Taco-bout Tasty Tacos in Minneapolis

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!

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9 Restaurants

Updated January 28, 2020

Restaurants:	McCormick & Schmick's - Edina, Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis, Nolo's Kitchen & Bar…
Price Range:	$$ - $$
Cuisines:	Seafood, American, Contemporary American…
Neighborhoods:	Edina, Downtown / North Loop…

McCormick & Schmick's - Edina

$$$$

Seafood

Edina

4.5

4867 reviews

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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Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis

$$$$

American

Downtown / North Loop

4.5

4528 reviews

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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Nolo's Kitchen & Bar

$$$$

Contemporary American

Downtown / North Loop

4.6

877 reviews

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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The Loop Bar + Restaurant - West End

$$$$

American

St. Louis Park

4.7

523 reviews

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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Urban Eatery

$$$$

American

Uptown

4.8

1328 reviews

For tacos with a view, the Urban Eatery is the place to go in and around Minneapolis. Stop into this standout spot on Lake Calhoun for some of the best tacos in Minneapolis, served lake-side. The restaurant's grilled shrimp tacos include guacamole, lettuce, and warm lime tortilla chips. Try some of the restaurant's burgers, like the "Proper Burger" with pasture-raised beef, local cheddar, and sauteed onions. Beef and shrimp pho features traditional Vietnamese beef broth with rice noodles, shrimp, and mushrooms.

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Rojo Mexican Grill - St. Louis Park

$$$$

Mexican

St. Louis Park

4.6

698 reviews

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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CRAVE - LaSalle Plaza

$$$$

American

Downtown / North Loop

4.5

3917 reviews

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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McCoy's Public House

$$$$

American

South Minneapolis

4.0

527 reviews

A fun and lively local tavern in St. Louis Park, McCoy's Public House is a great gathering spot for a beer and tacos. Start with the sake "tacos," with lettuce wraps, hoisin peanut sauce, and Asian slaw. Beer pretzels include beer mustard, cheddar fondue, and apples. The "Real McCoy" burger includes a black Angus patty with Merkt's cheddar on a brioche bun. A grilled salmon sandwich boasts Santa Fe spice, avocado, pico, and chipotle aioli. Try the bacon blue burger, with St. Pete's blue cheese, fontina, bacon, and caramelized onion.

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Doolittles Woodfire Grill - Golden Valley

$$$$

American

Golden Valley

4.6

490 reviews

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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