Tacos From An Upscale Minnesota Spot Now Rank With The Best In America

I may be being a bit naive, but I find it hard to believe that there are people who don't love tacos. I mean, what's not to love, especially when you can put your favorite ingredients in them and leave out the stuff you don't like.

The truth of the matter is, tacos are extremely popular in the United States, rivaling even the hamburger as one of America's favorite foods.

Studies indicate that Americans consume around 4.5 billion tacos each year. So, it would be safe to say that tacos are not just a food; they've become a cultural phenomenon with a significant presence in restaurants, food trucks, and home kitchens.

In Minnesota, countless restaurants and food trucks have tacos on their menu, and while most are likely fantastic, where do you go to find the absolute best taco in the state?

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While it would be fun to find out for yourself by traveling throughout the state and eating every taco you could find, that would also take a lot of time and cost a lot of money. Thankfully, a recent study did the work for us by finding the best taco in the state, and they also rank among the best in the country.

The Best Taco In Minnesota

To find the best taco in every state, the team at LoveFood based its ranking on the enduring popularity of each taco in its place of origin and beyond, as well as online reviews from customers, and the opinion of their team, who have the enviable task of eating tacos throughout the country.

When it came to tacos in Minnesota, one option stood out to them as the clear winner, and it's a dish available at Colita, an upscale Mexican eatery located at 5400 Penn Avenue South in Minneapolis.

The best tacos in Minnesota are the Lamb Barbacoa Tacos, which include a unique and tasty combination of anchovies, caper berries, onions, and cilantro.

The tortillas are made with masa dough that’s ground on site, then allowed to hang out to ferment, adding even more flavor.

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You can get Lamb Barbacoa Tacos as part of a $70 Date Night Special, which also includes beverages, masa and guacamole, and churros for dessert.

The unique menu at Colita is divided into three categories: Cold, Hot, and Tacos & Tostadas. They also feature tequila flights, a good variety of wines, cocktails, and beer.

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