El Tejaban Mexican Grill

Mexican restaurant · Richfield

El Tejaban Mexican Grill

Mexican restaurant · Richfield

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6519 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, MN 55423

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Authentic Mexican food with a full bar and live music  

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6519 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, MN 55423 Get directions

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6519 Nicollet Ave, Richfield, MN 55423 Get directions

+1 612 243 9699
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The Best Breakfast Burrito in the Twin Cities Is at Lito’s Burrito’s - Eater Twin Cities

"Lito's Burritos operates out of El Tejaban, another venue mentioned in the article, where Hernandez serves burritos from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., and at 3 p.m. the restaurant switches over to its usual menu." - Justine Jones

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Diana Diaz

Google
Amazing food, I recommend the Oaxaca quesadilla and Camarones botaneros, great service. Gisel super nice and cordial, thank you Gisel for excellent service!!!

Shyanne Graske

Google
This is our new favorite spot! Super cute and cozy. The food was so delicious. My boyfriend loved the Mole sauce on the enchiladas, I loved the rice and the fajitas were great too. Awesome portions for the prices and yummy margaritas too! Cristofer was the sweetest server, very prompt and he was doing so much work behind the scenes too. We will definitely be back!

John Haeg

Google
El Tejaban is becoming my favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. I recommend their enchiladas with black beans and rice. My wife keeps ordering their chicken fajitas, because they are great. You have to order chips and salsa, but it is worth it. Very good chips, and four different kinds of salsa. Their prices are very reasonable too. We showed up early this time, and the drinks were almost half off for happy hour. $6 Margarita and $3 tap beers. Their food is more authentic than Tex Mex. Example: The enchiladas come with very good homemade sauces, and the Mexican style cheese instead of mozzarella/cheddar. I get the Tres Amigos to try all three of their enchilada sauces.

Shelley Luzaich

Google
Stopped in for a quick bite. Server was friendly but didn't understand when I asked if they had a sampler platter. Ordered a chicken quesadilla and a skirt steak taco (mild). Taco was beyond mild to - I'd say - bland. Quesadilla was decent but nothing spectacular. There are no chips & salsa unless you pay for them as apps. It was decent but I've definitely had better.

Sparsh Bansal

Google
The vegetarian selection was limited, but the portion size was huge! I ordered one dish to share with my date, and that was filling. The guac and salsa were slightly bland, so remember to ask for a kick if you like spicy. The house margaritas were a good addition. The servers were very receptive and stopped by regularly to ask if we needed anything, so we felt well taken care of.

M R

Google
Best guacamole AND queso EVER!!! Hands down! The food was excellent and the service on point. One if thee best Mexican places I've been to and we're celebrating mothers day there as well! Don't 4get to tip, preferably cash!

alyssa stelzig

Google
Stopped here from out of state on our way home from the Mall of America. Food was really good- alambre was the best I’ve had! I also feel like the prices were very very reasonable for the Minneapolis area! My son says it’s his new favorite restaurant and wants to come back whenever we’re in the cities! Service was very good as well.

Justn Dean (Just Dean)

Google
I showed up in person for a meal. I recieved the dishes that I ordered. This was my first time eating here. I went on a weekday. In the evening. The food was served within a normal amount of wait time. The taste of the food was fair. The resturant had lots of spaces open. There was music playing very quietly in the background. There is an open parking lot in front of this restaurant that had available spaces. The host/ waiter could have communicated more about what I wanted. For example I got water with ice, didn't want the cold ice in October. I didn't see any Uber, door dash drivers show up while I was eating. So I'm not sure if you can order food to be picked up from here. The French Fries were the favorite item from this meal.
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Noah B.

Yelp
Great place to bring the girl. Accommodated our gluten free vegan diet. Delicious veggie fajitas and guacamole and chips! Service was fantastic! Music was an authentic vibe as well.

Chris T.

