Boca Chica Restaurant

Name: Boca Chica Restaurant
Address: 11 Cesar Chavez St., Saint Paul, MN, United States, 55107
Telephone: (651) 222-8499
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1390 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 24 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 14:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–21:30
Phone number
(651) 222-8499
Website
http://www.bocachicarestaurant.com/
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.

Location
11 Cesar Chavez St., Saint Paul, MN 55107
Area
St. 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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Taco Salad**US$10.99
A deep fried tortilla bowl filled with seasoned beef or chicken and shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, guacamole, jalapeño peppers and sour cream. Served with western dressing or salsa
Ensalada de Nopales**US$9.99
Marinated cactus strips on a bed of lettuce, topped with onion, tomato, cilantro and Mexican cheese
Mexicali Salad con Pollo**US$8.95
Black beans, corn, pico de gallo and Monterey Jack cheese tossed with mixed lettuce in a raspberry-chipotle vinaigrette. Topped with a slice of avocado & corn chips

Guisados

$14.95. A traditional Mexican-style stew served with sopa, Spanish rice, your choice of refried or black beans and flour or corn tortillas

Guisados de Puerco con Chile Verde**
Pork and cactus strips sauteed in salsa verde
Guisado de Puerco con Chile Chipotle**
Tender pork & onion, sauteed in red chile sauce seasoned with chipotle pepper

Bisteces

Served with sopa, black or refried beans and flour or corn tortillas. Substitute a side salad $2.95

Carne a la Tampiqueña**US$18.99
Two grilled 4oz sirloin steaks prepared "estillo Mexicano", served with salsa picosa and one chicken enchilada topped with salsa verde, queso fresco & cilantro. Served with fresh guacamole
Carne Asada**US$17.95
Two grilled 4oz steaks prepared "estillo Mexicano", served with salsa picosa & Spanish rice
Carne Asada con Nopalitos**US$17.99
Two 4oz sirloin steaks prepared "estillo Mexicano" (marinated and pounded thin) served with Spanish rice and grilled cactus

Pescado Y Mariscos

All specials include Spanish rice, sopa and your choice of black or refried beans unless noted*. Substitute a side salad $2.95

Enchiladas HuatulcoUS$16.49
Two shrimp and mock king crab filled enchiladas topped with red salsa or green salsa and Monterey Jack cheese
Fajitas de Camarón (Shrimp)**US$18.99
Build your own shrimp tacos! Grilled shrimp served on a sizzling skillet with onions and peppers. Served with white rice, salsa picante, fresh guacamole, flour or corn tortillas & your choice of refried beans or black beans
Tacos de Pescado* **US$13.99
Three fish tacos made with your choice of our special seasoned breaded or unbreaded mahi mahi with a touch of Mexican style cabbage slaw, fresh pico de gallo and topped with our homemade Mexican style tarter sauce
Filete de Tilapia**US$15.95
A broiled tilapia filet on a bed of white rice with mango chipotle sauce. Served with fresh guacamole and pico de gallo
Camarones al Ajillo**US$18.95
Shrimp sauteed in a garlic butter sauce then tossed with chile Guajillo. Served with a nopales salad, white rice and flour or corn tortillas
Camarones a la Diabla (Very Spicy)**US$17.95
Shrimp sautéed in a "Spicy Salsa Roja" with onion, garlic, and a variety of chiles. Served with a nopales salad, white rice and flour or corn tortillas

Traditional Dishes From "La Familia Frias"

All specials include Spanish rice, sopa (unless otherwise noted) and your choice of black or refried beans. Substitute a side salad $2.95

