50 Best Mexican Restaurants near East Grand Rapids

“Great service and food!!🥰😀“

“We go to this place on a regular basis. The food is good and we enjoy it, obviously for how much we go there. I will say that they CONSISTENTLY forget and miss things on our order. It is pretty much a gamble whether or not we get our sauces for the chimichanga or if we actually get the adds on we paid for. We kind of jut go with it, but it’s something I should add. It does make me sad sometimes. But when they get it right it’s really good, quick and satisfying! Love their steak tacos and they have great queso.“

“Fantastic food and service!!!“

“best tortas i have ever had!!!!! server was top notch. atmosphere was great. could not recommend a better place. Definitely 5 stars“

“Best authentic food in Grand Rapids. The steak tacos AMAZING!!“

“If u want the best go there“

“Decided to brave the freezing temperatures last night and drive across town because of a recommendation I received. I ordered take out and brought it back home. The food was amazing! The tacos were delicious! The restaurant was clean and the staff was very friendly and the pricing is reasonable. Thank you very much to Julian's Kitchen for remaining open during the freezing temperatures and serving us all during this time. I'll definitely be back to see you soon!“

“First time and the food service and atmosphere were all great We will be going back.“

“The food and service is fantastic!“

“para mi todos los guisos son muy ricos ..I really like this place ...100% recomendado“

“Great food 😊 great service 😊 Take the burrito challenge!“

“I eat here often for business lunch meetings. the food, staff, and atmosphere is great. I recently lost my reciept to expense lunch and Cesar wen't above and beyond to help me. thank you to him and the rest of this wonderful restaurant!“

“La mejor comida Mexicana que yo he comido en mi vida se lo recomiendo a todos los que puedan venir y los que no puedan de todos modos traten de ir🫶“

“Love this place. Steak tacos 10/10.“

“This place is my first time coming and everything was great! Service food and atmosphere! The first bite of the tamale was delicious! Stopped eating and had to review! I will totally recommend this place! The salsa was delicious! The rice and beans perfecto! Totally coming to this spot again!“

“First time dining at this restaurant food was great ? best tacos and the tlayuda Oaxaca style brought memories back all I got to say is tank you for the meal . Am definitely coming back with the family you guys are the best“

“Salio el sol por la primera vez en muchos días y me animó probar tacos de tripita por la primera vez en mi vida (surgencia de Jesus). Estan riquisimos!! Bien doraditos y lleno de sabor con una salsa roja picosita 👌 Nos gusto mucho todo lo que probamos y difinitivamente nos vamos a regresar. Gracias!!“

“Byos Bring your own shell. Like an extra! To catch all the stuff in the tacos that fall out cuz they're so full and you get an extra taco! Everything was fresh and delicious! I'll be back w family“

“Been here many times and it never fails to disappoint. It's my favorite restaurant in GR. The staff is friendly and professional. The food is always hot, fast and delicious. El Agave has fantastic lunch specials too.“

“Great place to enjoy good food and good music.“

“The best quesabirrias in town, hands down. Taco fries are a must as well“

“They have the best food! And the staff is friendly! Especially Carl!“

“I love this place. Not only is the food always delicious, but the quality and amount of food for the price beats most places in my opinion. What keeps me and my friends going back is the tasty food but superior customer service.“

“Great food. Great staff. Great atmosphere“

“SO incredibly delicious!! The prices, quality, and timeliness of their food were outstanding!! The chorizo taco had to be my favorite. My husband loved the birria tacos and their horchata tasted authentic. They were also so kind. We highly support and would come here again!!“

“Muy bien! Great staff and would be a great place for a date night.“

“Best tacos around! Looking forward to trying out more items on their menu and supporting this wonderful staff and generous owners!!“

“Great service and great food been going there since they opened and always great food“

“Came around 1am on a Saturday night (of course going to be busy) when we went in to order the food it was a great atmosphere and great service but when we went back in to get the food the customers were being very rude and treating the staff poorly and I believe one of them started crying…shameful behavior for grown adults but the biggest shout out to the staff for holding it together the food is amazing and our order was correct and packed with everything we needed (sauces and utensils) so sorry you guys have to go through that keep the good work going I definitely will be returning !“

“I've been talking about the Quesabarria for over a year since we first tried them at Upheaval 2023. If I'm being honest this food truck was one of the selling points for my buying tickets again this year!“

“Excelente Sabor , excelente servicio.“

“Some of the best steak tacos I’ve had in GR! The tortillas are freshly made hold up well ! The asada is cooked/seasoned to perfection with charred pieces of meat and flavor. Shrimp taco could’ve used a tad bit more flavor compared to the Asada but still cooked to perfection with some char to them. Also I prefer my shrimp chopped up so having a few whole shrimps was okay but would prefer chopped. Overall 9.5/10! On the food! Love love love! Started eating before I could snap a picture 😭“

