Taqueria la Hacienda

Mexican restaurant · Phillips West

Taqueria la Hacienda

Mexican restaurant · Phillips West

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334 E Lake St #101, Minneapolis, MN 55408

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Authentic tacos al pastor, tortas, & Mexican classics open late  

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334 E Lake St #101, Minneapolis, MN 55408 Get directions

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The Best Mexican Restaurants in Minneapolis and St. Paul | Eater Twin Cities

"What started in 1999 in Mercado Central has expanded to three locations: one location on Lake Street, one in Burnsville, and another in Richfield that definitely can’t be skipped for lunch during a Home Depot or Target run to Cedar Point Commons across the road. Taqueria La Hacienda has Tex-Mex favorites as well as Mexican dishes such as the Torta Azteca with carnitas, gauc, jalapeños, and grilled queso fresco on a bolillo roll." - Cinnamon Janzer

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Explore the Wealth of Mexican Restaurants Along Minneapolis’ East Lake Street

"One of the few spots listed in this article that is open late. Stop here after a night out and be sure to try their signature tacos al pastor, marinated and crispy pork cooked on a hot spit. Alambres are served on a bed of corn tortillas topped with grilled meat, bell peppers, onions, salsa, and melted oaxaca cheese." - Adrian Diaz

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Sara Gonda

Google
YALL OMG YALL THIS PLACE HAS SEEN MY FACE LIKE 5 TIMES IN THE PAST TWO WEEKS THE FOOD YHE SERVICE THE PRICE EVERYTHING IS JUST IMMACULATE I LOVEEEEE IT FAVE SPOT TO GO TOO YALL BETTER BE NICE TO THEM WORKERS THEY ARE SO SWEET AND AMAZING HARD WORKING PEOPLE I HOPE THEY GET PAYED REALLY WELL BC MANNNNNNN ITS TEWWWWWW GOOD

L “Sunshine”

Google
Great prices. Got the al pastor street tacos. Think there are better items on menu. Meat was like little nuggets and had little spices within meat. Adding the salsa helped them to taste good. The corn tortillas are fresh and good. Another person in party got the al pastor plate and really like it, as did person who got pork tacos. I would get Alambre next time.

S. Chinwuba

Google
We ordered the birria tacos with a side of rice and beans to go. The wait was not bad at all. My daughter loved the free Wi-Fi. The store is really quite pretty with all the different colors everywhere friendly staff.

Taylor Kills In Sight

Google
Cashier talked too quiet. Do they cook where customers can see? If so I like it. Alambre charbroiled steak is bomb🔥🔥🔥🔥

been’there

Google
It’s original! They have fresh meats and their cooking is consistent no matter what location you go to. However, there are better tacos 🌮 around here, these are tasty but not as cool as some of the other Mexican joints around here. It’s I think 4 stars but for the effort they make id like it a 5. The parking can be difficult but on the weekends you can park on the Bank Parking. Now they started to have Birria. I think Barbacoa, Suadero and Tripa are the better meats.

Jeffrey Truckenmiller

Google
Taqueria La Hacienda – 5 Stars I didn’t find this place. It summoned me. I was wandering Lake Street, spiritually lost and mildly hungover, when I caught a scent so divine it temporarily knocked a pigeon off the power line. I followed it like a cartoon character floating on a scent cloud. That scent? Jorge’s tacos. Yes—my friend Jorge works here, and I swear this man isn’t just a taquero—he’s a meat sorcerer. I once watched him assemble an al pastor taco with the same intensity as a surgeon doing a heart transplant. I asked him what the secret was. He stared at me, dead serious, and whispered, “Time is a tortilla, bro.” I still don’t know what that means. But I wept. The food? Life-altering. The service? Quick, mystical. The atmosphere? Like you’re in a fever dream where every mariachi band plays only for you. If you go, ask for Jorge. Tell him you seek “the taco of awakening.” He’ll know what to do. I’ll never be the same. Thank you, Jorge. Thank you, Hacienda.

Justin F

Google
Really good 5 nice staff, and great seating 3 stars on atmosphere because the security guard in the parking lots a huge douche bag. He takes his job way too seriously.

Andrew Abi-Mansour

Google
I had the beef menudo. It was okay, but nothing really special. I wish they served birria tacos with the consommé instead. Service is good, with plenty of tables for dining in.
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Kathryn L.

