Rochester has an ever-expanding selection of international flavors and cuisines. This comprehensive guide is here to help you taste the globe, without the plane ticket!
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INTERNATIONAL RESTAURANTS, MARKETS + CUISINE
Hispanic/ Latino
¡Ay, Caramba! Taqueria
1503 12th St. SE Rochester // 507-281-3104
Mexican favorites like tacos, carnitas, tortas, and more, plus vegetarian options. Don’t miss the salsa bar, with a rainbow of salsa options!
Corona’s Tacos
1641 N. Broadway Rochester // 507-258-4542
Serving up their namesake tacos, plus vampiritos, quesadillas, burritos, bowls, and more.
Don Pancho’s Bakery
1610 W. Center Street Rochester // 507-206-0132
A family-owned Rochester favorite for almost 30 years, Don Pancho’s Bakery features traditional Mexican baked goods such as conchas, tres leches cake, churros, pan de feria, empanadas, and more.
El Rey De la Birria
1201 S. Broadway Rochester // 507-226-8001
Birria (Mexican meat stew) is featured in traditional and inventive ways, like Birria pizza, plus Mexican favorites like enchiladas, tacos, burritos, and more.
Fiesta Cafe & Bar
1645 N Broadway Rochester // 507-288-1116
Supremo burritos and enchiladas smothered in melty cheesy goodness, with rice & beans on the side. Plus baskets of warm chips and house-made salsa!
FOOD LAB Kitchen + Bar
1203 7th St. NW Rochester // 507-718-8072
Mexican-American food with reinvented Mexican favorites, new twists on American classics, and fantastic margaritas.
Francisco’s
1137 2nd St. SW Rochester // 507-258-7722
Caribbean & Cuban flavors aplenty with jerk chicken, sandwiches, empanadas, fish tacos, oxtail, and so much more.
Freddy’s Bakery & Cafe
1330 3rd Ave SE Rochester// 507-226-8024
Serving Mexican sweet breads, pastries, tres leches cakes, bollilo rolls, and more, plus café de olla (cinnamon coffee).
Gilberto’s Mexican Taco Shop
5550 Hwy 52 N. Rochester // 507-206-3843
Large menu of Mexican standards, including breakfast! Find chilaquiles, breakfast burritos, and huevos rancheros, plus all of the lunch/dinner favorites.
La Mayzteca Tortillería
1217 Marion Road SE #500 Rochester // 507-735-8306
Rochester’s only tortilleria, making fresh tortillas daily with locally grown nixtamalized corn, using traditional processes. In addition to fresh tortillas, they offer rotisserie chicken, tamales, salsas, and more. All food is prepared to-go only at this time.
La Michoacana Purepecha
28 9th St SE, Rochester // 507-206-0778
Serving up refreshing flavors all year round with a huge variety of Mexican ice cream, popsicles, aguas frescas, milkshakes, and more.
La Poblana
909 37th St NW, Rochester // 507-608-5831
Tacos, chiles rellenos, enchiladas, and other traditional Mexican dishes, served with chips & salsa.
Los Arcos Kitchen & Cantina
North: 3539 22nd Ave NW, Rochester // 507-322-6047
South: 7386 Airport View Dr SW, Rochester // 507-206-0302
Los Arcos serves up large portions of Mexican classics, including some massive burritos, like the Burrito Gordo! Tasty margaritas, many vegetarian options, and lively atmosphere have made this a popular choice in Rochester.
Los Dos Amigos
1611 Hwy 52 Rochester // 507-628-8341
Mexican favorites like burritos, fajitas, enchiladas, and more, plus chips & salsa served alongside their unique cheese sauce– a local favorite.
Ollin Cocina & Tequila
2723 Commerce Dr NW // 507-206-0875
Modern takes on Mexican classics in a sleek environment. Start with the fresh guacamole made tableside– you won’t regret it! Ollin’s large menu of tequilas, inventive margaritas, and cocktails rounds out the experience.
Our Paladar
20 4th St SE, Rochester // 507-206-0483
An elevated chef-run restaurant serving up Cuban-inspired dishes alongside revamped American classics. Find small plates, house-made pasta, seafood, and more, plus unique cocktails and a large wine menu.
The Taco Shop
20 1st St SW, Rochester // 507-206-0170
Located in Peace Plaza, you’ll find street nachos, walking tacos, birria, street tacos, quesadillas, and more simple, fresh flavors.
Guide to Taco Trucks in Rochester
Find more great options at Rochester taco trucks!
Almadina
101 N Broadway Ave, Rochester // 507-206-4057
Middle Eastern restaurant serving lamb, beef, and chicken shawarma, hummus, falafel, and many vegetarian options.