Yelp
Over the past several months, El Tejaban has been changing their recipes and menu. El Tejaban has been my family's go-to Mexican restaurant for more than a decade -- we've been going so long, we remember their old location on the other side of Nicollet. The restaurant has changed from one of my top recommendations to mediocre at best. We will likely give them 1-2 more chances in the coming months. If things don't improve, we will start our search for a new Mexican restaurant. The reason we started coming all those years ago was the molcajete de carnes. It was a delicious and dark sauce with wonderful spiciness. Lately, it is a much lighter color and flavor sauce -- it almost tastes like Indian food instead of Mexican! The cheese used to be a nice non-melting cotija, but now it is generic gooey cheese. They no longer provide cilantro without asking, and are stingy with the limes. They changed from nice sticks of chorizo to a small amount of finely chopped up chorizo. Lately, they have killed their delicious complimentary chips and salsa. They used to be amazing fresh chips and they now taste like off-the-shelf chips. The salsas used to taste amazing and fresh, but have lately been altered to be much less good. The tomato salsa is now smooth instead of having nice chunks and fresh cilantro taste. The orange salsa is now bland and dull tasting, and much too mild in the spice department. The torta cubana has also suffered. They've significantly reduced the ingredients and portion size.
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Crystal K.

Yelp
It's a restaurant in a strip mall that could use a little interior updating but it was clean, service was friendly and quick and the food was tasty. We had the Birria tacos and Tres Amigo enchiladas with carnitas and both were really good. Meat was seasoned really well and a lot of it in both entrees. The consommé had an interesting flavor. I liked it, just different than what I'm used to. Rice and beans were your standard but they were nice and hot. We'll definitely be back.
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John C.

Yelp
I really enjoyed the Chillaquiles with green sauce. I got the beef, but I'd probably do the chicken next time. Guacamole was good. Fun atmosphere inside, service was excellent. The best part was that the food came in Molcajetes that while not stone, were actual clay, and not the crummy plastic that you get at some places. It's the little things.
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Vivian C.

Yelp
This casual restaurant in a strip mall brings a little bit of Mexico to Richfield. The layout is pretty open, which allows diners to see across the entire restaurant, which includes a bar, a corner for performances, and an elevated waiting area. Both times I've gone, there have been several Mexican families and groups eating there, which is always a good sign. The menu is pretty standard for Mexican in Minnesota - tacos, burritos, enchiladas, chilaquiles, and tortas along with more traditional dishes like molcajetes. They also have fusion options like asada fries and Tex Mex tacos (served Taco Bell-style with lettuce, cheese and pico de gallo instead of the traditional onions and cilantro.) I ordered an elote, an al pastor taco and a lengua taco. Both meats were seasoned well and very tender. The al pastor wasn't as sweet as I've had at other restaurants, but was still very tasty. The elote had good flavor, though it could have used more chili powder and I personally prefer roasted corn to boiled. The most disappointing part of the meal was the chips and salsa - both salsas were pretty bland and watery and one had an offputting sourness. Yes, they were free, but better salsas would also have been great for the tacos. The restaurant can accommodate small and large groups, though service at times can be a little slow and mixed up - another table's food was brought to ours soon after we sat down. And we had to flag down someone to refill water and get help with the check. Overall, a pleasant and reasonably priced place for a filling meal. Not a lot of frills, but you don't pay for them either. Tips: the bills have a QR code printed on them, and they ask diners to pay online that way. But, if you have problems doing that, they can bring a credit card machine to your table. And, lively Mexican music is played throughout the restaurant, so not the place for a quiet conversation.
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Jessica K.

Yelp
There are 2 very different ratings going into this. The food gets a solid 5 stars. It was SOO good! The service was a solid 2 stars. We went on black Friday around 2pm. There were a few other tables (maybe 2) but the servers were continuously standing at the bar talking. We had ordered a 2nd round of margaritas and the server basically forgot about it and was just standing at the bar talking with her coworkers. I ordered the Alambre on a whim and it was the best decision I have never ordered it before but it was so perfect and delicious! I totally excuse the lack of service because the food is that good.
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Liz F.

Yelp
Excelente servicio!, Muy buena comida, la carne adobada es mi favorita, 100% recomendado, los precios accesibles.
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Sherry W.

Yelp
We had great food and service on a Thursday night. They have a bar and very large dining room. We were seated immediately. They bring you complimentary chips, red salsa, and an orange sauce. The orange sauce was tasty, but I have no idea what it was! The fajitas were tasty and served with sides. The a la carte tacos were amazing. The carnitas were well seasoned and so moist. The carne asada was very flavorful too. I would definitely return. Plenty of parking in the attached lot. There is no outdoor seating. There were TVs playing soccer.
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Andrew P.

