Nico's Taco and Tequila is one of The 7 Best Places for Carne Asada in Minneapolis.

1. Nico's Taco and Tequila

8.1
2516 Hennepin Ave #1, Minneapolis, MN
Mexican Restaurant · East Isles · 33 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Saye: Chile de arbol Margarita and carne asada tacos

KimmmmKimmmm: Great tortillas, strong margaritas, amazing guac. Tacos are hit or miss but veg, carne asada, and fish are best! Think trendy taqueria...

AnnaAnna: IN LOVE WITH THIS PLACE! Tried during restaurant week-will be back. Full bar. Unique tequilla drinks. Bold favors. The owner is so kind. Private event space!

Taqueria Los Ocampo is one of The 7 Best Places for Carne Asada in Minneapolis.

2. Taqueria Los Ocampo

8.1
809 E Lake St (at Chicago Ave.), Minneapolis, MN
Taco Restaurant · Powderhorn Park · 37 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: Voted by City Pages in 2010 as having the Best Taco in the Twin Cities: The Carne Asada.

Gretchen W.Gretchen Wolf: The #17 (Chicken Enchiladas) are highly recommended.

City PagesCity Pages: Voted City Pages top ten Taqueria's in the Twin Cities! Think of a tortilla as a hand, and all the meat and onion and cilantro and salsa held inside it as a bouquet of protein, flavor, and spice.

Salsa a la Salsa - Midtown is one of The 7 Best Places for Carne Asada in Minneapolis.

3. Salsa a la Salsa - Midtown

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

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.

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

SuperGen !.SuperGen !: Come for dinner, a homeless may walk through and inadvertently ring the arch bell...somewhere, we know, an angel got her wings ;)

La Fresca - Nouveau Mexican Cuisine is one of The 7 Best Places for Carne Asada in Minneapolis.

4. La Fresca - Nouveau Mexican Cuisine

9.0
4750 Grand Ave S (48th Street), Minneapolis, MN
Mexican Restaurant · Tangletown · 8 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This new spot focuses on "nouveau Mexican cuisine," meaning lots of fresh flavors and combinations. The small plates (in the primeros section of the menu) are where it's at. Read more.

Sarah B.Sarah Benson: Best Mexican food around....oh and the margaritas are to die for!! ;)

Robert M.Robert Metcalf: Great appetizers and seafood. We'll be back.

Dominguez Family Restaurant is one of The 7 Best Places for Carne Asada in Minneapolis.

5. Dominguez Family Restaurant

8.1
3313 E 50th St, Minneapolis, MN
Mexican Restaurant · Keewaydin · 19 tips and reviews

Jane O.Jane O.: I recommend the #16 and #12. Amazing food and great queso!

Dori B.Dori Brandon: Beer and wine are back

Nobu H.Nobu Hata: Really, it's hard to screw up meat on a tortilla, right? That said, the Costa Tortillas were the bomb, especially with their amazing avocado sauce. Read more.

La Colonia Restaurant is one of The 7 Best Places for Carne Asada in Minneapolis.

6. La Colonia Restaurant

7.8
2205 Central Ave NE (22nd Ave. N.E.), Minneapolis, MN
South American Restaurant · Windom Park · 8 tips and reviews

Diana D.Diana Diblack: Best Colombian food in The Twin Cities!

Amy J.Amy Jarrell: The cod in coconut milk was incredible. Plus plantains come with the majority of the entrees and I love fried plaintains. These were done perfectly. Service was fantastic. It's a hidden gem.

Chris S.Chris Smoot: Great food...

El Taco Riendo is one of The 7 Best Places for Carne Asada in Minneapolis.

7. El Taco Riendo

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

Diversity I.Diversity InfoResources: "The Real Deal" on Mexico style tacos. The pollo con chipotle mix is fab.

Dawn L.Dawn Linnell: OH GOD, they have good food!

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