Stephen D.

I could write a sonnet about the Nashville Chicken Torta. It is literally the perfect sandwich and execution of what you want a sandwich to be. Incredibly filling, spicy and not too greasy. Great service with an incredible atmosphere. I loved the included gratuity as it eliminated any awkwardness with the machines. Why 4 and not 5? Thought the price was high for the food. The Bao taco (ok) was $6 for small portions. However I would pay $16 every day for the Torta.

Chelsi B.

Anemal Tortaria is a wood-fired tortaria and taco joint, located in the Arts district of Benton Harbor. They had their ribbon cutting event this month on Monday the 19th and officially opened their doors to the public that following Friday, September 23rd. My husband and I have been looking forward to trying their food since their mouth watering menu made an appearance on their website. My husband ordered a Arabes Verde Taco for $6 while I ordered their double cheese quesadilla for $12. While I agree these prices aren't exactly what some people would like to pay for what seems like "just a single taco". Well it's no simple taco and while it may not be sustainable to get food here every week, I would argue it's worth every penny you spend when you have the funds to spend on something different. I tried my husband's taco and let me tell you it was by far the best taco I can recall having. The quesadilla was also phenomenal and I would order it again in a heartbeat. We will definitely be back for more fantasticly flavored food in the future. Thanks Anemel for a dinner we ate quicker than you can say "yummy, that was tasty".

Pér H.

I had heard great things about this place from locals on my last visit but I was here on a day when they were closed. So glad I am back, staying a chicken bones throw away and walked my weary bones over here. These tacos are mood shiftingly delicious. Got the pastor and mushroom and both worth full of meticulous flavor. Warm welcoming passionate dude took my order. Proud chef-like guy brought the food. If I was the kinda guy to use the term pro tip I would tell you to ask for some house made hot sauce to take it higher. Wonderful ambience of art music and big sky out the front window. I'll be back.

Jeff B.

My favorite spot in Benton Harbor, delicious grub, a great little vibe just off the roundabout, and a lovely staff that chatted with me on a slower evening. Definitely worth a stop if you are in the area!

Shelby B.

Wow! We were visiting from Chicago and looking for a dog friendly patio. Anemel has such a unique aesthetic and was very trendy. The food was incredible, so much so we came back a second day! Big favorites were the chicken katsu bao taco and the cheese burger quesadilla. The margarita pitcher was also the best margarita I've ever had. I would do anything for anemel to open a Chicago location!! They got it going on

Elah N.

Anemel (pronounced: animal) has been opened for two months and is a new and refreshing add to town. Specializing in Tex-Mex food items Win and I enjoyed our meal. They have vegan and vegetarian items! Hope to get back soon!

Oliver Bjorn K.

I just ate an Anemal for the first time. I am super full and ordered way too much. Ran into some friends on the way out. So that is always lovely to feel welcome and enjoy that familiarity. Everything was delicious. Maybe the queso with the empanadas needed a little salt &/or vinegar, but the dish over all was amazingly crunchy, cheesy & gooey? Maybe the corn dogs could have used a little hominy in the batter, but they tasted bright, fresh and exciting? I would never order a Nashville Hot chicken sandwich at a torta shop, but that is what the yong lady at the window suggested. So I ordered it and devoured that crispity crunchy goodness and continue to wonder why Nashville Hot chicken sandwiches are never that spicy. Maybe spending $80 on lunch is excessive, but that's on me? I asked for suggestion and took almost all of them. I'm a sucker for service and there isn't a whole lot of it at Anemal. So I took all the direction I could. The ice cream was my favorite. Super duper delicious and of the correct aesthetic for the theme of the restaurant. It would have been nice to have a dairy free option like a guava sorbet bar. I'll have to try other dishes next time. My pal Ava said to try the tuna tostadas. I would have ordered that, but the menu on the wall was a little tricky to discern and understand, pretty signage though, but also pretty hard to read, looking down to my knees to read all the items was kind of daunting (some readily available paper menus may help communicate the food & encourage takeout at the same time?) Also the drinks were not communicated very well either. It was a little peculiar to walk in and not know what to do or where to go. Like going for bbq in Nashville or anywhere down south for that matter. When walking in I always get confused as to how or where to start to enjoy the meal. Maybe that's another signage issue or it could just be me used to dinning differently.

Christopher N.

Honestly all I can say is wow. This place really has it all. Friendly staff, eclectic building, phenomenal chefs, and an entirely fun take on already amazing food. Please do not sleep on this restaurant, you will definitely regret it. They have interesting takes on classic foods as well as specials of the day. I had the cowboy ribeye special that was out of this world. Tons of flavor, cooked perfectly, and used cool ranch Doritos infused butter. What more can you ask for?! Get in here and try what so many people have already. You'll love every second of it.

Ryan G.

This is a great addition to the Benton Harbor Arts district. Great laid back hipster vibe. I ordered the Mexican beef Torta (sandwich) which they serve standing in au jus. So you just keep dipping the sandwich in the au jus as you eat it. It was packed with flavor & one of the best sandwiches I have ever had! My wife ordered the Nashville hot & that was very tasty as well. Looking forward to trying out the rest of the menu & specials they have to offer.

Chad K.

Got the Nashville hot chicken torta, being from Nashville I had to try their take on it. Eh..... it was good, the chicken had a nice crisp to it, flavor was good but the spice level wasn't there, really don't know to explain it honestly. It was okay but I would try something else before I got this again. I'd probably do it plain if gotten again. Service was very good though, she was helpful and kind. You order at an inside window then have a seat. The decor and overall inside look was awesome. The more you look the more you see little details they've done to make this place different which goes a long way with me. The canister lights is a great touch, the upside down table as a shelf is another great one. If I'm back around this area I will try this place again. Reason for 4 and not 5 stars is due to spending $19 on a sandwich that didnt wow me is all.

Margo C.

Starting with curb appeal it is in a clean, lovely area with lots of businesses around it. Greeted at the door and self order is just inside. The menu is ingeniously simple with something for everyone- but not so much that it takes 20 minutes to decide. Then immediately seated in a comfortable area with some isolation from other tables. There is a bottle of chilled water on the table with glasses for self serve on our seating. Our server was prompt, polite and fun. Dress is casual and the cooking area is open and entertaining. We could not have asked for anything to be different, it was wonderful. Then the food came. The burrito bowl was a festival of flavor. We tasted each others food bc everyone wanted to impress the great flavors of their own dish in everyone else. The kids were served quesadillas in adorable dinosaur holders. We enjoyed the atmosphere and food completely. There were no delays in the coming or going pieces of lunch. We highly recommend this restaurant. perfectly wonderful meal. The staff was engaged with and pleasant to all customers. Even the jerk who ordered behind us. It's so worth your time to experience great food, great service and reasonable prices. 4 adults and 2 kids = $110 including tip and taxes.