Yelp
This is the closest you will get to True Mexican FOOD!! I am 100% Mexican and fully approve of this restaurant. The meat, salsas and toppings (onion /cilantro/radishes. They will continue to have my support with all the great service and food platters I have consumed. Este Restaurante deberás que es lo más cercano que vaz a encontrar a comida Mexicana 100%. Tiene de variedades de carne. La salsa también pican rico con mucho sabor. ¡Este negocio tienen mi soporté por siempre!

Ms. A. B.

Yelp
This afternoon, I ordered two steak tacos A grilled onions & jalapeño I asked what cost 4.50 I was told the grill onions why is the grilled onions cost more than one taco? one onion doesn't cost that much in the store for that reason I will not return

Miguel R.

Yelp
The tacos are great. The lake street location a little questionable but still tasty. I have the torta de milanisa de pollo
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Cassie J.

Yelp
I've ordered the Quesabbirria three times and it's delicious. I also love the causes that it comes with. Highly recommend!
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Genesis M.

Yelp
It is very rare to find a taqueria that has a variety of meat options which only makes for a big order of tacos (ex: buche pork stomach). This place is amazing for tacos de Al pastor which is a very popular meat option where the meat is paired with pineapple! I really love ordering from places that are on lake street as it is an area rich in Mexican culture. Any good order of tacos is always paired with horchata for me and I love their horchata!
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Darcy T.

Yelp
I ordered a Barbacoa burrito. It was the most flavorless, Mexican food I've had my entire life. It consisted of Barbacoa, which was moist and good quality, refried beans, rice, and a lot of cilantro. Maybe some onion thrown in. The only flavor was overwhelming cilantro. In addition, there was no hot sauce or salsa available to add to my meal. The tortilla chips were good, but again there was nothing to dip them into or put on them. Just plain chips with a little bit of salt.
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Josué M.

Yelp
The best Mexican place in MPLS. I'm new in the city and I was trying to find very good tacos. These are the ones.
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Joshua N.

Yelp
Moving from Chicago to Minneapolis has been hard on my taste buds, especially when it comes to Mexican food. I live in Phillips, which is known in Minneapolis as a haven for Mexican food. But I have been unsatisfied. Until today, when I FINALLY found a place that cuts their El Pastor from a rotating spit -- resulting in the best marinated pork I've had since moving here! Other items on the menu look good too, and I'll be back for more (and will update this review). COVID warning: while the restaurant does have a large outdoor eating area, the tables and chairs have all been removed. I suggest taking your order to go.
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Mae W.

Yelp
Absolutely authentic México. The tastes on point. All menu options of a great traditional México meal. Enjoyed everything about my meal and fast great service. Due to construction hard to find. If you love this cuisine like we do, you will absolutely drive around the barricades to arrive. Oh, the Taco Trays? OMG just really amazing. We we here last night. Thank You! Ms. Mae
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Lamark B.

Yelp
Back again for the best tacos in MN imo got two pastor two carnitas ( I recently fell in love with these though I still love my pastor) and a pastor arabes food came out fairly quickly as usual and it still looks and smells delicious and after eating the pastor I still know why I come out my way to this place these tacos rock if you love tacos you need to hurry up and come here

Busy B.

Yelp
Food is disgusting. Inedible is a understatement, the Al pastor tacos are gross and the steak burrito is absolutely disgusting. I don't even know what flavors I was tasting in the salsa. The bean and cheese is the best item we ordered. $9 bean and cheese burritos is too much. Service was ok. Tables were sticky.

Isaac W.

Yelp
Every single time I come to this beautiful establishment I am highly satisfied. The food never disappoints me
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Garrett H.

Yelp
My friend promised authentic Mexican at an affordable price, so of course we had to check it out! Tacos are $2 apiece, so I decided to just try a few different flavors rather than get a meal of one specific flavor. I tried the carne asada, barbacoa, pollo, and al pastor tacos. They were pretty small, so even after four of them I felt like I could have eaten more. The meat of the tacos were great, but all four of my tacos were covered with a red salsa that was pretty spicy and kind of took over the flavor and made it tough for me to eat. Mind you, I don't have a very high tolerance for spice so the rest of my group liked the salsa, but for me it was too much. Had I known it was served on every taco I would have asked for it on the side. The atmosphere here is very fun! Lots of multicolored chairs, lots of ample seating, and lots of gaudy decorations. Service was hard to gauge because the only interaction we had with the staff was when we ordered at the counter. I had a little bit of trouble figuring out when to get my food because they called out the numbers in Spanish, but I channeled everything I learned from my high school Spanish class and figured it out. Overall, this place was fun! I would come back, but would maybe be more careful about what to order.
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Scott F.

