Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Minneapolis - St. Paul
  4. Twin Cities / St. Paul
  5. Saint Paul
Boca Chica Restaurant, Saint Paul, MN

Boca Chica Restaurant

4.6
4.6
1268 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
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.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
    (651) 222-8499
  • 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.
  • Private party contact
    Jose Frias: (651) 222-8499
  • 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

What 1,268 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Best Value

  • 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 business meals

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Good for groups

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Neighborhood gem

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Good for special occasions

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Lively

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Most Booked

1,268 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Authentic Mexican fare… a lovely and delicious experience.!

    Is this helpful?

  2. rita

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and fun entertainment. Lots of food! Staff are always close by to attend to you. Mariachi singers on sat night serenaded one of our group whose birthday it was. Many thanks. We will be back!

    Is this helpful?

  3. AmeliaZ

    Minneapolis

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
     Authentic food experience with a great staff in both the bar and restaurant. Check out the lunch buffet - it’s fabulous. This is one of our favorite restaurants in St. Paul to celebrate any occasion or just to simply wind down for a relaxing meal. Always consistently excellent. ❤️

    Is this helpful?

  4. CherylM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent. The staff were ALL friendly. We loved it!

    Is this helpful?

  5. SteveV

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meals at a reasonable price. Maria, the waitress, was friendly and o top of things

    Is this helpful?

  6. 8BALL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service Seated on time and everything was above ordinary

    Is this helpful?

  7. ZzTop

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    This restaurant is a beautiful place with a great menu and drink selection. The employees are very helpful and responsive. They give you a tasty cinnamon taco bowl full of vanilla ice cream for my birthday!

    Is this helpful?

  8. TomC

    Minneapolis

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Good times for a birthday celebration. Thank you all

    Is this helpful?

  9. Mikey

    Minneapolis

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Server Alie was Wonderful: attentive; courteous; knowledgeable.

    Is this helpful?

  10. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, very friendly service and great place all around.

    Is this helpful?

  11. NancyP

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    I think they had a new cook. Food orders weren’t accurate

    Is this helpful?

  12. SchmidtStyles

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Authentic cuisine prepared for you with fresh ingredients go to Boca Chica’s! Atmosphere is four everybody in anybody. Outdoor patio options or inside by the fire. It’s there! Yummy

    Is this helpful?

  13. LindseyD

    Minneapolis

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Delicious food and wonderful service. We had enchiladas verdes and chile relleno. So good!

    Is this helpful?

  14. Elliot

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience5
    The service was friendly and attentive. The cheese enchiladas were delicious as was the guacamole. The carnitas were too fatty and had to be carefully picked through. The salsas were either tomato paste or way too hot. The salsa that came with the tacos should have come with a warning. It was impossible to enjoy them as the spicyness overpowered the dinner.

    Is this helpful?

  15. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was outstanding!!!

    Is this helpful?

  16. Larry

    Minneapolis

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant never fails to deliver great food, great service and friendly staff. We were surprised to have the pleasure of a Mariachi Band to entertain us. It was a fantastic evening!!!!

    Is this helpful?

  17. Cherie

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    We waited more than 10 minutes before a server approached our table which was unusual. The waiter brought the wrong order to both of us. In my case it was disappointing to not get what I'd ordered. Perhaps language might be an issue?

    Is this helpful?

  18. ClaudiaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was our 2nd visit to Boca Chica. We had a great time celebrating my husband’s birthday. Anjelica is a wonderful server. We did not feel rushed to leave, the food was wonderful, and we will be back again!

    Is this helpful?

  19. Sarabless

    Seattle

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    I was a first-time patron of this restaurant. It is a typical Mexican restaurant. The food was good but average. I felt they used a lot of sodium in the food making the food too salty. Sometimes restaurants do this to keep you purchasing beverages. Our server was delightful. She was very attentive to us and what we needed. The women's bathroom was dirty too. This just tells me that they don't pay attention to details within the restaurant.

    Is this helpful?

  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Our order was lost in the kitchen, so wait time was exceptionally long to get our meals. Service to correct this error was superb. Food is always great.

    Is this helpful?

  21. JodiL

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    I really feel like the value of food has gone down hill. My meal was over cooked and very small portions compared to what I received about 6 months prior. The waitress was very busy with the amount of tables she had. She was polite and did her best.

