Order the best Mexican near Apple Valley, MN

Best Mexican Restaurants Nearby in Apple Valley

Pancheros Mexican Grill

Pancheros Mexican Grill

4.5
(4k+)
• Mexican • Tacos
$0 delivery fee • 0.6 mi • 18 min
"The Burrito was perfect but the Salad was leaking and didn't have much in the dish. The flavor was on point though. I'm just used to more care being put into what I receive from Pancheros."
"Super bland, small portion, barely any chicken, no flavor. I'll stick with Chipotle whose bowl sizes and portions are much larger for the exact same price. "
Burrito
A freshly made, giant flour tortilla, filled with your choice of marinated and grilled meats or tofusada®, whole pinto or black beans, rice, cheese, and salsa.
$13.33
Chips and Queso
Everything you find in our burritos, without the tortilla. marinated and grilled meats or tofusada®, whole pinto or black beans, rice, cheese, and salsa.
$4.63
Burrito Bowl
A freshly made, giant flour tortilla, filled with cheese and your choice of marinated and grilled meats or tofusada®. choose two of our homemade salsas to go with it.
$12.47
Quesadilla
Two tacos on freshly made, soft flour tortillas, with your choice of marinated and grilled meats or tofusada®, lettuce, cheese, and salsa.
$10.35
Taco Bell

Taco Bell

4.2
(7k+)
• Mexican • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 0.8 mi • 14 min
"my tacos were hot and tasty. appreciate the use of a hot bag."
"Mexican Pizza Soft Taco Supreme®Classic Stacker were all terrific! Pizza slid around a little but tasted awesome."
Chicken Quesadilla
A large flour tortilla filled with a blend of mozzarella, pepperjack, and cheddar cheeses, grilled, marinated all-white-meat chicken, Creamy Jalapeño sauce, and grilled to perfection. (490 cal.)
$7.83
Grilled Cheese Burrito
A warm flour tortilla with seasoned beef, warm Nacho Cheese sauce, seasoned rice, crunchy fiesta strips, Creamy Chipotle sauce, reduced-fat sour cream, and a blend of mozzarella, pepperjack, and cheddar cheeses with even more cheese grilled on the top. (690 cal.)
$7.24
Crunchwrap Supreme®
A warm flour tortilla filled with seasoned beef, warm Nacho Cheese sauce, a crispy tostada shell, lettuce, diced tomatoes, and reduced-fat sour cream folded into our signature Crunchwrap form and grilled to go (530 cal.)
$7.73
MTN DEW® Baja Blast®
The exhilarating taste of DEW® and a blast of tropical lime flavor. Small MTN DEW® Baja Blast® (220 cal.) Medium MTN DEW® Baja Blast® (280 cal.) Large MTN DEW® Baja Blast® (410 cal.)
$3.43
Papa Corazón’s Quesadillas

Papa Corazón’s Quesadillas

4.1
(600+)
• Mexican • Quesadillas
$0 delivery fee • 50 ft • 17 min
"Was craving a breakfast quesadilla and they did not disappoint! Great flavor, lots of ingredients, it was needed on a weekend morning. Will def be ordering again. "
"Literally looks nothing like the menu photo. It's a quesadilla but the tortilla isn't even toasted. On top of it, it doesn't even taste good. Bland, can only taste the sweet corn. It comes with a side of plain tortilla chips and nothing to eat with them (no salsa, no sauce, nothing). $20 is a scam for this."
All American Breakfast Quesadillas
Bacon or sausage, scrambled eggs and melted American cheese griddled on a warm flour tortilla. Served with a side of salsa and Papa’s Tortilla Chips.
$11.99
All American Breakfast Quesadillas Combo
Bacon or sausage, scrambled eggs and melted American cheese griddled on a warm flour tortilla. Served with a side of salsa, Papa's Loaded Tots, and a drink.
$19.48
Chicken, Bacon, Mac & Cheese Quesadillas Combo
Grilled chicken, chopped bacon, mac & cheese, and melted American cheese griddled on a warm flour tortilla. Served with a side of ranch, Papa's Loaded Tots, and a drink.
$21.49
Chicken, Bacon, Mac & Cheese Quesadillas
Grilled chicken, chopped bacon, mac & cheese, and melted American cheese griddled on a warm flour tortilla. Served with a side of ranch and Papa’s Tortilla Chips.
$13.99
El Compa Mexican Grill