Yelp
If you haven't been to the Phillips neighborhood you are missing some of the food gems in Minnesota. I was introduced to the Phillips this last year working with a non profit but the diverse makeup and truly cool people makes for a blessed of foods that are not only delicious but at times harder to find in a meat and potatoes state. Taqueria la Hacienda is one of those great places. Phillips has a significant Latin flavor and this place serves up delicious meals. They have colorful and clean dining area for good size groups and serve daily specials that would make my home state proud. We wanted to try tortas,(sandwich) an asada plate with all the fixings (skirt steak) and tacos with chips and salsa. Not only was the food great the options from the menu are diverse and represent a smattering or the regions in Mexico. Come check this place out you will not be disappointed.
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Gita B.

Yelp
Had delicious delivery from Hacienda for a little Cinco de Mayo celebration during COVID. I'm not a taco expert, but the tacos were FANTASTIC. The al pastor is perfect. I usually douse my tacos with hot sauce, but the flavor in this meat is so perfect it needed no additional accoutrements. The chorizo is also good. Pulled pork is very tender, but found that I liked it better with some sauce. The accompanying hot salsa is fantastic. The burrito is also good- note that it isn't filled with some of the toppings seen in more commercial burrito joints, but maybe this is more traditional? It comes with tortilla chips which go well with the salsa. Highly recommend this place for tacos.
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Preston B.

Yelp
As I sit hear and right to you, I cry tears of joy. The tacos. The al pastor. The Carne Asada. This is somewhere you have to eat at before the year is over. The flavors are all so good. The price is even great. $2.25 for a taco is a very reasonable price. I've seen much higher priced tacos with way less flavor. This place is on the rise. If you haven't ate here yet please go. HURRY UP AND STOP PROCRASTINATING!!!
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Moses S.

Yelp
Actual location isn't exactly where it states. It's actually a 1/2 block away, and around the corner, next to the BMO Harris Bank. Parking is difficult, at best. Especially, at night. Neighborhood is also rather sketchy, unless of course you wish you enjoy camaraderie with pimps, whores, drug addicts, broke downs, and other "desirables" most likely to be found at a freeway of ramp during the daytime, either seeking "spare change", or hanging out in front of the local corner store selling " loose squares and packs, Sawbuck loud". Now let's get to the business of the establishment. Place is reasonably clean. Decent atmosphere. Most of the patrons are of Mexican or Hispanic decent. Prices were reasonable. I was impressed with the Al-Pastor "spinning on the spit". The pineapple cap was a nice touch! Speaking of the Al-Pastor tacos: they were more like pineapple tacos. Tacos were served with pineapple, cilantro, and onion. The later 2 were fine. However, way too much pineapple for my liking. If I wanted a pineapple taco, I would've picked up a can of pineapples, and a pack of corn tortillas from Rainbow Foods. (or Super Valu since "the Rainbow has gone with the wind ie Currently Out of Bidness!) Additionally, the Al-Pastor seemingly had so much seasoning on it, it was virtually impossible to taste the actual pork, itself. The came asada tacos was about as promising as a road kill enchilada. The steak wasn't char broiled, as advertised. Rather, it's cooked on a griddle. Which is fine, if it's medium or medium rare. Problem is, I ordered carne asada tacos, not burnt candle wax tacos. Candidly, the steak were about as dry as the tortillas that were served on. Even worse, is the #1 area where I judge a Mexican restaurant: its Salsa. The Salsa Rojo, tasted like watered down ketchup with bell pepper seeds. The Salsa Verde, didn't exactly look promising, either. However, I gave it a fair chance. It had a slight "whiff" of seasoning, but when I sampled it, it was clear that the Salsa Verde was tamped down with Sour Cream. How is this authentic Mexican? Or is this Authentic "Minnesota Mexican". The best part of my order: the Mexican rice. Unfortunately, Uncle Ben's can do better. And cheaper than the $2.75 for theirs. My opinion of this establishment: Sadly, "No bueno".
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Amina M.

Yelp
Great spot with consistently great food. Get the street tacos with barbacoa, it's the best thing on the menu.
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Hayley B.

