La Madre

One of the best Mexican restaurants in the area. The tacos are street style, so you can never go wrong with any of the taco plates. I also recommend the tacos birria. The consome is perfect, and the plate can easily be split for two. If you’re looking for an appetizer, I recommend the fries. They’re enough for 2-3 people and are covered with the toppings. They have a range of cocktails and unique wines from Mexico’s wine region. This is a great spot for drinks or dinner before an event!

The way I think to judge la madre has been me and my partner’s desire to go back. We have now been 6 times and it has been open for less than a month. The vibe of the place is transportive and relaxing. We particularly like the various brunch plates and think it is a great brunch spot. They need to get the word out because then the brunch deserves to be a weekend regular for the residents and visitors of the mill district. The mixed drinks are inventive and good. The individual food items very greatly. Ironically it is the tacos that are a slight let down. There isn’t anything wrong with them but they aren’t like next level awesome. The salsas are pretty good and are a smother liquid which makes them great as all purpose sauces. The items we have loved included the jalapeño poppers, the nachos, the burger, the chilaquiles, the tostada, and the various seafood. I recommend that two people split the mussels an order of the jalapeño poppers and a side of rice to soak up the sauce the mussels are in. Service has been great, fine, and meh. All across the board and I would think that is something that would smooth out. Great addition to the neighborhood and I wish them great success!

We enjoyed a great visit on opening night! The paloma and margarita were delicious. We ordered chips, guacamole, and some tacos. Our first batch of tacos had an issue (first night problems) and the staff, especially Alex, when above and beyond to make sure it was corrected. Welcome to the Mill District! Looking forward to returning often.

Went here with some coworkers for dinner after a training. The decor is cool snd was very colorful. The drink (I ordered an alcoholic horchata drink) was FABULOUS and very different than what I’ve had before. The service was slow and the hostess who was helping deliver plates looked angry. The food was ok. I’d def go back for the chips and drinks!

Went for Happy Hour, so comments are from a HH and sitting in the bar area point of view. The HH is ok, food and drink options are limited. Had the street tacos and some wings - which were good. The drinks were a Margarita and a Paloma - well made, but a little on the standard side (vs special). Would we go again to HH? Maybe, but there are other options nearby too. Dinner menu looked expanded - will come back to try it.

The service was amazing!! Mickey took care of us and they were excellent in making recommendations and had a really friendly, positive attitude. If I could, I would steal them to bartend for Red Cow 😉. It seemed a little busy for lunch which is always a good sign. My partner and I had chips and cantina salsa, oysters, veggie soup and chicken tacos street style. For the most part everything tasted delish. Personally, I think the chicken could have a little more spice or flavor to it, but the sauce on the side was fire. Even though I wasn’t a huge fan of the taste, I can tell everything was fresh, fresh, fresh!!!! The rice was amazing. Chips were warm and crispy, the cantina salsa was the BEST I’ve had in the city to date. The soup was flavored to perfection. I will be back to try more food, eat chips and salsa, and see Mickey for Happy Hour 🥰🥰🥰

Edit to add: since going to La Madre the first time, if have been back several times. I've tried the quesadilla, nachos, several tacos, french toast, and the chilequiles. The nachos were the only thing that was worth it. Every other time I ordered something other than the nachos, the food ended up being cold. The service from the servers is still generally pretty good. Normally I don't go to a restaurant when it first opens, but La Madre is changing my mind on that! While there may be a kink or two in the system, that doesn't diminish the great service and food that La Madre provides. You can tell the minute you walk in that the creators of La Madre have poured their heart and soul onto this restaurant. There is so much detail that I think I need to go back a few more times to really get it all. Ian was our bartender and was so attentive and personable! I was nervous to sit at the bar because normally bar chairs are uncomfortable, but La Madre wants you to be comfy and cozy, so of course their seating is great! I could sit at the bar all day and not get uncomfortable. We ordered chips and salsa right away, along with a couple of drinks. We got the second spiciest salsa on the menu, and it was so good. When it first comes out, the serving seems a little small, but once you start eating, you realize that a little bit of that salsa goes a long way! For drinks, we got the n/ a marg and the horchata painkiller. Both were delicious and my mom said that their n/a marg could convince her to switch to n/a spirits and drinks all together. For our meals, we got the Huevos con Chorizo y Papas and the Mill City Breakfast. The flavors in both were spot on, and I honestly would go back for the bread that comes with the Huevos alone. Seriously, don't sleep on that side of bread. Our subtotal came to just over $60, which didn't seem too bad for an app, two brunch entrees, and two cocktails. $30 each feels appropriate when you compare it to any other restaurant in Downtown/ Mill City/ North Loop Minneapolis. Plus, we ended up taking leftovers home. If you end up going to La Madre, please give the staff a little patience! This is a brand new restaurant in it's first week. If you come into the space with a patient, positive attitude, La Madre is going to make sure you have a great experience!