El Compa Mexican Grill

4.7
(200+)
• Mexican • Authentic Mexican
$0 delivery fee • 8.7 mi • 35 min
"Everything we have had here has been amazing. We make it a point to stop here every time we are in the Twin Cities area. The Al pastor is one of the best, if not the BEST we've had. Whether in tacos or torta, it's so good. We tried the birria ramen and birria tacos as well and both were delicious. The horchata was very good, too. Highly recommend."
"Food was delicious, the Carne Asada Fries hit the spot. Portions were acceptable for price. The Horchata was very refreshing definitely can taste the cinnamon."
Tacos
Cilantro, onions, and El Compa sauce with your choice of corn or FRESH flour tortillas
$11.99
Quesabirria
Three crispy corn tortilla tacos filled with slow-cooked shredded beef and cheese, accompanied with consume - a flavorful broth
$16.59
California Burrito
Burrito with carne asada, fries, guac, pico, sour cream, melted cheese, and el Compa sauce
$16.16
Chips and Guac
Mexican rice, pinto or black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese, lettuce, and El Compa sauce
$8.42
Applebee's Grill & Bar

Applebee's Grill & Bar

4.3
(8k+)
• Sandwiches • Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 0.3 mi • 24 min
"Went as a work group at 5:00. Drinks and apps arrived quickly. Five of us shared quesadillas, wings, chips/artichoke dip. Perfect Margaritas were a hit and the mixed drinks were good. Great experience! "
"I've purchased the Classic Hamburger three times prior and it was fantastic! My first Classic Cheeseburger tonight was not nearly as good. What I had liked about the Classic was that they were BIG patties - nice, thick and perfectly cooked patties. This cheese burger tonight was very close to a Wendy's thickness, and we know it wasn't the thin sliver of cheese melted across this burger. You could see every line or indentation on the surface of the meat under that crazy thin piece of cheese. Even worse, the meat was cooked beyond 165 and largely black from cooking too long. That bun they use for those Classics, however, is always good. And I always get a lot of extra when I order it on lettuce and pickles and anything ordered and marked "extra." I'm stuffed from the burger and tired of chewing - is it even possible to cook hamburger so that it is tough enough to make your jaws hurt?! So, thr house salad side order went into the fridge - nothing to comment on yet. I'm sure it'll be fine, other than salad never holding up well for an overnight. That's not the store's fault. I love Applebees - truly I do. This was just a bad night for some reason. Flavors? Oh yeah - the flavors were all delicious!"
The Better Half

The Better Half

4.6
(300+)
• American • Steak
$0 delivery fee • 7.7 mi • 34 min
"Chicken Pesto Panini is great! Large portion size also!"
"Horrible. The hanger steak I ordered medium was well done. All of it was sitting in grease. A few potatoes and 3 small pieces of over cooked roast for 27.00,no thank you."
Classic Breakfast
Two eggs, breakfast potatoes, sausage links or bacon or chicken sausage, choice of toast
$14.36
Breakfast Tacos
Flour tortillas, scrambled egg, chorizo, cheesy hashbrown, pico de gallo, queso fresco, better sauce
$15.91
BYO Omelet
(breakfast potatoes and choice of toast) ingredients: ham / bacon / sausage / mozzarella / colby jack/ fontina / american / peppers / onions / jalapeño / spinach / tomatoes / mushrooms This recipe contains: Dairy- Butter Eggs- Eggs
$16.42
Chorizo Bowl
2 smashed beef patties, sauteed onions, pickles, american cheese, fancy sauce. *GF - Sub gluten-free bun
$15.77
Berry Sweet Kitchen AV

Berry Sweet Kitchen AV

4.5
(100+)
• American • Bakery
$0 delivery fee • 0.3 mi • 20 min
"Banana French Toast was very good and a nice portion. The Eggs Benedict uses pre-made hollandaise which is a terrible product but understandable for consistency and time. Eggs were poached nicely but i can't recommend."
"The last few times I've ordered this meal. They have not gotten my egg order correct this time they got my egg order correct but literally is just a bowl of chips. I have barely any sauce or chicken in it. It usually comes with way more pickled onions, radish pieces, and cilantro. I usually never have an issue with very sweet kitchen, but over the last couple months that I have ordered from them they haven't been coming through. It's a shame because the price of this food isn't cheap nor is the quality so to get just a bowl of chips and a little bit of sauce and maybe two bites of chicken within it was very disappointing."
Breakfast Burrito Grande
Two scrambled eggs, black beans, pork chorizo, cheddar cheese, hash browns, sour cream, and hot sauce
$17.89
Berry Crepes
Filled and topped with fresh seasonal berries, whipped cream, and house-made strawberry jam
$20.26
Banana French Toast
Two slices of our house-made white bread dipped in our French toast batter and fried, topped with caramelized bananas and seasonal berries
$20.94
Two Eggs and Meat
Two eggs, any style, with your choice of sausage or bacon. Comes with hash browns. Served with your choice of house-made white or wheat toast, pancakes, corn tortillas, or fresh fruit
$21.41
Junior's Cafe & Grill (Eagan)