Cedar Taste
100 1st Ave SW, Rochester // 507-405-6444
Located in 1st Avenue Food Court- Skyway level, Cedar Taste offers fresh takes on shawarma wraps, falafel, baba ganoush & pita, salads, and dolmas.
Lumi
255 1st Ave SW, Rochester // 507-206-0433
Turkish cuisine, like kebab, kofte, and pides (Turkish pizzas), alongside pastas and seafood options.
Middle East Restaurant
303 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester // (507) 573-1999
Serving up classic dishes like hummus plates, kebab, kofta, dolmas, samosas, fattoush salad, pita, and more.
Nupa
North: 1035 Civic Center Drive NW, Rochester // 507-206-5044
South: 412 Crossroads Dr SW, Rochester // 507-218-3130
Popular local Greek restaurant serving Greek favorites like gyros, falafel, soups, salads, baklava, and more.
Opa! Opa!
1106 15th Ave SE, Rochester // 507-282-1212
Greek classics like gyros, falafel, spanikopita, salads and a wide variety of appetizers. Many vegetarian offerings.
Qamaria Yemeni Coffee
1529 Hwy 14 East, Suite #100, Rochester // 507-206-0558
With a huge selection of traditional Yemeni coffee and tea drinks, espresso drinks, smoothies, and refreshers, you’re sure to find something tasty! Qamaria also offers sweet and savory baked goods, including Middle Eastern pies, cakes, and pastries.
Seto Bakery
538 6th Ave NW Rochester // 507-269-4322
Seto Bakery is a homestyle bakery serving up baklava, pies, basbousa, cakes, cookies, coffee, and more delicious treats.
Enat Ethiopian Kitchen
844 Broadway Ave S, Rochester // (507) 206-0695
Serves traditional Ethiopian cuisine with injera, sambusas, and a wide variety of rich vegetarian and meat dishes. Vegan plates available as well.
Maro & Calal
601 6th Ave NW, Rochester // 507-206-3988
This unique boutique & cafe serves Somali flavors and favorites alongside boutique clothing. Find sambusas, cardamom flatbreads, chai, smoothies, and more.
Muna Halal
1352 3rd Ave SE Rochester // 507-206-3397
Find Somali and East African favorites, such as chicken and rice, sambusas, sandwiches, pasta, tea and coffee.
Nile Restaurant & Cafe
1205 7th St. NW, Rochester // 507-206-0511
Serving up the vibrant flavors of East Africa- Ethiopia and Eritrea, Nile Restaurant & Cafe offers injera, meat and vegetarian stews, chicken, beef, or fish with rice, wraps, and more.
Salah Cafe / Pleasant Cafe
117 N Broadway, Rochester
Tucked inside a tailor shop, a small menu offers sambusas, mandazi, and crepes alongside coffees and teas.
Hyderabad Indian Grill
3462 55th St NW #100, Rochester // 507-206-6777
Traditional Hyderabadi and Indian favorites, biriyani, tandoori, chutneys, sauces, and more.
India Garden
1107 N Broadway Ave, Rochester // 507-288-6280
Serving authentic Indian dishes, tandoori, roti, and a wide variety of meat and vegetarian dishes. The lunch buffet is open weekdays.
Infuzn2 Go
1105 7th St NW, Rochester MN // (507) 202-0105
Globally inspired vegetarian Indian cuisine with many vegan options as well! Order online and pick up or have it delivered Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 4:30 – 7:30 PM. Tuesday features a special menu with pickup and delivery options.
Ityhaas
1121 Civic Center Drive NW, Suite 204, Rochester // 507-382-8140
North Indian cuisine, both traditional and with modern twists. Large offering of vegetarian dishes, meat plates, tandoori, chaats, naans, chutneys, and more.
Asia Fusion
2711 Commerce Dr. NW, Rochester // 507-258-7992
Large menu with a variety of Asian dishes, including Vietnamese, Chinese, and Thai. Also offers frozen ramen Tankotsu kits for take-home.
Bebap Korean Eatery
216 1st Ave SW, Rochester // 507-206-3009
Find Korean favorites like BBQ, bulgogi, kimchi, noodle and rice bowls, and more, in a sleek modern space.
Ichi Tokyo
North: 3499 22nd Ave NW, Rochester // 507-281-6882
South: 102 20th St SE, Rochester // 507-288-2577
A large menu offering fresh sushi rolls, tempura, teriyaki, and other Japanese favorites at two locations in Rochester.
