Oro by Nixta is a mexican restaurant in Northeast, Minneapolis.
Editorially verified May 30, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Signature dishes: Heirloom-corn tacos, Masa platos
Must order: The tasting of heirloom-corn tacos and the platos with seasonal masa.
Tip: Reservations recommended but walk-ins fit at the bar. Ten-seat mezcal bar; Wednesday-Saturday 16:00-21:00.
Address: 1222 NE 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Alex Roberts's Alma on University Avenue has run Minneapolis's seasonal-American room since 1999. James Beard Best Chef Midwest 2010 winner.
Signature: Three-course prix fixe, Seasonal tasting
Order: The three-course prix fixe with the heritage pork main and the seasonal stone fruit dessert.
Tip: The cafe at the front serves all-day pastries; book the dining room three weeks out. The B+B upstairs is the splurge.
Christina Nguyen's Hai Hai on University NE has run Southeast Asian street food in Minneapolis since 2018. Located in Northeast. Priced at $$$.
Signature: Banh xeo crepe, Khao soi
Order: Banh xeo turmeric crepe and the khao soi northern Thai curry noodles.
Tip: Saturday lunch dim sum cart pulls hot bites from a steamer. Tiki-style cocktails on the back patio in summer.
Alex Roberts's Alma on University Avenue has run Minneapolis's seasonal-American room since 1999. James Beard Best Chef Midwest 2010 winner.
Signature: Three-course prix fixe, Seasonal tasting
Order: The three-course prix fixe with the heritage pork main and the seasonal stone fruit dessert.
Tip: The cafe at the front serves all-day pastries; book the dining room three weeks out. The B+B upstairs is the splurge.
Steven Brown's Tilia on West 43rd has run a Linden Hills neighbourhood bistro in Minneapolis since 2011. James Beard semifinalist French-American room.
Signature: Tilia burger, Buttermilk biscuits
Order: The Tilia burger with bone marrow butter and the buttermilk biscuits at brunch.
Tip: Walk-ins only for the bar; book the dining room a week out. Weekend brunch line forms by 09:30.
Isaac Becker's Bar La Grassa on Washington Avenue has run the North Loop's defining Italian in Minneapolis since 2009. James Beard Best Chef Midwest 2011.
Signature: Soft egg and lobster bruschetta, Gnocchi with cauliflower
Order: Soft egg and lobster bruschetta and the gnocchi with cauliflower.
Tip: Bar walk-ins open at 17:00; the bruschetta menu prints 12 options daily. Order three to share.
Christina Nguyen's Hai Hai on University NE has run Southeast Asian street food in Minneapolis since 2018. Located in Northeast. Priced at $$$.
Signature: Banh xeo crepe, Khao soi
Order: Banh xeo turmeric crepe and the khao soi northern Thai curry noodles.
Tip: Saturday lunch dim sum cart pulls hot bites from a steamer. Tiki-style cocktails on the back patio in summer.
Ann Ahmed's Lat14 in Golden Valley runs refined Southeast Asian cooking in the Twin Cities since 2017. James Beard semifinalist; menu maps the 14th latitude.
Signature: Salt-baked branzino, Wagyu yum nua
Order: Salt-baked branzino with green nam jim and the Wagyu yum nua.
Tip: Sunday lunch family-style is the easy seat. Book three weeks out for Friday or Saturday dinner.
Hoban Korean BBQ in Uptown has grilled tabletop bulgogi and galbi in Minneapolis since 2016. Korean barbecue, stone-pot bibimbap and rich stews.
Signature: Bulgogi, Bibimbap
Order: Bulgogi grilled at the table with banchan, plus a sizzling stone-pot bibimbap.
Tip: Tables have built-in grills, so come with a group to share several cuts. Closed Mondays.
