The Humble Mexican Restaurant In Minnesota That's Been Owned By The Same Family For Nearly 60 Years
By Trent Jonas|Published October 08, 2023
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Trent Jonas came to Minnesota to attend college - and never left. He's a Twin Cities-based writer with a BA in English and a MFA in creative writing, a Minnesota Master Naturalist, and the proud father of two adult children. With more than a decade of freelance writing experience under his belt, Trent is often out exploring his favorite topics: Minnesota's woods, lakes, and trails. Rhubarb pie is his weakness, so discovering new diners is also a passion.
Boca Chica Restaurante in St. Paul is a family-owned restaurant in Minnesota and a neighborhood institution in the state’s capital city. This eatery has been owned and operated by the same family – now on its third generation – since 1964, and diners keep coming back for more of its delicious, home-style Mexican food.
Boca Chica was one of the first authentic Mexican restaurants in the Twin Cities and one of the few that was open when I first moved here. Since it was the first that I visited in Minnesota, it’s always been a special place for me. For more information about the restaurant, visit its website or Boca Chica’s Facebook page.
Since you’re going to be in the neighborhood, why not book a tour of St. Paul’s infamous Wabasha Street Caves? They’re an intriguing part of some of the city’s most sinister history. You can reserve your spot on the tour on Viator.com. Since the caves are only a couple blocks away from Boca Chica, we think a tour pairs perfectly with a meal at this beloved Mexican eatery in St. Paul.
Have you dined at Boca Chica? Tell us about your experience in the comments!
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