Ichiddo Ramen
1123 Civic Center Dr NW, Suite 205, Rochester // 507-216-7831
Serving a large variety of traditional and reimagined ramen, udon, stir-fry, rice bowls, and more, alongside teas, milk teas, and Yakult.
Kumo Sushi
460 Crossroads Dr SW, Rochester // 507-281-9989
Offers a wide array of authentic Japanese food, including sushi rolls, maki rolls, tempura, hibachi, udon noodles, and more.
Mango Thai
318 Broadway Ave S, Rochester // 507-288-2360
Serving beautifully plated Thai favorites like curries, satay, spring rolls, mango sticky rice, and many more.
Mezza9Cafe
20 3rd St SW, Rochester // 507-322-6127
A beautiful space with an equally beautiful menu of teas, coffees, savory pastries and sandwiches, and a large variety of sweet pastries and cakes.
Ootori Sushi
2665 Commerce Dr NW #100, Rochester // 507-258-7888
Causal eatery featuring ramen, tempura rice bowls, noodles, and of course, a wide variety of fresh traditional and inventive sushi rolls.
Pho Chau
1014 N Broadway Ave, Rochester // 507-281-3342
Popular location for Vietnamese cuisine, including pho, noodle soups, rice dishes, and more, with many vegetarian options.
Pho Tai
1726 37th St NW, Rochester // 507-281-9993
Serving a wide variety of Vietnamese pho, soups, noodles, rice, and stir-fry dishes, including many vegetarian dishes.
Saigon Banh Mi
1002 N Broadway, Rochester // 507-206-0488
Small shop offering both meat and vegetarian bahn mi sandwiches, steamed buns, Vietnamese coffees and teas, and desserts.
Song Tea & Poke
90 14th St SW Suite 500, Rochester // 507-206-3607
Song Tea & Poke has a huge menu of bubble/boba teas, milk teas, fruit teas, and slushies, plus a variety of poke bowls, some containing raw and others with cooked elements. Choose one of their house bowls, or create your own!
Star Ocean Buffet
1320 Salem Rd SW, Rochester // 507-322-6343
Large restaurant (with indoor koi pond!) featuring all you can eat buffet, serving a wide variety of seafood, Asian dishes, soups, salad bar, dessert, and more.
Taste of the Philippines
100 1st Ave SW, Rochester // 507-722-5810
Located in the Skyway level First Avenue Food Court, Taste of the Philippines offers favorites like adobo, rice and noodle dishes, pancit, lumpia, and other savory meals.
Thai Pop
4 3rd St SW, Rochester // 507-226-8146
An award-winning Thai restaurant in Rochester, you’ll find inventive dishes packed with Thai flavors, unique cocktails, and a tropical atmosphere.
Thai-riffic
1217 2nd St SW, Rochester // 507-206-0077
An authentic Thai restaurant offering many vegetarian/vegan options with classic noodle and rice dishes, egg and spring rolls, curries, pad thai, and many more favorites.
Uni Uni Bubble Tea
1227 2nd St SW, Rochester // (507) 206-3488
Uni Uni Bubble provides a variety of beverages, including Classic Milk Teas (with or without boba), Smoothies, Fruit Teas, and asian baked goods. Many ingredients and supplies are imported from Taiwan.
Wabi Sabi
1505 Hwy 14 E, Rochester // 507-258-1058
Wabi Sabi offers a fusion of asian flavors, from savory pho to tempura, ramen to sushi rolls, stirfry to bubble tea.
China Experience
Apache Mall, 1201 12th St SW, Rochester
Fast-casual restaurant in the Apache Mall food court, serving a small menu of standard dishes.
China King
3434 55th St NW, Rochester // 507-292-8900
Serving Chinese favorites, plus mochi donuts, pho, and boba tea. Check out their lunch buffet to sample a variety.
China One
1117 Civic Center Dr NW, Rochester // 507-281-1588
Large menu of classic Chinese appetizers and entrees with generous portions. Favorites include bourbon chicken, orange chicken, and black pepper chicken.
China Star
2808 41st St NW, Rochester // 507-281-3905
Serving Chinese-American food in Rochester for over 30 years, favorites include fried rice, moo goo gai pan, and wonton soup.
Chinese Chinh’s Express
100 1st Ave SW #2, Rochester // 507-258-5350
Located in the Skyway level First Avenue Food Court, Chinh’s features a limited menu of meat and vegetable rice dishes, plus egg drop and wonton soups.
First Meeting Noodle
793 16th St SW Suite 200, Rochester // 507-322-6002
First Meeting Noodle serves authentic Chinese food with hand-pulled noodles. Watch them make noodles from scratch at the lunch counter! Fresh-made noodles are the base of many of their savory dishes, but they also offer rice dishes and soups.
