Boca Chica Mexican Restaurant has served the flavorful, authentic cuisine of Mexico since 1964. It was then that Guillermo and Gloria Frias opened the doors to their new restaurant that seated only 28 patrons. Today, Boca Chica has grown substantially and is rated "one of the best Mexican restaurants in the Twin Cities," according to the Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine’s March 2009 issue.
The authenticity of the food is maintained by making everything from scratch, the old-fashioned way, with fresh ingredients. Even the fiery salsa is still made with fresh tomatoes, chiles, and that special Frias family touch. Our menu includes some of the more traditional foods such as guisados, sopes, carne asada, chile rellenos, and tamales. Taste is never compromised. We also have a full bar featuring the city’s best selection of Mexican beers and premium tequilas. Voted "Best Margarita" by City Pages.
"I have yet to find better prepared shrimp in the Twin Cities than in the Platillo Aculpulco (build your own shrimp tacos). You get LOTS of big, plump shrimp, cooked to perfection on a fajita iron with onions and peppers, and that preparation gives them SOOOO much flavor! You also get tortillas, rice, beans, fresh guac, along with the endless chips and salsa, and it's a total FEAST! I can never order anything different than this beauty of a dish, because I know I would just be disappointed with anything less. :) Our server was also PHENOMENALLY attentive as our group ordered app's, had a leisurely dinner, and sat around and chatted afterwards...she was still filling waters and checking in all throughout. Well done, once again, Boca Chica!"
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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"We were there at lunch time, we placed our order 15 mins later the srever came out told us the power is out. So no lunch and paid full price for the one drink we got."
Dined on 5/14/2013
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"They charged 18% gratuity on only 4 in our group, even though the menu said for parties of 8 or more. Waiter said because it was a holiday and they were allowed. Also, 2 kid meals ordered and drink was supposed to come with each meal and again drinks were charged and we were told because it was cinco de mayo they charged extra for kids drinks. The food was terrible. Sent back cheese sauce. Service was horrible too. We will never visit this restaurant again."
Dined on 5/05/2013
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"For several years we have heard that Boca Chica was the best for Mexican food. Perhaps it was the hype, but the food was nothing spectacular and average at best. I've had better tacos at Chipotle."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2009
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"Food was good, typical Mexican fare. Salsa was a little hot for my liking. Service was pretty good, but we did have empty drink glasses once. Very cute murals on the wall. Will go back there as I loved the cheese enchiladas!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"I used to live in the neighborhood, and loved coming here, so particularly enjoy coming back and finding that it is as good as ever. The mole was particularly good, the service was attentive and our server was friendly. We generally enjoyed our visit and will definitely est at Boca Chicago again soon."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"Food was great and great options. The service was ok. She basically did not wow me. Just took the order and left then checked back on us and gave the bill. But we got in on time and enjoyed our meal."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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"The fourth Saturday of every month there is live Mexican music. This was a treat since I haven't experienced it before. The server was weighted with too many tables and the delay of our request for desert tray and coffee took 15 minutes."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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"Margaritas particularly good...more authentic than other Mexican restaurants in St. Paul - Minneapolis area. Food is also authentic. Service attentive. Even on a busy Saturday night, food and service is customer directed."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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"The food was poor, carnitas were deep fried and to the texture of jerky, and the tamales were terrible over cooked to the point of extreme dryness. Server did not know the menu and could not make recommendations. High point was that the margaritas were very good."
Dined on 03/11/2013
2013
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"Great experience - the waitress was charming, informative, and just present enough to be helpful without being over-bearing. After living in Tucson, AZ for 8 years, I came to believe there was no good Mexican food to be had in Minnesota. Boca Chica was great, and I'm glad I was wrong. Definitely will go back."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2013
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"My husband comes to this restuarant frequently for lunch but dinner was my first time. Everything was delicious! I love Mexican food and this place is authentic. I had the "pick two" with a crisp taco and chicken enchillada. I am not usually a fan of ground beef but the meat in the taco was seasoned so well - super tasty! The chicken enchillada was fantastic too. My husband says the lunch buffet is amazing and I'm just waiting for a chance to sneak over to St. Paul to try it!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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"I have been going to Boca Chica for 46 yrs., and have never been disappointed!! The "sweet" factor about my Sunday experience was seeing Gloria there! Such a wonderful lady! The food and everything else was excellent!!"
Dined on 02/24/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"We (four of us) enjoyed dinner at the Boca Chica Restaurant on Saturday eveing, 2/23/13. We especially enjoyed the band. My only issue is that the reastaurant was kinda noisy."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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"It was all we expected and more. Food is out of this world. We will be back many times over."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"Boca is our 'regular' Friday night hang-out. We had our 'special' dish which my husband and I always split. Without asking, our server had the plate split before bringing it out and even knew that I got the enchilada and my husband got the taco. You gotta love a place that pays that much attention to you."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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"Wonderful as always. The standard to which we hold all other Mexican restaurants!"
Dined on 02/08/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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"Found the food to be average, nothing noteworthy. The service was efficient, friendly and accessible. Orders were taken and delivered correctly but food was only fair."
Dined on 02/06/2013
2009
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