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“The food is delicious, the service is stellar, the ambiance is somewhat energetic but generally not loud, and the community engagement from this establishment is impressive to say the least. Every year, we look forward to the annual Yule Ball in East Grand Rapids and Jose Babushka's turns into the Leaky Cauldron where menu items are substituted with fun names, bust out amazing decorations, and they serve butter beer (both with alcohol and non-alcoholic varieties). Always a great experience here and I never regret dining at Jose Babushka's.“
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“one of the best places that sell pork chunks, chips and tostones, the service that the staff has with the customer is respectful and they always try to satisfy the customer's needsParking: The parking lot has a capacity of 25 to 30 vehicles.Kid-friendliness: It does not have any attractions but it is a place to spend with a family of 5 or 6 members maximumWheelchair accessibility: The main door has access for this type of people“
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“Unbelievably beautiful and delicious food. Service is amazing and friendly. I want to try more of the menu but I'm addicted to the barbacoa tacos. My friends all say the other food is good too but after my required minimum of two barbacoa tacos I insist on I'm usually too full to try anything else. Maybe one day. PS- try the barbacoa tacos.“
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“I love this place, great food and wonderful staff who are always pleasant. I usually go with Barbacoa Burrito but everything I have ordered has been worth it. The large Quesadilla is also on point. Quick pick up window is a nice perk as well.“
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“$10 taco deal gets you 3 tacos with rice and beans. Great portion and it tasted decent. Generous portion of grilled onions included. I found the beans too liquidy and their salsa bitter. If they upped their salsa game, that'd make a huge difference. Closed Sundays.“
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“The lady at the counter was very sweet. She explained everything in great detail and made us feel like we were eating at a friend's house.The food was amazing. I had three different tacos (suadero, carnitas and asada) rice and beans. Everything was hot and fresh. The salsas were all very tasty. Watch out for the veggies on the counter, they are not for the weak! Lol.“
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“Everything from top to bottom is on point here. From the meals to the delicious margaritas- Lindo hits the spot everytime!I’ve been looking for years for a good Mexican restaurant in GR and always felt disappointed but never here. Would always recommend 100%“
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“Food is usually ok here. The salsa doesn't have much flavor and the chips tasted a little burnt. The service was ok. The server herself was good, but slow. Seemed like there wasn't enough staff(same as most places these days). The restaurant itself is aged and seemed like it could use a good deep cleaning. The table we were at slanted. Felt like our drinks could tip over. Its an old establishment, so some of this is to be expected.“
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“This is a perfect example of a local gem of a restaurant. The food is amazing and at an amazing price. The workers are personable while still quickly serving up a ton of different orders at rush times.My go-to here is the taco meat burrito. I could get a gallon of their house made hot sauce and still not have it be enough. It's amazing.Taco Boy is THE stop if you want cheap, fast, and delicious comfort food with a TexMex twist.Parking: There's a decent amount of parking for the restaurant size, but it can get packed during rushes.“
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“they have good tamales really good, but the service sometimes is disappointing. if you don’t speak spanish, they seem to make fun of you and they are rude when you ask for extra sauce or even when they mess up on your order which they seem to do it a lot. besides that the food is amazing !“
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“Didn’t buy much even though I wanted to- they have a cooler of a bunch of drinks, some desserts and ever so tempting salsas and the freshest guacService is great, I had the Al pastor burrito, I would have liked more veg inside to balance out the saltiness of the pork but still an amazing place- I will definitely be coming here a whole lot in the summer“
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“I can’t go to GR without a quick stop to Char! Seriously, if you haven’t eaten here, you should question your life choices! Original and delicious food and drink selections, not to mention BAKLAVA. Service is awesome, and food is fast and amazing. Run, don’t walk to get you some loaded won ton nachos!“
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“El Agave has become one of our favorites! We enjoyed take out once a week throughout the pandemic and now both eat in and take out. Our favorite is the Your Choice burrito which we get in chicken or beef and comes with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, sauce, rice and beans on the outside. You can order when you're already in the car and on your way and it's ready when you get there.“
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“AMAZING FOOD !!! I DONT EVEN KNOW WHERE TO START!!! OUR EXPERIANCE WITH CHEF OSCAR WAS AMAZING!! HE PERSONALLY BROUGHT OUT HIS RECOMMENDATIONS OF FOODS TO US ALL NIGHT LONG. IVE NEVER AINT SO MUCH. THE FLAVORS WOW OUTSTANDING. N THERES SO MUCH BEHIND ALL OF HIS DISHES THERES MEANING TO THEM ALL!! LOVED HEARING IT. CANT WAIT TO GO BACK EVERYTIME I GET A CHANCE. THANK U FOR THE WONDERFUL EXPERIANCE. THE WHOLE CREW WAS SO FRIENDLY. THANKS ONCE AGAIN.“
