El Taco Mexicano — Restaurant in Forest Lake

This taco truck delivers an experience that stands shoulder to shoulder with some of the best Mexican food found in Southern California or Mexico itself. The carnitas, in particular, are exceptional—perfectly cooked, flavorful, and among the finest you’ll find at any taco establishment worldwide.

The salsas deserve special mention: nuanced, spicy, and creamy, reminiscent of those served in high-end sit-down Mexican restaurants. The guacamole is equally impressive, prepared with care and authenticity. It’s not the overly processed, blended style some places offer, but rather the real deal—hand-made with a great mouth texture and bright, fresh flavor.

This operation clearly reflects deep knowledge of authentic Mexican cuisine. It’s both surprising and delightful to find such a level of quality in a rural Minnesota setting. For those seeking genuine, top-tier tacos, this is a rare and...

People running the truck are very nice. However, the food was honestly terrible. The burritos are basically nothing but refried beans. That’s all I could taste. The alambre was soggy, steak was dry, and veggies were unevenly cut (some cooked nice and others not so much). The corn was nothing outside of standard. We ordered two churros, but only received one. The churro was amazing (strawberry inside), and is honestly the only reason we’d go back and why it’s...

They have the most amazing authentic Mexican food I've had in a long time!! I have eaten here numerous times since I found them in Sept 2024. Always consistently great food and service. I will keep supporting a locally...