Yelp
Mr Jose welcomed us in with a suave smile and great welcome. The vibe of the restaurant is Mexican realness with his dashing accent to enhance the atmosphere. He brought waters to the table some chips with a tomato salsa and a chipotle ranch? For the entrees I ordered the birria tacos and my party had shrimp tacos and a Mexican Torta. The shrimp tacos & Torta were amazing and the birria tacos were so satisfying with that consommé.
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Hoa N.

Yelp
This is one of our favorite neighborhood Tex-Mex places to grab some Mexican food. They have a pretty awesome mocaljete but you better bring a large group because it feeds 6-8 people otherwise you could take it as leftovers I guess but wouldn't recommend it. It's better at the restaurant. They have pretty good portion sizes and prices are reasonable. They have complimentary chips and salsa and queso to start of and to settle in. They have 2 for 1 house margaritas everyday! My husband really likes their margaritas! It's one of his favorite places. My oldest daughter and I shared the steak fajitas and if you want extra tortillas then there's an extra charge of $2.50 for 4. The steaks was not in strips like other places that offer Mexican food. But it was still good. The staff was attentive and friendly. They were very helpful and very serious about COVID protocols when my youngest daughter choked on a piece of ice and spit up. The staff acted quickly to get the table cleaned up and sanitized.
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Christina C.

Yelp
I very rarely will rate a place based on service, but I think I am making an exception here because calling service subpar is an understatement. I ordered ahead via DoorDash. When I got to the restaurant, I followed the instructions on the sign by the entrance to go to the bar to pick up my order. I get to the bar and no one is around. I waited 15 minutes before anyone even acknowledged me. Two people asked for my name, said nothing, disappeared, then I never got my food. On the third try, turns out my food was on the back counter the entire time and they claimed my name wasn't on the receipt, but then it was clearly labeled with my name. So I spent a total of 40 minutes there waiting for my food that was already ready. The food itself was nothing exciting. I ordered the birria tacos. The birria was so salty that it overpowered the other flavors. The tacos themselves were pretty plain. I ordered them with flour tortilla but got corn.

Vickie C.

Yelp
My favorite Mexican restaurant in the Twin Cities. I love their Oaxacan menu! The tlacoyos are excellent.
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Ana O.

Yelp
I am a little ashamed that I waited so long to write a review for El Tejaban. This is my go-to Mexican place because it's close and the food is usually pretty good. I debated between 3 or 4 stars because sometimes service is slow and you have to check take-out orders carefully to make sure they don't forget anything (especially if you order guacamole, as they often forget to include chips). But the food is good, the staff members are nice, there's plenty of parking, and it's one of the few Mexican places that offers full service so you don't have to order at the counter. Much of their menu is pretty standard Mexican fare like tacos, enchiladas, chimichangas, and fajitas. They do have a few unique items like molcajetes, which they say serve 2-3 but probably more (I haven't tried them but they look really big). On the weekends, they also have a masa menu where you can order a machete, oaxaca quesadilla, sopes, or a tlacoyo. Their masa items are all super tasty and large, so it's my favorite time to come here. Their meats are pretty standard (carne asada, carnitas, al pastor, etc.) so nothing super unique but typically they are well-prepared and well-seasoned. The salsas they bring you with chips is a little lackluster (like a plain tomato sauce on one, and I don't know how to describe the other) but I find that adding some hot sauce helps a bit. Guacamole is hit or miss as to whether it's bland but I ordered the fresh-made guacamole on my last visit and it was ridiculously tasty. I would say that food quality has almost always been good every time I visited or ordered take-out. Service is sometimes slow when you dine in, and that includes longer cooking times. That being said, even when service was slow our food has always come out hot and tasty, so I'm not complaining. The biggest concern is that they don't always refill water or offer more chips if you've been waiting a bit, and sometimes I've sat for quite a while waiting on the bill to come. The servers are always friendly though and I don't think it's ever that bad. The inside is spacious with plenty of booths and larger tables, plus a bar for people to sit. Overall, while it isn't anything fancy, El Tejaban has good quality food for very reasonable prices and I appreciate that they offer full service.
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Mark D.

