🔥 Colita| Creative Oaxacan-Inspired Escape in Standish-Ericsson

Nestled in the residential Standish-Ericsson neighborhood, Colita is a colorful, energetic destination for inventive Mexican-inspired cuisine and craft cocktails. This is not a standard taqueria; it's a lively, art-filled restaurant with a sprawling patio that feels like a festive, tropical retreat, celebrated for its wood-fired tacos, masa-based dishes, and bold flavors. ✨ The Colita Experience: The atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming—think vibrant murals, rustic wood accents, an open kitchen with a roaring wood-fired grill, and a lush, heated patio—creating a playful and convivial setting. The menu is a creative take on Oaxacan and Mexican traditions, featuring dishes like wood-grilled octopus, lamb barbacoa tacos, blue corn tostadas, and their famous arroz con pollo. The bar program focuses on mezcal, tequila, and inventive cocktails. Service is friendly and knowledgeable. It’s a place designed for sharing, celebrating, and enjoying a transportive, flavor-packed meal in a uniquely Minneapolis setting. 📝 Short Social Media Caption: “A fiesta for the senses in South Minneapolis! 🌮 Colita delights with creative Mexican-inspired dishes, wood-fired flavors, and the most vibrant patio around. Always a celebration. #Colita #MinneapolisEats #MexicanFood #Oaxacan #StandishEricsson #WoodFire #CraftCocktails #PatioSeason #TwinCitiesFoodie #MplsRestaurants