Minneapolis/ Food & Drinks
Published on January 14, 2019
Tamales, tacos and more: Visit the top 4 Mexican eateries
in MinneapolisEl Taco Riendo. | Photo: Kara D./Yelp

In search of a new favorite Mexican spot? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Mexican spots around Minneapolis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.

1. Maya Cuisine

Photo: Maya Cuisine/Yelp

Topping the list is Maya Cuisine. Located at 1840 Central Ave. NE in Logan Park, the Mexican spot is the highest rated Mexican restaurant in Minneapolis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 333 reviews on Yelp.

Yelper Jen B. wrote, "Maya is one of my favorite restaurants. The food is fresh, delicious and prepared in front of you, so you can see all the ingredients. The prices are delicious too, and extremely affordable. The back room is absolutely lovely."

2. El Taco Riendo

Photo: kara d./Yelp

Next up is Holland's El Taco Riendo, situated at 2412 Central Ave. NE. With four stars out of 372 reviews on Yelp, the Mexican spot has proven to be a local favorite.

Ameay N. said, "This is a great hole-in-the-wall restaurant with a very authentic feel! The food is very reasonably priced and the chicken enchilada is out of this world."

3. La Loma Tamales

Photo: jonathan e./Yelp

Over in Midtown Phillips, check out La Loma Tamales, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 68 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Mexican, breakfast and brunch spot, which offers fast food and more, at 920 E. Lake St. in the Midtown Global Market.

Denise N. wrote, "Best tamales hands down! The pineapple tamales taste like a fresh pineapple upside down cake. I am in love with the chicken tamales. They are so yummy! This place is a must!"

4. Sonora Grill

Photo: cindy d./Yelp

Finally, there's Sonora Grill, a Longfellow favorite with four stars out of 205 reviews. Stop by 3300 E. Lake St. to hit up the Spanish, Latin American and Mexican spot next time you're in the mood.

Marisa M. wrote, "This place is fantastic. The staff is always great, food is amazing and the drinks are delicious. Good range of options depending on how hungry you are. My favorite dish is the flautas stuffed with potato with chicken on top."