Don Chuy Taqueria

I live in San Diego, CA. I'm a bit of a taco snob and even in San Diego I am picky about legit tacos. This place is LEGIT and would stand up to taquerias in SD. I'm willing to bet it's one of the best Mexican joints in MN, definitely in St. Cloud (Gilberto's is a close 2nd). While visiting my mom here frequently I am stoked this place is right around the corner from her :)Minnesotans listen up - it's all about two tacos there the Al Pastor and the Barbacoa. I also had the carne asada and carnitas, which were good, but it's the pastor and barbacoa that is clearly their speciality. The tacos are pretty big too, generous portions on everything all around. I only got tacos, but I'd suspect these are great in a burrito, quesadilla, or bowl. Order with corn tortillas (maiz) for the authentic taco taste. The tortillas are hand made I suspect, as they have a bit of a pull / chew in their bite - really good. Jose (Don Chuy) was super cool and gave me a free flour tortilla taco which was also delicious. Very welcoming and friendly guy. Jose - consider offering a California burrito on the menu - throw some French fries in that carne asada burrito ;)I'll def be coming here as I make my annual MN pilgrimage and won't feel too far from home with some legit tacos. You're a sucker if you're getting your Mexican elsewhere in this area, so give it a try. Thanks Jose!

Stopped in here with my siblings on our drive back home. Ordered tacos and the sincronizada. So delicious!! The salsa had great spice. Place was very quite. I hope they get more business.

The service was polite and attentive. Restaurant was very clean. Food was amazing! I had the barbacoa plate with homemade corn tortillas....delightful! Horchata was a new experience....it was really good, like iced chai! Big serving of it, almost too much, but we managed to finish it!! The only negative was it was a bit cold and drafty so we cut it shorter than we would've preferred.

The most tasteful, delicious food! The chicken mini burrito is fabulous. Love the grilled flour tortilla--it enhances the inside food flavor. The chicken Torte Sandwich is so good! The torte bun is so soft and the filling is just very tasty. Support this business! Service was top notch. Friendly too.