Modern Mexican restaurant with colorful decor and a welcoming family vibe. Atmosphere balances calmness and liveliness, featuring live music and a popular salsa bar. Spacious layout includes a fireplace and a well-executed remodel enhancing the dining experience.
Excellent Mexican food stands out with consistently great flavors and quality. Every visit delivers reliable satisfaction without disappointment.
Tacos stand out with birria, pastor, and classic options. Chicken and steak fajitas come out flavorful, and burritos fill the lunch craving well.
Good to know
Happy hour runs until 6 pm, offering great specials on food and drinks.
Seating is usually available for groups, even on busy nights.
Reservations are not required, making it easy to drop in.
Mexican grocery store combines authentic tacos with a wide selection of unique groceries and ceramic items. Atmosphere feels like a hidden gem with a salsa bar enhancing the experience. Fresh meats and extensive menu create a lively, flavorful environment.
Authentic Mexican food shines with dishes like menudo and tacos. The menu includes aji dulce peppers, cactus paddles, and a well-stocked meat market with fresh, hot options.
Tacos stand out with authentic flavor and a smoky red salsa that complements them well. Menudo and horchata also offer delicious, genuine tastes of Mexican food.
Good to know
On Fridays, they offer tacos for approximately $1.69 each.
On Sundays, they serve carne tacos for $1.
The grocery store has unique items not found elsewhere.
Ice cream shop offers wide variety of flavors including water-based and milk-based options and homemade treats like marzipan and mini pancakes. Atmosphere feels local and welcoming, run by a family business with colorful displays. Customers enjoy authentic Mexican snacks alongside desserts and popsicles.
Food stands out with its delicious flavors and includes ice cream and popsicles as treats. The overall quality of the food is consistently high.
Esquites offer a very flavorful experience, though the corn can be raw. Doritos with carne asada stand out as a delicious option. Drinks like agua fresca de fresa and mango complement the food well.
Good to know
The shop offers a variety of ice cream flavors, including water-based and milk-based options.
Popsicles are available in the same flavors as the ice creams.
The menu may have limited English descriptions, which could be challenging for some visitors.
Open space with a large fireplace creates a welcoming atmosphere. Live music plays frequently, often loud enough to challenge conversation. Attached Mexican kitchen and patio add to the experience alongside consistently good beer and a cool wrap-around bar design.
Food includes Mexican dishes like tacos and chips with queso that are tasty. The menu pairs well with Mucho Gusto Mexican lager and offers good non-beer options.
Shrimp tacos stand out as flavorful and delicious. The connected Mexican spot offers burria quesadilla pizza, chips with salsas and guacamole, and tacos that draw people back repeatedly.
Good to know
Happy hour specials are available Monday through Thursday until 6 pm.
Live music occurs every night, with specific acts listed on their calendar.
Trivia night is hosted weekly, providing a fun activity for visitors.
Small, quirky space offers a low-key atmosphere with an intimate, peaceful vibe. Authentic Mexican flavors stand out, especially in well-seasoned huaraches and delicious lengua street tacos. The setting feels genuine and unpretentious, suited for those seeking true Mexican taste.
Food here is authentic Mexican with good seasoning and freshness. Dishes come out quickly and deliver a delicious, well-prepared experience.
Authentic Mexican food shines with gorditas, lengua street tacos, and torta cubana. Chips and salsa start the meal, while horchata and chilaquiles add traditional flavors.
Good to know
Canned soda is the only beverage option available; no soda on tap.
The restaurant offers a kids menu that is popular with families.
The prices are reasonable, making it a budget-friendly dining option.
Mexican restaurant offers fire-grilled chicken with a smoky flavor and tender texture that stands out. Vibrant murals and catchy music create a lively, party-like atmosphere. A salsa bar and large monitor showing food preparation add unique touches to the dining experience.
Food comes with large portions and fresh, flavorful ingredients. Dishes like juicy wings and tender ribeye tacos offer tasty and filling options with beautiful presentation.
Ribeye tacos and shrimp tacos with green salsa stand out for their flavor. The salsa bar offers a variety of good salsas, and the barbacoa and chicken are solid choices.
Good to know
El Fogon offers a special of $1.99 per taco and $20 for a whole grilled chicken.
Expect a vibrant atmosphere at El Fogon with bold flavors and complimentary chips.
Street Tacos Don Ramon features unique menu items not found elsewhere.
Coffee shop offers a cozy, family-like atmosphere with a library-like quietness and a welcoming vibe. Interior features beautiful decorations and a variety of unique ice cream flavors alongside fresh baked goods. Steady flow of people reflects its status as a popular local gem distinct from corporate chains.
Fresh, tasty food pairs with specialty coffee and awesome desserts. Options cover breakfast, lunch, and dessert with a variety of food choices.
Breakfast burritos come freshly cooked and protein-packed. They are made to order and filling, though some versions can be bland despite the price.
Good to know
The shop closes at 4 PM on weekdays, so plan your visit accordingly.
They offer a variety of coffee, ice cream, and baked goods made in-house.
Parking is available on-site in the strip mall.
Outdoor patio overlooks horse racetrack with live music stage and VIP seating. Atmosphere feels vibrant and lively, with options to watch races, listen to music, and relax by fire pits. Bar offers creative cocktails and local beers on tap, creating a social and engaging environment.
Food features delicious twists on favorites with standout dishes like halibut and shrimp roll. The menu offers great variety and consistently strong flavors.
Fish tacos stand out with sweet and savory slaw and pineapple mayo that balance flavors well. The margarita is bright and fresh, made in-house without a mix, letting the tequila shine.
Good to know
Happy hour is only available at the bar tops.
Trivia night happens every Tuesday at 8pm.
Rock Star Karaoke is hosted on Thursdays with KJ Alex.
Grocery store offers authentic Mexican and Salvadoran cuisine with an extensive taco menu and a weekday taco special. The space is well-stocked with a wide variety of Hispanic products and bakery items. Atmosphere is casual with a need for attentive supervision of children.
Offers authentic Mexican and Salvadoran cuisine with good options for breakfast and lunch. Food quality varies, with some dishes tasting fresh and others sour, as if they had been sitting for days.
Offers 4 for $5 tacos deals with meaty, crispy tacos that are not mini. The menu features authentic flavors including Asada and Pastor tacos, plus good salsa verde and satisfying burritos.
Good to know
Enjoy a $5 taco deal every day from Monday to Friday.
The menu features a variety of tacos and Latin flavors.
Los Ranchos Shakopee offers a wide variety of Hispanic products.
Cozy dining room offers comfortable booths and spacious seating with configurations for families and smaller groups. Atmosphere feels family-friendly and welcoming, with good music and a casual vibe. Exterior and decor show signs of age, giving the place a slightly outdated look.
Food offers great flavor and authentic Mexican dishes with a home-cooked style. Meals come out quickly, often in under 30 minutes.
Mexican dishes feature smoked chipotle pepper and flavorful chorizo, especially in the enchiladas. Quesabirria tacos come with a huge portion of birria, and tostadas are crunchy to perfection.
Good to know
Expect a wait time of 20-30 minutes during peak breakfast hours.
Credit card payments incur an extra charge; cash is preferred.
Parking is available, but the lot is in poor condition.