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El Mariachi Restaurant

2750 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55408-1650
Phone: (612) 871-5200
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Price:
$
Hours:
Mon-Thu 12pm-8pm, Fri 12pm-10pm, Sat-Sun 10am-10pm

Editorial Review for El Mariachi Restaurant – by Annamarie Adkins

The Scene
Although it's literally located in a hole in the wall (in a strip mall parking lot), inside it's quite lively and comfortable, with shiny oak tables and sunny gold walls. Latin pop music plays when a mariachi band isn't entertaining the guests. Service is excellent.

The Food
Hyped-up Americanized Mexican it's not. The menu offers dishes that are authentic, often simple and usually full of flavor. Quesadillas, as a starter or entree, are delightfully light, packed with cilantro and zingy with lime. The log of a burrito is stuffed with good chicken or beef and makes for a filling meal. Those with a taste for fire should opt for the pollo diabla-- blazing with a red, hot sauce. The hidden treasure is the enchilada verde--some heat, yes, but lime brightens and balances the dish. For a sweet end, a lovely, creamy flan with caramel sauce is tops.

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Parking

There is tons of free parking in the big lot outside.

User Reviews for El Mariachi Restaurant

4 Star Rating: Recommended

03/05/2008 Posted by BobbyHendy

Just down Nicollette Avenue prior to running into the back of the K-Mart on Lake Street, this Restaurant lies hidden behind a Mexican Supermarket and Bakery. It really looks like a hole in the wall but upon entering it really feels like you have left the US and have ended up in Mexico. The food is authentic(I have eaten a lot of Americanized Mexican food). I visit Mexico every year with my wife(Neovo Progresso) and the food at this resturant rivals any we have eaten there. The service for the most part has been good and the food as spicy hot as we want it to be. Share a plate with a friend and get a good sampling of the dishes available. The appetizers are more than enough for a meal. They serve a mexican soup that I have seen eaten by locals but we have not sampled it. Enjoy! Bob

Pros: Authentic mexican

Cons: music can be a little loud at times

3 Star Rating: Average

11/12/2006 Posted by oodlenoodle

they have really good food but the service is slowwww. But my boyfriend said that its worth the wait since he love the food so much.

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Editor's Review

Authentic, south-of-the-border fare that has escaped Northern influences.  See the full editorial review.

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Parking

There is tons of free parking in the big lot outside.

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Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • Yes

Parking

  • Lot

Hours

  • Mon-Thu 12pm-8pm
  • Fri 12pm-10pm
  • Sat-Sun 10am-10pm

Dress Code

  • Casual

Cuisines

  • Mexican

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Meal Price

  • $

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