La madre is a new restaurant in my neighborhood and it’s a great addition! The food is pretty good, my favorite things from the menu are the tacos and chips and queso. The drinks are amazing plus a great tequila selection. The atmosphere is airy and fun, there’s lots of opportunity for photo shoots. This is a great place for a girls night out as they are able to accommodate big groups. The service is wonderful! There’s some kinks in knowledge about the menu and drinks, but that’s to be expected with a restaurant that’s so new. Give them time to find their groove! I want to shoutout Jess at the bar, she was a hoot. My partner and I stopped in for snacks and a drink before a show and she was so much fun. She gave us great service, kept us entertained, and has a beautiful personality! Keep up the good work!! Overall, the staff is personable, the food is good, the drinks are BOMB, and the experience is fun. Paid off street parking is available, there’s also a nearby bus stop.

Awesome happy hour menu! Even better on Thursdays when it's half off ALL tequila (and they have a ton of tequilas). I like that they had a lot of things on the happy hour menu. Unlike some places that have like two things. We tried the nachos and wings and margaritas. Nachos were decent, I like that you can pick the meat. It's a smaller size than the regular but more than enough for two people and for ten dollars. I'm not a fan of jalapeños but these were pickled and not spicy at all, almost sweet. The wings were just wings. Really nothing special about them. They come with two sauces for dipping. Inside is super cute and insta-worthy. Service was wonderful! I appreciate when servers make recommendations. Without happy hour, prices seemed pretty high for Americanized Mexican food. You can easily find cheaper and better Mexican food elsewhere.

La Madre had only been on my list for a week before I caved and made an appearance for brunch. I simply could not ignore how good everything looked! We ordered Birria Tacos, a Burrito, and a bottle of champagne for mimosas. They don't have Saturday specials, so if you want the mimosa flight make sure you stop in on a Sunday! Luckily, they were still able to provide us with a similar situation. The glasses made it a little difficult to pour, but the mimosas hit the spot. Pros: Ambiance was great. I loved the interior and the lighting. This is definitely ideal for a large brunch or other group outing. Service was friendly, fast, and accommodating. Drinks were tasty. Cons: Waited awhile at the front without being noticed, glasses had dishwasher stains, and we thought the food was mid tier. I'd probably say a 6.5/10 food wise although the presentation was divine. I'm not screaming this recommendation to everyone who will listen, but I can definitely see the potential La Madre has and could see myself back here in the right situation!

We stopped in on a Saturday at 1:30. Initial pros: good location, plenty of street parking, quick seating, cozy vibe, just-right menu (not too big, not too small). Initial cons: took forever to get our drinks & apps, waitress forgot the second salsa we ordered and disappeared (had to ask hostess for it while she was clearing, washing, and setting tables, bringing people refills of water, running food), waitress took forever to come back and take our food order, water hose/dispenser that glasses are filled from is next to cleanser spray bottles & garbage and would fall off holder and hit the garbage & then dangle close to the floor (gross). My husband really enjoyed his chicken burrito and I tried a bite and it was really flavorful. My Puerco en Adobo was yummy, but rich; they need to serve it with rice and/or tortilla chips. Chips are expensive. $9 an order and we ate the initial basket before our entrees were even ordered and ordered a second basket so I'd have something to go with my entree (at the waitress's suggestion), so $18 just for chips!!!!! Why am I giving a 4 when I have so many "cons"? Because this place is new and they are still working out the kinks, maybe servers called in sick, etc., but the food, location and hostess made it worth it.

