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Minneapolis · checked November 13, 2026
The 3 places in Minneapolis we'd order Mexican food from tonight. Start with Pineda Tacos (tacos al pastor and carne asada on corn tortillas, with salsas on the side), then Taqueria y Birrieria Las Cuatro Milpas (quesabirria or the torta birria, with the consome to dip), then Habanero Tacos Grill (tacos and burritos off the quick-service menu).
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Get: Tacos al pastor and carne asada on corn tortillas, with salsas on the side.
Simple tacos that hold up in a bag, and the counter is built for quick pickup. Order extra tortillas and eat them within the hour.
Good to know: Hours differ by location on East Lake Street, so check the one you are ordering from.
Where we found it: Andrew Zimmern: Taco perfection on Lake Street · Order.online: Pinedas Tacos (E Lake St) pickup and delivery
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Get: Quesabirria or the torta birria, with the consome to dip
Birria is built for the carryout box: the meat stays tender and the consome travels in its own cup.
Good to know: They sometimes run out of a protein late in the day, so go earlier.
Where we found it: Heavy Table: East Lake Checklist Revisited
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Get: Tacos and burritos off the quick-service menu.
Fast counter service and a menu of tacos and burritos that travel well. Strong diner ratings put it ahead of most Lake Street takeout spots.
Good to know: Phone 612-501-6929.
Where we found it: Stacker: Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Minneapolis area by diners (2025-02) · Allmenus: Habanero Tacos Grill menu and ordering
Pineda Tacos in East Lake Street. Get tacos al pastor and carne asada on corn tortillas, with salsas on the side.. Simple tacos that hold up in a bag, and the counter is built for quick pickup. Order extra tortillas and eat them within the hour.
Chef Amazing's list for Minneapolis: Pineda Tacos (East Lake Street), Taqueria y Birrieria Las Cuatro Milpas (East Lake Street), Habanero Tacos Grill (East Lake Street). Each one does takeout or delivery; order from the place's own site when it has one.
How we pick: our own stories and guides first, then this year's critics and best-of lists; every place checked open and checked to do takeout or delivery. Photos marked "a photo like it" show the food, not that place's. Delivery areas and hours change; check before you order. Chef Amazing is not paid by any place on this page.
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