Yelp
A quality neighborhood Mexican restaurant. Used to come here alot, but since we moved, I've only been a couple of times. I'd describe it as more authentic than most similar places. Things I miss most/wish I had more often: * spicy orange salsa * refried black beans * 2 for 1 margaritas * Camarones Maria la Diabla I recommend, if you're looking for good Mexican food.
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Shelby S.

Yelp
Even though I've lived around this area for so long I have never heard of this place until a friend recommended we go there. When we got there it was not very busy at all for a Sunday in the late afternoon. However, service was very slow and it took a while for the food to come out. I ordered a chimichanga with steak. All it came with was that and nothing else. It would have been nice if it was served with rice/beans like the other entrees and dishes. The chimichanga had good flavors and I chose to have it with the green sauce. It was large and very filling. The meat and everything inside tasted good. They also serve chips with salsa to you complimentary which is a nice touch. All in all, because of the slow service and food just being alright. It was pretty average to me. I think for the price I was paying for the chimichanga it should have came with some type of side.
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Ronald C.

Yelp
As a Texan, I'm always looking for great Tex-Mex here in MN, which I rarely find. Thankfully since moving to Richfield I have discovered El Tejaban. The food here truly reminds me of the food of my childhood: Mexican food, American style. Everything I've had at El Tejaban has impressed me. The food is flavorful and the portions are perfect (sometimes huge, I'm looking at you burrito chimichanga style.) One thing about this place that I should point out is that sometimes you will have a wait. When they get busy the service can be spotty but the food is totally worth the wait and when you do get served it's always with a smile.
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A B.

Yelp
Love, Love, Loved this place! Our Server, Dianna H, and the rest of the staff were WONDERFUL! The homemade margaritas were sooo good, not the sticky sweet stuff. We ordered the Tostadas de Ceviche de Camarón & the Mojarra Frita - both were YUMMY!
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Sarah A.

Yelp
I love this place because of the amazing food and the people. I'm also the kind of person that loves socializing and eating out can be pricey but I love coming to El Tejaban because they have great prices, especially happy hour! Appetizers: the nice part is sitting down and already having a snack. You receive chips and a couple salsas. Try the spicy one! Entree: it's so hard for my to pick my favorite entree but I'd say if I'm not trying to leave with a food coma, I love love love the traditional tacos. They're also super cheap and 2 of them is the perfect amount for me. My boyfriend can devour 3 or 4 of them. Dessert: the fried ice cream is always fun to break into. I've had fried ice cream other places and i haven't found one that is as good as here. I like that the ice cream isn't melting when they serve it and it's a really good sized dessert to share. I came here a coup times on a Saturday night and they have karaoke! I really enjoyed listening to the everyone sing songs in Spanish and like that the TV screens let everyone follow along. I think this is a great place for families and millennials. My parents love coming here too. I was here late on a Saturday night when some people sang karaoke but we requested a Drake song and it was so much fun when everyone sang along. Do I recommend? Yes! I had 2 tacos and 1 drink on happy hour and only spent about $8. Which means I'll be coming back for more with the friends!
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Lynne C.

Yelp
Came with the family otherwise you might miss it in the strip mall. They have really good chips and salsa to get you going and the food was equally satisfying! I got the deluxe quesadilla packed full of carne asada. The staff was incredibly kind and very attentive if we needed anything. Highly recommend!!
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Tawanda R.

