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Boca Chica Restaurant, Saint Paul, MN

Boca Chica Restaurant

4.8
4.8
1415 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
11 Cesar Chavez St., Saint Paul, MN 55107

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
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

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    We cater fiestas for birthdays, graduations, office parties, Grooms dinners, social gathering and many other special events. Let us help make your party a success! For smaller or more casual fiestas, we have the Party Tray Menu with a large selection of delicious food items you may choose to make your party special! For larger events such as weddings, anniversaries, quinceaneras or other formal celebrations, please call us to speak to our Full Service Catering manager Catering manager Jose Frias at (651) 222-8499.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Saint Paul
  • Cross street
    Wabasha
  • Parking details
    Private Lot and street parking available.
  • Entertainment
    Mariachi Flor y Canto performs regularly at Boca Chica every fourth Saturday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and for special occasions Nicolas Carter(Latin harp)and Pedro Torres(guitar)perform regularly at Boca Chica every second Saturday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and for special occasions.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Sunday Brunch Buffet

    $23.99 per person

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

    $29.99 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Sunday Brunch Restaurant ONLY Adult: $29.99 Kids 6-12 $16.99 Kids under 5 $9.99

What 1,415 people are saying

Boca Chica Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Kid-friendly

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Best Overall

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Best Food

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Best Service

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Best Ambiance

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Best Value

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Good for groups

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Healthy

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Neighborhood gem

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Lively

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Boca Chica Restaurant delights with "authentic Mexican food," "amazing margaritas," and a warm family atmosphere. "Service is excellent," with friendly staff and a vibrant ambiance often enhanced by live music. While some mention slow service, the "fantastic food" and "great value" keep patrons returning for memorable dining experiences.
1,415 Reviews
  1. Aimee

    Milwaukee8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great. Our waitress was very attentive and overall I really liked it.

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  2. Allen VIP

    Minneapolis45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service is excellent here. Everyone is friendly and accommodating and fast-acting. Great traditional and Tex-Mex food. Great vibes and family atmosphere.

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  3. Kris

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service are always excellent! Always a great family dining experience.

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  4. mike

    Minneapolis3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of our favorite restaurants. Great food and friendly atmosphere make for a relaxing evening.

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  5. Nicole

    Minneapolis7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Hands down the best Mexican food I’ve ever had! The only reason I couldn’t do 5 stars is because although our server was absolutely lovely, it was probably the slowest service I’ve ever experienced. Regardless, we’ll be back!

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  6. John

    Minneapolis9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks were fantastic. We just had poor service, did not seem that busy, but hard to rate it on one visit.

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  7. Anita VIP

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Boca Chica is always a great place to eat! The food is fresh and tasty.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you want authentic Mexican food-this is it! The food is fantastic. The endless bowl of chips and salsa will never leave you wanting for more. All entrees are fantastic. I personally love the Monterrey tacos. If you go on a Friday or Saturday evening you might be serenaded with Mexican music too played by a live band.

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  9. Kelly

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A St.Paul landmark, if you haven’t been here yet you’re missing out! Lots of choices, amazing margaritas and salsas, a really good value for the money. Happy hour has $3 off a bunch of appetizers and discounts on house margaritas & beers, Tuesdays $2 street tacos. Really good!

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  10. Lisa

    Hawaii5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    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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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 1415 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Boca Chica Restaurant

11 Cesar Chavez St., Saint Paul, MN 55107

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Wabasha
  • Neighborhood
    Saint Paul
  • 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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot and street parking available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Mariachi Flor y Canto performs regularly at Boca Chica every fourth Saturday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and for special occasions Nicolas Carter(Latin harp)and Pedro Torres(guitar)perform regularly at Boca Chica every second Saturday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and for special occasions.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We cater fiestas for birthdays, graduations, office parties, Grooms dinners, social gathering and many other special events. Let us help make your party a success! For smaller or more casual fiestas, we have the Party Tray Menu with a large selection of delicious food items you may choose to make your party special! For larger events such as weddings, anniversaries, quinceaneras or other formal celebrations, please call us to speak to our Full Service Catering manager Catering manager Jose Frias at (651) 222-8499.
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