Golden Wok
1217 Marion Rd SE, Suite 100, Rochester // 507-322-6988
Favorites include the house special lo mein and pineapple chicken, with crab rangoons. Many vegetarian options available.
Great Wall
1516 N Broadway Ave, Rochester // 507-292-0888
Located in Silver Lake Shopping Center, Great Wall offers many Chinese favorites, including orange chicken, Szechuan beef, egg rolls, and lo mein.
Hunan Bistro
34 17th Ave NW, Rochester // 507-361-9168
Tucked away in Miracle Mile, Hunan Bistro serves up Hunan specialties with bold and sometimes spicy flavors. Check out the eggplant with chili garlic sauce, dry pot dishes, and the scallion pancakes.
Hunan Garden
1120 7th St NW, Rochester // 507-285-1438
A local staple for decades, Hunan Garden is a large family-friendly restaurant serving favorites like chow fun, egg foo yung, and fried rice.
Imperial Wok
90 14th St SW #700, Rochester // 507-208-4288
Small restaurant offering takeout & delivery, Imperial Wok’s specialties include coconut chicken, egg foo yung, and dishes with garlic sauce.
I-Chi Mein
9 3rd Ave NW, Rochester // 507-322-0018
Located in Kahler Inn & Suites, find fresh noodle bowls, soups, dumplings, and more. Favorite dishes include Chongqing spicy noodle soup, wontons, and octopus balls.
Kingdom Buffet
1639 N Broadway Ave, Rochester // 507-282-0211
All you can eat buffet featuring a variety of Chinese, Mongolian, and Japanese dishes. Seafood Sunday offers extra seafood dishes, including crab and sushi.
New China
2630 Broadway Ave S STE 450, Rochester // 507-292-9392
Serves classic Chinese favorites like sweet & sour chicken, wonton soup, dumplings, and Mongolian beef.
Wong’s Cantonese Cafe
4180 18th Ave NW, Rochester // 507-288-3730
The oldest Chinese restaurant in Rochester, Wong’s has been serving Cantonese dishes for over 75 years! Favorites are the egg rolls, fried rice, sesame chicken, and potstickers.
Asian Food Store
1010 7th St NW, Rochester // 507-536-9097
Find a large selection of fresh Asian products, including fresh produce, rice and rice products, seafood (fresh & frozen), snacks, sweets, spices, and so much more.
Asian Pacific Market
4136 18th Ave NW, Rochester // 507-281-2410
Small market offering a variety of Asian cooking ingredients, fresh and frozen seafood, produce, and ramen.
El Super Gallo # 1 & El Buen Vino Liquor
1831 24th St NW Suite 2, Rochester // 507-289-6666
El Gallo #2
2245 Park Ln SE, Rochester // 507-289-0689
Rochester’s only Latino-owned and operated liquor store is housed in the Mexican grocery store, butcher, and restaurant El Super Gallo #1. Find a wide variety of household products and foods from Central and South America, plus authentic, fresh made tacos, burritos, caldos, and more.
International Spices & Grocery
125 E Center St, Rochester // 507-288-8007
With a large array of Middle Eastern, Pakistani, and Indian items, this market offers spices and herbs, cooking ingredients, teas, plus halal meats.
Juba Grocery & Halal Meat
517 12th St SE, Rochester // 507-258-4090
Specializes in halal meats, plus other grocery and cooking products.
Lee Market
1116 9th St NE, Rochester // 507-271-5547
Asian supermarket offering a wide variety of products and ingredients from across SE Asia, plus fresh produce. Lee Market also features a deli serving up fresh bahn mi sandwiches and boba tea.
Mi Mexicana Market
18 9th St SE, Rochester // 507-281-6616
Mexican supermarket and butcher offering a variety of Mexican products, including fresh produce, meats, fresh baked goods, and homemade tamales.
Rice N Spice
810 Broadway Ave S, Rochester // 507-529-0258
Indian grocery store stocked with pantry staples, spices, rice, lentils, and a selection of frozen items, plus fresh produce.
Rochester Halal Market
1109 7th St NW, Rochester // (507) 258-7707
A small, community-focused grocery store offering fresh halal meats and specialty Middle Eastern groceries that are hard to find elsewhere in Rochester.
Rowan International Grocery
101 N Broadway Ave, Rochester // 507-424-5351
Arab and Gulf store with a variety of spices, rice, pasta, snacks, chocolates, teas and coffees, plus halal meats.
Saigon Far East
3918 18th Ave NW, Rochester // 507-258-5299
Asian supermarket featuring fresh Asian produce, seafood, sauces, spices, rice, noodles, and much more.
