El Pariente Food Truck - St. Paul

Oakdale's Catrinas Cerveza & Mexican Grill welcomes guests with bright, colorful décor and friendly staff. The menu showcases al pastor tacos, burritos, and a hearty Catrina bowl with generous portions and good value. Traditional drinks like horchata and jamaica, plus Mexican Coke, Jarritos, and Negra Modelo, complement a lively, welcoming ambience. A punch-card rewards customers with a free meal after eight visits.

Tromperia El zac delivers authentic Mexican cuisine in Saint Paul, with pork al pastor roasted on a vertical spit for a tender, crispy bite. The menu features alambre, la burritas, tamales, and asada, plus guacamole and enchilada with a medium heat green sauce. Enjoy beverages in glass bottles, and aguas like jamaica and horchata. Casual counter service, a dining room with historic pictures, and a large fenced lot behind the building, with friendly staff.

Cancun Mexican Grill & Cantina in Saint Paul serves Mexican and seafood dishes with bold, satisfying flavors. Guests praise hearty quesabirria tacos, the Burrito Ahogado, and oversized margaritas. The venue offers sauce tastings to gauge heat levels and is noted for a modern vibe and dog-friendly policy, though a few visits mention slower service at times.

El Burrito Mercado in Saint Paul blends a Mexican restaurant, cafe, bar, and bustling mercado with a large grocery selection. Guests praise hot, delicious to-go meals like shrimp burritos, a breakfast burrito with rice and beans, and chips with green salsa. Lengua is described as melt-in-your-mouth, and margaritas receive high marks. The lively, authentic atmosphere, friendly staff, and a welcoming patio make it a popular spot to shop, dine, and unwind at the bar.

Boca Chica | Restaurante Mexicano y Cantina offers a welcoming Mexican dining experience in St. Paul at 11 Cesar Chavez St. Guests praise generous portions and strong drinks, with favorites like enchiladas with mole, quesabirria tacos, and cactus salad. Weekday lunch buffet and Sunday brunch add value, and staff are often described as friendly and helpful, though ambience and service receive mixed notes.

Grande Sunrise Mexican Restaurant serves a vibrant menu in West St Paul at 1385 S Robert St. Guests praise fresh guacamole, hot flavorful dishes, and large portions—from quesabirria and beef tongue burrito to shrimp fajitas. The staff is polite and attentive in a family-owned, newly relocated spot, with standout margaritas and chips and salsa.