Esmeralda's Mexican Restaurant
Esmeralda's Mexican Restaurant is a Minneapolis, MN taco spot known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.4★ rating across 560 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Reasonable mid-range pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Minneapolis, MN
- •Strong Google review volume
Order like a local
- →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
- →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
- →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.
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Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does Esmeralda's Mexican Restaurant serve?+
Esmeralda's Mexican Restaurant is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is Esmeralda's Mexican Restaurant located?+
Esmeralda's Mexican Restaurant is at 12759 Riverdale Blvd ste 102, Minneapolis, MN 55448, USA in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Is Esmeralda's Mexican Restaurant good?+
Esmeralda's Mexican Restaurant has a 4.4★ average across 560 Google reviews — highly rated by Minneapolis taco standards.
How expensive is Esmeralda's Mexican Restaurant?+
Esmeralda's Mexican Restaurant sits at $$ (mid-range) — typical for a Minneapolis taquería.
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