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Boca Chica Restaurant, Saint Paul, MN

Boca Chica Restaurant

4.8 (1419)
$30 and under
Mexican
11 Cesar Chavez St., Saint Paul, MN 55107

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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

  • Father's Day Brunch Buffet

    $29.99 per person

    Jun 15, 2025 only
    Sunday Brunch Restaurant ONLY Adult: $29.99 Kids 6-12 $16.99 Kids under 5 $9.99
  • 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

What 1,419 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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Best Food

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Best Ambiance

  • 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 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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Boca Chica Restaurant shines as a beloved St. Paul landmark, renowned for "great service" and "excellent food." Patrons praise its family-friendly atmosphere, authentic Mexican dishes, and vibrant patio dining. The restaurant offers "amazing margaritas" and live mariachi music, creating a festive ambiance perfect for celebrations. A must-visit for local and visiting diners alike.
1,419 Reviews
  1. Debra

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, wonderful atmosphere, and amazing food.

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  2. Anita VIP

    Minneapolis - St. Paul3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great! Great service, food is always good. Love their patio.

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  3. Gregory

    Minneapolis - St. Paul11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Being a misplaced Texan I’m always in search of great Mexican and Tex-Mex food. Was in The Cities for a long weekend and found this gem. Food reminded me of back home and our server (can’t remember her name) was phenomenal. The only thing missing was a Big Red but that’s a down south thing. Will definitely be coming back

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  4. James P

    Minneapolis - St. Paul4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, Boca Chica was a wonderful experience for my family. We have been going for years and love making it part of our family celebrations.

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  5. Alexis

    Minneapolis - St. Paul4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Boca Chica is our favorite Mexican restaurant in the Twin Cities. Delicious every time. Get the nopales salad, a frozen margarita, the queso, and the chili relleno. But honestly, it’s all good.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was able to accommodate a modification of the reservation just 2 hours in advance, increased from 9 to 14! Much appreciated. Food is excellent, I thought it’s had an authentic vibe and menu. Good place to have a good time!

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  7. Karen

    Minneapolis - St. Paul7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great selection on buffet. Everyone had options for their favorites

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  8. Jackieann

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I had heard a lot of good things about this restaurant and it was very crowded by the time we left so I was disappointed that the food was run of the mill. I was also surprised that we weren’t offered free chips and salsa like every other Mexican restaurant I’ve been to does. It also felt very cafeteria like and did not have a welcoming atmosphere.

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  9. Charles

    Minneapolis - St. Paul2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Boca Chica is a wonderful restaurant to visit. I’ve been a loyal customer since 1967. A lot has changed building wise … the food? The food is still excellent.

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  10. Nichole

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful services. Set up a table for 12 on the patio on a beautiful day! GREAT SERVICE!

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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 1419 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 27 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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