La Cucaracha Mexican Restaurante

Tavial Grill in St Paul offers Mexican and American fare with quick, friendly counter service. Guests praise authentic flavors—tacos that taste like Mexico, fresh guacamole, and homemade chips—and highlight friendly staff. The menu features items like chicken Milanese torta and large burritos, plus a drive through for convenience. Some reviews note pricing and occasional order issues, yet many regard Tavial Grill as a hidden gem and a popular casual spot.

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.

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.

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.

La Costa Mexican Sports Bar & Grill is a lively Saint Paul spot offering Mexican favorites with a bar-and-grill vibe. Guests praise fresh guacamole and chips, ceviche, shrimp tacos, and the birria quesadilla, plus sangria and margaritas, and a popular happy hour. The dinner menu stands out, with summer outdoor seating; some reviews note slower or variable service.