Junior's Cafe & Grill (Eagan)

4.7
(200+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 8.7 mi • 36 min
"The quesadilla was so flavorful and huge! pancake also very big and delicious! I'll definitely be ordering again!!"
"huge portion sizes, perfectly cooked, with fresh ingredients. would order again and again... staff are friendly frendly including Junior himself. Enjoy the 9. Dad's Favorite and a 21. Junior's Signature Fried Egg Sandwich anytime of the day."
22. Junior's Big Breakfast Burrito
Stuffed with onions, green peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, cheese and choice of bacon, sausage or ham. Each additional meat and sub andouille or chorizo for an additional charge.
$17.85
14. Everything Omelet, Hash Browns and Toast
Sausage and gravy served over three biscuits with two eggs.
$18.93
8. Biscuits and Gravy
Served with whipped butter and maple syrup. Add strawberry topping and whip cream for an additional charge.
$16.47
French Toast
Minnesota-sized steak battered and fried, topped with white country gravy, served with hash browns and toast.
$13.44
Revolve Hall

Revolve Hall

4.0
(100+)
• American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 0.9 mi • 21 min
"New York Cheesecake is super creamy anddelicious. Waffle fries were a little salty for me, but the seasoned sour cream helps even that out. The MNBC Burger was exactly what I was hoping for. The pickles were amazing. Not at all soggy, which can be a common occurence when ordering delivery. "
"My cheeseburger was under cooked. The cheese curd burger was over cooked. The crispy sliders were little bite size,didn't even fit the slider bun. The portions are very small for the price! The flavor is very good. "
Classic Breakfast Sandwich
Scrambled Eggs, Aged Cheddar Cheese, Choice of Sausage or Bacon, Dijonaise Sauce, Brioche Bun
$13.09
Breakfast Burrito
Scrambled Eggs, Crispy Breakfast Potatoes, Bacon, Chipotle Aioli, Onions, Peppers, Shredded Cheese
$17.95
Absolutely Alice
Espresso, Condensed Milk, Butterscotch Syrup, Butterscotch Whip
$8.71
French Onion Burger
Flame Grilled Burger, Carmelized Onion, Aioli, Gruyere Cheese. Served with Charred Onion Juice
$21.34
Crisp & Green

Crisp & Green

4.6
(1k+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 3.3 mi • 22 min
"The " Ahh...Greek Out!" Is seriously the best salad ever lol so refreshing and so flavorful.& so so filling! "
"The Turkey Provo is disgusting. I think I got one piece of turkey. The bread is horrible, which I don't think I've ever said before. I've never thrown a sub away, and this was in the trash after two bites. "
Build Your Own Salad
each build your own includes two bases, four standard toppings, and the dressing of your choice.
$20.44
Bold & The Buffalo
brown rice, arugula, buffalo chicken, carrots, radicchio, white cheddar, roasted cauliflower, croutons**, & ranch dressing
$18.61
Wild Southwest
spinach, arugula, roasted chicken, tomatoes, white cheddar, black beans, roasted corn & poblano, cilantro, blue corn chips, & creamy southwestern dressing
$19.04
Chicken Bacon Ranch
mixed greens, romaine, blackened chicken thigh, pickled onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, bacon, & ranch dressing
$17.41
Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.8
(200+)
• American • Smoothies
$0 delivery fee • 6.6 mi • 34 min
"The DETOX ISLAND GREEN® is my all time fav!! Love the pea protein added as well! The ACAI BOWL is always full filling and tastes amazing! 10/10 would recommend!"
"HAWAIIAN ISLAND FLAT was AMAZING!!! BAHAMA MAMA™ and DETOX ISLAND GREEN® were great too, just right!PB BANANA CRUNCH FLATBREAD perfect dessert! love it! so flavorfull!"
BAHAMA MAMA™
strawberries, pineapple, coconut & white chocolate
$10.16
SUNRISE SUNSET™
strawberries, pineapple, mango & orange juice
$9.36
BEACH BUM™
strawberries, banana & choice of white or dark chocolate
$10.03
ACAI BERRY BOOST™
acai, pomegranate, banana, blueberries & strawberries
$10.83
Hope Breakfast Bar