Yelp
Stopped by El Tejaban Mexican Grill last night with a friend and when you first drive up, you just expect a store front shop, where you just order at the counter and chairs around the windows while you wait for your order... at least that's what I expected. It's huge in there and I didn't expect a full sit down restaurant! LOL Last night was my second time visiting this establishment, the first I was craving shrimp tacos and asked a woman who worked in the strip mall if the food was any good. The one thing she stated was, "I've never eaten there, but they ALWAYS have consistent business, so they must be good." ..and quote. So that's how I ended up there the first time. Last night we went more for convo and margharita's.. Ambiance: I gave my surprise of the large space. It's filled with booths along the north wall, a bar at the east wall, kitchen behind and the room is filled with some tables. The two times I've been there were always a few tables of customers eating. Usually two or three girls working and some men in the kitchen. When you first walk in, there's a hostess station and menus, once you walk thru the double doors. Food: Regardless if you order food or not, you're given chips and salsa. Thankfully the sauce is not some Pace Paconte type sauce... it was a little bland tho (I put habenero sauce in ours to liven it up). and it also comes with a second sauce (idk what is is, but it puts me in the mind of the special sauce on a big mac at mc'donalds.) We ordered a Mexican pizza, half chicken. It was decent.. a little bland, but the pico de gallo on it taste fresh. I kinda liked the chicken mexican pizzas at Taco Bell better... unfortunately. My pizza kinda reminded of a quesadilla. They have a good happy hour with $3 house margaritas and they also have specials during the week. Last night would have been $5 beef nachos, i believe. Service: The service was great. The girl who took our order was very nice and attentive and offered her knowledge on specials and options to fit the palette. I"ll still be back.. it's a central location to hang out with my gf. Down side? It closes at 10pm. :-( However they DID NOT rush us out... but we can take a hint. LOL "You don't have to go home, but.... " LOL
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Kiaya G.

Yelp
I almost didn't write this because I don't want more people to find this spot but it's too good not to rave. First off, don't let the location fool you, when you walk in they have a great space with wonderful decorations and live music. As soon as we were seated, on a Sunday night there was no wait, they brought us chips and salsa. The pico is amazing and the chips are the only reason I'm not throwing up 5 stars. The chips were not bad at all but I'm overly picky when it comes to my dipping chips. I enjoy the thin, salty, and warm. Won't complain if there is a little lime on them either. However theses chips were a little too thick for me and were not warm. But enough about the chips - Seriously don't dissuade you from going here! We got margaritas, they have a variety to try along with a great tequila sections, something for everyone. We don't remember what it was called but the one with cucumber, limes, jalapeños and cilantro was one of the beat margs I have ever had. The meals were amazing. Quick service and we didn't wait long for our food. Even if we would have, the live music was wonderful! Got the chicken fajitas which were tasty and exactly what you want for fajitas. The combo de cecina was shockingly amazing with great cuts of meat and flavor that made you wanting more. Both had a great spiced flavor but were still drastically different. Using the shells to make tacos with the green salsa - so good. Both meals came with refried beans so we got to try both the black and pinto...both were some of the best beans we have had. Ever. We have eaten at a variety of Mexican places around the cities and this is in the top 3, we can't wait to go back to try more!

Courtney N.

Yelp
The food here is incredible, but the service is lacking. I'be been here a couple of times, and have waited anywhere from 30-50 minutes after being seated for a server. Once a server came over, the service was great from there. Might be a better option for takeout than dining in - the food is absolutely worth it!
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Robin C.

Yelp
I am a So. Cal. native, living in Minneapolis and on a constant search for Mexican food as good as they have in San Diego. This restaurant had terrible service. I sat for 15 minutes and asked twice before they took my order. They served pre-meal chips & salsa but the salsa was mild and bland. Tasted like watered down ketsup. I had a carne asada taco (soft shell, flavor OK) and cheese enchiladas with rancheros sauce. Enchiladas were about a "4" on a scale of 10. Sauce, like the salsa, was mild and bland. Let's just say -- I'm still searching for good Mexican food in Minnesota. I won't be back here.
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Sean L.

Yelp
My friends brought me here about 4 years ago and its web one of my favorite local businesses to support. The herdandez family has increased their following and its been busy on some nights they have live music. They also have karaoke but you don't want to hear my singing. Lol! This place is great for large groups. You can order food online or call. I'm not sure if they use grub hub delivery. I recommend trying the tacos because they're only like $2.50 and 2-4 will be just fine. You also get free chips and salsa. The traditional house margarita is my favorite but they have other flavors too. The inside is very warm with colors and Mexican paintings. El Tejaban used to be across the street (where another Mexican restaurant is now) but this location is nice and easy to move tables for larger parties. They can also move the tables and have a dance floor some nights. Overall I really do recommend you come here. I really like coming here when it's less busy like when they open or for some really good food after staying out late.
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Kuruwel N.

Yelp
Every time I come here it's like the food gets better each time. Service is always on point as well. Love coming here after playing basketball at Holy Angels
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Jigme U.

