The Best Restaurants and Bars in Stillwater, Minnesota | Eater Twin Cities

"Tucked into an unassuming locale along a frontage road well off the beaten Main Street path is Xelas, the newest restaurant from chef Cristian de Leon and his wife, Karen. By way of their shared Mayan ancestry, Xelas blends the flavors and traditions of Cristian’s Guatemalan roots with Karen’s Mexican heritage and adds a dash of Minnesota into the mix, too. Expect creative interpretations of Indigenous ingredients like the Three Sisters (corn, beans, and squash), cocoa, and plenty of chiles. The a la carte menu serves up hearty stews, street corn, aguachile, and more. But the star of the Xelas show is the taco omakase, an eight-course delight for $80 a person with an optional $35 per person cocktail pairing. Book a reservation for dinner or the full tasting menu experience on Tock." - Eater Staff