1. El Taco Riendo
8.8
2412 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN
Mexican Restaurant · Northeast Minneapolis · 51 tips and reviews
Heavy Table: The tinga de pollo taco – shredded chicken spiced with smoky chipotle pepper and tomato sauce – is near perfection here. Read more.
City 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 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.
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 sparkly: Happy hour margaritas are fantastic! 3-5pm and 8-9pm
Cheapism: 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.
Dein Lawrence: HUUUGE HAPPY HOUR DEALS!!! For food, the #6 and the #12. If you're hungry enough to "eat a horse", then get the fried Chimichanga; make sure you get it Enchilada Style. Burgers here are to die for!!!
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine: Mpls.St.Paul Magazine editors’ pick for best late-night menus, greasy spoon.
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.
8. Red Cow
8.8
3624 W 50th St (Drew Ave S.), Minneapolis, MN
Burger Joint · Fulton · 106 tips and reviews
Angie: Cool place. Awesome Onion dip and local beer selection!
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 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.
10. Taqueria La Hacienda
7.1
1515 E Lake St #104 (Bloomington Avenue), Minneapolis, MN
Mexican Restaurant · Phillips · 5 tips and reviews
Linda Leeson: Carnitas to die for. Soft tacos are great-squeeze the lime.
City 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 Saint-Germain: Best tortillas possible, always fresh and warm and super cheap. ¡Increíble!
Emily Layton: Great stop for beer and cheese curds. Used a groupon.
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 Cannon: This could be the new place for Vikes games. Tv is sweet.
Terri Morawiecki: The best Cajun food that I've had in a long time close to how it should be from Louisiana . Yum!!!
Mike P: When at the Bullfrog, enjoy the loud rockin bathroom! Voted loudest in the cities!!!
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
14. Barrio Tequila Bar
7.5
925 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown West · 123 tips and reviews
Paul Sufka: Andrew Zimmern is right. The red chile enchilada is amazing!
City 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 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.