Yelp
Fantastic food and service. Great ambience and atmosphere. The menu gets constantly updated. Don't miss out on their sea food selections. Also has the best options for Margaritas, Mezcal and Tequila. (The owner Miguel is super helpful with explaining the drinks) Photo: Pollo Maria La Diabla - was probably the best chicken dish I've had. Can see myself being easily addicted to it. Visit. Invite friends and family.
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Sara E.

Yelp
For reference we live in Eagan. We ordered for delivery, received within the hour. I'm so happy I came across this place - worth every penny. We got the asada fries, and they were to die for I got a chicken burrito and he the steak burrito. It was a solid mexican dining experience.

L Z.

Yelp
Had take-out for me first visit to El Tejaban. Ordered online, I was directed to go to the bar to pick up my food. I arrived a few minutes beyond the estimated ready time and my food was ready to go. All of the necessary accompaniments were included. I ordered the Sour Cream Chicken. It was amazing! The sauce was wonderful, chicken was tender and it was hot and fresh. The rice and beans were great too and the side salad was perfect. Even the tortillas were warm still when I got home. Will be visiting again for sure.

Keith M.

Yelp
Do yourself a favor and order the machete. Delicious, economical, and deeply satisfying.
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LaShawn S.

Yelp
Service was very slow even though there were not many people in the restaurant. The Mexican pizza I ordered was burnt on the edges. The tacos that were ordered were decent (5 out of 10).
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Dave N.

Yelp
My mouth is watering just thinking about the carne asada burrito I had at El Tejaban last week. The meat was so beautifully seasoned, all ingredients fresh and just perfect. This place is the real deal! Friendly, accommodating staff (I originally got a table but ran short of time and she easily turned it into a "to go" order). Just incredible, authentic Mexican food.
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DJ P.

Yelp
Tried this place out on a whim, thru Uber Eats... VERY GOOD! .. I had the tacos, make sure you use that lime that comes with the tacos, the burrito (enchiladas style) puts Chipotle to shame also make sure you put the potatoes with it as a topping.. (that means soooo good). And the vegetarian tamales, use all the sauces that comes with the food, the spices and heat of everything just meshes together to become MAJESTIC!... YOUR WELCOME!
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Jeremy M.

Yelp
Great food for take out. Well packaged and they bring it to the car. Great community members too. Richfield is lucky to have El Tejaban.
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Veronica G.

Yelp
When I got my order last night, my fajitas did not have any of the toppings and also gave me corn instead of flour tortillas, seems like every time I order online you get my order wrong. Not ordering from here anymore.

Karoline M.

Yelp
Actually I go there quite often; usually when I have a friend visiting MN or in a special occasion. Very everything taste so fresh and homemade. I'd definitely recommend.
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Blake N.

Yelp
Favorite place to get tacos and my favorite... The torta cubana. Just a warning, this thing is pretty hefty. I hope you brought your second stomach. This beast of a sandwich has a ton of proteins sandwiched between some awesome bread. I'm not a huge avocado fan but the little slices of it in there are refreshing. I'm also not sure what you did to your fries, but they are so crispy and delicious... nom nom noms. I ate my fries first before the sandwich. My family also really liked what they got as well! :). The only downside is that it was so busy that my personal favorite, the fried icecream, was sold out :(
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Aaron L.

Yelp
We've been here a couple of times but really need to be more devout. Besides solid food and good service el Tejaban has always been generous to the community in which they are located with food and charitable donations. We went and take our kids with. Plan on having a laid back atmosphere: very pleasant lighting and open decor. Fun colors and TVs all around. The menu is big, if it's your firs time, get the server to recommend their favorites. I had the Caldo de Camarones and it was great. Everything is very tasty but with a menu as well rounded it might take you a few trips back to find your favorites. Good for families, good for friends, and with a full bar, good for just because occasions.
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Julie C.

Yelp
Don't order during the pandemic. Tonight, we signed up for "curbside" pickup. But we were still asked to come in. After standing around inside for over twenty minutes trying to find someone to hand over the food, we were finally handed cold food that had been sitting around for a half hour. Disorganized and unacceptable. We were loyal customers for years before pandemic and now we're done. This has happened twice before, so shame on us for thinking it would be different this time.
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Brittanie M.

