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Boca Chica Mexican Restaurant has served the flavorful, authentic cuisine of Mexico since 1964. My grandmother and grandfather, Guillermo and Gloria Frias, opened the doors welcoming customers to our new restaurant, that seated only 28 patrons. Boca Chica was named by my grandfather, Guillermo, after a small town on the Gulf of Mexico where he spent many memorable times. “Boca Chica”, translated, means “little mouth of the river”. Today, Boca Chica has grown substantially and is rated “one of the best Mexican restaurants in the Twin Cities,” according to the Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine’s March 2024 issue. At Boca Chica Mexican Restaurante, we have a desire to contribute to our community’s cultural heritage by preserving in our beautiful
Family-owned mainstay for margaritas & hearty plates of Mexican fare in casual, hacienda-style digs.
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Address: 11 Cesar Chavez St, St Paul, MN 55107
Phone: (651) 222-8499
Website: http://www.bocachicarestaurant.com/
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Boca Chica Restaurante y Cantina
Lunch Buffet is available Monday through Friday from 11am-1:30pm, and is $15.95. LOCATION. 11 Cesar Chavez Street St. Paul, MN 55107. (651)222-8499.
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Lunch Buffet is available Monday through Friday from 11am-1:30pm, and is $15.95. LOCATION. 11 Cesar Chavez Street St. Paul, MN 55107. (651)222-8499.
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For the past 60 years, the community has embraced us and helped our family restaurant live on (even going back to the days of the flats). The City of Saint …
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Morgan Obrien
Generous Portions & Strong Drinks — A Local Favorite Worth the Trip!
I grew up near this restaurant, and even after moving to Europe, it remains a must-visit spot every time I’m back in town. The portions are massive—so much so that my parents usually take half their entrée home for lunch the next day.
The enchiladas are a standout: smothered in melted cheese and a perfectly tangy mole sauce. The weekday lunch buffet is an excellent deal, and the Sunday brunch is another highlight (just be prepared for the crowds—it’s popular for a reason!).
The drinks are strong, so pace yourself—or better yet, bring a designated driver so you can enjoy that third round guilt-free. Parking is conveniently located next door, though it can fill up quickly during peak hours.
You can reserve an indoor table in advance, but outdoor seating on the terrace is first come, first served.
Looking at these photos, my mouth is already watering. I can’t wait for my next visit!
… moreI grew up near this restaurant, and even after moving to Europe, it remains a must-visit spot every time I’m back in town. The portions are massive—so much so that my parents usually take half their entrée home for lunch the next day.
The enchiladas are a standout: smothered in melted cheese and a perfectly tangy mole sauce. The weekday lunch buffet is an excellent deal, and the Sunday brunch is another highlight (just be prepared for the crowds—it’s popular for a reason!).
The drinks are strong, so pace yourself—or better yet, bring a designated driver so you can enjoy that third round guilt-free. Parking is conveniently located next door, though it can fill up quickly during peak hours.
You can reserve an indoor table in advance, but outdoor seating on the terrace is first come, first served.
Looking at these photos, my mouth is already watering. I can’t wait for my next visit!
Tonio Franklin Jr.
Great food and service! The margs were perfectly mixed It’s a beautiful restaurant that that’s pride in their food and the customer experience.
… morebadass wisc girl
my boyfriend & I live down 50ft from Boca Chica & we eat there probably 3 times a week every other week. the foods so good! the portions are bigger than I’d expected & the prices are affordable. what stood out the most was how friendly & helpful the staff are. they’re really good at helping carry out the customers food whether they’re unable to,if they’re disabled or if it’s a really large order. I can’t wait to take my daughter’s & grandkids for supper when they visit from Wisconsin. I definitely recommend their restaurant to everyone if you love & want amazing Mexican food. thanks everyone at Boca Chica for feeding this always hungry wisc girl.. sincerely Lori Lightner
… moreLou McCoy
Definitely an authentic Mexican cuisine and atmosphere. The portions are generous, even at lunchtime. Given current circumstances you need to ring the doorbell to get in. But the food is so worth it.
… moreAngie Marie
Always wanted to come here but never had the chance. I’m a p8cky eater and yet I absolutely loved the lunch buffet!!! Ambience here is amazing. Staff is friendly. 🙂
… moreJohn Starcevich
Chile rellenos was too soggy and the beef had an unpleasant flavor, not sure what. My quesabirria tacos were great!
The cactus salad was excellent!
… moreThe cactus salad was excellent!
The Experience Review
The food was good, but the servers seemed very serious and uninterested in engaging with customers. A short, dark-skinned, slightly overweight waitress with dyed blonde hair attended to us, and she appeared to dislike her job. I also noticed that the booth we sat in had a dirty backrest, and the Coca Cola served in our cup tasted strangely like sanitizer. I’m not sure whether it was from the ice cubes or the cup. I ended up ordering a Coke from a glass bottle instead.
Another detail that affected the experience was the music. It was too low in volume, which made it easy to hear everyone’s conversations and laughter around us. I believe a louder, more lively selection of traditional or upbeat Mexican music could have really enhanced the atmosphere and created the festive vibe you’d expect from a Mexican restaurant.
It was also uncomfortable that the bill was brought out very quickly, as if they were pressuring us to leave before we could fully enjoy our meal. I would have rated this place 5 stars for the food alone, but the customer service and overall atmosphere definitely leave much to be desired.
… moreAnother detail that affected the experience was the music. It was too low in volume, which made it easy to hear everyone’s conversations and laughter around us. I believe a louder, more lively selection of traditional or upbeat Mexican music could have really enhanced the atmosphere and created the festive vibe you’d expect from a Mexican restaurant.
It was also uncomfortable that the bill was brought out very quickly, as if they were pressuring us to leave before we could fully enjoy our meal. I would have rated this place 5 stars for the food alone, but the customer service and overall atmosphere definitely leave much to be desired.
Shalon Johnson
Cute restaurant! I went here for the first time yesterday and it is a really adorable restaurant. It is more of a family-style Mexican restaurant vs. a Mexican bar restaurant. There were a lot of families here. I ordered the barria tacos as well as the ceviche and a side of rice and beans. The food came out relatively quickly and everything was absolutely delicious. I would highly recommend checking this place out. The service was phenomenal and the food was equally as amazing.
… moreTammy Stobbie
I have eaten at Boca Chica my entire life. I am 64. Everything on their menu is excellent quality and delicious. Plus, they use Fiestaware!!! ❤️ If you’re craving Mexican, just go. It’s authentic and family owned and operated and you won’t be disappointed.
… moreY A
Very nice nad friendly staff that accommodated a special order for my keto diet. I enjoyed my meal. Recommended spot.
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