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Explore the 3 top spots in Minneapolis's Midtown Phillips neighborhood

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Published on January 17, 2020
Explore the 3 top spots in Minneapolis's Midtown Phillips neighborhoodMoroccan Flavors | Photo: Lindsay S./Yelp

Visiting Midtown Phillips, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Minneapolis neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Moroccan restaurant to a Mexican joint.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Midtown Phillips, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Safari Express

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Topping the list is African spot Safari Express. Located at 920 E. Lake St., Midtown Global Market, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 94 reviews on Yelp. 

Score a wide variety of different protein-centric dishes at this unique eatery including goat meat with choice of rice and veggies; roasted camel with rice; or a Philly cheesesteak sandwich. Check out the business's website here for a full line of offerings and for more information. 

2. Moroccan Flavors

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Next up is Moroccan and vegetarian spot Moroccan Flavors, offering salads and more, situated at 920 E. Lake South, Suite 126 With 4.5 stars out of 113 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

This place, similar to the African country, specializes in couscous and tagine dishes. Hone in on specific menu options such as the marinated chicken Moroccan sandwich with tomatoes, dijon mustard and spicy olives; the veggie couscous or the chicken tagine served with turmeric rice, lemon and olives. Here is the website. 

3. Salsa A La Salsa

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Mexican spot Salsa A La Salsa is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 920 E. Lake St., Suite 155, four stars out of 44 reviews. 

Here, you can score appetizers like chips and salsa, pupusas, quesadillas or nachos before opting for heartier menu options such as a warm cactus salad, butter chicken, two enchiladas (served with rice and beans) or a number of tortas. Check out the business's website here for a full line of offerings and for more information. 


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