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Colita, Minneapolis, MN

Colita

4.8 (206)
$30 and under
Mexican
5400 Penn Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55419

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Colita

4.8
$30 and under
Mexican
South Minneapolis

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 62 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
Modernized Mexican eatery specializing in housemade moles, BBQ from around the world & cocktails.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Contact
    (612) 886-1606
  • Website
    https://www.colitampls.com/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

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Reviews

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4.8

4.8
(206)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Colita offers a dynamic experience with "wonderful food" and "polished service" in a vibrant setting, though occasionally loud. The menu is entirely gluten-free, featuring standout dishes like the "eggplant tostada" and "churros." Consistently praised for its "amazing" flavors and creative cocktails, Colita is a top choice for many.
206 Reviews

  1. Lynne

    Minneapolis5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent! Will definitely be back!

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  2. Eric

    Minneapolis1 review

    2.0

    Dined on October 29, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Burnt churro, waited too long. Food and drinks were okay. Burnt churro... 🙁

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  3. Will

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very pleasant efficient service in a bustling environment. Cocktails and food were wonderful. Though they had run out of my first choice meal (Stuffed Gordita,) the Tuna Tostada, Chicken Tinga Tostada, and Pork Belly Pincho—all shared with my wife—were excellent. The smooth jalapeño heat of my wife's La Verdita cocktail kept her on pace with the enjoyment of my first consumption of sotol in the SNK. We will most certainly visit Colita again!

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  4. Stuart Gold

    Minneapolis5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Colita. It might be the best restaurant in the Twin Cities. The eggplant appetizer is awesome and every dish was outstanding. The service was excellent and the noise level was surprisingly quiet given how packed the restaurant was. The prices are also not outrageous so the value was great.

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  5. Curt

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 22, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of our go to restaurants. Not only is a great place, for me, it is a safe place as well. I must eat gluten free and Colita is a gluten free restaurant.

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  6. richard

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on October 20, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    first-time visitors to Colita, a neighborhood restaurant, the reports are mixed but we decided to rate it ourselves. the first blush was an overwhelming level of noise, this is not energetic it is creating a dining experience that requires you to nearly yell accross the table, acoustics were so poorly designed that it destroyed the experience before we began. had a cocktail that was good if not skimpy with glass of ice cubes to the brim of the glass. result we departed without dining, went to Broeders and that is an energetic level of noise.

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  7. Howard

    Chicago12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 20, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    4th time dining at Colita, not as good as previous experiences. Service was outstanding. Ambiance unchanged but the restaurant temp was cold (air conditioning turned on plus the restaurant’s large side doors wide open, about 55 degrees outside) and the music was too loud—neither of these issues occurred before. All dishes were great except the most expensive one, the carne asada which was so tough that it was practically inedible.

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  8. Evan

    Montreal8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Haven’t been here in a few years. Air condition was fulllllll force. Freezing in the dinning room until 10pm. Had to wear outdoor coats. It was 5° outside. Server forgot about allergy. Had to chase them down to correct and fix. 1/4 dishes was horrible. Expensive. Not the vibe it used to be. Won’t be back. Will spend money at Martina instead. Did sit at the bar and had a great drink / chat w the bartender.

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  9. Amelia

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Deon was an exceptional server and the bar manager gave us an awesome experience!

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  10. Eric

    Minneapolis12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 15, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Very noisy. The eggplant tostada is the best dish in the twin cities.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Contact
    (612) 886-1606
  • Website
    https://www.colitampls.com/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

FAQs

Tuesdays (Taco Tuesday) are a fun night to visit Colita, reviewers enjoyed Taco Tuesday with standout tacos and a lively bar vibe.

Colita serves tapas‑style, small plates designed for sharing, guests commonly recommend ordering multiple plates (about 3–5 for a couple).

Yes, Colita is a lovely choice for date night, with an intimate, candlelit dining room, crafted cocktails, and many guests recommending it for special evenings or dates.

Colita is at its calmest in the early evening, a 5:00 pm reservation or a patio table on a mild night gives a quieter, more relaxed experience.

Yes, Colita offers an outdoor patio; guests frequently mention dining on the patio and describe it as a lovely, quieter alternative to the dining room.

Colita feels modern and cozy, a candlelit dining room with a striking plant wall behind the bar; it can be lively and a bit loud at peak times, while the patio offers a calmer, more relaxed setting.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, nothing formal expected, suitable for a casual dining night out.

Colita seats guests in the dining room, at a large bar (with a garden/plant wall), and on a pleasant outdoor patio.

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Colita

4.8
$30 and under
Mexican
South Minneapolis

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 62 times today
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