Craving Mexican food?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Mexican restaurants around Minneapolis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.
1. El Taco Riendo
Topping the list is El Taco Riendo. Located at 2412 Central Ave. NE in Holland, the Mexican spot is the highest-rated low-priced Mexican restaurant in Minneapolis, boasting four stars out of 422 reviews on Yelp. Look for burritos, tamales and tacos on the menu.
The site can tell you a thing or two more about El Taco Riendo.
"Miguel Cruz, a proud native of Mexico City, DF Mexico, arrived in Minnesota in 1984," per the history section of the business's Yelp profile. "After an illustrious career in fine dining in various restaurants such as Santorini's Taverna, Gianni's Steakhouse and most recently Oceannaire Seafood Room, Miguel wanted to strike out on his own. Utilizing his background as a professional server, Miguel decided to open El Taco Riendo."
2. Manny's Tortas
Next up is Midtown Phillips's Manny's Tortas, situated at 920 E. Lake St., Suite 125. With 4.5 stars out of 81 reviews on Yelp, the Mexican spot, which offers sandwiches and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option. On the menu, look for the Three Little Pigs torta with pork tenderloin and applewood-smoked bacon.
Yelper Dale G., who reviewed Manny's Tortas on Jan. 31, wrote, "This is the best sandwich I've ever had. It was so good that it changed the way I think about what a sandwich can be."
Alice W. noted, "Great sandwich with good flavor and a generous amount of filling."
3. Abi's Cafe
East Phillips's Abi's Cafe, located at 1532 E. Lake St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap cafe, Mexican and Salvadoran spot 4.5 stars out of 45 reviews. The menu offers items like fajitas, quesadillas and soup.
The site has lots more information on Abi's Cafe.
"Abi's Cafe is an authentic Salvadoran Restaurant that specializes in those little Central American treats called pupusas, the traditional food of El Salvador," it writes on Yelp in the section about specialties.
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