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KCMPLS Nov 30, 2009 09:55 AM

MSP- Your top three must haves at mercado central

Going there for the first time this coming weekend. We want to sample a few places and dishes. What are your top 3 favorite dishes ( and the corresponding restaurants)? We are omnivores and will eat just about anything that taste good. Thanks.

  1. MSPD Dec 1, 2009 10:05 AM

    The al Pastor at Taqueria La Hacienda is, as you can tell, a deserving crowd favorite. Of their few locations, the one in the Mercado Central seems better for whatever reason.

    Like drew13000, I usually also stop at La Loma for a mix of tamales.

    Just to the right of Taqueria La Hacienda is the Pupuseria El Rincon Salvadoreno. I've enjoyed several things there including, surprise surprise, their pupusas. I'd recommend that for a bit of a change.

    1. drew13000 Dec 1, 2009 07:31 AM

      tacos al pastor at Taqueria la Hacienda
      Manny's special torta at Manny's Tortas
      any tamale at La Loma

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        Maggie19 Nov 30, 2009 11:24 AM

        Taqueria La Hacienda -- Pork al Pastor
        El Huachi -- Tamales
        Manny Tortas -- Cubana, or the Torta w/ eggs & Mexican sausage
        As you leave head to the Tortilleria for a bag of fresh tortillas....

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