Is Andale Still Open? Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Update (Richfield, MN)

Current status

As of September 2026, Andale is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Primary source
Yelp ·
Secondary source
Tripadvisor

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What the source shows: A Yelp listing updated July 2026 shows 673 photos and 808 reviews for Andale Taqueria y Mercado at its located Richfield address, indicating current operation.

  • Season / episode Season 27, Episode 5
  • Original air date
  • Address 7700 Nicollet Ave S, Richfield, MN 55423
  • Current name Andale Taqueria y Mercado

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network), Guy Fieri visited Andale Taqueria y Mercado for the episode "Mex to the Max," which aired 2017-08-14, sampling street-style Mexican tacos made with fresh ingredients supplied by the attached market. According to My Local Nooks, the restaurant pairs its kitchen with an adjoining mercado that stocks specialty groceries, creating a combined lunch-and-shopping stop, and is best known locally for its lengua and cabeza tacos, served in generous portions with flavorful sauces, in Richfield, Minnesota. A Yelp listing updated in July 2026 recorded 673 photos and 808 reviews for the restaurant at 7700 Nicollet Ave S, Richfield, MN 55423, and Tripadvisor separately ranked the restaurant second of 71 restaurants in Richfield with a 4.3-of-5 rating drawn from 203 reviews.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 27, Episode 5
Original air date
Episode title
Mex to the Max
What was featured
street-style Mexican tacos, including lengua and cabeza, at a taqueria-mercado
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Andale

Frequently asked questions

Is Andale still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Andale is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Andale after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network), Guy Fieri visited Andale Taqueria y Mercado for the episode "Mex to the Max," which aired 2017-08-14, sampling street-style Mexican tacos made with fresh ingredients supplied by the attached market. As of September 2026, Andale is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What is Andale called now?

Now: Andale Taqueria y Mercado (formerly Andale). As of September 2026, Andale is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Andale located?

7700 Nicollet Ave S, Richfield, MN 55423. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Andale?

Season 27, Episode 5 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired August 14, 2017. The episode is titled “Mex to the Max”.

What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

A Yelp listing updated in July 2026 recorded 673 photos and 808 reviews for the restaurant at 7700 Nicollet Ave S, Richfield, MN 55423, and Tripadvisor separately ranked the restaurant second of 71 restaurants in Richfield with a 4.3-of-5 rating drawn from 203 reviews. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

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Address
7700 Nicollet Ave S, Richfield, MN 55423
Venue type
restaurant

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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/andale-taqueria-y-mercado-richfield
  • mylocalnooks.com — https://mylocalnooks.com/minnesota/melt-in-your-mouth-lengua-to-perfect-tamales-richfields-andale/
  • Tripadvisor — https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g43460-d6774906-Reviews-Andale_Taqueria_Y_Mercado-Richfield_Minnesota.html

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