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“I love El Granjero. Living in Michigan now, this is the closest I have been able to get to my favorite Mexican restaurant where I lived in Texas. It is the only mexican restaurant I go to in GR now.Parking: There are roughly 15 available parking spots here. I have never had an issue being able to park during both lunch and dinner hours.Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp to the door and open tables that will accommodate wheelchairs, but there are two doors to enter that are not automated.“
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“We came out for dinner and cocktails and found the restaurant to be beautiful and comfortable. The food was delicious and the service was superb. There was little difficulty with language, and there was staff on hand to help with translation if needed. After dinner, we checked out the bar and lounge. This place is huge and has ample space to dance and enjoy the company of others. We will be back.Parking: Park in the lot behind the restaurant.“
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“Caldos El Giro If you are looking for some great tacos and great Mexican soups this is your place. The location is small so seating and parking can be a challenge but worth the wait. They also offer to go as well. Things to note: you have to order at the counter before sitting. They will assign a seat to you. If you pay cash it's a lesser charge vs paying with a card. Prices are pretty typical compared to similar restaurants. They bring the food out to you but if you need anything else you go up to the counter. They have a table with to-go containers where you can help yourself which makes it really convenient. They play great music. Staff seems friendly but doesn't interact too much but I am sure it's because they are always so busy and always packing up to go orders too! The corn tortillas used for the tacos are much bigger than your traditional tortilla. They use the store bought ones for the soup orders just FYI. We ordered the asada tacos, gordita de papa con chile (potato with hot sauce) and a caldo de res (beef stew). We also added on chips and salsa because you don't get those complementary. Chips are good but the salsa reminded me of tostitos salsa. The asada tacos I personally think are the best but they offer a good variety of protein options. The avocado green salsa is a must! The gordita was not what I expected and will never order again. It had a very mushy texture and no flavor. They seem to have been pre-made with the toppings folded in versus stuffed in after cooking the gordita. Not to worry, the tacos and caldo made up for it! The caldo de res is always great.They loaded it with meat and lots of veggies. I have never had issues with their caldo or even their other soups like Menudo or Seafood soups! They provide tortillas, a side of rice, limes and a chili oil. The chili oil really gives it a kick so I recommend adding a little at a time.“
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“We are from Jalisco and we loved the drowned cakes, the tomato sauce and all the accessories; If they look just a little like the originals from my land, the pozole is delicious, I won't complain, and the golden and soft taquitos of carnitas and tongue are a delight.“
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“I can’t say anything bad about a place with tasty margaritas and tasty tacos. There can be a little bit of a wait sometimes, but that’s to be expected when the food is good. You can also order your food to go. They have a nice outdoor section in the summer and have heated igloos out there during the “
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“I went with a friend of mine, he suggested it, I’ve lived in Grand Rapids my entire life. I’ve eaten just about everywhere, hands down, the best authentic tacos/burritos etc in GR imo. The price is crazy crazy cheap, quick hot food. Can sit outside under shaded canopy, or small cozy inside seating. 5STARS“
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“My hubby and I visit here pretty much once a month and I order takeout like once every two weeks lol! Unsure about their menu as a whole but every time I order my usual shrimp fajitas, it’s so good. Sometimes the shrimp can be overcooked and dry and other times it’s perfect. I notice the slower times I order it’s cooked perfectly and the busier times it’s overcooked. Oh well! Still delicious no matter what, nothing is truly perfect! We'll keep coming back.“
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“Great little taco place. It's only take-out and seems to have a store connected that was closed. If this was in Mexico, this would be a street food stand. Great selection of drinks, tacos. I'm going back to try other food on the menu.“
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“Absolutely phenomenal food at a very reasonable price. I can see why the Al Pastor has won awards the past couple of years.No skimping on the meat inside the tacos or the grilled onion or limes to top them.Very satisfied, will be back when I'm out that way for sure.“
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“We ordered caldo de camarón, al pastor tacos, steak tacos, and quesabirria tacos. Everything was super flavorful! Salsa’s had the perfect spicy kick. Our order was packed with extra limes, cilantro, onions, and tortillas. Would definitely recommend this restaurant for take out!“
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“Cantina has been the same since I was a kid going back over 30 years. Good Tex-Mex food but not true Mexican. Fun atmosphere with great margaritas. Perfect for happy hour or a random evening meal. Never tried the drive through but that's a pretty cool feature.“
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“Very efficient and timely with service, even with it being busy. Our waiter José was super respectful and accommodating us whenever he could. The food was fantastic, and priced great. Wait times were as they should be and I couldn’t have been happier with my birthday dinner. Perfect for a nice date night or evening lunch/dinner. Will be coming back!!!!“