Yelp
Got delivery to Highland Park through Doordash. The tostadas were still crispy and 2 came in the order. The burrito was huge and delicious. The kid's quesadilla meal also came with a generous portion of rice and beans with a very tasty mini quesadilla. Everything was worth the price. Overall, a very solid Mexican food choice that I'll definitely be ordering from again.
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Kelly B.

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My flight to Mexico was delayed by an unfortunate passport issue. I asked Siri to find me a Mexican restaurant in the area and this was where she pointed me.

Amber N.

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Walked in and we were seated right away! Chips, salsa and a cheese salsa were on the table right away. We ordered molotes for an app and they were so good! We also had a mandarin soda and a agave limeade. The agave limeade was so good I almost asked for their recipe! I got the tostada's with chicken and a side of guacamole and it was great. We also got the torta cubana, it was a really good sandwich and the fries it came with were really good! We will be back
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David C.

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OMG!!!!!!!!!! Words can not describe the Jamaican shrimp. I have had shrimp from all over Caribbean and this is the best I have ever had. The salsa in wonderful. The food is great. This is a must place to eat!!!!
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Jenni B.

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Tejaban is our go to Mexican place in Southwest Minneapolis for hole in the wall style Mexican American cuisine. When we heard they were changing locations to move to a larger space we were both excited to not have to wait so long for a seat but devastated that our lives would be missing Choriqueso for months at a time. Well finally the wait is over! Tejaban 2.0 has opened across the street and it is a wonderful upgrade for the owners. What's new: -Sleek new bar with flat screens so you can enjoy a margarita while catching the game -Spacious dinning room with way more booths -Tomatillo based salsa that comes gratis with chips to the table, this stuff is addicting Great things that haven't changed: -Same big menu with every conceivable meat, cheese, beans and tortilla combination that are all totally delicious -Humungous Margaritas that come in delicious fruity flavors like Peach and Hibiscus -Tacos for $2.50 a pop, a ridiculous deal when 2 will fill you up The service here is always considerate, but truthfully it's pretty slow. Just get a jumbo margarita, sit back and enjoy, this is not the place to go when you are in a rush.
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Drew B.

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Taco Tuesday... or Taco Martes.. It was a good idea to stop in here. The place is located in a strip mall, kind of in the middle. Looks nice and clean on the inside. Seating options of tables and booths and a bar in the back near the kitchen. Wait staff was super friendly any accomodating. I ordered a Pacifico beer and took a look at the menu. It took me about 2 seconds once I realized they had tacos al pastor. I sat at the bar and started with 3 tacos al pastor. They came out about 10 mins later and were FANTASTIC. I have have tacos al pastor many times and this was nearly at the top of the list. Not what I was expecting from Minneapolis. I figured since those were so good that I would try one of their shrimp tacos. A few moments later and I had arguably the best shrimp taco ever. Hands down. The shrimp was perfect, the onions and cilantro.... the salsa had just the right kick. It was a perfect taco. I still needed one more taco al pastor, so I had my fifth taco and then called it quits. I wish I was in town a little longer because I would have tried a few more things seeing as how awesome the tacos were. Seriously. #2 on my list. The best I had was in LA. #2 is now in Minneapolis or Richfield specifically. El Tejaban!
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Faith R.

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This place was really comfortable and the service was great. The food was very good with flavorful carnitas. I really liked the different salsas they had and enjoyed their home made chips with them. I would definitely go here for dinner rather than lunch during work so that nice time I can enjoy the great food with a margarita, or three :)
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Daniela G.

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The food is decent but the service is terrible. This is the second or third time nobody ever came back to see if I needed anything or how the meal was. I won't be back.
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Katherine E.

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I've been here three times over the last couple of years. Two out of the three visits have left me in excruciating pain no matter what I ate. I won't return.
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Scott S.

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Great traditional and authentic mexican food. After living in Colorado for 25 years this was awesome after so many marginal attempts at real mexican food ! Bonus was the great drinks and service. A MUST Try if you like Mexican Food
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Wally W.

Yelp
Worst service I have ever had.. Sat for a half an hour and not one sever even said hi to us.. Needless to say we walked out and the funny thing is that they didn't even notice... Plus the restaurant wasn't even a quarter full