Love it. It's a tiny establishment that has decent Mexican food. Came here on a Sunday afternoon. The outside and inside decor is great. There was only a few other people there, which was a bit curious since their lunch specials are super cheap. For less than $6 I got an enchilada with rice and beans. The portions were not large, but really how many calories do I need to pack in for one meal? After eating a bunch of chips and salsa it was the right portion size so that I didn't leave feeling gross and bloated (which I have definitely experienced at other Mexi restaurants because there's too much food on one plate). Â
The service was great. The waiter recommended that we try the green salsa. Yum. I judge Mexican restaurants by their rice and beans, and Dominguez gets an "A" for awesome.
Will return again and again. Visit on a Sunday afternoon!
Decent but bland. That's been my thoughts the three times we've gone here. A lot of friends and people I know rave about them, but IMO its pretty dull and not spicy at all. Their tacos are about the only thing worth ordering. I had a combo of 3 different kinds of enchiladas and they all tasted the exact same.
Drive the extra few blocks down to Las Teresitas, which is one of the best Mexican places in South Minneapolis now.
This place is solid. I'd really like to give this place  5 stars, but they don't serve booze anymore. Every time we go there for a meal we ask about when they'll serve beer or margaritas again and they always say "soon!" but they've been saying that now for over a year. Disappointing! Their margaritas were great.... and sometimes, margaritas make the meal.
I absolutely love the shrimp fajitas here. They're steaming hot, a little spicy, fresh, and overall delicious. We've also ordered various combo platters which have been good. The food is generally authentic. The service is great and quite friendly and the atmosphere is funky-yet-charming.
Try as I might to support the local biz, this restaurant will not see me back. Son's steak taquitos were delish, but the rest of the meal was quite forgettable. A pool of bland refrieds, pale slivers of iceberg lettuce, and the mound of rice overwhelm the plates in a been there done that sort of way. The shrimp tacos shriveled next to my memory of the same dish at nearby Sea Salt. Sorry hombres...
Review Source:We came here around 6 on a Saturday night in August, wanting to get a quick dinner before a movie at the Riverview. Â Its a fairly small restaurant (about 15 tables) and maybe half of them were occupied when we arrived. We were seated immediately, . Â The place got busier soon after but service was fast and good. The food was good! Â I'm no expert on "authentic" Mexican food but this was just as good as some of the places at the Midtown Global Market, for example, and much better than Old Mexico and the like. Â Its a pretty informal place, and there were lots of families with little kids there. Â I liked the decor and really enjoyed what I got, which was the shrimp tacos. Â The portions were the right size - not ridiculously large like many restaurants. Â We will come back!
Review Source:I love finding establishments that serve authentic food that can't be made at home~ Dominguez is not that kind of place. Â The food was extremely disappointing; when the highlight the meal is the chips you know you won't be going back. Â Our food wasn't fresh and due to the gooey texture of the tortillas had been recently re-heated in the microwave. Â The side of Mexican rice was inedible with, what tasted like, canned veggies mixed in. Â With another FANTASTIC Mexican restaurant by hwy 62 we will not be returning.
Review Source:My friend Lou is guardian to several children of a half-Mexican family. The pater of this family approves this place, and two of the sons count it as their favorite restaurant in Minneapolis. So when she offered to take me there tonight for dinner, I jumped at the chance. It did not disappoint. I had tilapia enchiladas and a side of chili con queso. Lou had a sizzling platter of tilapia and shrimp fajitas (I am allergic to shrimp, alas.) Â It was all very satisfying and delicious. Authentic? How should I know, I have never been to Mexico. I will trust the experts on this one. The ambience is pleasant and cozy. The service is faultless. You should go there.
Review Source:Got a cheese enchilada lunch special and it was OK. There was no red sauce, Â nor was there any cilantro or onions and garlic mixed with the cheese inside of the enchiladas to jazz them up a bit (but maybe that's just how I'm used to preparing them). The rice w/ frozen veggies and bean sides were the smallest I've seen in any Mexican restaurant authentic or not. I don't care much about portion size as long as it tastes good, but there just wasn't much flavor, so portion size would have been something nice to fall back on. For less money I've had more flavorful and more filling Mexican fare in Mpls. I liked most what they did with the front of the building.
Review Source:A wonderful neighborhood hidden gem - quite literally it can be hard to find! I am an avid fan of Mexican food, so it takes a lot to meet my standards. Dominguez is warm and inviting, very small but in a quaint and comfortable way.
