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El Meson
- Restaurants
- Minneapolis, MN
About this business
El Meson Spanish Caribbean Bistro, serving a Blend of Puerto Rican, Dominican, and Spanish cuisine. Try the tasty tapas and a carafe of homemade sangria, or try the famous paella with a bottle of Spanish Rioja. Whatever the occasion, visit El Meson, A vibrant locally owned restaurant that proudly provides high quality cuisine & service.
Location details
3450 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55408, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
Bad Management and Customer Service – My boyfriend and I live a mere four blocks from El Meson and have been here four times. Twice, we were turned away and told they were closed, yet it was during their posted hours and patrons were still dining. When we were actually served, we liked the food and ambiance, so we disregarded this experience as atypical. We have also been to Cafe Ena (same owner) and always try to support local neighborhood restaurants. Tonight we tried El Meson again, and I?m afraid that our experience was ... read more
nice place to go (but not to eat) – I started out with medium hopes, and it was a let down. I was not expecting a fancy night out, just a decent Thursday night dinner. The vegetarian dish I had was the same as my husband - they just tossed some chicken into his. This dish tasted like something I would not have even made in high school - rice with tomato paste mixed in and a few peas thrown on top. The serving was ridiculously large. I wanted to like this place because it seemed like a nice operation and the staff was friendl... read more
Disappointing and Overpriced Meal – I arrived at El Meson expecting to pay a bit more than my non-profit salary can afford for a quality, unique and flavorful dinner with a good friend. Our server was attentive (the restaurant was almost empty on a Monday evening at 7pm) and pleasant, but the food fell far short of my expectations. I ordered the cochinito - listed in the menu as "grilled pork loin served over grilled pineapple in a orange pineapple sauce, garnished with cucumber relish and served with oven-roasted potatoes."... read more
For a taste of the Spanish-speaking world outside of Mexico, point your compass toward this eatery. – In Short Dinner here is a cultural as well as culinary experience--an eye-opener to anyone who thinks Spanish and Mexican fare are the same thing. Rice and meat are staples: Order anything from steak to fish. Regulars enjoy the pollo al ajillo and carne fritta. Those who can't make up their mind go all-out with the paella valenciana, which crams lobster, shrimp, clams, mussels, squid, halibut, pork, chicken and sausage into ... read more
cute place, crappy food – I could have purchased everything I ate this evening pre-made at Rainbow. The appetizer of calamares was probably frozen; they were bland and mushy. The sauce was yellow and creamy, but Im not sure what it was supposed to taste like. My bistec encebollado had been seasoned with a package of Pace taco seasoning (you know, the 79cent package of red/brown powder). It was very salty and chemical tasting. After I took the first bite I had this disgusted look on my face, and my companions asked what was w... read more
Best Food in Minneapolis – My boyfriend and I go out for dinner quite often and there is no place like El Meson! The food in incredible and the wine is great too! We always end up there because we know that it will be fabulous!
LOVED IT!!!! – It is New Years Eve and stopped in on a whim and was seated immediatley. Our waitress who I kept calling Rita but I think it was actually Dena was awesome. The food was spectacular and I even got the recipe for the lobster bisque. YUMMY!!! It is a must go and we will be back.
Cozy place with lots of character. – Excellent restaurant with a nice atmosphere. Good Sangria an a nice pear wrapped in proscuito appetizer. The prok with risotto and blackberry glaze was excellent and so was the Puerto Rican rice with seafood. They have Tapas on the menu as well. A must try Latin bistro.
Great Paella! great wine! and music – This is the first time we visit El Meson and it was a great evening. Mi wife and I ordered the Paella Valenciana and it was great! Also make sure you order a Sangria, it is delicious. Remember to make a reservation before you go and if you are planning on eating the Paella make sure you tell them when you make your reservation because it takes 45 min to cook. The live music was very romantic and our waitress was very helpful. I will definitely comeback to EL Meson, however, next time I w... read more
Frequently asked questions about El Meson
How is El Meson rated?
El Meson has a 3.8 star rating with 56 reviews.
When is El Meson open?
El Meson is open now. It will close at 10:00 p.m.
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