An upscale taco restaurant. The noise level is pretty loud. I came on a Friday night with reservations. It was pretty busy. The drinks took a while to get to us. They were very strong. Server was very welcoming. I ordered the chicken tinga street tacos. They were very spicy. The carnitas tacos are very greasy but they were delicious.

Everything was exceptionally fresh and delicious. The server was quite well-informed about the menu options. All in all, I would certainly want to come back to sample more dishes from the menu.

We walked to try this new restaurant after eating lunch at the hotel. Just for margaritas and chips and dips. Well, my friend have been craving oysters, and had to order that. Dips were guacamole and queso which tasted so fresh and delicious. And esquite- Mexican street corn was also delicious. Now my friends are wanting to go back and try the entree on their menu. I told my friends to pose at the grass wall but people were dining in front. We sat at the bar and had our own server. She gave us recommendations and the horchata painkiller was yummy. We will plan another day to go eat there soon.

In my opinion, this is definitely more of a "I don't wanna cook, let's just go somewhere" place and less of a "let's make a resy & have a fun dinner" place. The food was good but nothing special or so delicious that it blew me away. You can never go wrong with tacos though. The service was also good, no complaints.

I went for lunch on a Tuesday! I was happy to see there were a few tables full at this new place. They have a huge dining room and a great bar. The whole place was photo worthy haha, and a great vibe! I had the esquites/street corn appetizer (100/10) and the carntias tacos American style. Everything was so flavorful, fresh, and filling. Service was super friendly and insanely quick. I definitely want to come back and try their cocktails. Prices were standard for a downtown restaurant and could always be better, but I felt like I got the band for my buck. Overall a great experience, will be back.

I've been wanting to try this place since they open so I was in the area with my sister and thought we would stop by. We didn't have reservations. I didn't really care for the ambience, but the staff was friendly and our waitress was attentive and friendly. the prices were more expensive than I thought they would be so we didn't order drinks. we just ordered Some queso and chips and three salsas and it ended up being $19 which I thought was expensive, but it did taste very good. We parked at a meter on the side street.

Went here with some coworkers for dinner after a training. The decor is cool snd was very colorful. The drink (I ordered an alcoholic horchata drink) was FABULOUS and very different than what I've had before. The service was slow and the hostess who was helping deliver plates looked angry. The food was ok. I'd def go back for the chips and drinks!

What a hidden gem! Beautiful space tucked away on Park Ave. We were early to our reservation and they seated us anyway. Service was difficult - only one server for the entire afternoon rush and the hostess was helping to bus tables, fill waters, and seat people. We had to wait longer than I expected to not only get a drink but to order. It was WORTH it. Taquitios were amazing with this cream/verde sauce. We had the birria and flautas - portions are legit and the flavors were amazing. Seriously, this place is on point for Mexican flare. Don't hesitate to stop in!

Glad to have this new restaurant in our neighborhood. Love the build out and TVs in the bar area. Drinks and food are good, and the service is pretty good. Lots of good options for Mexican food, definitely want to go back for brunch and another shot at dinner rather than sitting at the bar. Metered street parking or you can just walk there if you live near Mill District. I definitely recommend and will be back, hopefully soon!

The server here was helpful and friendly. He recommended to us that the appetizers were so big we could just share them. In addition, the service was fast. I loved my fish taco. It was perfectly meaty and tasted even better with the sauce. The chicken wings were perfectly crispy and just spicy enough without being too spice. We came at 8pm and were seated immediately. We really enjoyed our experience.

My best friend and I went to dinner here before seeing Kevin Hart's comedy show. We wanted something quick and easy. The best thing to me were the chips and guacamole, and the rice. The rest were bland, unfortunately. The aesthetics were cute, food came out fast, and friendly service. There is off-street parking and we didn't wait long for a table. I might consider going back if someone wanted to check it out.

I went to La Madre on the second day they were opened and rightfully so, there were some kinks they had to figure out. One thing they didn't need to figure out was the food. Which was amazing. I had the fish tacos and chips/ salsa & a cocktail. I wish the salsa came in bigger servings. Planning to go back for brunch to see how things have evolved.

