Burnsville sits well south of both downtowns, and its torta and taco counters answer to Cedar Avenue and County Road 42 rather than to Lake Street. This roster covers the suburb's Mexican kitchens on their own terms, from steam-table counters to a room built for a night out.
№ 01
Taqueria Hidalgo
Burnsville $
12641 Nicollet Ave, Burnsville, MN 55337 · +19527071183
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A straightforward taqueria on the Burnsville strip, priced for regular weeknight visits. The counter-service format keeps the lane fast and the menu focused on the tacos and plates that anchor this corner of the suburb's Mexican dining scene, without the wait or markup of a sit-down room.
№ 02
Casa Maya Grill & Cafe - Don Chon
Burnsville
14635 County Rd 11, Burnsville, MN 55337 · +19529779863
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The Taco Chon carries the name recognition here, a dish loyal enough that regulars still call the restaurant by its old title even after the rebrand to Don Chon. Carne asada and chiles rellenos round out a family-run menu built for groups, with a printed list longer than what most visitors expect walking in.
What to orderTaco Chon, carne asada, chiles rellenos
№ 03
Taqueria La Hacienda
Burnsville $$
2000 Williams Dr, Ste 105, Burnsville, MN 55337 · +19528086895
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Carne asada tacos and chiles rellenos come out of an open kitchen, close enough to the counter that diners can watch portions get built in real time. The menu runs short and the prices run fair, though service pacing has drawn complaints on busier evenings when the counter gets backed up.
What to ordercarne asada tacos, chiles rellenos, enchiladas
№ 04
El Super Taco
Burnsville $$
2001 Cliff Rd E, Burnsville, MN 55337 · +19528908888
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The breakfast burrito and carne asada fries pull comparisons to San Diego and Texas taco stands, a California lean that separates this Burnsville counter from the rest of the suburb's Mexican lineup. A stocked salsa bar, green and habanero both, backs up a menu regulars return to multiple times a week.
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 and camarones a la diabla headline a menu built to share, but the draw here is the room itself: a large, decorated space in Burnsville with live music and a bar program aimed at date nights and group outings rather than a quick plate of tacos. Drinks run sweet and pricey for the suburb.
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 anchor a casual Burnsville menu that leans toward quick lunches and weeknight dinners, with a dollar taco special on Tuesdays that draws a steady crowd. Nachos and chicken quesadillas round out the counter, though drink service, sodas sold by the can with no refills, has drawn some pushback.
What to ordertacos al pastor, nachos, chicken quesadilla
Frequently asked
What is the best torta or taco spot in Burnsville right now?
Based on the Insider Score, Casa Maya Grill & Cafe - Don Chon and El Super Taco rate highest among Burnsville's Mexican kitchens, both for consistency on their signature plates. No restaurant on this list pays to be included; placement follows the score alone.
Where can I find good Mexican food near me in Burnsville?
This guide covers six Burnsville rooms directly, all reachable off Cedar Avenue or County Road 42, ranging from counter-service taquerias to a full bar and live music room. Check each entry's price tier and vibe tags to match what is nearby and what fits the occasion.
Which Burnsville restaurant is best for a group or date night?
Los Grandes Mexican Restaurant is built for that occasion, with a large decorated room, live music, and a bar program, though its Insider Score reflects mixed marks on food and drink pricing. For a lower-key group dinner, Casa Maya Grill & Cafe - Don Chon handles larger tables well.
Are any of these Burnsville restaurants ranked or sponsored?
None of these restaurants paid for placement. Every entry is ordered and scored using the Insider Score, a rating built from the review record, and the guide reflects that ranking rather than advertising.
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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.