“Found my new favorite spot! I dined in and had the queso birria tacos, a sope, and a gordita everything was incredibly flavorful and fresh. There was a bit of a wait since they were busy, but one bite and I totally understood why. The service was excellent! My server was so attentive and friendly. I also ordered a steak torta to go, and even though there was a small mix up with the order, they handled it like pros, remaking the steak torta and letting me keep both! Honestly, the prices and quality here blow the neighboring spots out of the water. High quality, great value, and even better people. I will definitely be back. Make sure you take the time to try this spot. You will not be disappointed!“

“Stopped in today and it was amazing! Everyone was so friendly and the food was amazing. We will be back!“

“Had a chicken quesadilla, it was delicious!!!! Person at the window was very friendly.“

“The food is always great. The service is always great. would highly recommend.“

“Great food cool old building Good price Try it you’ll love it“

“Ordered flautas and they were so filling, loved the salsa that they bring out to the table the only thing I noticed was that the chips didn't look homemade, they looked store bought. The chips were crisp and tasty but I look forward to a good crispy fresh tortilla chip with salsa when I go to Mexican restaurants. The salsa however was so yummy and just the right amount of spice 😋

I will say that the menu seemed smaller than I'm used to. My husband ordered tacos of different varieties and they looked good and they were well portionrd with meat and double layered with milagro tortillas.

If they have the strawberry horchata be sure to try it, you won't regret it if it tastes anything like their regular horchata. My husband liked the agua de Jamaica he had.

The only reason I gave 4 stars was because they didn't have AC and it was a hot day so with the food I was sweating eating it.“

“best margarita around!! Food is outstanding. Friendly staff.“

“Mouth watering food 🤤🤤 Margaritas 👌🏻 Great service & atmosphere! I was very impressed! 10 out of 10 recommend.“

“I loved the food, it was very fresh and looked very good. I have seen a difference with the new owner. The workers are nice and friendly. It made the place all the better. I will definitely good again. if you’re in the area I would check it out for yourself and your family.“

“We stopped by Taqueria Maravatio in Grand Rapids and were seriously impressed! I hadn’t had a torta in a long time, and theirs was absolutely delicious—perfectly made and full of flavor. My wife had tacos and loved them just as much. The salsa really stood out too—fresh, flavorful, and just the right amount of heat. The service was excellent, super friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere felt cozy and authentic. We also tried a couple of their freshly made drinks, and those were fantastic. All around, a great experience. We’ll definitely be back!“

“The food at QDOBA was good, consistent with what I’ve come to expect from any location. What really stood out was the service—Chau made my bowl and was very generous with the portions. He also checked in a couple of times to ask if we needed anything else or if we were enjoying our food, which was thoughtful and attentive. Friendly, considerate staff like this really enhance the dining experience. Definitely appreciated!“

“The place is bilingual and friendly Excellent fusion culture anf also delicious food. Yummy“

“Stopped in today as I saw a sign on 28th street advertising a $12.99 lunch buffet and was warmly greeted upon entering. The food was of great quality and even had BBQ chicken and ribs in addition to enchiladas, salmon, veggies, build your own tacos, fresh fruit, salad, cookies, and a few more items. The buffet currently runs Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30AM to 4:00PM, and unlike other restaurants, they do not up-charge on Saturdays, which is great. Such a good value! Will definitely be back again soon!“

“Picked up Tacos here yesterday. We tried chicken, pork and ground beef. All were good, the pork and chicken in particular were very good. We also tried quesadillas. We waited perhaps 15 minutes and our food was ready to go. Great service. Definitely a repeat. Prices were very fair.“

“always an awesome time. food,drinks and the staff very nice.“

“Everything we had was GOOD! my enchiladas were potatoes and they were 🤤🤌🏼 the side of beans tasted so fresh and perfect 👌🏼. The rice I'm not sure what seasoning they used but it was a little over powering but other than that my meal was amazing! My son had beef jerky torta and he said that was the best torta he'd ever had. We definitely will be coming back.
I actually came back and the server remembered me and my kid's from our 1st visit and asked how they were doing which was a very welcoming on a personal level if that makes sense, instead of just a hi your total is... and hands you your order like your just income to them.
My 2nd time we tried a wet burrito and the size was big enough for 2 people to share I think, well for me and my daughter. The sauce was a little on the spicy side for me but that's because I don't like any spice so any amount is spicy for me. The taste is different from any other kind of wet burrito sauce I've had it's like a cream kind.“

“I like the food here. I have eaten here 5 times in 2024. Too bad they are only open on Weekends.“

“Great food and very nice people!“