and in the Mercado Central.

. Practically burned my hand through the tin foil they were so hot. Not a whole lot of flavor happening. (Also ordered a chorizo taco, got beef). Questions: Aside from Mercado Central in Mpls, which is a favorite, where is El...

1. Jasmine Deli – excellent Vietnamese food (a specialty in Minneapolis) 2. Punch Pizza – perhaps the best pizza in America 3. Mercado Central - cafeteria style Mexican. very authentic. get the tamales from the place...

(pork) & cheese. I think they also have pupusas at Mercado Central in Mpls. Good luck!

at Mercado Central are all about the same, which is to say quite good and not much different (IMO) from one stand to the next. HuaGung

it was on Grand but I don’t think it was the Grand Central Market. Thanks! (More thanks if you have eaten there and can review it!)

At 1515 Lake Street in Minneapolis is the Mercado Central. This is a group of Mexican shops in a co-op setting. There are a number of food shops and everything that I have tried has been very good. Do not pass up the Tacos Al...

I thought it wasn’t so good. The Mixiotes chicken was basically flavorless. I’m much happier with La Tortuga on Central or the places in Mercado Central at Bloomington and Lake.

'm there for five days: would love to know where to go, where to avoid. Many many thanks in advance. (I’ve pasted in some of the recs I’ve gathered below, just FYI.) Santiago Los Vacas Gordas Liguria casa vieja Coco the...

. The Mercado Central is fun. Enjoy.

Lake Street, Minneapolis). They’re both casual and inexpensive. Other people recommend Origami and Nami, both downtown, but they’re a bit too fancy for lively children. If you like Mexican food, I highly recommend a...

to the counter version in El Mercado Central. I haven’t been there yet, but it’s now at the top of my list. Thanks, Anne Link: http://www.citypages.com/dish/detail.asp?CID=18379&CID=18381

I haven’t tried it. Go for it. Let us know if it’s good. My wife and I are Tamale-lovers...hmmm...that doesn’t sound quite right. Anyhow, we really like Tamales. There’s some pretty good Tamales in the...

with beans and rice, and a huge bag of corn tortillas on the side. the mercado central also had a great “food court” with counters and small tables you could sit at. Ropa Viejo and other delicacies were on offer for a...

The Mercado Central on Lake and Bloomington is another good place to find Mexican food in the Twin Cities. I’m partial to Manny’s Tortas and in particular to the chicken version, but there are lots of other...