We were very underwhelmed by the service and food. We were seated promptly but waited for so long to be acknowledged that I was about to go look for help. After a longer wait we got small glasses of tepid water. The food came quickly- but my chicken wings were undercooked. The server didn't seem to care when I showed him how red they were at the bone. The burrito my spouse had was 'meh'. For that the bill was $40 -so in hind-site we were overcharged or tip was included.

Was excited to try this new place in the neighborhood! The food was really good. My cocktail was delicious as well. They lean towards tequila/mezcal or rum based drinks. The menu is pretty simple so you won't be overwhelmed with too much to choose from. The only negative thing I would I say is I do think it is a bit pricey. But I definitely recommend trying it for yourself!

The ambiance is wonderful and welcoming. I highly recommend getting the chorizo queso, definitely one of my favorites! Tried the Puerco en Adobo this time and it was delicious! Our waitress recommended eating it with some of the chips and she was right, might be my new favorite thing on the menu. Service was a little slow but they were quite busy and a little understaffed. Still had a great experience and would recommend!

The ambiance is cool enough. The food wasn't very good. The ceviche was decent, but the wings had no seasoning and were so greasy. We told the waiter they were bad and he shrugged and left them on the table despite that we were clearly not eating them. He didn't offer an apology or replacement or anything. Just a shrug. The burrito was also greasy outside. It was fried, I guess. Weird. Either way, we won't be back.

Always happy to see a new spot emerge. As we all know... restaurant life can be short lived. Went in on an early weekday afternoon. Pretty empty, but to be expected at 230. Happy hour starts at 2 btw... which is kinda nice. So I started with a margarita.. margarita was good. Wasn't exactly mind blowing, but it was pretty tasty. Started with the the loaded French fries... can't remember the name of them... but wow! We absokutely devoured and them. Total 10. Then I had the half dozen oysters . I'll be honest, they was a bit skeptical of ordering them, but they were fantastic and fresh tasting. Not sure what type of oyster, as it was never offered. My meal was 2 Carnita tacos and my dinning companion got a Mexican rice bowl. The tacos were not bad. But nothing spectacular. It was happy hour tacos, but here nor there... shouldn't t matter. I sometimes judge a place by their taco preparation. My friend liked his taco bowl. I was pleased... I'll probably give it another try. Maybe dinner, and dig deeper. But I hope they can hammer out the dents and thrive. We need a good "Mexican" place in the neighborhood.

Great New Mexican spot, finally! Tortillas are tasty and we loved the chips, would go back just for the chips honestly! This is a side for an extra charge but it's worth it and a good portion. Tacos come in sets of 3, unfortunately you cannot mix and match. We do wish that the Al pastor had chunks of pineapple, it did have a bit of a sweet flavor though. The Camarones embarazados was a great portion of shrimp with sides. The shrimp you do have to peel though and head on so be aware. The street corn esquite was really tasty as well. Parking is street metered parking. Lots of seating options. There is a kids menu as well which had a blood sized quesadilla and fries- wish there was an adult quesadilla!

Food was fine, but I wouldn't call it authentic by any means. I also didn't think the quality was good enough to justify the prices. The cocktail I had was good, but for an Old Fashioned inspired drink it was quite sweet, which is a bit strange to me. Service and ambiance was good, but I don't see myself going back anytime soon since there is better Mexican cuisine elsewhere for cheaper.

Stopped here for dinner pre-concert at loved it! Drinks were good (a little pricey) but good pours! We got the chips and salsa (salsa verde is a must!) and the guacamole. I got the steak quesadilla and my husband got the queso birria. Both our meals were good, but both dishes could've used a little more meat. Lots of cheese, which is good, but the ratio wasn't exactly right. Overall, good spot! And relatively affordable!

