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Boca Chica Restaurant, Saint Paul, MN

Boca Chica Restaurant

4.8
4.8
1407 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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 2018 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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 2:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot and street parking available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout

Experiences

  • Sunday Brunch Buffet

    US$23.99 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Sunday Brunch Restaurant ONLY Adult: $23.99 Kids 6-12 $14.99 Kids under 5 $9.99
  • Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet

    US$29.99 per person

    20 Apr 2025 only
    Sunday Brunch Restaurant ONLY Adult: $29.99 Kids 6-12 $16.99 Kids under 5 $9.99

What 1,407 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Best Overall

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Best Food

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Best Service

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Best Ambience

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Best Value

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Good for groups

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Healthy

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Boca Chica Restaurant delights with its "authentic cuisine," "delicious food," and "friendly staff." A family-owned gem in St. Paul, it's cherished for its "amazing brunch buffet," "reasonable prices," and "great margaritas." The inviting atmosphere and attentive service make it perfect for special occasions or casual dining with loved ones.

1,407 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    Hawaii5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and ambiance! Our fav local Mexican restaurant.

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  2. David

    Minneapolis3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always one of the best places to go for authentic Mexican food. Recipes your abuelita made and you loved when you visited her home.

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  3. Mike

    Minneapolis1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is excellent. Service started out great, but did not see our waitress for 20-30 minutes at a time after the initial interaction.

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  4. Deb

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent. The staff were very prompt and friendly. The food was filling and delicious. The mariachi band was a delightful touch for our evening. The only negative was that I would have preferred more spice in their salsa.

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  5. Troy

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very delicious, and Margaritas were fabulous. We are from out of town and were looking for some authentic Mexican cuisine and found it here. Will definitely have to come back when we visit again.

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  6. TREVOR

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Boca Chica has been a tradition for our family every Valentine’s Day 8 years running. My parents used to come here in the late 60’s, early 70’s when it was just a small handful of tables. It’s been a hallmark in our family for over a half century. I eat Taco house for lunch many times a month…..probably more than I should admit. Best refried beans in town imo.

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  7. Lisa

    Hawaii5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Server was distracted and inattentive and did not bring soup or silverware without prompting. Took a long time for food. Redeemed herself by taking a discount off bill. Patrons at next table were incredibly loud and detracted from our experience. Food was very tasty though.

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  8. John

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent had a beautiful experience. Would definitely plan on going back again.

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  9. Lisa

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Boca Chica and their food is always great!

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  10. Larry VIP

    Minneapolis35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been dining here for several years. The experience never disappoints us. The food, the service, the atmosphere is top notch. We have several friends who are happy to join us for a fun night out with excellent food, etc. Our only regret this time was our reservation was too early to enjoy the mariachi band!!!! We will definitely be back!!!!

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FAQs

Boca Chica Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (651) 222-8499.

Boca Chica Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1407 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Boca Chica Restaurant

11 Cesar Chavez St., Saint Paul, MN 55107

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 2:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot and street parking available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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