Mexican cuisine: the best places to taste it in Owatonna

8 restaurant menus in Owatonna, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Pupuseria La Paz
Pupuseria La Paz
93/100 (421 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
South American
Central American
Mexican
South American
Central American
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
South American
Mexican
Central American
Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"The food and service at La Paz is absolutely amazing!! Great flavors, hearty portions. Both are good attributes but you add that all of their food is..."
Sarah Palacios
"Stopped here for lunch and ordered pork tacos and a chicken tamale. Very good..."
Shane Blackledge
"Great Pupusas and Tamales! Very friendly attitude as well! I'll definitely be coming back in the..."
Ronald Mejia
"Awesome Food! The best Spanish food restaurant in the area hands down! We had the Pupusas and the Sodoas. Everything was amazing!! I was surprised..."
Cole Schimek
"What delicious, authentic food and prompt..."
Amanda B
"Simple and authentic. Left us with a unique taste for El Salvador. Will come back to try other..."
Guy Chetrit
"It's a small restaurant but is well worth the stop. Amazing food that will make you want to go over and..."
Sean Jackson
"Fantastic food, service was amazing, authentic flavors, great price point. Highly..."
Sue M
Plaza Morena
Plaza Morena
91/100 (1240 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Burger
Fajitas
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Late Night
Mid-range
"Quite good, expansive menu. Prices were in line. The chimi and sides were plentiful, felt the Campechanos could have had a little more veg to..."
Sauron681
"Wow, what an amazing restaurant! Once you walk in you'll see a spectacular water fountain and coupled with the subdued lighting you are you way to a..."
Chris Berglund
"I had the Molcajete with steak and it was delicious! I cut up the jalapeno and it made the dish very spicy, which I loved! Service was friendly and..."
Jay Paul Werner
"Went for a quick bite and had a great experience. The food was good, it was out fast and our waiter was super friendly and made the experience even..."
Jon Gustafson
"Food was outstanding. Had the Vallarta especial and it was delicious. Good family atmosphere. Lots of tv’s with sports but none of them had volume..."
Robert Reiling
"Very large menu with a lot of delicious choices! My fav is their excellent Chicken, Steak, & Shrimp Fajitas! Frozen Margaritas are top notch as..."
Nathan Andersen
"Restaurant was slow when we went there, food was good. Lots of choices and very decent prices. Portions were nice sized as..."
Lee Lamberson
El Tequila
El Tequila
89/100 (795 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Fajitas
Sit down
Mexican
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"My daughter [100000309045724:Chynna Luna] and I go there cuz she loves there tamale plate as for me the #25 all the time chimi and enchilada my fav...."
Harvey Luna
"There's nothing better than walking in the door and feeling like your home again! Karina & Enrique are truly amazing people who not only welcome us..."
Pamela Zelenka
"Amazing food and customer service. We always leave with a full belly. Only place we feel comfortable celebrating our family members birthday's at...."
Andreita Rosales Sutter
"I love the friendly atmosphere almost as much as I love the salsa! The food tastes delicious and is served quickly. El Tequila is my go-to..."
Cindy Halvorson
"This place is where you feel like you are home, with family and the last bite is as good as the..."
Leah Ann Talamantes
"I had the chili verde platter and a taco it was..."
Steve Murray
"I had great shrimp. It was delicious. The server was so nice and we were treated very well. Except for the comment about my Phone. It was a good..."
Patty Shultz-Rogaskie
"The food is wonderful, staff is great, Enrique is adorable, and you will be one of Karina's best friends before you leave. You already are if she is..."
Charli Wetzel
"Great food and excellent..."
Kristin Erickson
"Outstanding food at very reasonable prices. The service is excellent all the time. The owners take the time to greet everyone and speak with them. ..."
Fred Ventura
"I think its the best authentic mexican food in Owatonna!! A great family environment and the owners make you feel like your..."
Kelly Cleveland
"Love the fresh authentic food. The food is as wonderful as the people that make it for us. Awesome family environment..."
Kathy Berg
"We've eaten many times at El Tequila and each time the food and service has been..."
Susan Pillsbury
"Karina and Arthur and staff are always cheerful, helpful and my meals are always great. El Tequila was my mothers favorite place. Thanks Karina and..."
Bobby Gorden aka Redneck Billy Bob
"Great service from friendly staff. Great food. The restaurant was very..."
Heidi Oldham
"The waitress and the managers awesome I love the restaurant me and my friend I went there ate there it was..."
