Best Oaxacan restaurant in Minneapolis

Colita is a Tex-Oaxacan restaurant that integrates the diverse flavors of Mexico with barbecue and smoking techniques from around the world. It is led by Chef Daniel Del Prado and focuses on the flavors and moles of Oaxaca, with plans to eventually explore the rest of Mexico's culinary expressions. Colita's menu features creative tacos, Oaxacan-inspired BBQ, and craft mezcal cocktails. Colita offers a variety of dining options, including a full menu of Oaxacan-inspired tacos, tostadas, and pinchos, as well as a global wine list, mezcal and sotol cocktails, house ferments, and churros for dessert. The restaurant also offers takeout and to-go options through its sister restaurant, Martina, and has a digital gift card system that allows customers to purchase and send gift cards to anywhere in the world. Colita's menu is designed to be a reflection of the diverse flavors and traditions of Oaxacan cuisine. Colita is part of the DDP Restaurant Group, a family of Minneapolis restaurants that includes Martina, Rosalia, Minari, Cardamom, Porzana, Thérèse, noma hi-fi, and more. The restaurant is located at 5400 Penn Avenue South in Minneapolis and is open Sunday through Thursday from 5pm to 10pm, and Friday and Saturday from 5pm to 11pm. Colita also offers daily happy hour from 4pm to 6pm, and reservations can be made through OpenTable or by calling (612) 886-1606.