Bloomington's Mexican lineup runs mall-adjacent and practical: chain cantinas near Mall of America, a quick-service burrito counter, and a family-run room that outclasses its neighbors on flavor. This list sticks to Bloomington addresses and calls the difference between a fast lunch stop and a room worth a full sit-down plainly.
№ 01
Cantina Laredo
Bloomington $$
300 W Market, Level 3, Bloomington, MN 55425 · +19524068311
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Carne asada and chile relleno anchor the menu at this Bloomington cantina, a short drive from Mall of America and built for a shopping-day pause. The room runs quieter than the mall crowd suggests, service moves fast, and the enchiladas verdes hold up as the safer order over the fajita plates. Good for a break between stores, not a destination meal.
What to ordercarne asada, chile relleno, enchiladas verdes
№ 02
Chevys Fresh Mex
Bloomington $$
2251 Killebrew Dr, Bloomington, MN 55425 · +19528149555
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The smothered steak fajita burrito, drowned in sauce and paired with pinto beans and rice, is the order regulars point to at this Bloomington fajita bar. Quesadillas and the fajita platters round out a menu built for post-mall, post-errand appetites. Takeout travels fine though the fries and portions cool fast, and the room stays clean and fast through a rush.
What to ordersmothered steak fajita burrito, fajitas, quesadilla
№ 03
Pancheros Mexican Grill - Bloomington
Bloomington $
5200 W 84th St, Normandale Shopping Center, Bloomington, MN 55437 · +19527676844
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Tortillas made fresh on site and mixed to order set this Bloomington counter apart from the national burrito chains it gets compared to. The burrito and quesadilla both benefit from that step, though the counter runs fastest when it's not busy and service can feel rushed during a lunch surge. A dependable, no-frills order-at-the-counter stop, not a sit-down room.
What to orderburrito, quesadilla, fresh made tortillas
№ 04
Maria Bonita Restaurant Bar
Bloomington
415 E 78th St, Bloomington, MN 55420 · +16129165730
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Chiles rellenos and carne asada carry the menu at this Bloomington sit-down room, which has enough parking and enough space, including an events hall, to handle group lunches without a wait. Weekday service is attentive and the enchiladas hold their own against the fried dishes. Of the Mexican rooms in Bloomington's shopping corridor, this is the one built for a full meal, not a stopover.
What to orderchiles rellenos, enchiladas, carne asada
№ 05
Zantigo
Bloomington $
9725 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420 · +19522530770
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The taco salad and chilitos carry decades of nostalgia at this Bloomington counter, a rare surviving link to a regional chain most of the metro lost. The churro remains the dessert to get. Portions and sauce levels have grown inconsistent over the years, and the chain publishes no nutrition information, so treat this as a quick, sentimental stop rather than the neighborhood's top plate.
What to ordertaco salad, chilitos, churro
№ 06
Nova Italian Gourmet Pizzeria (Umbria)
Bloomington $
521 W 98th St, Bloomington, MN 55420 · +19527469505
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This is a pizzeria, not a Mexican kitchen, and it earns its spot on a Bloomington food list on its own terms: the Pesto King pizza runs thin-crust and well-balanced, the Margherita is straightforward, and the tiramisu closes a takeout order well. The menu's size rewards planning ahead. Worth knowing about for group lunches even if Mexican isn't on the table that day.
What to orderPesto King pizza, Margherita pizza, tiramisu
Frequently asked
What is the best Mexican restaurant in Bloomington right now?
Based on the Insider Score, which weighs the full review record and not just star averages, Maria Bonita Restaurant Bar rates highest among Bloomington's sit-down Mexican rooms, with Pancheros leading the quick-service counters. No restaurant pays to be listed or ranked higher.
Where can I find good Mexican food near me in Bloomington?
Bloomington's Mexican options cluster near the Mall of America corridor: Cantina Laredo and Chevys Fresh Mex both sit close to the mall for a shopping-trip meal, while Pancheros and Zantigo work for a faster stop. Maria Bonita is the pick for a sit-down group meal.
Is Pancheros in Bloomington good for a quick lunch?
Yes. Pancheros makes its tortillas fresh on site and mixes ingredients before rolling, which sets its burritos and quesadillas apart from other counter-service chains. Service can rush during busy stretches, so it rates best for a fast, dependable meal rather than a leisurely one.
Does the Insider Score mean a restaurant paid to be on this list?
No. The Insider Score is calculated from the full body of customer feedback for each restaurant and no business pays for placement or a higher rank on Top of Minneapolis. The ranking reflects what the review record actually shows about food and service.
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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.