I haven't ordered many different things on their menu, as I ordered the tamales and fish tacos the first time coming here and I've been hard pressed to change my order because they are so good! The tacos and enchiladas are pretty comparable to what you'd find at other Mexican restaurants, so if you want to really understand what their food is all about, branch out and try the chorizo tacos, fish tacos, chicken or beef tamales or they're carne asada burrito. Â You won't be terribly impressed with the cheese dip, it's pretty standard, but if you want an app and aren't too picky, the cheese dip and guacamole make a nice starter.
The best thing about Dominguez is the consistency. Food is always consistently good, serve is quick and friendly, and best of all, the owners will recognize you if you are a repeat customer. It always feels good to walk in and be recognized and greeted with a warm smile.
I will judge you based on your Fried Ice Cream. Â Hence the 4 stars instead of 5.
I am a Fried Ice Cream junkie. Â The ratio of honey to chocolate in DR's FIC is off. Â There should be more honey than chocolate... in fact... I don't even care for chocolate on my FIC anyway. Â It's about the crunch and honey. Â Repeat after me... "Crunch & honey, crunch & honey..." Â Soooo... not a huge fan of it here which is disappointing because....
Their food is wonderful. Â Authentic. Â Large menu.
Margaritas are THE BEST IN TOWN. Â They use some sort of salt/sugar/sour mix for the rim of their glasses and I'm convinced it's crack. Â I kind of resemble a cow and a salt lick with one of these in hand. Â
Space is small and quaint. Â They do have a dining area in the basement for larger parties as well. Â I feel slightly conflicted about writing this review as I think of it as a hidden gem... but, I am not a selfish yelper... I share the wealth.
Not a Minneapolis native, but every time I visit my brother and sister-in-law they take me here. For a serious Mexican food lover this place hits the spot! Friendly staff (bonus if you speak a little Spanish!), cozy ambiance, and great food (I'm a fan of the fish tacos).
Definitely an excellent local restaurant worth checking out!
Phenomenal authentic Mexican food! My wife and I have been searching around all throughout the Twin Cities for fresh ingredients and real hot spice, and here it is!
It's a tiny place and one group can crowd out all other customers. It's tiny from the outside, too, and easy to miss if you don't know what you're looking for. But once you're inside, you're set: order anything from the menu, it's going to be great. The service is friendly to the point of being grateful and the presentation is at least adequate. For what you get, the prices are quite reasonable. I only wish I lived nearer to it.
Ahh.... Dominguez. Â Â When I tell others about it, they ask "How did you ever find this place?" Â Â Our friends randomly came upon Dominguez while looking for a place to have a beer in East Nokomis and told us about this jem. Â So glad they did!
It is not fancy or gourmet nor are the prices. Â What you will find is reliably good Mexican basics in a clean, cozy family-run restaurant. Â My all-time favorite are the shrimp tacos - cooked in a spicy Chipoltle sauce and served on corn tortillas with cilantro and onions (refried beans and rice on the side), you can't go wrong. Â Â I've tried other dishes, but come back to shrimp tacos. Â When we come in for dinner, our server gives me the look: Â shrimp tacos? Â Yup, without question. Â Â
They also have a fine homemade green salsa made with tomatillos and avocados. Â I highly recommend it, though unless it comes with your dish (for example, the tacquitos, which are small open face tacos) you will have to pay extra for it.
One bummer is that they appear to have lost their liquor license a few months ago. Â Â I do miss having a cold Pacifico with dinner, but the food alone is worth the drive over here.
After an afternoon at Minnehaha Falls we left our dinner choice in the hands of the Yelp gods and they led us here. Upon arriving at the restaurant I was really excited and expecting supreme awesomeness. The dining room is deceptively large and far roomier than it appears from the outside. The chips and salsa were PHENOMENAL but the rest of out food was just ok. I ordered the chicken chimmichanga and my husband got an assortment of enchiladas. I thought the portions were undersized for the price. We'll give it another shot if we find ourselves in the area but will not make a special trip or anything.
Review Source:I read decent reviews from others and thought Id give it a try. Such a disappointment.
Yes its small, yes there isnt much off street parking, but nonetheless my friend and I went in to try it. There was a tornado in the neighboring cities, so we were the only ones here.