Yelp
Excellent service excellent food excellent hours Atmosphere - La hacienda is basically open 24/7 for all your authentic taco needs. There's a small parking lot and street parking as well. The line can be out the door on a Friday night! Food - the tacos are as authentic as they come. Corn tortillas, meat, onion, cilantro. Get the salsa verde on the side!! It's addicting. Al pastor con pina is my go to taco. At $2.25 a pop it's a good price. The shrimp taco is also the bomb!! We also tried their quesadilla al pastor and it was amazing! The rice and beans isn't the best I've had but it is good. Small portion of rice and beans but the quesadilla is huge! Service - super fast! I've never waited more than 8 minutes for my food here. You go up to the counter, order and get a number on your receipt. You can find a table, sit and wait until they call out your number! My boyfriend always forgets to order salsa and he always just asks at the end of the line and they're more than willing to serve him up some. Love this place and hope it stays open forever
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Alison T.

Yelp
Most authentic Mexican food I've had! Went here for national taco day and was not disappointed. I have a weakness for carnitas and I've yet to find one that satisfies my palate. Scratch that. Because Taquerias La Hacienda came in HOT and gave me some of the best damn carnitas I've had. Take note: tacos should NOT have cheese or lettuce. Duh.
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Kevin B.

Yelp
Midtown is a treasure trove of excellent, authentic Mexican food, and Taqueria La Hacienda works hard to maintain that reputation. First, choose from a variety of meal forms (such as tacos, quesadillas, alambres, and more). Then decide what kind of meat or filling you'd like. Add on any sweets or sides if you'd like. Then enjoy! The food is guaranteed to be delicious and satisfying. The restaurant interior is spacious and charming. Enjoy your meal while sitting in colorful chairs at tables with tile motifs while soaking in the delightful architecture and decor. It's a great place to come with friends or just by yourself. Next time you're craving Mexican, consider giving La Hacienda a try!
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Kevin M.

Yelp
This place is a couple of blocks from my office, and is the go-to favorite of my coworkers. I have been here a few times. However, my go-to is right next door, Pineda Tacos Plus. This time I read the latest reviews on Yelp and acquiesced, going with coworkers. While the reviews laud the tacos, I went bold and got a marinated pork "Al pastor" Torta Gorda sandwich for $10. It was huge, the meat shredded and generous. See photo of it next to my iPhone 7. It was good, not great, and I will likely go back to ordering traditional Mexican fare and what they are known for, tacos. So, we were there at 12:20 pm and the place was desserted. It was drizzling and in the mid 60s. Maybe it was the weather, or everyone was next door at Pineda. As others wrote, the decor is colorful and fun and big and clean. Not cozy. Not really an authentic Mexican feel. There is just something about it that feels more commercial and chain like. I got regular tap water, no ice, which was yellowish and had a questionable taste. My coworker said he only orders bottled water from here because the ice is bad. I will revisit this review after I've had their tacos, but frankly, if by myself, I would go next door.
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Mia H.

Yelp
I've only been here a couple times, always after 2 am post going out but I absolutely adore this place. One, the hours are amazing, sometimes post show or bar Taco Bell or pizza just won't cut it. Two, I love how colorful it is. It's super cute and bright. Three, the food is amazing. I've eaten a whole tray of tacos from here and 4-6 with chips and salsa the last time. Fresh ingredients super flavorful. I will absolutely be back a ton!
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Sara C.

Yelp
Hands down, the best tacos in the Twin Cities. I absolutely love this place. I always order the chicken or al pastor tacos. Make sure you get them with "everything on top". Quick service! Definitely need to try this place!
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William R.

Yelp
This is my favorite taco place on Lake street and really in the state. It's 100% authentic from the food, the workers, aesthetics. The service is super friendly, it can be fast or slow but this all depends on how busy it is, not the workers. It can get packed on the weekends especially after bar close as this place is open very late like 3 am. So great spot for the munchies or if you are a night owl. My favorite things to order are the al pastor which again I think is the best in the state, the carne asada quesadilla which is more of meal because it comes with rice and beans which are not amazing but solid and again I can't stress enough how authentic this place is. If I want something to drink I obviously order the Horchata which is killer here. Definitely check this place out!
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Jack-Daniyel S.

