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Is Oro by Nixta Still Open? Update (Minneapolis, MN)

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As of September 2026, Oro by Nixta is listed open on nixtampls.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Primary source
nixtampls.com ·
Secondary source
Wikipedia ·

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What the source shows: The restaurant's own website, checked 2026-09-08, was live with working reservation and meal-kit preorder features, and Wikipedia's article on the restaurant, revised 2026-07-11, separately confirms its identity and 2024 award recognition.

  • Season / episode Season 40, Episode 12
  • Original air date
  • Address 1222 NE 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55413

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Oro by Nixta's Mexican menu in the 'Dough-lightful Dishes' episode, which aired 2024-11-29. Oro by Nixta is a Mexican restaurant and tortilleria operating from 1222 NE 2nd St in Minneapolis's Northeast neighborhood, according to its website, nixtampls.com. The site describes an eatery built around an in-house tortilleria using heirloom corn, alongside a separate meal-kit preorder program and gift cards. According to Wikipedia's article on the restaurant, revised 2026-07-11, Oro by Nixta was a semifinalist in the James Beard Foundation's Best New Restaurant category in 2024, and Bon Appétit separately named it one of that year's twenty best new restaurants. A check of nixtampls.com on 2026-09-08 found the site live, with working reservation and meal-kit preorder links, and no closure notice, ownership change, or relocation has been reported since the episode aired.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 40, Episode 12
Original air date
Episode title
Dough-lightful Dishes
What was featured
the restaurant's Mexican tortilleria-based menu
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Oro by Nixta

Frequently asked questions

Is Oro by Nixta still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Oro by Nixta is listed open on nixtampls.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Oro by Nixta after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Oro by Nixta's Mexican menu in the 'Dough-lightful Dishes' episode, which aired 2024-11-29. As of September 2026, Oro by Nixta is listed open on nixtampls.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Oro by Nixta located?

1222 NE 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55413. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Oro by Nixta?

Season 40, Episode 12 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired November 29, 2024. The episode is titled “Dough-lightful Dishes”.

Is Oro by Nixta still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Oro by Nixta's Mexican menu in the 'Dough-lightful Dishes' episode, which aired 2024-11-29. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
1222 NE 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
nixtampls.com

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