Westopolis Taco Trail — Golden Valley’s Taco and Trail Stop

Tacos and Outdoor Exploration in Golden Valley

The Golden Valley destination on the Westopolis Taco Trail brings together bold Mexican food and abundant green space. Just minutes from Theodore Wirth Regional Park and the Luce Line Regional Trail, it makes an easy pairing of a satisfying meal with fresh air, beautiful scenery, and time outdoors.

🌮 Golden Valley Taco Stop

Teresa’s Mexican Restaurant

A longtime favorite among locals, Teresa’s Mexican Restaurant offers authentic Mexican cuisine with plenty of flavorful choices.

Street tacos arrive on corn tortillas with your preferred meat, onion, and cilantro, accompanied by rice, beans, limes, and salsas. Available proteins include carne asada, carne molida, carne desebrada, birria, pollo asado, al pastor, carnitas, chorizo, shrimp, cod, nopales y queso, fajita vegetables, and more.

The menu extends well beyond tacos, with staples such as fajitas, burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, flautas, tamales, and chimichangas. Steak, chicken, and seafood entrées are also available, as are soups, salads, nachos, and fresh guacamole.

Families can choose from the kids menu, which combines familiar Mexican dishes with child-friendly selections including mac & cheese and mini corn dogs.

Margarita options include strawberry, mango, raspberry, peach, watermelon, and passion fruit, as well as traditional lime. Beer and cocktails round out the drink selection.

Outdoor Adventure Nearby

Schaper Park

Schaper Park is a versatile place for burning off some energy. Its main attraction is Minnesota’s first outdoor fitness challenge course, built for ages 13+ and featuring obstacles for climbing, balancing, and racing.

A fully accessible, inclusive playground welcomes younger visitors and is designed for all abilities. Softball fields, picnic spaces, and a shelter building with restrooms are also part of the park.

Because Schaper Park lies directly along the Luce Line Regional Trail, visitors can conveniently include it in a walking or biking trip.

Hiking & Biking Trails

The Luce Line Regional Trail passes through Golden Valley as a paved pathway connecting Theodore Wirth Regional Park with nearby communities. Along the route, walkers and cyclists encounter wetlands, wooded landscapes, and views of scenic lakes.

Theodore Wirth also provides additional routes for exploring, including over 12 miles of single-track mountain biking trails for beginner through expert riders.

Explore Theodore Wirth Regional Park

Covering 700+ acres, Theodore Wirth Regional Park is one of the largest parks in the Twin Cities and provides outdoor activities in every season.

• Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary — A setting with hundreds of plant species and many kinds of birds
• Quaking Bog — A distinctive floating bog crossed by boardwalks through a rare ecosystem
• Wirth Lake — A well-loved destination for swimming, fishing, and beach relaxation

Golf and Recreation

Theodore Wirth Golf Club, one of the oldest public courses in Minnesota, features scenic fairways and views toward the downtown Minneapolis skyline.

• 18-hole course with rolling hills and mature trees
• Par 3 course suited to a shorter, family-friendly round
• Disc Golf course with wooded fairways and varied terrain

A Golden Valley Taco Trail Stop to Discover

The Golden Valley Taco Trail destination combines authentic tacos from Teresa’s with convenient access to parks, trails, and outdoor activities, making it a natural choice for visitors who want great food and time outside.