Yelp
We stopped in here for late night tacos, and they did not disappoint. The tacos my colleagues had were legitimate street tacos, and the burrito I ordered was the size of a baby's thigh. The fresh onion was heavy and strong in taste, but all in all a good deal. Location was clean, and service was prompt. They did get my order wrong, asking for "No Queso, no Crema" and they charged me for (and delivered a side of Crema (sour creme). I can't do dairy, but there was no giving it back and getting my buck back.
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Kyle F.

Yelp
I almost left the restaurant because of how long the line was, but I'm glad I didn't. I definitely enjoyed the food! Tacos were very fresh, and while I might get the red sauce on the side next time, it wasn't too overpowering for the taco. I ordered two pollo (chicken) tacos and four carne asada (steak) tacos for myself and my fiancé. We ordered them to go, and they wrapped them in foil within the to go box to make sure they stayed fresh. For the $2 price (plus tax) I'd say they were worth it. They have an assortment of types of tacos, I think between 10-12 types. All are 1.99 except the shrimp tacos, which are 2.70. Restaurant was very clean, and also very family friendly! Lots of families were around and it was a very comfortable restaurant to wait in. The wait for my food also wasn't too long; perhaps only 10 minutes after I ordered. We will definitely be back-and hopefully will dine in next time!
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Sarah P.

Yelp
Great tasting tacos and seasoning. I wish they had some beer there but overall a legit taco spot.
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Juan M.

Yelp
Great restaurant: good food, good ambience, good service, good price I am a big fan of Mexican restaurant. It is hard to find a good classic Mexican restaurant here in midwest. I tried their tacos (El pastor) and their tripe soup. It is so good! I will be back soon! Next time i will order their Horchata. Luscious!
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TreasureGotGems ..

Yelp
Carne Asada torta : husband says the torta was delicious he would come back to get it. carne asada burrito : as for my burrito I was disappointed . Yes the flavor of the asada is yummy not the best I've had but decent my burrito was mostly rice. I personally don't want a lot of rice and tortilla. Next time I'll order the burrito with very little rice. The salsa is amazing.
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Mikey A.

Yelp
Yum yum yum. I was excited to try this place out after continuously passing by it and seeing a constant flow of people coming through the building, and let me tell you, it did not disappoint! I had a carne asada burrito and a horchata with a side of chips and salsa. The burrito was heavy and had a great balance of fillings between the DELICIOUS meat, flavorful rice, perfectly seasoned beans, and avocado. I had to remind myself to breathe I was eating it so quickly! The horchata was creamy and refreshing and paired really well with the spices in the meat. I could drink their horchata by the pitcher it might be one of my favorites I've ever tried! Lastly the green sauce with the chips was delicious, and the chips had a great bite to them which I loved. The place itself was homey and had a beautiful hand painted mural that made my jaw drop. When I walked in I tried to make small talk with the cashier but I unfortunately don't know how to speak much Spanish and couldn't explain how excited I was to try everything and the fact that they couldn't speak much English honestly just made me even more excited to try the food! :) will definitely be back again!
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Franny J.

Yelp
We came here for the al pastor tacos because there are very few places that make it on a rotating spit. The tacos were good, but not as flavorful as we had hoped and the accompanying pineapple was fresh and uncooked. The barbacoa was pretty solid. Would come by again to try the other tacos if we lived closer!
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melinda n.

Yelp
Just moved from central Texas to Minneapolis. It took me forever to find this place, but this is the closest I've found to what I've had in Texas. No complaints here! Pro tip: if you get the platter it comes with corn tortillas, beans and rice and you get about 5 tacos out of it. The only negative about this is that there aren't that many meat options that you can get with the platter. Otherwise you're getting more bang for your buck!
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Anisha Y.

Yelp
My brother and I had a little taco crawl on Lake Street on Sunday night. We hit La Hacienda first, rounded the corner for Pineda tacos, and then walked 6 blocks to Los Ocampos. This place is my favorite out of the three. I've always been satisfied with my tacos here and this time was just as good as the last.. The tacos al pastors are my favorite and are marinated to perfection. The interior is spacious and full of patrons at any time of the day.The menu is situated above the checkout counter. After you order, you get a receipt with your order number. When your order is done, a person calls out the order number over the PA in Spanish. My first time there, I was a little worried that I was going to miss my order because I don't know Spanish. However, the person calling out the order yelled it out in English. Thank god.
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Beau S.

