1. Zakia Deli
8.5
2412 Kennedy St NE (at Stinson Blvd), Minneapolis, MN
Deli · Mid-City Industrial · 31 tips and reviews
Meghan McInerny: try the Tilapia on Fridays!
Isameow: Lots of variety. May be one of my fav Lebanese places around town. I really like the tilapia with almonds for the entree and eggplant salad for the side. Will be back for more
Chris Buzzetta: The tilapia dish they have is so yummy!! I also love their potato salad, which you wouldn't normally associate with a Lebanese restaurant.
2. Chimborazo
8.6
2851 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN
Latin American Restaurant · Audubon Park · 43 tips and reviews
Michelle S: This place looks sketchy from the outside but you have to give it a chance! Empanadas are good. Seafood in coconut curry was yummy. Liked the shrimp and scallops the best, tilapia was a little fishy.
Claire Lewandowski: Favorite restaurant in Minneapolis. Not the fanciest/trendiest, but their food (comida tipica de Ecuador!) and friendly service is top-notch. Great vegetarian options - think avocados and plantains.
Heavy Table: Get the shrimp or halibut encocado. The creamy, mellow, balanced coconut sauce would be worth buying were it bottled. Read more.
Jay Phelps: Try the Tilapia, you won't be disappointed, and eat it with a fork and your fingers!
Glenn Lindgren: The tomato-based sauce and the curtido are must-have additions to the pupusas.
Heavy Table: All three of the pupusas (the loroco version in particular) are delicious, satisfying, and crazy affordable. Read more.
Jane O.: I recommend the #16 and #12. Amazing food and great queso!
Dori Brandon: Beer and wine are back
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.
6. Emily's Lebanese Deli
8.4
641 University Ave NE (at 7th Ave.), Minneapolis, MN
Lebanese Restaurant · Northeast Minneapolis · 32 tips and reviews
City Pages: One of the best post-holiday eats! Fresh clean flavors, goat and sheep's milk cheeses, lots of whole grain salads, and dishes made with nutrient-packed beans and leafy greens found here!
Charles Edge: Try the Baba ghanoush or the tabbouleh. Can't go wrong!
Lindsay Valenty: You need to order the Baba ghanoush — the best thing since the invention of the pita.
8. Namaste Cafe
8.4
2512 Hennepin Ave (25th St W), Minneapolis, MN
Asian Restaurant · East Isles · 53 tips and reviews
Drew G.: Pair one of the daily lunch boxes with a Stella or a chai and enjoy.
Derek L: Have the spicy fried potatoes appetizer. Delicious.
City Pages: Every culture has its dumpling, but the Nepalese mamacha are in a category all their own. Namaste Cafe makes them with a few different fillings, but our favorite without a doubt is the ground bison.
9. Kindee Thai Restaurant
7.9
719 S 2nd St (at Chicago Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Thai Restaurant · Downtown East · 23 tips and reviews
Marcos Lopez-Carlson: The Rad Na, rice noodles in a thick shitake broth, is a surprisingly delicious meal. The sauce has a sweetness that is unexpected & makes it a must try.
Aleshia Peña: Don't leave without trying the Thai Coffee creme brule. Honestly, we finished every last bit from our appetizer to dessert.... but the brule was the star!
Craig Boyte: The yellow and green curries are fantastic!
11. Victor's 1959 Cafe
9.1
3756 Grand Ave S (West 38th St), Minneapolis, MN
Cuban Restaurant · Kingfield · 100 tips and reviews
Allison Niksich: A unique spot in Minneapolis serving amazing authentic Cuban cuisine. Meant for small group but a must hit spot! I got Cuban hash with side of plantains & fresh mango juice - I will be back often
Haeyoon Chang: Everything here is amazing. Even though I live nowhere by it anymore I make a point to drive out. My boyfriend liked his Cuban sandwich so much he got up and hugged the chef.
Samuel Grace: This place is a "top five" for me in Minneapolis. Incredible food. Friendly and helpful staff. What makes this place truly special is the atmosphere. It's a small building with a big personality.
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.
15. Gandhi Mahal
7.8
3009 27th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Indian Restaurant · Longfellow · 50 tips and reviews
Heavy Table: The silken, deeply spiced and pleasantly sweet Shahi King Korma is emblematic of the best Gandhi Mahal has to offer. Read more.
Josh Carlon: The food here is so good you want to punch your stomach in the face for not being bigger.
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