. Basically picture Mexican Perkins. A true staple to the uptown living experience.

Barrio Tequila Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Shredded Chicken in Minneapolis.

13. Barrio Tequila Bar

7.5
925 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown West · 123 tips and reviews

Carrie B.Carrie Brown: Excellent guacamole. Good people watching on the patio.

City PagesCity Pages: Brush up on your high school Spanish skills while conversing with bartender Eddie over his signature "Everyday Eddie" drink. This fruity Avión Tequila cocktail will have you shouting "¡delicioso!"

Liz G.Liz Giel: If you like great food & drinks with incredibly bad service, this is the place for you! Used to love Barrio, but the past few times I've gone have been awful. Hit up Masa instead.

The Bulldog Downtown is one of The 15 Best Places for Shredded Chicken in Minneapolis.

14. The Bulldog Downtown

7.1
1111 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Pub · Downtown West · 48 tips and reviews

Brenna D.Brenna Daly: Just found out this changed from Bullfrog to Bulldog. Will definitely miss the sweet potato fries (the best I've ever had) and the pecan pie, which was AMAZING

Mike P.Mike P: When at the Bullfrog, enjoy the loud rockin bathroom! Voted loudest in the cities!!!

Alicia H.Alicia Hastings: Bring your ID

Amazing Thailand is one of The 15 Best Places for Shredded Chicken in Minneapolis.

15. Amazing Thailand

7.2
3024 Hennepin Ave (btw W Lake St and W 31st St), Minneapolis, MN
Thai Restaurant · Uptown · 96 tips and reviews

Bruce C.Bruce Cooperman: The Rainbow combination with a number 5 spice, to die for!!! Egg rolls and spring rolls are fantastic!!! Not had anything that wasn’t outstanding!!!

Eric W.Eric Wilkinson: lunch buffet...yep!

Liz B.Liz Borsch: This place is some of the best Thai food in the cities. Try the Golden Pumpkin. It's so good!