Yelp
When you have a weekly craving of tacos from a very specific place, you know that this is it. I LOVE this place. A few times I have been, they would only call the number in Spanish. So, stupid me has to google translate the number on my ticket and listen super carefully. It definitely adds to the fun. Shrimp taco is my favorite. The chicken taco is on a bland side and may be perfect for those who can't handle spice...at all. Depends on the time of day, the wait for the food can be long, but it's always worth the wait for me.

Austin C.

Yelp
They Make the best tacos, torras, etc. Great service and very fast. The people there are so friendly.
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Jonathan T.

Yelp
After the bars and clubs close down at 2:30am on the weekend, there will always be a 20 minute line at one of the best Mexican restaurants in Minneapolis: Taqueria La Hacienda. The food must be good if belligerent, tired, and hungry people are willing to suffer waiting for tortas, tacos, and quesadillas. I found out about this place from my homie Carlos Garcia aka Los Boogie, who used to eat there with his familia ever since he moved up to Minnesota from Mexico City. He described Taqueria La Hacienda as "the place where Mexicans go for delicious and authentic food." This place is so authentic that during my first meal at Taqueria La Hacienda, about ten or so Mexican kids crawled underneath my table. One of them popped up to the right of my chair and loudly asked (or so I thought) "eres mi primo?" Translation: "Are you my cousin?" haha. Her mother quickly apologized to me, picked up her son, and berated him in angry Spanish. I took this incident as a sign for good food. Anyways, here's what to get: -The tortas here are some of the best sandwiches in Minneapolis. The mayo, avocado, jalapeños, mozzarella cheese and tomato with any meat of your choice can make any sandwich aficionado happy. For meat, I would go with the al pastor, queso de puerco (head cheese), or milanesa de polla (chicken). -Any al pastor, carne asada, carnitas, and tripas for tacos or arabes (rolled taco with cheese and onions). -Tres Leches cake -Horchata Tips: -Several Taqueria La Hacienda locations exist. The one on 334 E. Lake Street (behind M&I Bank) has the greatest variety. -It's really hard to hear what orders are ready spoken through the mic. The person speaking usually sounds like the teacher from Peanuts. -Ask for the salsa verde when you pick up your food. Trust me. The food is incredibly consistent, no matter what hour of the day. If you want to eat at one of the most authentic and delicious Mexican restaurants in Minneapolis, come to Taqueria La Hacienda.
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Rowena N.

Yelp
I was craving for a good taco and had high expectations coming from San Diego the past 6 years. Found this taqueria on Yelp and thought I'd check it out. First, there is a private parking lot which is already a plus in my book. I ended up ordering 8 tacos for two of us and a menudo (tripe soup) -- yes we mean business when we eat. We got two of the buche (stomach), lengua (tongue), al pastor (barbecue style pork) and chorizo tacos. The menudo also comes with tostadas or corn tortillas with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, cheese and beans on it. + Menudo: delicious and pretty authentic. It's bit spicy, and not the Minnesota spicy. :p Beef stomach is tender as it should be and not chewy. + Buche: tender and delicious. would recommend + Al pastor: little spicy, great seasoning (it reminds me of adobada). Also a good one to try if you like a little oomph + Chorizo: best chorizo taco I had so far. I would definitely get this again - Lengua: Miss. I love lengua and the salsa either just overpowers the taste go the meat/tongue or the meat was not seasoned enough. Either way, probably would not get this again - Not sure if it's a CA vs MN style thing but these tacos are tiny (two bites)! However they are $1.85 - $1.90 each so I guess I can't complain. For those who don't like spicy food you can opt to get it mexican style without salsa (i.e., with just onions, cilantro and side of lime instead).
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Irah C.

Yelp
Tweens, families, neighbors, & friends were all here!! Such a great food joint that had impeccable prices and amazing food. The takos al pastor and carne asada were honestly great choices from this establishment. The chairs also had a spunky attitude. A busy place, but the workers were still accommodating and gave us 1/2 attention
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Molly L.

Yelp
First off they are open I believe 24/7 all weekend. I normally come here after a wild night out when your too sober to eat White Castle, when you actually want good food. They have the best tacos as well as tortas.
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Jonathan M.