Hope Breakfast Bar

4.5
(200+)
• American • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 8.7 mi • 35 min
"Probably the best breakfast of my life. Good portions and fair price. Need to try everything!"
"We ordered the Pork Belly & Biscuit and Sunrise Chili Crunch Bowl, both were ungodly bland aside afrom the porkbelly itself. The grit gravy was an unwelcome textural experience, not the texture of good grits nor good gravy. Portions were fine, would not order again."
Side Scrambled Eggs w/ Cheese
three pieces of bacon
$4.5
Side Bacon
toasted everything bagel, pimento cream cheese, cheddar cheese, pork shoulder bacon and fried egg, with seasoned hash browns
$6.5
Breakfast Sandwich
flaky croissant with cheddar cheese, fried egg*, choice of sausage patty (vegan +$2, turkey, or pork), seasoned hash browns
$17.13
Croissant Sandwich
fresh buttermilk pancakes served with maple syrup and whipped butter
$17.97
Black Sea Deli Inc

Black Sea Deli Inc

4.4
(100+)
• American • Deli
$0 delivery fee • 4.3 mi • 40 min
"Terrific goat and rice so delicious I couldnt believe it. "
"The rice and goat meat is flavorful and delicious and the portion is enough to feed and fill two stomachs!"
Goat Meat
Tender goat meat, seasoned to perfection with aromatic spices for a rich and flavorful taste. Served with your choice of somali rice or spaghetti.
$21.22
BBQ Chicken
Marinated in a tangy barbecue sauce with our special blend of spices, then baked to perfection for a rich, flavorful finish. Served with your choice of Somali rice or spaghetti.
$21.29
Quesadilla
A wheat tortilla filled with diced chicken and melted cheese, grilled to a golden perfection, and drizzled with a French dressing sauce served with a side of fries.
$13.49
Kay Kay
A traditional Somali lunch made from sliced chapati tossed in your choice of chicken or beef suqaar stew, sautéed with vegetables and flavorful spices.
$21.18
Wingstop

Wingstop

4.6
(900+)
• Dinner • Chicken Tenders
$0 delivery fee • 8.8 mi • 35 min
"Hot honey sandwiches are the bomb!!!"
"whoever was cooking today needs a raise. All my food was perfectly seasoned, hot, and gave me a chicken tender instead of a boneless wing. wingstop is never usually this good but the person cooking today personally deserves the whole world. "
10 Wings
10 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors. (Dip not included)
$15.22
10 pc Wing Combo
10 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors, regular fries or veggie sticks, 1 dip and a 20oz drink
$20.38
6 pc Wing Combo
6 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors, regular fries or veggie sticks, 1 dip and a 20oz drink
$16.38
Boneless Meal Deal
Comes with 20 Boneless Wings in your choice of 4 flavors, with a large fry and 2 dips. Feeds 4
$25.02
Buckboard

Buckboard

4.8
(200+)
• American • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 7.7 mi • 30 min
"Always good food here. I'm glad to finally see them on doordash. Not many places sell Beef Liver and Onions anymore around here, and they knock it out of the park with the added bacon. Great quantities for the price and quality is outstanding."
"Really incredible mom and pop diner that I have been going to since I was a child. A testament to their business for enduring. Buckboard Skillet fair price and good portion made with fresh ingredients. Will keep coming back as long as their open!"
Hot Beef, Turkey or Meatloaf Sandwich
Served on whole wheat bread and topped with mashed potatoes and gravy.
$15.99
Cheese Curds
Grilled beef liver with sautéed onions and bacon. Served with potato and vegetable. Also includes a cup of soup or salad.
$8.99
Beef Liver and Onions
Country fried steak topped with our homemade country sausage gravy. Served with potato and vegetable. Also includes a cup of soup or salad.
$15.97
Country Fried Steak
Served with potato and vegetable. Also includes a cup of soup or salad.
$17.98
Ze's Diner

Ze's Diner

4.7
(600+)
• American • Diner
$0 delivery fee • 9.0 mi • 35 min
"Eggs Benedict. Tasted good, wish there were more eggs, but I appreciated that the sauce was separate so when it arrived, it wasn't soggy."
"FABULOUS FRENCH TOAST did not come with whip cream or syrup. I also ordered a side of crispy bacon. The picture shows 6-8 pieces. Only 3 came with my order."
ZE'S SLAM
Choice of French toast or pancakes, two eggs any style, two meats, & hash browns. Served with toast.
$18.37
MIXED MESS
Hash browns, onions, peppers, bacon, sausage, ham, scrambled eggs & cheese all topped with hollandaise sauce & served with toast.
$17.84
Side Meat
SAUSAGE, HAM, BACON OR TURKEY BACON
$6.86
COUNTRY FRIED STEAK
Served with hash browns, eggs & toast, topped with country sausage gravy.
$17.2
Dairy Queen