Huevos Rancheros con Carne de Puerco**US$11.99
Two sunny-side-up eggs on a fried tortilla, topped with spicy pork sautéed in your choice of red or green chile sauce. Served with potatoes and flour or corn tortillas
Chorizo con Huevos**US$10.99
Spicy Mexican pork sausage scrambled with fresh eggs. Served with potatoes and flour or corn tortillas
Mole Poblano con PolloUS$15.49
Chicken served on a bed of Spanish rice, queso fresco and onion, topped with mole* sauce, a delicious mix of chile ancho, Mexican chocolate and a variety of nuts and seeds. Served with flour or corn tortillas
Fajitas**US$17.99
Your choice of seasoned grilled steak or chicken. Served with pico de gallo, fresh guacamole, flour or corn tortillas and sour cream
Flautas de PolloUS$13.95
Four flute shaped tacos filled with shredded chicken and topped with sour cream, queso fresco and cilantro. Served with fresh guacamole
Tacos Monterrey**US$15.99
(choice of one side) Three corn tortillas filled with your choice of seasoned grilled steak or chicken, onions, and tomatoes and topped with queso fresco, avocado and cilantro. Served with salsa picante
Tostadas con Tinga de Pollo**US$13.99
Two flat crisp corn tortillas topped with refried beans, seasoned chicken, shredded lettuce, queso fresco, sour cream and sliced avocado
Los Dos Amigos (Sopes)
Two handmade thick corn tortillas topped with refried beans, green chile sauce, onions, queso fresco and cilantro. Served with any one enchilada. *de mole contains peanuts
- Reg (Vegetarian)US$13.99
- SteakUS$15.99
MI TierraUS$13.99
One chicken enchilada de mole*, one sope with salsa verde and one pork tamale
CarnitasUS$17.99
A generous portion of seasoned fried pork with sour cream, fresh guacamole, queso fresco, and onions. Served with flour or corn tortillas
Tamales**US$12.50
Our grandmother's family recipe! Two fresh tamales filled with your choice of pork seasoned with chile ancho sauce or chicken seasoned with salsa verde, then wrapped in corn husks and steamed to perfection. Served with chile gravy and sopa

Chile Relleno

$14.99. Served with cactus salad and flour or corn tortillas

Con Queso
A deep-fried poblano pepper stuffed with cheese and onion V and served with your choice of a Tex-Mex style gravy and cheddar cheese or a traditional seasoned tomato broth with Queso fresco
Con Carne Y Arroz en Cadillo
A deep fried poblano pepper stuffed with rice, beef and cheese served in a traditional seasoned tomato broth with queso fresco

Traditional Tacos**

$11.49. Three small corn tortillas filled with your choice of meat(s) listed below. Served with your choice of refined beans, Spanish rice or black beans

Carne Deshebrada
shredded beef
Tinga de Pollo
chipotle seasoned chicken
Al Pastor
marinated pork
Cerdo Deshebrado
shredded pork
Nopalitos con Cebolla
grilled cactus onion
Chorizo
spicy sausage

Traditional Enchiladas

$13.95. All dinners include two enchiladas, sopa, rice, and your choice of black or refried beans. Substitute a side salad $2.95

Enchiladas Zacatepec**
Chicken enchiladas with salsa verde, queso fresco and cilantro
Enchiladas de Mole
Chicken enchiladas topped with mole sauce*, queso fresco and onion
Enchiladas Verde**
Beef enchiladas topped with salsa verde and queso cotija
Enchiladas Guajillo**
Enchiladas filled with Monterey Jack cheese, and topped with chile guajillo sauce and queso fresco. Add shredded chicken for $0.75

Tex Mex Enchiladas

$13.95. All dinners include two enchiladas, sopa, rice, and your choice of black or refried beans. Substitute a side salad $2.95

Enchiladas de Pollo
Chicken enchiladas topped with a gravy-style seasoned tomato sauce and cheddar cheese
Enchiladas Suizas
Cheese and onion enchiladas topped with a gravy-style seasoned tomato sauce and a blend of Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses. Served with a side of sour cream
Guillermo's Enchiladas
Beef or cheese enchiladas topped with our Guillermo's signature enchilada sauce and cheddar cheese.
Enchiladas de Pueblo
Three beef enchiladas topped with our signature enchilada sauce and cheddar cheese. Served with cottage fries. *Does not include rice or beans