    Is this helpful?

  22. JSOR

    Key West

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always enjoyable. Food is great value..delicious traditional Mexican cuisine and professional service.

    Is this helpful?

  23. Mack

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The waiter was very attentive. Traditional delicious Mexican cuisine.

    Is this helpful?

  24. JoJo

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Food and service have both gone down hill in the past year or so. We have been regular customers for decades. Service is slow, and food quality is not what it used to be. Drinks are way too expensive.

    Is this helpful?

  25. TeeCee

    Minneapolis

    33 reviews

    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Best authentic Mexican restaurant in St. Paul. Enchiladas de mole are a favorite.

    Is this helpful?

  26. JenniferE

    Portland

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The staff were lovely and very responsive. Menu was great and the food was plentiful and tasty. Great place for a larger group as well.

    Is this helpful?

  27. SherylK

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    best Mexican food in town! margaritas are perfect!

    Is this helpful?

  28. Bluedog

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience1
    Busy, not enough staff…. Food is not very tasty…don’t think I’ll be back…used to enjoy the food.. bland and indifferent now

    Is this helpful?

  29. CurtisB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great value. My group was pleased and yes we will return.

    Is this helpful?

  30. SteveB

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Excellent food as always. Good value for our family-style meal. The colossal sundae for dessert was just that and more! Cocktails were a bit over-priced for my liking. Big shout out to our waitress - Linda, who was outstanding. Very friendly and accomodating. A 5-star dining experience!!!

    Is this helpful?

  31. DanM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was fantastic and on time, hot and delicious. Service was great. Overall have never had a bad experience here and would highly recommend.

    Is this helpful?

  32. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    This restaurant was recommended so we gave it a try. The service was not attentive. The chips and salsa are not complimentary, something I’m use to at Mexican food restaurants. We ordered the Chorizo meal which was mediocre, the tamale meal was dry and not that tasteful, the enchilada was stuffed with chicken but not enough cheese The meals came with rice with peas which was fluffy and delicious. We ordered flan for dessert which was a smaller portion and again not enough syrup. I would not return.

    Is this helpful?

  33. SherylH

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It would be helpful on the patio to have umbrellas that tilt. Loved being on the patio but from 5:30 until we left, some were baking in the sun as the umbrella did not tilt. Just something to consider. Our server and other staff members were wonderful!!!

    Is this helpful?

  34. JohnG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and our server was AMAZING! Walking in the host or Manager wasn’t very friendly. But after this it was great.

    Is this helpful?

  35. MarykayeH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always wonderful. Thank you for this great time and birthday sombrero dessert!

    Is this helpful?

  36. JAZZIE

    Minneapolis

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Server forgot things, but it was very busy! Chips are extra and you only get a cereal size bowl. Our dinners were wonderful!

    Is this helpful?

  37. OpenTable Diner

    Manitoba

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Have shared family celebrations and cinco de Mayo over the past 40 years. Our choice for a great meal and margarita is Boca Chica. Tremendous service, beautiful patio setting added to this recent July family get together. Everything was exceptional.

    Is this helpful?

  38. LindaL

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    We love the food! The tables are so close together, often times can hardly hear each other talk. We have been coming for decades, but our favorite area is the back room, which use to be part of the original house, it was like a one room restaurant. My, husband was a little boy, when he first visited that. He is now 65! We use to love being seated back there. Now when making reservations and asking for that area, when are told it is not open. Bums us out!

    Is this helpful?

  39. luvgoodfood

    Minneapolis

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A delicious dinner on the beautiful patio! We felt like we were in Mexico! Excellent service. The Don Guerellmo margarita is the best.

    Is this helpful?

  40. Cathy

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding customer service. It was my birthday the waitress sang the most beautiful song to me in Spanish. Everything was perfect! Delicious drinks and food!

    Is this helpful?

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Contactless payment available
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Boca Chica Restaurant using the Order Online button. Boca Chica Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (651) 222-8499.

Boca Chica Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 1268 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Private party contact
    Jose Frias: (651) 222-8499
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant reservation software
  • Industry insights
  • Hospitality resources
  • Marketing resources
  • Operation resources
  • How to open a restaurant
  • For restaurants
  • For restaurant groups
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2023 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
Rentalcars Logo
OpenTable Logo