El Norteño is one of The 11 Best Places for Mole in Minneapolis.

1. El Norteño

8.6
4000 E Lake St (at 40th Ave S), Minneapolis, MN
Mexican Restaurant · Cooper · 11 tips and reviews

METRO MagazineMETRO Magazine: El Norteno, where the mole is legendary.

METRO magazineMETRO magazine: El Norteño, where the mole is legendary. Read more.

Rena C.Rena Cummings: They serve warm chips as soon as you sit down! I had really awesome mole!

Dominguez Family Restaurant is one of The 11 Best Places for Mole in Minneapolis.

2. Dominguez Family Restaurant

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

Benjamin K.Benjamin Kjos: #13. Get it. The only thing there delicious mole sauce comes on.

Marty O.Marty O.: Puebla Enchiladas, chicken was good, mole sauce also good. Add a Modelo & call it good

Lauren G.Lauren Gillman: Get the horchata, fish tacos, and tamales!! Great little neighborhood place (they do have a liquor license now btw)

El Taco Riendo is one of The 11 Best Places for Mole in Minneapolis.

3. El Taco Riendo

8.8
2412 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN
Mexican Restaurant · Northeast Minneapolis · 51 tips and reviews

Rob L.Rob L: Mole is awesome here!!

Ryan J.Ryan Jelinek: Probably the best chimichanga I've ever had. Enough for lunch and dinner!

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

Cafe Ena is one of The 11 Best Places for Mole in Minneapolis.

4. Cafe Ena

8.3
4601 Grand Ave S (46th St W), Minneapolis, MN
Latin American Restaurant · Tangletown · 22 tips and reviews

Aaron H.Aaron Hodinh: Ask for Stefanie! Super nice waitress who provided excellent service :) Mole enchiladas are the bomb.

Kirsten Y.Kirsten Ytterbo: We had the plantains to start which were simple but tasty and I had the porchini crusted halibut for a main. The chef makes all different flavors blend together nicely. All 5 people loved their dishes

Lizzy S.Lizzy Sebuck: But seriously... Get the guacamole.

La Fresca - Nouveau Mexican Cuisine is one of The 11 Best Places for Mole in Minneapolis.

5. 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.

La Loma Tamales is one of The 11 Best Places for Mole in Minneapolis.

6. La Loma Tamales

8.1
920 E Lake St (Midtown Global Market), Minneapolis, MN
Mexican Restaurant · Phillips · 15 tips and reviews

JasonJason: The Wednesday special chimichanga is great and so are the tomales! Breakfast is excellent also

Ray O.Ray Olivera: Oaxaca tamales are the best!

City PagesCity Pages: So you're hungry but have a budget of $3. There's no need to hit up that vending machine or fast-food drive-thru: La Loma serves up something that hits the spot, not the gut. Read more.

La Loma is one of The 11 Best Places for Mole in Minneapolis.

7. La Loma

7.3
608 2nd Ave S Ste 164, Minneapolis, MN
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown West · 7 tips and reviews

Kayla B.Kayla Byers: Try the chilaquiles, they're delicious (and also the special on Wednesdays)

Jay D.Jay Dreyer: The tamales are awesome!!!

Heavy TableHeavy Table: We love the chicken tamales in green sauce -- stop for lunch, then try to recreate them at home! Read more.

Salsa a la Salsa - Midtown is one of The 11 Best Places for Mole in Minneapolis.

8. Salsa a la Salsa - Midtown

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

Zachary C.Zachary Crockett: Chiltepin is the only chili native to the U.S., and they make delicious sauce with it here. The chicken chiltepin with grilled vegetables and black beans is warm and yummy on a cold night.

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.

Café & Bar Lurcat is one of The 11 Best Places for Mole in Minneapolis.

9. Café & Bar Lurcat

8.5
1624 Harmon Pl, Minneapolis, MN
New American Restaurant · Loring Park · 62 tips and reviews

Jon M.Jon Mayfield: Their tuna pizza was incredible. Also highly recommend the pasta - all made in-house.

Meg K.Meg Knodl: apple, manchego, chive salad = must

Jill N.Jill N.: Foodies will appreciate the exceptional dishes,notable wine list and even my fav apps: mini burgers w fries & hollandaise or healthier option: ahi tuna w apple coleslaw. 5stars Scallops wrapped bacon

Wedge Community Co-op is one of The 11 Best Places for Mole in Minneapolis.

10. Wedge Community Co-op

8.9
2105 Lyndale Ave S (at 22nd Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Organic Grocery · Whittier · 92 tips and reviews

Rachel E.Rachel E: The Brown Cow yogurt is my favorite and reasonably priced. They have some great fresh salsa too by "Tomato King" located in the fresh produce area.

Marcos L.Marcos Lopez-Carlson: Take advantage of the sun and sit outside on one of the benches or the picnic table by the big Wedge sign

Janna C.Janna Conant: Try the Gluten Free Scones in the bakery, always very tasty.

The Butcher's Tale is one of The 11 Best Places for Mole in Minneapolis.

11. The Butcher's Tale

9.3
1121 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Downtown West · 207 tips and reviews

Cyndy E.Cyndy Eng-Dinsel: Incredible. Go with the sausage appetizer. The pork chop was abig winner, butcher's cut not far behind. Dessert winner was the grasshopper semifreddo, the banana dessert next favorite. Bring 6+ people

Peter H.Peter Heidorn: Ron Swanson would eat here.

Sean S.Sean Stavast: The Porkchop is life changing.