A neighborhood favorite on Central Avenue in Northeast, El Taco Riendo rose from the ashes after a fire almost burned it down during the pandemic. Try the chicharron tacos, made with pork skin, or the tangy, smoky tinga de pollo tacos.

Grab tacos from Maya Cuisine’s cafeteria-style counter, or indulge in tacos fritos — rolled, deep-fried corn tortillas filled with chicken or potatoes, drizzled with sour cream and queso fresco — in the restaurant’s sit-down section.

在大流行期間,Zetta所有者的,平的bread sandwich restaurant, opened Yeah Yeah Tacos as a pop-up, and eventually fully devoted themselves to taco slinging. Yeah Yeah’s menu is simple, but quality. Try the carnitas with shagbark bacon glaze, or the veggie, a mix of elote, sweet potato, and radish.

Valerie’s Taqueria’s wide range of meat options — from lengua to carnitas to milanesa — are served street-style or norteno. Try the cecina: thinly sliced, salt-cured skirt steak that’s lightly grilled.

Centro, stationed on a cobblestone street corner in Northeast Minneapolis, serves tasty tacos in a fast-casual setting. The restaurant’s full bar is known for its margarita pitchers — ideal for a sunny day on the Quincy Street patio.

A gem among the taco restaurants on Lake Street, Pineda Tacos is a great spot for hard-shell tacos, if that’s your jam — otherwise, try the bistec a la Mexicana served acorazado-style with jalapenos and onions.

Chef Gustavo Romero takes pride in the hearty, densely flavorful heirloom tortillas he makes from scratch — they’re a true labor of love. His tacos, along with the weekly meal kits to make your own tacos, are a Northeast staple.

A Lake Street staple and next-door neighbor to Chicago Lake Liquors, Los Ocampo has been serving late-night tacos with any choice of meat and toppings for a long time. Save room for esquites and churros.

Tucked under an emerald green awning on East Lake Street, Taqueria y Birrieria Las Cuatro Milpas is reputed to be the first restaurant to introduce birria to the Twin Cities. Many years later, it remains the Cities’ go-to for messy, indulgent birria tacos. Try the lamb, goat, or beef tacos dorados.

Located next door to Five Watt Coffee, chef Kristen Martinez of Minneapolis-based noise rap group Moodie Black serves Tex-Mex tacos like the macha chicken, tossed in macha barbecue sauce and topped with pico, or the “death veggie” tacos, made with charred cauliflower. Go early for the breakfast tacos and bowls.

Hidden inside of Winner Gas Station on Cedar Avenue, Taqueria Las Cañadas serves a full menu of tacos, tortas, and more. Pair carne asada tacos with a bowl of birria de borrego, or lamb stew.

Owamni, known for itsJames Beard Award-winningIndigenous cuisine, serves great tacos. The menu rotates, but expect options like elk tacos, cedar-braised bison tacos dressed with corn salsa, and corn dumpling tacos. Note that Owamni is temporarily closed following anelectrical fire, but plans to reopen in the coming weeks.

Habanero Tacos started as a food truck and has since found a permanent location a few blocks away from Hymie’s Records on Lake Street. Try the street tacos trio, or grab a quesabirria plate, served with consomé for dipping.

Colita, an upscale spot in Linden Hills by chef Danny del Prado, focuses on Oaxacan flavors and smoked meats, weaving subtle Tex-Mex influences into the mix. The lamb barbacoa tacos are prepared with anchovies; the green chile pork tacos are made with fresh, acidic tomatillos.

Another West Saint Paul institution, Taco Libre has been serving both classic street tacos and vegetarian options on Robert Street since 2015. Try the mushroom tacos, served with queso fresco, or the picadillo (ground beef with potato).

Brothers Victor and Tanis Alquicira have been serving tacos on West 7th and Lexington in Saint Paul for years. Try the tinga, pescado, or buche (pork stomach) tacos — or the tamales, which are equally notable.

Serving West Saint Paul since 1964, Boca Chica is a mainstay of Cesar Chavez Avenue. Among the restaurant’s most notable menu items are the nopalitos con cebolla (grilled cactus and onion) tacos — or for meat lovers, swap in the shredded beef or tinga de pollo tacos.

Located in east St. Paul, Taqueria Los Paisanos serves noteworthy tacos, enchiladas, and quesadillas in its East 7th Street storefront. Stop in for birria, chorizo tacos, or al pastor tacos, or for savory consomé con carne.