El Rodeo
El Rodeo
a steak and vegetables in a skillet
a hand holding a taco with chicken and peppers
two cars parked in front of a mexican restaurant
cars parked in a parking lot at night
Enchiladas Verdes
a margarita with orange slices on the rim
Especial del Rodeo Fajita (for 2)
food, nachos
a skillet of food on a table
food
Burrito Carne asada with chicken
burritos and wraps, burrito, food, wraps
Burrito del rodeo with ground beef
The note we left out waitress, Amy.
Arroz con Pollo
a man sitting in a restaurant
Queso dip with chorizo
food, sandwiches
food, tacos
Seafood Enchiladas
Queso dip with chorizo
Queso dip with chorizo
Double fajita with shrimp and chicken
crepes, food
Kelly U.
Jan 11, 2025
Traditional Mexican fare in a traditional setting! Huge menu with loads of options and several combos. Service was excellent, interactive and attentive. Easy parking, quick seating, a great family setting, easy to recommend this place for your families next outing...
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Stephanie P.
Aug 11, 2024
El rodeo is average Mexican American food. Simple flavors and barely any seasoning. It's good if you're in the mood for a basic no frills relatively affordable meal. We had the guacamole dip. It needed some red onions, lime and salt. I think it was just mashed avocados with pico de gallo on top.Ceviche was good. Nice portion. Could have used some onion for flavor too. Burrito Carne asada with chicken and burrito del rodeo with ground beef. Again, both fine but just needs a little more flavor.We sat outside. They do have a great patio space. Today service was good outside. It can be hit or miss though.
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KJ O.
Mar 15, 2024
The location is great, right next to arbor lakes, It's your run of the mill Mexican American spot. They've got the music and the decorative seating. They've got all the classics and matching margaritas to show. I've gotten a few different items there, their seafood dishes are often overdone and chewy. My biggest critique is that they are stingy with chips and salsa, one per table.
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Jessica N.
Jan 23, 2024
Dined at El Rodeo for the first time and was very impressed. We were seated immediately and the service was excellent from start to finish. The ambiance was vibrant and welcoming. I had the fish tacos and an outstanding margarita. The selection of both food and beverages were great and very reasonably priced. I can't wait to go back and try something new! Maple Grove seems to have an endless amount of restaurant options, but this one will probably be my Mexican go to.
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Josh D.
Jul 29, 2023
This is probably the best Mexican place in Maple Grove / the 94 corner NW metro area. It feels and tastes pretty authentic. The free chips and salsa are great (fresh). I've always ordered the chicken enchilada and I ask for them to make it as hot/spicy as possible. Unlike some restaurants, they are willing to really turn up the heat and make me sweat! I think they put habaneros in the enchilada and boy is it good. I also like that they will serve a la carte and that you don't need to get rice/beans. I always leave those sides on my plate so I appreciate a little menu flexibility. Service is just fine. I think a few times the servers has secretly tried to watch me to see my reaching to the first few bites. They kept my water glass refilled, so I consider that great by me in a mouth burning life or death-esque situation.
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Latonya D.
Apr 14, 2024
The food and service is always on point! You won't be disappointed. I ordered the trio and my guy ordered the burrito. Both our plates were empty
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Danny A.
Mar 2, 2021
Nothing makes me happier then good Mexican food which can be hard to find in Minnesota, let alone the burbs of Minneapolis. I am thankful to live in Maple Grove, walking distance from El Rodeo located off the corner of Elm Creek Blvd and Weaver Lake Rd. The restaurant is decent size with a split dining room split by a long narrow bar with about 8 seats. There is also a nice patio on the east side of the restaurant. Nothing to thrilling here. It looks like most American-Mexican restaurants with all the colors of the Mexican flag sprayed throughout, huge wall murals of desert scenes, and Mexican music playing in the background. The food is delicious! The menu looks like what you would expect from its counterparts in time but they are nailing it. The dishes actually have distinct flavor and the portions are ridiculous. I have had a lot of items on the menu and enjoyed everything. My favorites have been the Chimichanga (with Beef) which is LOADED with shredded beef, perfectly fried, and smothered in a cheesy paradise; as well as, the Sirloin House. This 10oz steak comes tender from the grill with onions, mushrooms and covered is melty goodness (cheese). My one gripe and I mean only one is the chips always seem to be a little stale. Now I'm thirsty. Margaritas, right?! Outside of actually having a balanced house margarita out of the machine they also make up a nice Texas or Cadillac Margarita. I've also tried a Paloma and it was amazing (crazy boozy but amazing). They also offer the main domestic taps like Coors and Bud as well as some Mexican domestics like Negro and Especial Modelo and Dos Equis. After man visits the service has ALWAYS been top tier. All of the staff is friendly and attentive. The restaurant is always clean and feels comfortable. El Rodeo has been come a regular spot for me and there's a good chance you catch me there! Cheers.
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Kyle T.
Feb 22, 2022
I would say this was my 2/22/22 taco Tuesday choice which makes it even worse of an experience!Now, my guess is this place launders money for the cartels! All of the ingredients in my shrimp taco were pre made! Canned beans, frozen cooked shrimp, bagged lettuce, bagged cheese. I'm guessing the rice is from a box, pretty sure the Guacamole was from a plastic tub! I don't know any place that buys all this shit that can be made fresh!! All of it is cheaper to make than buy...Meal was cheap (makes no sense) and I wouldn't have wanted to pay much more! This is what I would expect from a high school cafeteria....and I'd bitch about my tax dollars being wasted!KT
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Mary A.
Oct 5, 2024
Everything was awesome. Margaritas, food and service! We didn't love the chips, but salsa was good. Cadillac margaritas were fantastic-- pro tip, add Patron.Food was amazing, try the flan for dessert!
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Corey M.
Mar 10, 2024
Seated immediately (6 people) Orders taken quickly and accurately Prepared very nicely, served hotReal good atmosphere
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