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We are particularly known for our Birria Tacos, El Surco 18 with Carne Asada, Torta with Al Pastor, Street Tacos with Barbacoa and our Caldos (soups). The best Micheladas (The mexican version of a Bloody Mary) in White Bear Lake. El Pariente, a pioneering Mexican catering and banquet business in Minnesota, began in 1997. Over time, customer demand led to the opening of Saint Paul’s East Side’s first Mexican food truck in 2014. Three years later, in 2017, we established our first and only restaurant in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, which has been enjoyed by many notable guests.
Classic Mexican plates & jumbo margaritas offered in simple, compact quarters with festive flair.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 961 Wildwood Rd, St Paul, MN 55115
Phone: (651) 748-5187
Website: http://elparientemn.com/
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Reviews
Erica Ladenthin
We ordered multiple dishes and they were all delicious. Love the vibes inside. Service was quick and friendly. Only thing I didn’t like is there was no ice in my margarita but it was still yummy. Will definitely be back.
… moreTinaEh VangLee
Don’t want to wait? Order ahead of time. This is our go-to Mexican spot for the past several years. Order ahead of time if you do not want to wait.
Dining in, the music is pretty loud. So don’t expect a quiet spot. The tables are clean, and the condiments on the tables are always filled. There is enough seating for a group of people, but don’t expect them to have space for a group of 8+ people.
Food: top notch tacos, burritos, quesadilla, fajitas, and much more. We’ve ordered here a few times, and they have made a mistake but are very minor. If you’re doing takeout, and you’re extremely picky on what’s in your food I’d highly recommend checking your food. I’d recommend anything on their menu because they’re all hits.
Food and Service are excellent and the workers are friendly. Would recommend this or their food truck to anyone.
… moreDining in, the music is pretty loud. So don’t expect a quiet spot. The tables are clean, and the condiments on the tables are always filled. There is enough seating for a group of people, but don’t expect them to have space for a group of 8+ people.
Food: top notch tacos, burritos, quesadilla, fajitas, and much more. We’ve ordered here a few times, and they have made a mistake but are very minor. If you’re doing takeout, and you’re extremely picky on what’s in your food I’d highly recommend checking your food. I’d recommend anything on their menu because they’re all hits.
Food and Service are excellent and the workers are friendly. Would recommend this or their food truck to anyone.
Nicole Hutchinson
Went for the Sunday buffet, food was decent, but minimal. Posole and tostadas were my favorite. Not worth $26/pp in my opinion. There was no cheese, cream, radish or cabbage for the posole/menudo. I would return to try their regular menu, the buffet opinions just weren’t enough to justify the price. Customer service was friendly.
… moreDanayra Alvarez
Came here while I had a chance after work being that I’m from out of state (Florida) and WOW!! I Love tacos and this place helped keep that love. Excellent staff and the manager was super friendly. The food was delicious and very filling. Nice decor and clean restaurant. Affordable prices are always appreciated and that they had! If I’m around the area in the future, I will sure be stopping here for more.
… moreS E
I have been a loyal customer to this business the past 5 years. After last night at 9:52 pm on Monday, November 3 it was the last straw for me. I walked in to buy a kids steak burrito meal to go. While I was waiting for my food, I saw the Latina woman cook grab the last few pieces of my steak off the grill with her BARE hand. She did not assemble my burrito with TWO GLOVES ON. I wanted to address it to the man in the blue jacket working behind the counter, but he seemed rushed to get me out and the restaurant was about to close in a few minutes. I also ordered a raspberry cheese cake but it was stale. I’m not sure how often the restaurant is rotating their desserts. After paying $14.26 for a mediocre meal that was stale and lacked seasoning, I’m very disappointed in the lack of hygiene the cook staff have. Just because a customer walks in to order shortly before closing, that doesn’t mean a cook should become lazy on upholding hygienic standards. We are in flu season. Due to this incident, I’m no longer supporting this business and will find another local Mexican restaurant to purchase food from who prioritizes cleanliness and not treat you as an inconvenience. If the owner reads this, PLEASE make it strict for your workers to wash their hands and wear both gloves to assemble food. It’s not right that your prices have increased, yet hygienic standards are not a priority. So to anyone reading this review, if you order to go from here DO IT IN PERSON to ensure no cooks are touching meat with their bare hands.
… moreWarren Walsh
Had the street tacos and they were great! Double grilled corn tortillas and stuffed with well seasoned chicken and plenty of sides. Loved the green salsa verde!
… moreAlex Blesener
The food is FRESH. Absolutely delicious, everyone working is awesome, and the atmosphere is fun, relaxed, and truly authentic. Bright spot on a cold, snowy day.
… moreJill Lee
Small Mexican restaurant. Really good authentic Mexican food and great staffs. Plenty of parking space. Ordered the taco combo came with rice, bean, 3 taco, and drink for only ~14 really cheap compare to other places in twin cities. Also order large deep fried corn tortilla dish that was really good! Similar to machete but different breading. Definitely come check this place out amazing food!
… moreRichard Lee
A followup visit, this time was quite busy, Post-COVID. While there was no line at first, a continuous line started soon after and moved quickly. Our orders took a little longer this time, yet not that long, considering that they were custom built and baked, which takes longer than something just tossed into a tortilla and wrapped up. My order of a tamale was intentional, because I believe that if they make their own tamales and they are great, then the rest of their foods will also be great. It takes a significant time to make tamales along with loving care to make them great, a reflection of the care the restaurant gives all their foods. This tamale was great, along with everything in my order.
A relatively new bar and grill that I’ve never been in before. Their COVID menu has a couple dozen traditional Mexican dishes and they have a couple of coolers with soft drinks, beer, and liqueurs. The food was very good, drinks and after-dinner liqueur very nice. Definitely worth regular visits.
… moreA relatively new bar and grill that I’ve never been in before. Their COVID menu has a couple dozen traditional Mexican dishes and they have a couple of coolers with soft drinks, beer, and liqueurs. The food was very good, drinks and after-dinner liqueur very nice. Definitely worth regular visits.
Khoua Lee
This is our go to spot for Mexican food. Food is always consistently great. Service is excellent. Menus are VERY easy to read when you get inside. When it is busy, it gets busy. So, expect a long lines when it’s busy but it is totally worth the wait. Parking is extremely easy. Overall, an awesome place to eat and enjoy Mexican food.
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