Get Your Taste Buds Ready for Mouth Watering Fun
Mexican food, tacos in particular, is one of America’s favorite foods. For your next date night or family dinner outing, dive into our round up of the 10 best Mexican restaurants in the Grand Rapids area.
This article contains one of the yummiest bucket lists you will find. From tacos and chips and salsa to Jarriots (Mexican bottled pop or soda) and Horchata (a yummy creamy drink, made with milk and rice infused with vanilla and cinnamon), your tummy will be full and satisfied.
Whether you’re keeping it basic and sticking to tacos or adventuring out of your norm and trying something new, your taste buds won’t be disappointed.
Best Mexican Restaurants
The following were voted “Top 10 Best Mexican Restaurants in Grand Rapids” in our annual Best of Grand Rapids Contest.
Winner: Tacos El Cuñado
1. Tacos El Cuñado – Burton St. SW
2. Luna – Grand Rapids
3. Cantina Mexican Grill
4. Lindo Mexican Restaurante Mexicano
5. F’n K Tacos
6. El Arriero
6. Pure Mex Tacos & Tequila – Grandville
8. Sabor Mexicano
9. Iker’s Tacos
10. Dorados Mexican Grill & Bar
1. Tacos El Cuñado – Burton St. SW
455 Burton St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Tacos El Cuñado offers yummy food including tacos and beyond. You can grab your food from the drive thru, take out or dine in.
They have friendly waitstaff and offer authentic food with good portions and fair pricing. Their drink offerings include: horchata, Jarritos, and Mexican Coke.
They also offer desserts like tres leches cake to top off your meal.
2. Luna – Grand Rapids
64 Ionia Ave SW #100, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Luna – Grand Rapids offers dine in and takeout options. They have locations in Ada and the Downtown Market.
Their menu includes tacos of all kinds, burritos, and even soups and salads. Try their shareable salsa flight with unlimited refills on salsa. Ask about their gluten free options.
They also have adult beverages including yummy margaritas. Check them out for their Margarita Mondays.
Have a business meal or function? They offer catering as well.
3. Cantina Mexican Grill
2770 E Paris Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Established in 1976, Cantina Mexican Grill is a family owned restaurant in the East Paris neighborhood of Grand Rapids. They have been offering great service to the GR area for almost 50 years!
Featuring a drive-thru or dine in, you can get food on the go or sit down and stay awhile. They offer amazing food and a family friendly atmosphere. Their menu has so many options, deciding what to get will be the hardest part!
4. Lindo Mexico Restaurante Mexicano
1742 28th St SW, Wyoming, MI 49519
With hand picked ingredients, Lindo Mexico Restaurante Mexicano serves up quality food with outstanding service. They have unique hand-crafted drinks to add to the all around experience.
Stop by during happy hour and enjoy different specials throughout the week. Stay and enjoy their live music featured during one of their special events.
5. F’n K Tacos
110 Courtland St, Rockford, MI 49341
F’n K Tacos is described as “A fast-casual taco shop in downtown Rockford.” With a menu accommodating to food allergies and differing diets, it will be hard not to find something for everyone here.
Their menu features a variety of California street-style tacos on fresh corn tortillas (a smaller taco, served with choice of meat). Get them topped with cilantro onions and salsa – in some opinions, the only true way to enjoy tacos.
Not just for lunch or dinner either, they also offer breakfast tacos and burritos.
Taco Night is Calling
For your next night on the town or simply “I don’t want to cook” nights, use this list to help accommodate your group and cravings. Let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a good Mexican meal?
