Pajarito

605 7th St W, Saint Paul - 55102
243 reviews
Mexican Coffee & Tea
(651) 340-9545

Very nice corner spot. I was excited to try this because it was Mexican food but it seemed more like a fusion spot.The food was good overall and I would recommend it, Although pricey. The octopus had a texture that was very odd to me. I love Octopus for its chewy texture, but this one wasn’t. It was very mushy and lacked the chewy texture. I didn’t care for it but the flavors were good.Unless your kids eat everything you eat they didn’t have a kids menu. They did however accommodate us by making us a quesadilla for my 3 year old. Child friendly drink ware would’ve been nice too but they only had glass.Overall I would recommend trying but personally would go to other spots before coming back.

I met two other ladies here for dinner and everything we had was delicious. I started with the habanero cilantro margarita, which had great flavor and a nice heat to it. A little spicier than some other habanero margaritas I have had.Three of us shared the brussel sprouts as an appetizer and side, which quantity wise worked out great. Each of us ordered two tacos, which was the perfect amount of food. We ended up sharing so we could try other tacos since you have to order two tacos of the same kind. The birria is a little heavier since it is deep fried but very flavorful. The chicken tinga also was great. I have an avocado allergy so the kitchen was able to put the avocado salsa on the side for others who wanted it. Even without the avocado, it was still juicy and flavorful!

Chicken tacos were okay. Guacamole and chips were good. Small plates, and more on the expensive side. Service was a bit slow.

This place had a nice vibe and good service. I thought it was a little pricey for what you got. The shrimp tacos were super skimpy and the tortilla was cold. We didn’t even get our two plates at the same time. I liked it overall but it is definitely an upscale prices Mexican place that needs to check all the boxes for me to want to spend that money.

The only thing we liked about the place was the atmosphere and chips. Everything else was blah. The food was very flavorless (including the Birria tacos that they recommended), all 3 salsas we’re disappointing, one of the cocktails we got had a bitter after taste, and we got a dessert for my mom’s birthday (thinking it would be free) but it wasn’t. Also, watch out cause the gratuity is already included, but they write it small on the menu and not on the bill.I guess you could also say the Guac was decent if it was actually made homemade… but not worth the price.

Definitely not for you if you're on a budget. Expensive and it adds up quick even for a small meal. Now that that's out of the way, this place is swanky and nice and cool and all things nice if you have the money. Our waitress wasn't cool with us being on a budget but hey, to each their own. The food was very good and very authentic even with the fusion of flavors you don't see much in Mexico. Overall a great experience and a great place to go but not if you're on a budget.

One must try Mexican restaurant... The pork ribs were done perfectly with a unique sauce, the guacamole and the homemade chips were great, the Brussels sprouts were also uniquely spiced, I had to try the celery root and I wasn't disappointed. I really like goat cheese and the spicy hazelnuts were a nice touch.

Food and drinks were great. The habanero margarita had the right balance of sweet and burn. The bartender was willing to customize it to my taste. The variety of salsas and fresh chips paired well with the drink. The tuna tostada with smoked paprika was smokey, tart, with creamy avocado. The arabes combined savory pork, cool yogurt, and sour trimmings, it was really good.

First visit- I love near this place and never even paid attention to it. It's a nice little hidden gem! The service was good, and the food was excellent. Although I wish they would give you more than 2 tacos per order. I also enjoyed the drinks. I am looking forward to going again for happy hour, and hoping to try some more of the menu items.

Perfect place for what we craved, cocktails with flavorful food. The salsas were amazing, with options to turn up the heat if you want. Celery root with salsa macha and goat cheese was the perfect combination of seasonal flavors. Cocktails were fantastic, great twists in the classics. Incredible food in a cozy place, and excellent servers.