Nicole Leshoure
"If you love Mexican food, this is the place to go! The food is always fantastic, as is the service. You will always be greeted as family! Wonderful..."
Steve Schickling
"I used to live in Arizona, so I get what authentic mexican food tastes like...and El Tequila is indeed authentic mexican chow.My favorite in..."
Floyd Cherade
"Great food. Great staff. My husband loves the fajitas and I love #21 (taco, enchilada, tostada). We never leave..."
Bonnie Aronson
"I had a very good time eating lunch with colleagues. The chips and salsa was amazing. Very fresh chips and the salsa had a lot of flavor and wasn’t..."
Shane Blackledge
"The food is always amazing!!! The staff genuinely cares about the community! The service is always quick!! Love this..."
Jeana Kelling
El Loro
El Loro
87/100 (1418 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Mexican
Bar
Southwestern
Pub
Spanish
Spanish
South American
Mexican
Argentinean
South American
Southwestern
Argentinean
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Spanish
South American
Mexican
Southwestern
Bar
Pub
Argentinean
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Only been there once, but we'll be back! Great..."
Tom N Julie Lee
"Food was good, value was great, but the prompt and friendly service is a great change of pace from many other restaurants and businesses in the area...."
Jeremy Kasper
"Delicious hot food with great fast..."
Jason Schwartz
"Food was excellent! Chicken fajitas and burrito..."
Jake Busho
"Nice to have a restaurant like this now in the..."
Jay Zabel
"I love El Loro!!!!! So glad they are now in Owatonna! ..."
Rhea Theisen
"Delicioso, la atención muy buena bellísimo lugar, buena..."
Leny Montes
"Great place to pull off and eat while traveling. Lots of options, food is great and large servings. The homemade ranch sauce provides a an..."
A Heinrichs
"Three of us went to El Loro on a Wednesday evening. We were seated promptly. Our waitress was super friendly and attentive. She brought us our..."
Holly King
"I met a Queen here that I’ve since screwed up, but interesting place. I asked for a beer in a fishbowl glass with salt and lime and the waiter must..."
Michael “Mike” Gilliland
"Delicious food! It’s 100% real Mexican, I would come again for..."
Juliana Hernandez
"Wow food is amazing! Service is top notch! Lots to choose from! Great drink selection too! Atmosphere is great! Outside dining area..."
Mike Barnhart
"A fun time!! Social distanced. Had something weird but good, $17.99. Sorry don't remember what it was called. A bit spicy and served cold. Some of..."
TM H
Taco John's
Taco John's
87/100 (1124 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Holy cow! What more can you say? Best fast food tacos on the planet! And Potato Ole's with a side of cheese are INSANE! If you haven't been to a..."
Jeff Solheim
"The Owatonna store restored my faith in great food at Taco John's! Be the only store I will hit up in the future for my TJ fix! Great tasting food..."
Aaron Bogue
"Every time I've been here the service never fails to disappoint. Everyone is always friendly. Food is always..."
Elizabeth Garza
"Food is good, it's fast texmex. Service is a little slow and food cost more than it..."
Aaron Friesen
"Well ran place. Slower than I expected on food delivery , but very good customer service . The younger employees are polite. If u go with the basic..."
James Parks
"If it weren't for covid.the drive through was kinda long but the employees were really nice and not rude. Bonus both had a smile on their faces which..."
Windy Radke
Grace's Tex-mex
Grace's Tex-mex
86/100 (676 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Tortillas
Nachos
Sit down
Mexican
Parking Available
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Best place to eat, not just because of the food... But your treated like family! Grace, Cyndi and the crew are great... Good memories and my boy..."
Cam Burns
"A friend told us about Grace's and the food was fabulous! It's a cute place and the waitresses are very friendly. I had Cindy's Nachos and a taco. ..."
Maureen Baty
"Excellent food and service Everytime. The home made burritos are so good. Fantastic place to eat! Always my favorite place to eat in Owatonna..."
Laurel Wolesky Kamrath
"Great food, nice staff. The place is extremely clean. I can't wait to bring my family there to experience the food. I recently took a coworker there..."
Eryk Richard
"Another great meal today! We started off with a half order of chili cheese fries. Delicious! Then I got the carne asada grisado. Amazing..."
Cat Cloyd
"First time here. Very yummy. My waitress Lexi was the..."
Molly McCabe
"The Cindy Nachos are a must! We also tried the whole 7 varieties of salsa, pineapple being my favorite. Great food, excellent service, cute and..."