We were greeted by a friendly man, but he was sooo softspoken we repeatedly had to ask him to repeat himself, strike 1. We were asked what we would like to drink, after looking at the menu I chose a mixed drink, and my friend chose a beer, only to be told they dont serve alcohol on Sundays, strike 2. Next we were served chips and salsa. The salsa was very good, but too much heat, we asked if they had mild salsa. They did, when it arrived, it was pretty much tomato sauce, strike 4. Now we order our meal. My friend's meal is what it was advertised as. My meal...I ordered 3 taquitos. Our waiter asked if I wanted 3 different meat fillings, so I did. When I got my food, they werent taquitos, they were open face soft corn tortillas with a filling placed on top of them, strike 5. Finally, after we ate, we asked for the bill. On the bill, there was an added $1.00. When I asked what it was fir, I was told if I wanted 3 diff fillings on my supposed taquitos, it was $1.00 more, strike 6. He took the added $1.00 off when I explained he never told us that.
Not going back.
"Are you sure this is the place?" I asked my friend when we pulled up to this restaurant and parked in the back. Â Admittedly, I was a little hesitant to eat here based on the outside appearance but once we were seated the aroma of food and warm ambience quelled any reservations I had. Â The service was really friendly and attentive throughout the time we were there. Â I ordered the chimichanga plate which was really good compared to other chimis I've had in the past. Â Based on the recommendation of other Yelpers I got the green salsa which was amazing. Â It accompanied the freshly fried chips well and had a little hint of heat. Â Dominguez is a pretty solid restaurant and I'm definitely looking forward to trying the other dishes this place has to offer.
Review Source:This five star review is soley for the amazing green salsa at Dominguez. They actually sell this stuff to the public if you just ask at the front counter.
I think most of the food at Dominguez is about average for your family run Mexican joint, but you spoon some of that green salsa on there, and it's magic. Their guacamole stinks, but add green salsa and POOF! It's friggin guacamolicious.
Go at lunch time and it is dirt cheap.
I'm sad that I have to write this, but in all honesty things just weren't he same my second time at Dominguez. Nothing was "bad" per say, but the flavorful fish tacos and dollop of quac that I had on Cinco de Mayo just didn't come to play on the night I went a few weeks ago.
I have no other option than to elect a new Taco King - La Sirena Gorda in the Midtown Global Market.
Completely unpretentious, solid service, good flavor and value -- that's what I want in a restaurant, and Familia Dominguez delivers.
I had my second experience on Sept. 18, 2010, and the place was packed for dinner. It's worth noting that the wait staff is efficient and attentive. There are about 10 tables in the dining room (a few more up front along a wall), so it's hard to have privacy, but as a result it's easy to get noticed if you need something.
I had the pechuga de pollo -- nothing fancy about the presentation (maybe even a bit sloppy), but I will give up on that for good taste. It was very good, and the portion was large enough to tote home a bit for tomorrow's lunch. My plate cost about $11, and my companion's three small tacos was about $9. Not a bargain, but it won't break the bank.
The exterior looks a bit unpolished, but I would not describe this place as a dive. It's just a bit small-time. The dining area is clean and well-lit.
This is in my neighborhood, so I'll be back. The Twin Cities needs more Mexican restaurants in the neighborhoods!
Fish tacos. Get them.
They're different than most. There's no napa salad on them and they aren't sweet and are medium spicy. Served along with a healthy side of refried beans, spanish rice, pico de gallo, and guac. The owner or host is incredibly kind and the price is fair. Their other dishes are tasty as well, though i've stuck pretty close to the fish tacos since i tried them.
I've been looking for good Mexican food since I moved to Minneapolis a year and half ago only to be disappointed...until today! Â Its is very small insided...only twelve tables total but since we went around 2:30pm it was not a problem. Â I had the tilapia enchiladas and they were fabulous! Â Cheese Cheese and more cheese! Â I will definatley go back and try the fish tacos that the waiter says is his favorite.
Review Source:I celebrated a friend's birthday at Dominguez because he loves Mexican food and we wanted to try a new place.
I thought the food was pretty standard -- nothing super noteworthy, but it was better than decent. Â I really appreciated that the portions weren't gigantic like most sit-down Mexican restaurants. Â My big disappointment was that I ordered a puffy taco on the side -- I was hoping that meant a puffy fried flour tortilla, but what I got was more like a tostada cup made out of corn tortilla with filling. Â It tasted fine, just not what the words "puffy taco" would signal.
If I lived closer to Dominguez, I would probably stop in from time to time for a quick bite and beers, but I'm not sure if it's worth the drive across town.
Had the fish tacos. Â They were the best fish tacos I've ever had (though I've only had them a few times before). Â The fish tasted very fresh and of high quality. Â Despite the rather run-down looking outside, inside is a completely different story; very inviting.
Service was prompt and waitress and manager were both friendly.
The only downside to the experience is it is a bit on the pricy side for Mexican fare.
I would eat here again without hesitation if in the area.