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“This place was so good! We had elote dip for starters and then tacos and everything was so good! We went on a Friday evening and it was packed and a little noisy so just a heads up. But the food and margaritas were amazing! The service was quick and nice which we appreciated. Highly recommend“
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“My wife and I visited, she for the first time. I’ve dined there often with friends after a round of golf. She was surprised! The place was so clean; the bathrooms were spotless. I loved my shrimp quesadillas and she really enjoyed her salad. Huge portions, we took quite a bit home. Nice, warm chips and delicious salsa for openers and a very attentive server! We’ll be back!“
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“Haven't been in a while but glad we came in. Service was beyond excellent, food came out fast. Was delicious. A couple of us noted that while the plate was very hot our entrees weren't as hot. Still warm and good though. I'm not really a salsa person but the kind they served with nachos was yummy.“
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“Fantastic Mexican food for vegetarians! As a vegetarian it can be hard for me to find certain foods that I really like, this place is the best and are super understanding of my preferences! I always get their veggie burrito, it's massive, decently priced, and sooooo tasty! Love it!Vegetarian options: Veggie options for almost all dishes!“
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“This is out regular weekend spot. Home made tortillas and very authentic. All the tacos are great hard to pick a favorite the Quesabirrias also good.. they have recently changed their name to La Favorita. Really nice family owns it, owner greeted each guest and was very nice. They have a loyal customer following and are busyThis is a definite must stop.“
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“My family and I have been loyal customers for years now and this place NEVER disappoints! I always order two cheese quesadillas with a side of beans and rice and everything is fresh and hot. The service is amazing and quick and everyone never seems to hate their jobs. I love coming here for a bite to eat!“
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“Great food, large portions. I ordered a veggie nacho and a chicken taco. The nachos were about 8$, so I thought it would be small. I was wrong. I had enough leftover to make a late-night 4th meal. The salsas were solid and a little bit spicy, so I kept piling it on as I went. They also sell sides of grilled onions. Get these with a couple of tacos, and you'll have a great meal. They are the large green onions, seasoned well. A great addition to any meal here. They also have aqua frescas, so order an Agua jamaica to take the occasion over the top.Cheap, delicious, and great service. It's a gem“
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“Very clean restaurant, food was amazing, and service was great. The hostess/cashier was extremely kind and spoke fluent English (not a concern of mine but in case anyone is concerned about any language barriers..a non issue!). We will definitely make a return visit.“
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“We have been to a lot of Mexican restaurants, some classy, and some not so, but this place is just a little off-the-wall taco place. The waitress was awesome; the young lady made us feel like we were important guests. It was a little different than normal guess the food is a lot more authentic than some places. The sauces were very good 4 different kinds one was hot and we like hot sauce. The food came hot fresh and tasted very good. The prices were good for what we ordered. Being the wife is part mexican; she rather picky on her Mexican food but very much enjoyed what she ordered. So we have decided that we are going to try more places like this in the future. Thank you for the awesome service.“
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“You can bet on 3 things in this life: Death, Taxes, and me coming here to eat at least 2x a week: Fresh food, amazing salsa, divine agua fresca, and supreme customer service. Went on my first date here in high school and I have been coming here ever since!If you're looking for a good eating experience, this should be your only option because there is simply no other alternative“
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“Food was great. Generous portion sizes. However their 3 taco special is now $12.50. They charge extra if you want cheese on your tacos. They also charge an extra fee if you pay using credit card but won't tell you about it at checkout. Two taco meals for $30 before tip. At that price I'll go to my local hood spot for Mexican style tacos.“
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“If you love authentic Mexican food, this is a great place to try. It’s extremely small inside (and old) but the food is like you went to their home for dinner…so tasty!We tried the chipotle chicken and the taco dinner. Both were freshly prepared and very reasonably priced for the decent portion sizes. Everything was so flavorful. Chips & salsa were good too. Not many beverage choices; and it appears to be a family owned/operated business. Go try it!“
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“I swear to you, I will keep ordering at this place for as long as I live. They make the best food and I mean the best authentic Mexican food! Ever since Taqueria San Jose shut down I was skeptical and scared to try any other place but last year when me and my fiancé decide to try this place out because they had Birria, we have been going constantly ever since. This place is amazing, The food is always fresh, The food has never let me down, and the team from what my fiancé has told me from doing pick ups tells me that the staff are amazing, sweet very heartfelt. if I can give this restaurant a 10 and I definitely would because they deserve it. I would’ve posted other pictures but half of the food was already in my fiancé and I stomach.“
