50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Kentwood

“Spectacular!!! Perfect complementary salsa! So fresh you can taste the freshness! The food is extremely flavorful! After trying several family owned mexican restaurants, this is definitely my number one! Very clean bathroom, and very clean kitchen!“

“We placed a very large takeout order for an extended family gathering, and the entire experience was outstanding thanks to the extraordinary service of the store general manager Paris. Paris took complete ownership—personally putting every single item together with meticulous care and attention to detail.

Despite the size of the order Paris ensured everything was freshly prepared, perfectly portioned, neatly packed, and ready exactly on time. There were no missing items, no mistakes, and the food arrived looking and tasting fantastic.

It’s rare to find a general manager who steps in personally on a large takeout order like this and treats it with such pride and professionalism. The food was delicious and abundant, but it was Paris’s hands-on dedication and genuine care that truly made the difference. Our whole extended family was impressed, and the meal was a huge hit.

Thank you, Paris—you went above and beyond and turned a big catering-style order into a seamless, stress-free success. This QDOBA location (and especially its outstanding general manager) has earned our full five stars and our loyal business. Highly recommend!“

“The food and service is fantastic!“

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

“If u want the best go there“

“Oh my gosh. I've been looking for authentic tacos forever up here. Found em'!! So danged good! We will most definitely be back for that wet burrito ya'll!! Thank you for great food and great service!😁
P.s. for those who think tons of spices make authentic Mexican food, you generally prefer texmex. This ain't it folks. 😉“

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

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

“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!“

“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!“

“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“

“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“

“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🫶“

“Great service and food!!🥰😀“

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

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

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

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

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

“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.“

“My husband and I went to Tamales Mary after a surgical procedure to grab some lunch and I've been craving it ever since!
We had the tamales, some street corn and flan. 🤤
Next time I really need to try the quesobirrio tacos!

The only thing I'd change is the tables and chairs but I also had just had a surgery so they just weren't as comfortable for me at that moment. They are similar to fold out chairs.“

“Love this place. Steak tacos 10/10.“

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

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

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

“Had a delicious dinner here last night, tacos and margaritas and the salsa is so good too! We will definitely be back soon ☺️“

“Excelente Sabor , excelente servicio.“

“I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for authentic, high-quality Mexican food. The steak tacos are consistently outstanding perfectly seasoned and full of flavor every time I visit. I’ve been going here for over a year now regularly!!

The staff is friendly, welcoming and provides excellent customer service which makes the experience even better. It’s clear that they take pride in both their food and their customers.

If you’re looking for delicious Mexican cuisine and a place you’ll want to return to again and again, this restaurant is definitely worth a visit. I have been extremely satisfied with every experience and look forward to coming back. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

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

“Real Arriero thank you for the amazing catering! I can’t begin to say how grateful my family was for the prompt service and delivery of the food even in the middle of a snow storm! Food was delicious, portions were beyond generous and everyone loved it! Highly recommended!“

“First time here. Very nice.
Clean restaurant with very friendly and helpful staff
Cynthia waited on me and recommended the chicken tacos. I agree. Lots of flavor and well prepared.

The 2 tacos with beans and rice for just under $10 is a good deal.

They also have a wife selection of Gelato that looked good.

Glad I stopped by.“

“Tried Mi Pueblito and was impressed with the food quality and service. The atmosphere in this family owned restaurant is so charming and our server was warm and welcoming. The steak tacos were really good. Normally I find most places to have very dry steak tacos but their steak was juicy and delicious! My partner and I will be back to try more of the authentic and delicious food!“

“Probably the most authentic Mexican restaurant I've ever been to, and I've been to several boasting to be authentic! The chicken mole is cooked to perfection, the tortillas are homemade and flavorful, not bland like a lot of places, and I will definitely be going back again to try more of their food! It really felt like stepping into Mexico.“

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

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

“The food is pretty good it’s authentic and it’s very cheap so it’s not bad. This restaurant wants you to seat yourself and wait for a server and then once you’re done you go to the front and pay for your meal. I don’t really mind it but for some they might. I wish the menu had a better description of the ingredients in the menu items for example it only said tamale but there are many different types of meats and salsa to put into a tamale. I’d go again though because it was pretty good for a group of me and my friends.“

“Great food. Great staff. Great atmosphere“

“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!“

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

“This is a place you definitely need to try out. The food was great. Their salsa exceptional, but we could have used two bowls of it with 6 people. Only the first chips and one salsa are free. Beans and rice good. The various dishes our group got were all very good. Their margarita needed more lime, but was brought over when asked. Servers were friendly and accommodating. Very nice and family run. Let’s support them Grand Rapids!“

“I was honestly devastated when Taqueria San Jose closed in Grand Rapids. I have spent the past several years looking for a place that could maybe be as good with no luck. A lot of good places, but none that had what TSJ had. Their nopales tacos are truly the best I have ever had, it’s my favorite style of supreme tacos, the guacamole is perfect, and the people running the restaurant are so kind! I went back for the first day they reopened on Division and it’s everything I remembered, which is tough when you’re up against nostalgia. Best Taco place in Grand Rapids hands down. Wildly excited they are back and ready to resume taking everyone I know here!“

“Excellent service and delicious food.“

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

“From the lovely lady who took my order to the efficiency, tastiness, and reasonable pricing, this place was a 10/10! Wish I would’ve gotten the staff's name because good service like tonight is so rare to find nowadays, so huge shoutout to the team!“

“Great food and very nice people!“

“I have tried a few different items and everything was absolutely delicious and no big wait time. The only complaint I have is the days they close early. I love they are open later on the weekend but would love for them to be open until 10pm the rest of the week or maybe even 11. I never seen a place with such odd hours
It’s definitely worth trying if you haven’t and prices are good“

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

“Every time I go in here it’s empty and there aren’t even that many reviews but that’s a shame. The food is always amazing, it’s so cheap, portions are excellent, very authentic, and the inside is very cute and colorful.“

“A place our kids can come with us, fastest service ever, and food is delish! Absolutely recommend!“

“Great authentic Mexican food !!!“