Events

Mexican Independence Day Celebration
September 18, noon-7pm
Lake Street, Minneapolis
Minneapolis hosts the 10th annual Mexican Independence Day Celebration along East Lake Street.  One of the country’s largest festivals, the event kicks off with a parade and features local businesses, authentic food, crafts, cars and activities for all ages.

Spanish Language meetups in the Twin Cities

Food

El Triunfo (Northfield)
Mexican restaurant and grocery store

KAHLO (Northfield)
Mexican restaurant

El burrito Mercado (St. Paul)
Mexican restaurant and grocery store

El Mercado Central (Minneapolis)
Authentic Latinoamerican marketplace

Los Andes (Uptown Minneapolis)
Colombian and Ecuadorian cuisine

Solera (Downtown Minneapolis)
Spanish-inspired food and tapas

Victor’s 1959 Café (South Minneapolis)
Cuban cuisine

Entertainment

Mixed Blood Theatre
Productions that promote Latino culture

Teatro del Pueblo
Productions that promote Latino culture

Minneapolis-St. Paul film festival (every Spring)
It includes movies from Spanish-speaking countries

District del Sol
Festivals and cultural events related to the Spanish-speaking community

Organizations

Casa de España en Minnesota
A non-profit that organizes events for the Spanish community and those interested in Spanish

Centro
Supporting the Latino Family For A Better Future

Chicano Latino Affairs Council