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“A guy Named Anthony Was Very Kind and Added extra meat to my bowl. " On the House He Said" The Young Man Made my day with his kindness to customers. Food Was Good But the Horchata was not the best . Would recommend eating here But not getting the Horchata.“
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“Service was fast, the waitress was polite, and the food was great. There was a miscommunication about my order, but we were able to come to a quick clarification.We ended up ordering the birria combination, a camaron taco, 2 asada tacos, and horchata. The consome was very warm and the tacos were all very delicious.“
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“Our family has been here multiple times. Food is always fantastic, servers are attentive, atmosphere and prices are great! We have tried different dishes each time and have been extremely satisfied with everything we’ve had! I would highly recommend this place.“
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“I saw this food truck parked in front of Bridge Street Market not too long ago, so I decided to try it. Apparently they opened up two months ago! The owner was super sweet, and it was fun getting to converse with him for a bit. This place takes card, cash, and accepts Apple Pay (not sure about Google Pay, but can ask next time). Los Pinches GR make the Mexican staples- tacos ($2.99), tortas ($10), quesadillas ($6/$9), and burritos ($10). They also have desserts ($4.50), like conchas rellenas, and carota (Mexican lemon pie). For drinks, they have water, coke, Jarritos, and Mexican coke. I got the pastor and suadero tacos. The portions were smaller than I expected, so I would recommend getting three tacos if you want to come out feeling satiated. I really loved the suadero (brisket confit) tacos - I would recommend trying that one. The brisket was tender and juicy - I did wish they added more of it to my taco! The pastor taco was pretty good. Something that did surprise me was how juicy the limes were. I always ask for limes with my tacos at Mexican restaurants, but they usually turn out to be dry, which leaves me barely any juice to squeeze out. However, the limes Los Pinches GR gave me were really juicy! The little things that bring me joy.... If you're getting groceries at Bridge Street Market, or simply around the area, I would walk across Bridge Street and try some of their food!“
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“Came in on a Tuesday afternoon, to an empty with a nice family sitting at a table. A polite young man quickly took my order with a smile on his face. The kitchen and server instantly had my delicious asada tacos, with rice and beans, out to me. Great authentic restaurant with a cozy family vibe, quick. And friendly service, and delicious homemade mexican food!Kid-friendliness: Children playing quietly and respectfully.“
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“My husband and I love Mexican food. We love traditional street style tacos and living in Wyoming, there are a TON of authentic restaurants in the area. This is BY FAR the best one. Amazing food, good pricing, and good people. We love it there and it will always be one of my top recommendations.“
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“I always love coming here whether it's for carry out or to eat in. Honestly I haven't had anything other than their tacos, but I feel like the rest of their menu HAS to be good considering how amazing the tacos are! I love their variety of protein options; lengua is my favorite! There's so much parking in the lot in front of the building so that's never an issue! Inside, there are lots of tables. It's never been super busy any time I've been there, so I've never had to wait long at all. Food ordered to go is ready quickly too! The staff are always so nice as well! I highly recommend for any authentic Mexican food needs!“
“Miss rose is the best my family and I been coming for almost 20 years. She has always been there. Knows my family loves everyone equally. She keeps us coming back. I slipped up went to dennys worst mistake of my life I will drove the extra 20 minutes just for the good service and food. It's hard to find people that actually love their job and sje does it shows. Miss rose will always be a family member“
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“We are so glad we found this place! What a treasure! Friendly staff and fun music alongside the most delicious Mexican food! You guys: homemade tortillas! Need I say more? Definitely makes the meal every time. So delectable!We enjoyed traditional Mexican tacos and quesabirria fried tacos with the oh-so-flavorful consommé dipping soup. YUM!My spouse also had a gordita.I would like to try the huraches they serve next…they looked huge!Stacey was a great and attentive server!TIP —> the tacos are hefty (especially the quesabirria), so we recommend sharing a big plate of rice and beans and fewer tacos than you might normally eat. You can always order more.Everything was delicious! Check it out!“
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“El Cerrito Cocina Mexicana is a hidden gem that has redefined what Mexican cuisine means for me. It's quickly gaining popularity, and for good reason. The food? Absolutely incredible. And the drinks? Excellent, to say the least. The staff are friendly, making you feel right at home. My first visit had me waiting a solid 40 minutes, but it was worth every second. The second time around was a bit quicker, just a 10-minute wait. However, the music was a bit too loud, making it tough to hear my dining companions. Despite that, the food was so good it almost made up for it. What's remarkable is how El Cerrito has influenced my perspective on other Mexican eateries I used to enjoy. After experiencing their exceptional flavors, I found myself revisiting those places, only to taste them in a different light. It's like El Cerrito has set a new standard, making me appreciate the depth and complexity of Mexican cuisine in a whole new way. It's rare to come across a place that leaves such a lasting impression, but El Cerrito has done just that. Now please say away so I can enjoy them to myself.“