Looking for a yummy Mexican meal near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Mexican spots around St. Paul, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.
1. Tavial Grill
Topping the list is Tavial Grill. Located at 1199 W. Seventh St. in West 7th, it is the highest-rated Mexican restaurant in St. Paul, boasting 4.5 stars out of 190 reviews on Yelp. Established in 2014 by Victor Alquicira, it's a true family-owned and operated business, with several family members staffing the restaurant, per its website.
Notable menu options include tacos with beef tongue; chilaquiles with steak, roasted pork or fish; and choriqueso, which is made with Mexican sausage, onions and melted cheese and served with corn tortillas. Check out the full menu here.
2. El Burrito Mercado
West Side's El Burrito Mercado, located at 175 Cesar Chavez St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bar and Mexican spot four stars out of 204 reviews. This restaurant was established in 1979 by Tomas and Maria Silva and moved into its current home in 1995. Named the 2017 SBA Minnesota Minority-Owned Business of the Year, this spot is also a grocery store, deli and bakery.
Menu options include weekend menudo, breakfast entrees, specialty burritos, combination platters and other protein-centric entrees. This spot also caters and has multiple food trucks around the city.
3. Pajarito
Over in West 7th, check out Pajarito, which has earned four stars out of 140 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Mexican spot at 605 Seventh St. West.
This spot offers up brunch, lunch and dinner menu options and combines it with a number of libations. On its website, Pajarito says it has "a respect for natural ingredients and culinary technique that keeps the focus on great flavor."
On the menu, look for cinnamon French toast or huevos rancheros for brunch; pork carnitas tacos or turkey enmoladas with Monterey jack cheese and mole for lunch; and grilled octopus and pork ribs for dinner. Thirsty? Try signature cocktails like the Pineapple Express with lime juice and grilled pineapple syrup with a smoked slat rim.
4. Mi Casa Su Casa Filipino Mexican Eatery
Last but not least, there's Mi Casa Su Casa Filipino Mexican Eatery, a local favorite with 4.5 stars out of 38 reviews. Stop by 383 University Ave. West to hit up the Filipino and Mexican spot next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings.
Here, expect an extensive menu combining Filipino and Mexican cuisines. For those seeking Mexican fare, there are tortas, burritos, tacos, sope, quesadillas, enchiladas and more. Filipino offerings include pancit canton, which includes choice of protein and egg noodles stir-fried with cabbage, carrots and lime; Filipino barbecue; and pork adobo. Here is the menu.