This is a great, authentic Mexican restaurant. Â It is small inside but brightly decorated and clean.
The waitstaff is very attentive - we even had two waiters at one point!
The margharitas are amazing. Â Probably one of the best I have ever had.
The chips were good but the salsa is basically a red, taco sauce that left a bit to be desired.
Highly suggest the shrimp tacos and #10 special. Â The portions are large and the food tastes authentic and fresh.
I will definitely be going back to this great little neighborhood restaurant.
Service with a smile. Â Cheap margaritas ($3.75!), so-so chips and salsa. Â We had the Queso which was yummy but mild (no spice at all). Â My boyfriend tried the Steak Fajitas' which he enjoyed, I ordered the Shrimp Tacos. Â
The shrimp was excellent, fresh and plump.  However they used real chipotle chilies and way too much of them.  My dish was so spicy I was unable to finish it (turn off!).  The bill came to $45 for 2 margaritas, queso, and 2 entrées which I thought was $10 too much for what we got.  I'm not sure I'll be back.
Best. Margaritas. Ever.
Don't let the bright orangish yellow exterior fool you . ..
Sweet little mexican restaurant within walking distance of my house. Â Everything that I have tried there is great, my fave is the shrimp tacos. Â Delicious. Â Friend also had some fajitas in a mole sauce, also very good.
But back to the maragaritas - cheap, cold and awesome - perfect for the 90 degree day that we had yesterday. Â
The wait staff is always very friendly and nice and the service is great. Â
It's a must see.
I love my little neighborhood Mexican restaurant! Â As a fellow small business owner (Twin Cities Green) I appreciate the owners' hard work, welcoming smiles, and attentiveness without smothering. Â The chips and salsa are wonderful and I always order the same meal - which I love. Â Tres Tacos! Â It looks like the Mexican flag! Â Love it.
Review Source:This place has such potential. It is your typical hole in the wall Mexican place but while the atmosphere is there, it is missing some key components.
Pluses:
Chips and Salsa - Unbelievable
Atmosphere - It feels like you are sitting in a restaurant in Mexico
Wait Staff - I came here two or three times and the owner/waiter always greets me with a smile and remembers me
Minuses:
Margaritas - They are warm. They really need to wait a few minutes before serving them or find a new way to serve them
Food - The food is ok, nothing great or spectacular
All in all Dominguez isn't bad but it could be so much better!
I want to love this place. I do. However, there are some shortcomings that prevent me from giving this 4-stars.
First, I should call out that I love the fact that I can walk to this place from my house. Super convient. When you see the restaurant from the outside, it looks a bit questionable. Make no mistake, it's a small Mexican restaurant with the same folks working no matter what day of the week or what time I've gone there. This fact actually makes the place quaint in my mind. They also have seating in the basement if you want to bring a group (I've never sat down there, I only know this as that is also where you'll find the restrooms).
In regards to the food: I love (love) the chips and sauce that they drop by your table. The first time I tried the sauce (I don't call it salsa, as it's more like a red sauce), I didn't much care for it. But that has changed. The chips are great and the sauce is addicting. The last time I was there with my brother, I think we went through 3 baskets of chips and sauce alone!
So why don't I give Dominguez 4 stars? Well, I've never really found a meal that I love. All of my friends talk about how great their tacos are. Eh. They're ok. I've tried numerous dishes on the menu - and while nothing has ever been bad, nothing jumps out at me that would absolutely make me come back if the place wasn't close to my house.
Also, and this is a small point, everytime I've ever ordered a margarita, it's come to the table very warm (shudders, have you ever drank a warm margarita?) The margaritas are not homemade, rather, they're bottled and poured over ice. However, the bottles must not be refrigerated! As long as you know the trick of letting the ice cool down the drink, you're fine. :)
Overall, I would recommend Dominguez if you live in the area or are looking for a new Mexican restaurant to try. The prices are resonable, the chips and sauce are fantastic, they serve me a good margarita and the food is ok.
I don' t  visit Dominguez as often as I'd like - others at home are not huge mexican food fans.  This results in many daydreams about the lovely tacos at this restaurant.  There is one taco meal that comes with something called avocado sauce.  It is a much thinner consistency than guac and is spicy and delicious. A great compliment to the tasty steak, cilantros, and tortillas that I so love there.  I would say the food I've had merits five stars, and the people are very nice.  They have had troubles with beverages being out of stock (beer, wine) - and when I have a companion who doesn't always want to eat mexican food anyways, makes for a grumpy smurf.  But, based on the food and friendly people, it is a great selection.
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