Dairy Queen

4.6
(3k+)
• Fast Food • Dinner
$0 delivery fee • 5.1 mi • 30 min
"This is the BEST Dairy Queen in the area. Everything is always so good and the instructions are always followed! "
"amazing food,FlameThrower® Chicken Strip Baskets was fantastic , so spicy delicious, tSide of Onion Rings were amazing, some of the best onion rings"
Chicken Strip Baskets
A DQ® signature! Choice of 4 or 6 100% all-tenderloin white meat chicken strips. Served with crispy fries, Texas toast, and your choice of dipping sauce, such as our delicious country gravy.
$13.15
OREO® BLIZZARD® Treat
OREO® cookie pieces blended with world-famous vanilla soft serve to Blizzard® Perfection.
$7.19
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough BLIZZARD® Treat
Chocolate chip cookie dough, rich fudge blended with world-famous vanilla soft serve to Blizzard® Perfection.
$7.35
Choco Brownie Extreme BLIZZARD® Treat
Chewy brownie pieces, choco chunks and cocoa fudge blended with world-famous vanilla soft serve to Blizzard® Perfection.
$7.3
Wendy's

Wendy's

4.4
(3k+)
• American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 4.3 mi • 24 min
"very yum. especially the Spicy Chicken Sandwich and French Fries. the frosty was a little too thick at the start, but it was still delicious."
"While normally I have good luck with this store, this time the food was definitely not fresh. The baked potato was brown and mushy on the inside and the burger was dry."
10 PC. Nuggets Combo
100% white-meat chicken breaded to crispy perfection and served with your choice of 6 dipping sauces including Buttermilk Ranch, BBQ, Sweet & Sour, Honey Mustard, or Ghost Pepper Ranch.
$13.17
Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger Biggie™ Bag
Fresh beef, Applewood smoked bacon, American cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, and mayo. It’s a favorite of bacon lovers everywhere.
$7.65
10 PC. Crispy Chicken Nuggets
All-white-meat chicken breaded to crispy perfection and served with your choice of sauce. Because sometimes, you just need a nugg.
$6.72
Dave's Combo
A quarter-pound* of fresh beef, American cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, pickle, ketchup, mayo, and onion on a toasted bun — just the way Dave intended.
$15.13
Wahlburgers

Wahlburgers

4.2
(60+)
• American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 9.3 mi • 43 min
Farther away
$7 off on $35+
"Probably the BEST FREAKING BURGER IVE HAD IN A LOOOOOOONG TIME! I have to find one closer to where I live! Can't wait to go back!"
"horrible!I didn't got any of my sauces. I ordered fried everything. No flavor on the PARMESAN TRUFFLE TOTS. Over cooked fried CRISPY FRIED PICKLES. Won't order again."
THE OUR BURGER
Certified Angus Beef® patty, government cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and Paul’s signature Wahl Sauce®.
$12.77
OUR BURGER SMASH
Two Certified Angus Beef® patties, government cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and Paul’s signature Wahl Sauce®. SMASH STYLE Seared to perfection, with a crispy, caramelized crust and a juicy, flavorful center.
$15.23
SLIDER FLIGHT
A trio of crave-worthy sliders: BBQ Bacon – topped with white cheddar, bacon, jalapeño, BBQ sauce, and avocado spread. Crispy Chicken – topped with fried chicken, bacon, tomato, lettuce, and chipotle mayo. Classic Meatball – topped with meatball, provolone, and arrabbiata sauce.
$15.58
THE PEPPERONI SMASH
Two Certified Angus Beef patties, provolone, crispy julienne pepperoni, Chef Paul’s rosemary tomato jam and garlic butter.
$14.38
Nordstrom Ebar

Nordstrom Ebar

4.2
(30+)
• Coffee • Healthy
$0 delivery fee • 9.3 mi • 53 min
Farther away
$3 off on $15+
Latte
Debut espresso shots, milk of your choice, and a thin layer of milk foam.
$6.51
Roast Turkey and Swiss Croissant
ROASTED TURKEY BREAST WITH SWISS CHEESE, TOMATO, LETTUCE AND ROASTED GARLIC AÏOLI ON A CROISSANT
$10.25
Peanut Butter Protein
NATURAL PEANUT BUTTER, BANANA, ALMOND MILK, PROTEIN POWDER AND DARK CHOCOLATE
$8.69
Caramel Macchiato
Debut espresso shots, milk of your choice, vanilla syrup, topped with a delicious drizzle of caramel sauce.
$7.66

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