Burnsville's taco lineup runs from strip mall counters to a full dining room with a live band. The Dakota County suburb keeps its Mexican kitchens spread along its commercial corridors rather than clustered in one strip, and the range says something real about what this ring city eats on a Tuesday night versus a Friday date night.
№ 01
Taqueria Hidalgo
Burnsville $
12641 Nicollet Ave, Burnsville, MN 55337 · +19527071183
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A budget-tier counter room in Burnsville with a short, direct menu. Priced at the low end of the suburb's taco field, it fits the quick, no-frills order rather than a sit-down meal. Details on the exact lineup are thin, but the price point alone marks it as the value option among Burnsville's Mexican kitchens.
№ 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 room in Burnsville, alongside carne asada and chiles rellenos that read as generous rather than fussy. Groups do well here: tables of six report every plate landing well, and the family ownership shows in how the room handles a crowd on a weeknight.
What to orderTaco Chon, carne asada, chiles rellenos
№ 03
Taqueria La Hacienda
Burnsville $$
2000 Williams Dr, Ste 105, Burnsville, MN 55337 · +19528086895
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Carne asada tacos, chiles rellenos, and enchiladas anchor a counter-service menu that runs smaller than some competitors but delivers on what it does serve. Prices sit at the low end for Burnsville. Portion control is visible from the counter, which cuts both ways: exact, but occasionally a wait during a rush.
What to ordercarne asada tacos, chiles rellenos, enchiladas
№ 04
El Super Taco
Burnsville $$
2001 Cliff Rd E, Burnsville, MN 55337 · +19528908888
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The breakfast burrito and carne asada fries draw comparisons to San Diego and Texas plates, and regulars return multiple times a week for both. A salsa bar with green and habanero options is a genuine draw. The room itself runs casual and sometimes shows the wear of a busy counter, but the kitchen's output keeps people loyal.
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 menu built for a night out rather than a quick meal. The room is large and decorated for occasions, with live music as the draw on weekends. Drink prices run high for Burnsville, and the kitchen's consistency takes a back seat to the room's function as a music and date night venue.
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 headline a casual, quick-turn menu, with a dollar taco special on Tuesdays that draws a crowd for the al pastor specifically, full of flavor and not dry. Nachos and chicken quesadilla round out the order. Service reads as friendly and fast, though drink refill policy has drawn complaints.
What to ordertacos al pastor, nachos, chicken quesadilla
Frequently asked
What is the best taco spot near me in Burnsville?
It depends on what corner of Burnsville is near you and what you want that night. Casa Maya Grill & Cafe - Don Chon and El Super Taco carry the strongest Insider Scores in this guide for straightforward, well-executed tacos, while Los Grandes is the pick if you want live music with your dinner rather than just a fast plate.
Which Burnsville taco restaurant has the highest Insider Score?
Insider Scores are calculated independently from the review record for each restaurant, and no restaurant pays to be listed or to rank higher. Check the score displayed next to each name above; it reflects the full pattern of customer feedback, not a single visit or a paid placement.
Are these all sit-down restaurants or is there counter service?
It is mixed. Taqueria Hidalgo, Taqueria La Hacienda, El Super Taco, and Los Agaves run casual or counter service for a quick order. Casa Maya Grill & Cafe - Don Chon and Los Grandes lean toward full sit-down service, with Los Grandes built around a bigger night out with music and drinks.
Is any restaurant on this list better for a group or date night than a quick lunch?
Los Grandes Mexican Restaurant is the clear pick for a group night out or date night, with live music and a decorated dining room, though its drink prices and food consistency have drawn mixed comments. For a fast weekday lunch, Los Agaves and El Super Taco fit better.
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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.
