Al pastor in Burnsville does not live on one strip. It shows up on a counter menu, on a Tuesday dollar-taco special, and on a plate next to camarones a la diabla under Valentine's decorations. This roundup names the actual dish and the actual room for each, all in Burnsville, none of it borrowed from Lake Street or District del Sol.
№ 01
Taqueria Hidalgo
Burnsville $
12641 Nicollet Ave, Burnsville, MN 55337 · +19527071183
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A counter-service Mexican room in Burnsville with no signature dish on record here, but the taqueria format itself is the pitch: quick tacos, a menu built for repeat weekday orders, and pricing at the low end of the corridor. Worth checking against the current posted menu, since specifics on the pastor plate were not part of the available record.
№ 02
Casa Maya Grill & Cafe - Don Chon
Burnsville
14635 County Rd 11, Burnsville, MN 55337 · +19529779863
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The Taco Chon is the reason regulars keep coming back to this family-run Burnsville room, alongside carne asada and chiles rellenos that read as the kitchen's steadier hits. It draws groups of six without strain, the kind of menu that lets everyone order something different and still leave satisfied. A local favorite built on volume and consistency, not novelty.
What to orderTaco Chon, carne asada, chiles rellenos
№ 03
Taqueria La Hacienda
Burnsville $$
2000 Williams Dr, Ste 105, Burnsville, MN 55337 · +19528086895
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Carne asada tacos, chiles rellenos, and enchiladas anchor a short menu at this Burnsville counter room, priced to reward regulars rather than tourists. The open kitchen layout means the portioning happens in view of the counter line, for better or worse depending on the night. Service pace has drawn complaints at busier hours, so plan for a wait during peak windows.
What to ordercarne asada tacos, chiles rellenos, enchiladas
№ 04
El Super Taco
Burnsville $$
2001 Cliff Rd E, Burnsville, MN 55337 · +19528908888
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The breakfast burrito and carne asada fries are the draw at this Burnsville spot, both pulling comparisons to California and Texas taco stands from transplants who know the difference. A salsa bar with a green and a habanero option backs up the fries and burritos. Room upkeep between rushes has been an inconsistent note, but the flavor keeps people returning for years.
What to orderbreakfast burrito, carne asada fries, salsa
№ 05
Los Grandes Mexican Restaurant
Burnsville
251 W Burnsville Pkwy, Burnsville, MN 55337 · +19523035357
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Ceviche, grilled fish, and camarones a la diabla headline a large Burnsville dining room built more for a night out than a quick taco run. Live music and a decorated interior make it a date-night and group destination first, with the kitchen a secondary consideration for some diners. Drink prices run high for the suburb, so budget accordingly if cocktails are part of the plan.
What to orderceviche, grilled fish, camarones a la diabla
№ 06
Los Agaves Mexican Restaurant
Burnsville
3809 State Hwy 13, Burnsville, MN 55337 · +1952-295-3136
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Tacos al pastor are the headline here, especially during the Tuesday dollar-taco run that turns three tacos into a full, flavorful lunch without drying out the meat. Nachos and chicken quesadilla round out a casual, quick-turn Burnsville menu, though the soda comes by the can with no refills. A dependable weeknight option built around that pastor special.
What to ordertacos al pastor, nachos, chicken quesadilla
Frequently asked
What is the best al pastor near me in Burnsville?
Based on the current Insider Score ranking, Los Agaves Mexican Restaurant stands out for its Tuesday dollar-taco al pastor special, with Casa Maya Grill and Cafe Don Chon and El Super Taco also worth checking for strong Mexican menus in Burnsville. No restaurant on this list paid for placement; rankings come from the Insider Score alone.
Which Burnsville taco spot is best for a quick lunch?
Taqueria La Hacienda and El Super Taco both run counter-service formats built for a fast in-and-out order, though La Hacienda has drawn some complaints about wait times during busy stretches. Los Agaves also fits a quick weeknight or lunchtime visit.
Is there a Mexican restaurant in Burnsville good for groups or date night?
Los Grandes Mexican Restaurant is built for that, with a large decorated dining room, live music, and a drink menu, though some reviewers note the food takes a back seat to the music and bar scene. For a family group dinner instead, Casa Maya Grill and Cafe Don Chon handles larger tables well.
How are these Burnsville restaurants ranked?
Every restaurant here is ranked by its Insider Score, a rating built from the review record rather than paid placement. No restaurant on this guide, or on Top of Minneapolis generally, pays to appear or to rank higher.
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The data first, then the verdict
We start with the review record, not a press release. Every room here is a real kitchen with a strong rating across a meaningful number of reviews, ranked on our 10-point Insider Score. We weight consistency over time and the rooms locals return to, not the ones tourists pass through once. The list updates as the data does. How we work →
Kou Thao
Staff Writer · Top of Minneapolis
Kou Thao is the St. Paul & Corridors Editor at Top of Minneapolis. Born in St. Paul and raised in Frogtown, he grew up working the family egg-roll stand at Hmongtown Marketplace. He covers the marketplaces, University Avenue, the East Side and West Side, and every corridor counter worth the trip across the river.