Melanie Penkava
"I have been coming here for years and I have never had a bad experience. Grace and Cindy are both very social with there customers and like to know..."
Matt Gustine
"I like checking their internet specials and use that to plan my visits. 3 tacos for $4 and 2 tacos + 2 Cindy nachos for $6 are two of my favorites...."
Paul Conrad
"You won't find better food around. Great for anyone that is gluten-free. Their meats are all gluten-free, just ask for the corn tortilla..."
Stephanie Wentzlaff
"Fantastic. Just wish place was bigger. Other then that. Great..."
Tom Schaeffer
"My parents took me here and I'll continue taking my kids there, always great food!! Great place love..."
Tavis Nowak
"Great food! Great service! Great..."
Tamara Kinzler
"I always love having Grace's food, and I have for about 40 years. The food is reasonably priced, and very..."
Jenny Vanek
"Grew up eating here and it's the best..."
Grant Holthus
"Always 5 stars!! Our family now travels from the Twin Cities to enjoy some Grace’s. Also a go-to when showing loved ones our favorite..."
Nessa Mae
"If you haven't eaten at Grace's, then you haven't had amazing Mexican food! Definitely stop in this hidden gem if you're around the Owatonna..."
Joey Wollenburg
"It was really good the food was..."
Kyle Wagner
"I had heard about Grace's for years. Now that I live near there I get to enjoy it when I'm in Owatonna. Grace's is great comfort food and super fast..."
Aaron Garrison
"Always the best food and friendly staff. Cindy's Nachos are the..."
Cindy Fisher
"If you haven't tried Grace's, you really need to. Cindy Nacho's are awesome plain, but even better with any of their homemade salsas. Like some..."
Kurt Wolf
Taco Bell
82/100 (1338 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast food
Mexican
Mexican
Fast Food
Dinner
Lunch
Guacamole
Taco Supreme
Hash Brown
Tropicana Orange Juice
Wrap
Nachos
Salads
Breakfast Salsa
Quesadilla
Ground Beef Burrito
Gulab jamun
Black Beans & Rice
Power Menu Burrito
Sit down
Mexican
Fast food
Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Very nice to feed your local bench and floor a taco bell:tm:..."
DAN S
"For inexpensive fast food Taco Bell is a great place to go. Use the drive-thru staff was nice meal was completed and ready and a reasonable amount of..."
Mike
"Excellent food that was prepared fast and presented with a smile. My food looked good enough to be in a commercial. Everything was exactly..."
B S
"This taco bell is always good, i dont think i have had to many problems and the food is always good. The area that surrounds taco bell also has alot..."
Angela Karels
Don Juan Cantina & Grill
Don Juan Cantina & Grill
79/100 (704 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegan Options
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Fajitas
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Although we've only been here once, we will definitely be back. The food and drinks were excellent , the service was fast, and the servers, owners,..."
Vicky Hahn Mendez
"Excellent food, service and most friendly staff!! Never had anything I didn’t like. Highly recommend their Guacamole Casero, they make it at your..."
Jessica Janae
"Great place and full of amazing people and food my family absolutely loves this place keep it..."
Logen Rink-Bermea
"The food was as always amazing, the wait staff and servers were great! I recommend the "Mario..."
Brad Hines
"This is the best Mexican food restaurant out here! The food is amazing but the service is even better :) They make you feel at home and very..."
Kayla Jordan
"Best mexican restraunt in town! Food comes fast, lots on the menu to choose from, friendly owners and staff! Excellent prices. I think you are as..."
Leah McCarthy
"My husband and 2 kids went here for my Birthday. We are not from the area so thought we would try something new. We were all very impressed!!! ..."
Sherry Burdick Postier
"Great food! Favorites include the Chili Colorado, Tacos Al Pastor, Chori Pollo and the Parillada. Fantastic Margaritas and the owners are..."
Adam Rodgers
"We had a big group, about 15, and the owner was very attentive. Food was delicious and fast. Yes, the shrimp tacos � are Fab! I had the Arroz con..."
Sherry Root
"Great food! Cold beer! Great service! Awesome place to watch a sports..."
Ricky Garza
"Everything was fresh and delicious. Loved the guac. Service was wonderful and after all that the bill was incredibly reasonable. Will come back..."
Joanna Ravlin
"Highly recommend this restaurant! Absolutely the best service..."
Linda Drentlaw Dusek
"Loved the food. Salsa was great and Mario is a very friendly..."
Diane Martens Ristau