Location: Mankato
Top Restaurants in Mankato
Minnesota, United States Food Guide: 7 Mexican food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Mankato
Reviews on Mexican food in Mankato, Minnesota, United States. Mankato (/mænˈkeɪtoʊ/ man-KAY-toh) is a city in Blue Earth, Nicollet, and Le Sueur counties in the state of Minnesota. It is Minnesota's 22nd biggest city. The population was 41,044 according to 2015 US census estimates, making it the fifth largest city in Minnesota outside the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area. The county seat of Blue Earth County, it is located along a large bend of the Minnesota River at its confluence with the Blue Earth River. Mankato is across the Minnesota River from North Mankato. Mankato and North Mankato have a combined population of over 53,000, according to the 2010 census. It completely encompasses the town of Skyline. North of Mankato Regional Airport, a tiny non-contiguous part of the city lies within Le Sueur County. Most of the city is in Blue Earth County.
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7. Chipotle Mexican Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By teenk
Great food, nicely spiced, perfect for those of us who need to be gluten free. This one is close to the university campus, so it is a bit loud sometimes for my older ears, but that doesn't stop me from enjoying the food.
6. Burrito Wings
Reviewed By Redjackco
Burrito Wings, despite its somewhat ungainly name, is a true Mexican taqueria, the kind you find in California and the U.S. Southwest. Granted, the choices are limited to tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tortas, wings and a few other selections, but the authenticity is there and the quality is great.Like the ubiquitous Chipotle, you go to the the counter, say whether you want a burrito, tacos or whatever, select your fillings, pick up your food and pay. But unlike Chipotle, the food is not over salted, the decor is not harsh steel, and the noise from the music and the crowd does not assault you as you eat. In fact, Buffalo Wings is the kind of Mexican taqueria that Chipotle is based on.Buffalo Wings has a limited selection of Mexican and American tap, and offers margaritas and true Mexican sodas as well as the usual selection of serve-yourself fountain soda.On top of this, the prices are very reasonable, comparable to if not cheaper than Chipotle. Bottom line: It is now our preferred Mexican restaurant in Mankato.
5. LaBamba Taco House
Reviewed By trudioo
I had the texan tacos - fresh cilantro, onions, avocado & chicken. I had some of their hot sauce and the onions mixed with habaneros. Excellent! Reminiscent of the best street tacos of Mexico!
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4. Chipotle Mexican Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By babymama
Ok, I already love this chain, and would eat there every day if it was realistic, but this was an especially yummy day. The meat was great (you know sometimes it is stringy or fatty), everything tasted great, and the gal making the burritos consistently made every one so big that she needed to double wrap them since they wouldn't close. Make you feel like you got a great bang for your buck.
3. Zanz Mexican Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By Lisa P
Don't let the old building and decor fool ya, the food is great! Cheese Chilitos are MY FAVORITE! We've been going to Zanz since the 80's and the building, decor and food are the same, never changed, and we LOVE that! Molly, one of the owners always has a smile and "yells" a greeting from the backline.
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2. La Terraza Mexican Bar and Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 86 reviews
Great atmosphere, best margaritas, with a great selection of them, make from scratch , outdoor seating, full bar, friendly staff
Reviewed By SunnyInMN
Whenever we are in Mankato we stop at this Mexican restaurant. They have good food and cocktails. The food is always delicious. The restaurant is always busy which is a good sign. We will be back!
1. El Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 181 reviews
Reviewed By gkd624
We just ate at El mazatlan and were very happy. The restaurant is so cute, so very authentic with its mexico decor. We ate outside and had a great server, everyone working was pleasant and helpful. The food was very good and the margaritas great also..all in all, we were very happy with our lunch..