Had a lovely dinner here this Saturday. I recommend the Al Pastor tacos, esquites if you want to hit solid classics. While I wasn't super impressed with the rest of our choices the rest of the nice, I thought the ambiance was lovely, and the food/ drinks that didn't make the mark had great potential/ concepts. Drinks La Madre Paloma (grapefruit, lime, refreshing, kick of spice) (8/10) Horchata Painkiller (horchata pina colada) (4/10) Loved the concept of the Horchata Painkiller. However, the lightness of the horchata made the "pina colada" flavor feel water down. The mix pineapple unfortunately tasted bitter, tart vs refreshing, tart. Could also be a bit more creamy. Can't complain about the Paloma. I love a tart, sour drink. It was definitely the better choice for me. First Course Ceviche (6/10) While tasty, my first bite had a big piece of fish fat. If you are sensitive to fishy flavors, I would skip this one. Besides the bites of fish fat, the dish was lovely. The pickled onions made it crisp, light, and refreshing. The blue corn tortilla was a nice touch. Mussels (6/10) Lovely, smokey al pastor broth. Love the concept, there were also bits of pork in the mussel broth as well. Squeeze of lime on the top really helps tie it together. Not a personal favorite, I felt like it was missing just a bit of something. But still a good choice. Esquites (10/10) Exactly what it is supposed to be. Second Course Al Pastor Tacos (10/10) I gotta say. This was delicious. The pork was not too fatty, and had a bit of a crisp to them. Salsa verde on the tacos was smoky and delicious. Served in a set of 3. We asked if we could mix up the flavors and the server informed us it's a topic for conversation at the restaurant. But since they are newly open, they'd like to have the kitchen be able to work with the flow first. Loved this answer. I think it's a great approach. Rather than overpromising the options, they are adjusting by prioritizing what is important in the first phase of the opening. Once they get the workflow established, I'd love to see a combo option for tacos.

Great service by coly and great food the taste and service is amazing and amazing location if you going to US BANK STADIUM

Since the opening they have really stepped it up... menu changes.. margaritas... so good!! My new favorite neighborhood place.

LaMadre is a must-visit! Their tortilla chips and salsa are some of the best I've ever had--perfectly crisp with fresh, flavorful salsa. The Pollo en Adobo tacos were absolutely delicious, and the Carnitas tacos were equally outstanding, with tender, juicy pork and perfect seasoning. Sierra, our waitress, was wonderful, and Micki, the bartender, made the experience even better. Great atmosphere, fantastic service, and amazing food. I'll definitely be back!

Tacos are fire. Service is nice and overall the experience is nice like home. Love they brought a little bit of la tapatía food to the La madre.

La Madre has great flavors and a fun vibe but the menu and plating need a ton of work. It's impossible to tell if the restaurant is meant to be tapas-style or not, but a lot of the food is served in quantities that don't make any sense (too little or too much) or without the elements that actually make the food authentic and a complete meal. For example, my dining partner ordered the pork adobo which literally came as a pile of pork on corn. This should have had tortillas or beans or something to balance it out. I had the birria -- which tasted great but was too heavy and, again, lacked enough lime or radish to balance out the plate. By far, the best thing we had though was the ceviche -- light, flavorful and the only balanced dish we had. We were so glad we didn't take the server's advice though. She recommended getting it with chips instead of the traditional tostadas to "make it easier to eat." Salty chips don't pair well with ceviche. The restaurant should put the tostadas on the side (as is traditional) and help customers who are perhaps unfamiliar with the items on the menu navigate a new experience rather than trying to Americanize the food to make it "easier." Give the diner some credit AND trust that the real flavors and food culture of Mexico are amazing enough to keep. This restaurant has the potential to be one of the best in the city -- it just needs a few tweaks to get there.

Came here for its opening night, and it was a treat. The restaurant's decor is fun and colorful. Those dining in can see the kitchen as BOH works on their creations. The tacos are either street style or California style--street style all the way though. I got the Horchata cocktail which came in a little clay cup (super cute), the adobo chicken tacos (so good with a squeeze of lime), and the totopos with guacamole and choriqueso which honestly were sooo good (I have not had choriqueso in the States that good in a while). The only thing I wish is that the totopos were unlimited because I wanted to scoop every morsel of the dips (but as our server explained, the restaurant buys the tortillas and makes them into chip style there so it makes sense that you have to buy each portion of chips (which in all fairness did have health portion of chips). Service was good, especially given the craziness of the first day.