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

1. El Taco Riendo

8.8
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

Glenn L.Glenn Lindgren: Great bahn mi, noodle salads, and some decent Vietnamese egg rolls.

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

8.5
2928 W 66th St, Minneapolis, MN
French Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews

Sofia H.Sofia H: Delicious food, coffee and treats. Very delicate and delicious desserts 💕

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

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.

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

Marc S.Marc S: Great apps especially Buddy Bowl, Crab Cakes, and Pig Wings. Make a meal of Cajun Tenderloin Tips with sides (ask to have asparagus grilled).

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

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

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

6. Little Tijuana Restaurant

8.0
17 E 26th St (Nicollet), Minneapolis, MN
Taco Restaurant · Whittier · 39 tips and reviews

Dein L.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 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.

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

Meli N.Meli Ndubi: I love their spring rolls. Probably one of my favourite places to get them.

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

AngieAngie: Cool place. Awesome Onion dip and local beer selection!

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.

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

9. Catalina's

7.5
2301 37th Ave NE (stinson), Minneapolis, MN
Mexican Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

MelanieMelanie: The Plantains are awesome! Plantanos Fritos I believe it was called :-)

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.

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!

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

11. Crooked Pint Ale House

7.5
501 South Washington Avenue (5th Ave. S), Minneapolis, MN
Pub · Downtown West · 65 tips and reviews

Emily L.Emily Layton: Great stop for beer and cheese curds. Used a groupon.

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.

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

12. Hell's Kitchen

8.5
80 S 9th St (Btw Marquette & Nicollet), Minneapolis, MN
New American Restaurant · Downtown West · 310 tips and reviews

Troy P.Troy Patrick: Wow! The Maple Bison sausage is amazing!

Kim L.Kim Laama: The Huevos Rancheros take the edge of a hangover.

Harry W.Harry W: The bathroom is worth a visit.

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

13. The Bulldog Downtown

7.2
1111 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Pub · Downtown West · 48 tips and reviews

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

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

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

14. Barrio Tequila Bar

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

Paul S.Paul Sufka: Andrew Zimmern is right. The red chile enchilada is amazing!

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.

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

Kristin K.Kristin K: Go for either happy hour. Get a few appetizers and cheap drinks!

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!