Taqueria Hidalgo Grocery Market History & MVTA Connect Guide

Step through the double doors of Taqueria Hidalgo Grocery Market  on Nicollet Ave, and you’re instantly hit with the rich, savory aroma of seasoned al pastor sizzling on the trompo.

Bridging Food and Culture

As the local demographic grew, the founders realized that patrons were looking for more than a sit-down meal. To meet this need, the business expanded into Taqueria Hidalgo Grocery Market, seamlessly merging the restaurant with an authentic carnicería (meat market) and neighborhood grocery. 

It quickly established itself as a rare and vital source for hard-to-find imported ingredients, signature Mexican cheeses, specialty Latin American pantry staples, and authentic cooking utensils like lava-rock molcajetes. The market allowed immigrant families to find a taste of home while introducing the broader Burnsville community to traditional culinary essentials. [1, 2, 3]

An Essential Community Lifeline

Over the decades, the storefront transformed from an eatery and grocer into an all-in-one civic and financial lifeline. Recognizing the logistical challenges faced by many of their patrons, the business integrated a localized financial gateway. 

By establishing authorized partnerships with international networks like Vigo (by Western Union), Ria Money Transfer, and Elektra / Banco Azteca, the market allowed residents to reliably handle international remittances and send money directly to families back home—all while picking up their weekly groceries. [1, 2, 3]

The Multi-Service Destination Today

Today, the legacy of that small 1999 taco shop stands as a prominent multi-layered pillar of the community. The storefront's double doors serve as a one-stop-shop where neighbors can sit down for a quick lunch, pick up fresh cuts from the butcher counter, select imported goods, and securely manage their international banking. Decades after its inception, the business continues to thrive by maintaining the same warmth and family-owned dedication that built its foundation. [1, 2]

🚗 How to Ride MVTA Connect to Taqueria Hidalgo Grocery Market @ 12641 Nicollet Avenue South, Burnsville, Minnesota 

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.