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Posted in Minnesota Attractions, International Food July 03, 2017 by Betsy Rathburn

The Unassuming Town In Minnesota That Has The Best Mexican Food Ever

Minnesota isn’t exactly known for its Mexican food. And if there are notable restaurants, many expect them to be in the Twin Cities, where it’s easier to find different types of cuisine. But there’s one town in Minnesota that has quite a few Mexican restaurants to choose from. Check it out:

Austin is a town of about 20,000 people located 100 miles south of Minneapolis.

Their downtown area is full of local shops that make it a nice place to visit while you're passing through.

There are also many lovely scenic spots in the area. The Jay C. Hormel Nature Center is peaceful, and there are several trails through the area.

As for food, Austin's main claim to fame is Spam. There is even a Spam museum that offers an interesting history of the product.

But the town is home to several tasty Mexican restaurants. One, Tienda Y Taqueria Guerrero, is within walking distance to the Spam Museum.

Many many particularly love the restaurant's carne asada tacos.

Next up is Maya Taqueria, another cozy restaurant known for its tasty tacos.

The tacos are outstanding, but their menu is full of great flavors - and prices.

Our third great Austin Mexican restaurant is El Mariachi. It is a family-owned restaurant in downtown Austin that is sure to impress.

From delightful tacos to fulling enchiladas, you really can't go wrong here.

Finally, we have El Patron Mexican Grill & Bar. This spot is known for its good prices and fast service.

And because it's also a bar, you can enjoy a nice margarita with your tacos, enchiladas, or fajitas.

What do you think? Do you know of any other towns with great Mexican food? Let us know!

If you’re looking for more Mexican restaurants throughout Minnesota, check out our list of 11 restaurants with the best Mexican food in Minnesota.

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Betsy is a Minneapolis-based writer who's lived in Minnesota for 20 years. If you know of any amazing Minnesota restaurants, nature areas, or other attractions, feel free to let her know about them at brathburn@onlyinyourstate.com or on Twitter @betsyrathburn.