Tex-Mex

A Tu Gusto!**US$14.99
Two crisp beef tacos and two beef enchiladas
Ay JaliscoUS$14.95
One chile relleno, one chicken enchilada and one crisp beef taco. Served with Spanish rice or refried beans
Chimichangas a la Boca ChicaUS$12.99
Two deep-fried chimichangas filled with your choice of shredded beef in a red chile chipotle sauce or chicken in salsa verde. Served with Spanish rice, refried beans, fresh guacamole and sour cream
Chimichangas AmericanasUS$14.95
Two deep-fried chimichangas filled with your choice of shredded beef in a red chile chipotle sauce or chicken topped with salsa verde or salsa guejillo and queso oaxaca. Served with Spanish rice, refried beans, fresh guacamole and sour cream
Platillo Fiesta**US$14.99
One beef taco, one bean tostada, one beef enchilada and one pork tamal. Served with sopa and refried beans
Burrito AmericanoUS$11.99
Your choice of steak or chicken, white rice, pico de gallo, black beans, guacamole, Monterrey Jack cheese and sour cream. Served with a side salad. Additional toppings or substitutes will be extra cost
Burritos NorteñosUS$12.95
Two soft flour tortillas filled with refried beans and spicy pork sauteed in your choice of red chile chipotle sauce or green chile sauce. Served with Spanish rice

Tex Mex

Pick Two $12.99 or Pick Three $14.99. Your choice of any two or three menu items below. Served with Spanish rice and refried beans. You may substitute black beans for $0.75

Crisp Taco**
Seasoned beef, shredded lettuce, tomatoes and cheddar cheese in crisp corn shell
Soft Taco**
Soft corn tortilla filled with seasoned beef, shredded lettuce, tomatoes and cheddar cheese
Deep Fried Flour Taco
Flour tortilla filled with seasoned beef, shredded lettuce, tomatoes and cheddar cheese and then deep fried. Substitute shredded chicken for $0.50
Taco de Pollo**
Chicken taco in soft corn tortilla topped with lettuce and tomatoes
Bean and Beef Burrito
Rolled soft flour tortilla filled with refried beans and seasoned beef
Bean and Cheese Burrito**
Rolled soft flour tortilla filled with refried beans and cheddar cheese
Bean Tostada**
Flat crisp corn tortilla, topped with refried beans, shredded lettuce, tomatoes and cheddar cheese
Bean and Beef Tostada**
Flat crisp corn tortilla topped with seasoned beef, refried beans, shredded lettuce, tomatoes and cheddar cheese
Bean and Chorizo Tostada**
Flat crisp corn tortilla topped with spicy Mexican sausage, refried beans, shredded lettuce, tomatoes and cheddar cheese
Chimichanga
Flour tortilla filled with shredded beef in a red chile chipotle sauce or chicken in salsa verde and then deep fried
Cheese or Beef Enchilada
Soft corn tortilla filled with either cheese or beef, rolled then topped with our signature enchilada sauce and melted cheddar cheese
Chicken Enchilada
Soft corn tortilla filled with chicken, rolled then topped with a seasoned tomato sauce and melted cheddar cheese

Extras

Chile GravyUS$1.50
Mole*US$1.75
Salsa VerdeUS$1.50
Spanish RiceUS$2.75
Refried BeansUS$2.74
Black BeansUS$2.95
Refried Beans and CheeseUS$2.75
Three Corn TortillasUS$1.75
Three Flour TortillasUS$1.74
Sour CreamUS$1.50
Pico de GalloUS$1.05
Fresh GuacamoleUS$2.95

What 1,390 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Minneapolis - St. Paul
Best Value
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Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambience
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Best Value
Twin Cities / St. Paul
Good for groups
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Neighbourhood gem
Twin Cities / St. Paul
Good for special occasions
Twin Cities / St. Paul
Lively
Twin Cities / St. Paul
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Boca Chica Restaurant in St. Paul is a beloved local favorite known for its "amazing food and service." Guests rave about the "authentic Mexican" cuisine, hospitable staff, and lively atmosphere, including mariachi performances and a charming patio. Family-owned for over 50 years, it's a go-to for gatherings and celebrations.

