El Burrito Mercado

175 Concord St (Cesar Chavez)
St. Paul, MN
651-227-2192
http://www.elburritomercado.com/

Category: Mexican

Rating (Scale 1-10, with 10 being the highest):
Food: 8
Service: N/A (Self service)
Ambience: 6

Recommendation: Very Good. Excellent authentic Mexican food served cafeteria style in a full service Mexican supermarket.

This is a full service Mexican grocery store where you can find everything from staples such as Mexican spices and home-made tortillas to hard to find items such as jicama and imported Mexican candies. The market includes a housewares section, produce department, bakery, shelf-stable items, as well as a cafeteria/cantina. Located in St Paul’s Latino community of District Del Sol, the ethnically charged atmosphere at El Burrito Mercado is as close to a Mexican experience as you’ll find this far north. From the moment you enter its doors your senses are immersed in authentic Mexican flavors, sounds, smells, and sights. We love visiting this store for their Spicy Salsas as well as cheap avocados! They also have a good selection of fresh juices and dried chilies. The restaurant (along with others in the West Side area) sets up outdoor stands that sell food during the Annual Cinco De Mayo festival held in May.

The cafeteria serves tamales, great carnitas, and dishes such as pork in green chilies and chicken mole. We absolutely love their Carnitas and Beef burritos. We also like their authentic Tacos, which are served on corn tortillas with onions, cilantro, and lime. In the summer time, they occasionally have a stand that serves fresh roasted corn in the back.

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