Taco-bout Tasty Tacos in Minneapolis

by The OpenTable Team

Updated January 28, 2020

Minneapolis, Minnesota mixes affordability with wealth and opportunity. Home to many Fortune 500 companies, Minneapolis has a thriving economy spanning retail (Target), health care (UnitedHealth), and food (General Mills). When it comes to the restaurant scene, Minneapolis specializes in comfort food with influences from its Nordic immigrants, as well as a dozen other ethnic groups. Restaurants with the best tacos in Minneapolis combine the classic flavors of the Midwest with styles from around the region to create a unique, unforgettable taste. But where are the smartest, savviest diners in the city headed out to when they're looking for the best tacos in Minneapolis? Welcome to the Tastemaker 20. Here, we've gathered information from in-the-know diners throughout the city to put together this list of the best tacos in Minneapolis. Grab a table at one of these top spots tonight!

McCormick & Schmick's - Edina

4.5

4.5 (5151)

$30 and under

Seafood

Edina

About the restaurant

The Twin Cities location of this nationally-renowned seafood chain is also home to some of the best tacos in Minneapolis. Try the restaurant's sizzling fish tacos for a local fusion favorite. Go for the signature simply-prepared fresh fish with seasonal roasted baby vegetables. Other signature specials include sea bass with potato and grilled swordfish. For a local favorite, try the Minnesota walleye with shrimp etouffee and steamed white rice.

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TamaraVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Dinner and service was excellent. My suggestion would be to not sit tables of 4, like us in the same section with large families of 25-30. The large group could have easily had the section to themselves. Otherwise, it was a perfect night.

Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis

4.6

4.6 (5763)

$30 and under

American

Downtown / North Loop

About the restaurant

A captivating underground space, Hell's Kitchen is a Minneapolis favorite for "comfort food with an upscale twist." The menu at Hell's Kitchen has a focus on Minnesota-inspired dishes. Go for the walleye tacos, made with the famous state fish, house-made salsa, and shredded purple cabbage. Pulled chicken tacos feature a spicy Cajun seasoning and black beans. The "Juicy Lucifer" is a twist on the Minnesota burger classic, with a side of house-made sweet and spicy red pepper jelly. For another local taste, try the Minnesota "toasted sausage bread" with sausage, walnuts, currants, and black coffee.

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Kory

Dined 5 days ago

Great food and good service. I got the ribs which were plentiful and delicious!

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Nolo's Kitchen & Bar

4.7

4.7 (1121)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Downtown / North Loop

About the restaurant

Head out to the North Loop neighborhood to find some of the best tacos in Minneapolis with a local flavor. Headquartered in a historic North Loop building, Nolo's Kitchen & Bar is a welcoming spot for dinner with family or friends. Start with the locally-inspired crispy walleye tacos, made with Brussels sprout slaw and "yum yum" sauce. Wood-fired pizzas include the sausage and pepperoni with whole milk mozzarella. Try the duck burger, made with gravy aioli, sweet and sour onions, and shoestring potatoes.

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Arianna

Dined 2 days ago

The food was so amazing and I loved the ambiance! Would go again!

The Loop Bar + Restaurant - West End

4.4

4.4 (610)

$30 and under

American

St. Louis Park

About the restaurant

For a full view of Minneapolis, head up to the look. This hip, modern spot in the Warehouse district includes one of the city's best 360-degree bars. It's an excellent place for a drink or a bite while watching a game or before dancing the night away. The Loop also features an engaging tacos menu. Try the steak tacos, with pico de gallo, queso fresco, and Sriracha mayo. The menu also boasts chicken or carnitas taco styles. On the pizza menu, try the "Dock Street." This pie includes sausage, pepperoni, onion, and a five-cheese blend.

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Diane

Dined 4 days ago

Nice place to meet up with friends. Attentive server and wide range of menu selections including gluten free. Lovely ambience.

Rojo Mexican Grill - St. Louis Park

4.4

4.4 (796)

$30 and under

Mexican

St. Louis Park

About the restaurant

This local-favorite Mexican hot spot is in the blossoming suburb of St. Louis Park. Head out to enjoy an excellent Mexican meal in the middle of modern themed decor with an excellent menu of Mexican classics and new recipes. The tacos menu includes a carne asada selection with grilled marinated skirt steak, pico de gallo, and Cotija cheese. Vegetarian tacos feature roasted corn, sweet peppers, squash, onions, and black beans. Try the fish tacos, made with sauteed red snapper along with chipotle mayonnaise, pico de gallo, and sweet cabbage slaw.

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DavidVIP

Dined on Feb 4, 2025

Our server - went by 'Q' - simply amazing. Friendly, appropriately present and responsive. All else great!

CRAVE - LaSalle Plaza

4.5

4.5 (4307)

$30 and under

American

Downtown / North Loop

About the restaurant

A place for the food of the "New American palate," the LaSalle Plaza location of this local-favorite chain is one of the best places for a meal in the Downtown part of Minneapolis. Start with the blackened fish tacos, made with Cajun-roasted fresh fish and coconut jasmine rice. Chicken fettuccine boasts a fresh-cut chicken breast sauteed with fresh garlic and onions. Try the seafood paella, with saffron-infused risotto-style rice and New Zealand mussels.

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Mike

Dined 3 days ago

This is a great restaurant with a good variety to choose from. However, they do not have a Thai Chicken Salad.

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Doolittles Woodfire Grill - Golden Valley

4.6

4.6 (643)

$30 and under

American

Golden Valley

About the restaurant

The suburb of "Golden Valley" is home to some of the best tacos in Minneapolis at Doolittles Woodfire Grill. Specializing in rotisserie cooking on the wood fire grill, Doolittes features a menu of hearty grilled favorites. Start with the woodfire buffalo wings, walleye fingers with tartar sauce, or coconut-curried mussels with red bell pepper and grilled crostini. Fish tacos feature a golden-fried tilapia alongside cider slaw, chipotle aioli, and salsa verde. The restaurant's signature burger with smoked bacon jam features smoked Gouda cheese and mayonnaise.

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Barbara

Dined 3 days ago

We always love Doolittle's! The ambiance, the service, the food! My favorites are their Butternut squash soup and creme brulee!