Yelp
Quick summary: Food continues to be great. Service and speed: like a slow and painful death. These are the slowest mexicans I've ever met (I can say this I'm from Mexico). I don't know what's up with La Hacienda at this location, but their service is just retardedly slow. It takes about 20-30 minutes to get your order, with no relation whatsover to the number of patrons in the restaurant. Even if the place is less than half empty, it still takes this long. I'm dissapointed by my Mexican brethren, they are notorious for being fast and hard workers, but I think they've become victims of their own success and the customer experience has consequently suffered. I now try to avoid eating there and call ahead for a pickup instead, that way I won't waste 20 minutes sitting there without a beer in my hand (yes, they don't even have beer, which would make the wait worthwhile). The 2 stars off this review came off specifically for the slow service. Food is great, especially the Tacos Arabes al pastor. Yum. Marinated pork with cheese on a flour tortilla...... my mouth waters just thinking about it. Their salsas could have more bite to them, a bit tame for my taste. The carnitas are pretty good too. I've yet to try something here that I don't like. Add beer and faster service and I'll upgrade to 5-stars.
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Alison M.

Yelp
I've been a super-fan of La Hacienda's veggie burritos for years but I recently took a trip down to their 4th Ave location and discovered that the restaurant is better than ever. This location has a larger menu than the Mercado Central location and best of all? OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY. Seriously I thought I was having delusional flashbacks to San Diego's ubiquitous 24-hour burrito stops but it's true. La Hacienda has heard the call of the people and answered. Also new--as if it could get any better for burrito lovers--awesome deals like $5 burritos on Mondays and $1 tacos on Wednesdays. How can anyone compete with this? Extended hours, cheap eats, authentic and delicious Mexican food, AND my newest discovery of the agua fresca in pineapple flavor, which replaces my old favorite jamaica...it's almost as if I no longer have free will. I am destined by the forces of the universe to end up at Taqueria La Hacienda. I'll see you there.
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Sara O.

Yelp
Went with Tacos Al Pastor to go one evening after work. The tacos are amazing and I've had a lot of al pastor in my day. Super easy to call in our order and stayed fresh until we got home. Hardest part was fighting traffic as highway 35 is not to fun lately. But don't let that deter you!
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Dee D.

Yelp
Was purely craving tacos and was introduced to this place by a good friend of mine. It was definitely busy by the time I was there. Mainly the lunch rush (which is normal) so I definitely knew we were in for something big. We ordered a huge order of all the tacos they had and honestly it was amazing. The list of our tacos we ordered were: Carne Asad, Carnitas, Barbacoa & Tripas. They were served on Small tortillas like how it should be and definitely ingredients were on point for the tacos! Fits in the palm of your hands and filled with flavor! I will definitely be stopping by here more often when I'm not feeling for a big burrito or non-authentic Taco Bell tacos!
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Terri S.

Yelp
The food was good for late night dinner. The place wasn't that clean but there were a bunch of people eating and going. Parking was super tight. If you have a SUV, good luck.
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Sarah M.

Yelp
Al Pastor ALL THE WAY. Seriously. Its so tasty here. Sweet and smokey, a little crispy on the outside. No weird meat bits. Comes topped with traditional cilantro and onion and a little red sauce. So good. Chicken and carnitas are good here too, but al pastor trumps all.
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Jason K.

Yelp
I had a $20 Groupon here. So I ordered about 6 different tacos, buche, lengua, chorizo. al pastor, cabeza, tripas. All to go home. Plus an al pastor torta. I warmed them all up and they were amazing! The sauces and flavor were like nothing I have experienced before. The proteins were so great. Every one was like being south of the border. When I walked into the joint and everyone in there was Latino, I knew this was going to be good. I warmed up the al pastor torta during the Vikings game the next day after I ordered it. The bun was still soft and the meat was just perfect. I liked how the mayo blended with the spices to make them just meld like a Spock hand deal. Great service too, love this place!
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Lakietha I.

Yelp
Went to go get some tacos last night and man was I disappointed them damn tacos was cold and hard looked like the old meat scrapings shit was just all bad never again
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Inti M.

Yelp
The line to order is very slow. Only one cashier available. This was a turn off but I kept my optimism. I ordered 7 different tacos just to have variety. I only liked the tacos al pastor. The rest were bland. Perhaps these tacos are good drunk food, so I'll try them again after partying. But as a regular meal, not a chance.
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Kat M.

Yelp
Woman working at the counter was incredibly rude, she answered numerous personal phone calls while we were trying to order our dinner. Food was decent, nothing to rave about and not worth the crappy experience. Wouldn't come back here.