Taqueria Hidalgo Restaurant Sells Authentic Tacos & Burritos

Mexican Restaurant Review

Taqueria Hidalgo Restaurant is a small, no-frills kitchen counter at 12645 Nicollet Ave, Burnsville, Minnesota focusing on authentic Mexican street food and fast 

When lunchtime rolls around, the small dining area hums with activity. Regulars crowd the counter, watching the cooks chop sizzling meats right on the flat-top. The scent of charred steak and heavily seasoned pork dominates the space, completely setting the mood for a traditional street-style meal.

🥩 What to Order

The menu leans entirely into traditional Mexican comfort food, focusing heavily on generous portions of high-quality meats:

• The Al Pastor Tacos: Hands-down the crowd favorite. The pork is richly marinated, shaved off the spit, and seared to give it those perfectly crispy, caramelized edges. They are served simply on double corn tortillas with standard onions, cilantro, and fresh lime wedges.
• The Massive Burritos: If you're looking for value, this is the pick. They are stuffed heavily with rice, meats, and refried beans—which multiple regulars claim are the best, most flavorful beans they’ve ever had in their lives.
• Carne Asada Alambre: A specialty plate combining charbroiled steak, melted cheese, and grilled peppers, usually served alongside fresh tortillas so you can assemble your own tacos at the table.
• The Salsa: The kitchen doesn't hold back on the heat. Their house salsas are robust, authentic, and pack a serious, bright punch of spice that ties the savory meats together perfectly.

🥤 Simple, Fast, and Unpretentious

You order right at the back glass display case, grab a cold Mexican Coke or a fresh Jarritos soda, and find a seat at one of the tables. The kitchen moves fast, delivering piping hot plates wrapped in aluminum foil within minutes. It is quick, affordable, and incredibly consistent—a true hidden gem for purists looking for real-deal street eats.

🚗 How to Ride MVTA Connect to Taqueria Hidalgo Restaurant at 12645 Nicollet Avenue 

You can easily reach this location using MVTA Connect, an affordable on-demand, curb-to-curb microtransit service within Burnsville.

• Curb-to-Curb II Service: Accessible vans or small buses drop you off directly at your destination.
• The Flat Cost: A budget-friendly $3.00 per person each way.
• Payment Methods: Payable via cash, Go-To Card.
• Service Hours: Operates daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM (plan ahead for late-night game conclusions).

How to Book Your Ride

• Order via Smartphone: Use the RideMVTA App (iOS and Android). Input your pickup location, track your driver's real-time ETA, and purchase tickets directly in the app.
• Order via Phone Call: Call MVTA Customer Service at 952-882-7500 to place a live ride request with a representative.