1,390 Reviews

E
ERIC
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD NORTH OF THE BOARDER ALLWAYS A GO TO
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Susan
Minneapolis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful as always! Added people to our reservation 2 hours before to make a party of 12 and they easily accommodated
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Jose
Minneapolis
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love the food. There are so many options for the sunday buffet
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 4 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Boca Chica always provides great food and service.
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E
Ed
Minneapolis
35 reviews
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on 4 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A local longstanding institution that shows its age but is a decent value for a loyal crowd. Margaritas are good but the salsa is not.
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Karen
Minneapolis
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 1 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our work team enjoyed the buffet lunch at Boca Chica. Food was good and plenty to eat.
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Michelle
Minneapolis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 30 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely time at Boca Chica on their patio. The food was delicious and our server, Sandra was perfection. Everything was superb! I love this wonderful, family owned restaurant!
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SP
StPaul
Minneapolis
28 reviews
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on 25 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Our server was good but they were clearly understaffed. Drinks were extremely slow coming to the table. It was very busy for midweek. We will be back since food and service is usually very good here
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Carl
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Mexican in Twin Cities - by far. Authentic.
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Maria
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was amazing our server was very polite and nice.
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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 4.7 stars by 1390 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

11 Cesar Chavez St., Saint Paul, MN 55107

Additional information

Cross Street
Wabasha
Area
St. Paul
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 14:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–21:30
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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bocachicarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(651) 222-8499
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.

Boca Chica Restaurant

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Carnitas

Enchiladas de Pueblo

Enchiladas Verde

Ensaladas

Taco Salad**US$10.99

Ensalada de Nopales**US$9.99

Mexicali Salad con Pollo**US$8.95

Guisados

Guisados de Puerco con Chile Verde**

Guisado de Puerco con Chile Chipotle**

Bisteces

Carne a la Tampiqueña**US$18.99

Carne Asada**US$17.95

Carne Asada con Nopalitos**US$17.99

Pescado Y Mariscos

Enchiladas HuatulcoUS$16.49

Fajitas de Camarón (Shrimp)**US$18.99

Tacos de Pescado* **US$13.99

Filete de Tilapia**US$15.95

Camarones al Ajillo**US$18.95

Camarones a la Diabla (Very Spicy)**US$17.95

Traditional Dishes From "La Familia Frias"

Huevos Rancheros con Carne de Puerco**US$11.99

Chorizo con Huevos**US$10.99

Mole Poblano con PolloUS$15.49

Fajitas**US$17.99

Flautas de PolloUS$13.95

Tacos Monterrey**US$15.99

Tostadas con Tinga de Pollo**US$13.99

Los Dos Amigos (Sopes)

MI TierraUS$13.99

CarnitasUS$17.99

Tamales**US$12.50

Chile Relleno

Con Queso

Con Carne Y Arroz en Cadillo

Traditional Tacos**

Carne Deshebrada

Tinga de Pollo

Al Pastor

Cerdo Deshebrado

Nopalitos con Cebolla

Chorizo

Traditional Enchiladas

Enchiladas Zacatepec**

Enchiladas de Mole

Enchiladas Verde**

Enchiladas Guajillo**

Tex Mex Enchiladas

Enchiladas de Pollo

Enchiladas Suizas

Guillermo's Enchiladas

Enchiladas de Pueblo

Tex-Mex

A Tu Gusto!**US$14.99

Ay JaliscoUS$14.95

Chimichangas a la Boca ChicaUS$12.99

Chimichangas AmericanasUS$14.95

Platillo Fiesta**US$14.99

Burrito AmericanoUS$11.99

Burritos NorteñosUS$12.95

Tex Mex

Crisp Taco**

Soft Taco**

Deep Fried Flour Taco

Taco de Pollo**

Bean and Beef Burrito

Bean and Cheese Burrito**

Bean Tostada**

Bean and Beef Tostada**

Bean and Chorizo Tostada**

Chimichanga

Cheese or Beef Enchilada

Chicken Enchilada

Extras

Chile GravyUS$1.50