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Had a pleasant experience at Barrio recently following a concert at 20 Monroe live! We walked in around 11pm on a Saturday and there was still a good amount of people dining in. Once the concert let out at Van Andel there was also a steady stream coming in. It's nice to have late night options for dining! They brought chips and salsa to our table. I liked the chips. The salsa was okay! It was a little too vinegary for my specific tastes but we still ate it! We all ordered 2 tacos each and this was more than enough! They are huge servings. I wasn't sure what to expect but the tacos were SO good. Tasted super fresh and all the flavors melded well together. I like that they do a hard shell inside of a soft shell, having 2 textures in one bite is awesome. I will definitely be back here to try more in the future. They have a fun space with nice decor and a good sized margarita menu.
Was before a concert but still no excuse, really slow. Took them over 10 mins to come to me or even acknowledge me. I gave them a 2 because they are super close to Van andle and the drink was good. They were not friendly. Ladies bathroom only had one working stall. Limited bar. Drink I had was traverse city cherry whisky with starry and grenadine.
I stopped in right around 2pm so not busy but very good! A cod taco and margarita hit the spot! Would definitely recommend if you're in the area! Service was great and fast.
Stopped in for a drink and some food prior to our concert. Loved the open air atmosphere. Got a margarita on the rocks and it tasted great. I don't drink so I was happy that it didn't taste like tequila. We got the queso blanco and chips. We had to send it back because the cheese was not warm. They said it was probably cause the salsa is cold when they mix it in to the cheese. They brought a new one. It was warmer. The cheese looked like it was separating after we ate a few bites. We made our own taco. I got the steak. I was not happy with the steak. It was mushy, not like I was expecting, grilled would have been great. It just didn't look appealing. Taste was ok. My friend got the chicken and she said it was good. I liked the convenience to the venue.
Lively atmosphere and you can order your tacos on a sheet (similar to sushi orders). There were plenty of choices for make your own with protein choice, cheese, toppings, and shell type. I opted for make your own. They were ok, nothing special. The rice and beans side I ordered came in condiment small containers. Found both to be very salty. You get chips and salsa on the house which is nice. Place had a good crowd (there was a griffins game and concert that night). Probably would not go here again as there are better taco food joints.
Great service! The food and drinks were top notch! I liked the build your own approach to customize my meal. And the portions were huge!
One of the best stops on my trip to Grand Rapids. Located downtown on Ottawa Ave, few steps from The Bob. Fabulous food, fabulous drinks. Great vibe sit inside or outdoor dining. Definitely a cool place to chill have a drink. Friendly service reasonable pricing, hip cool hang out. Eat in or takeout. had the good fortune of fabulous service on my visit.
What a fantastic place. I was in Grand Rapids for the day and needed food before I went on the road back to Chicago. I had 2 vegan tacos. Delish! Photos show the artwork, which I enjoyed very much too. Go here when in the area
I'd like to leave a 3.5 star review, I think that would be most accurate. We were in town for a concert at 20 Monroe Live and I chose this restaurant because it's nearby. We put out name in for a table for 7 on a Saturday night. The wait was less than quoted, but they crammed us into a pretty small table. While we waited we grabbed some margaritas. They were pretty good, I got one with. Tajin rim, unfortunately the other salted margs were made with sugar instead, so that was disappointing. We sat down and found the ordering system confusing and complicated with too many options. Most of us just ordered pre-designed menu items, vs making our own creations. The food was just average, I was impressed with the option for cauliflower rice in the bowl. That was a nice option for low carb diners. The tacos were a pretty good size, the side of rice or beans was the smaller plastic cup (like a cup that sauce would come in). The cilantro lime rice had little flavor, good thing it was a tiny cup.
I was really excited to try this place with my girlfriends before an event in town. It wasn't perfect, but the food was good enough, and there are other items I would like to go back and try. The ambience is pretty cool. I love all the artwork on the walls and the lights above the bar. It would be nice if there were coat and purse hooks somewhere. We were seated at a high-top and it was snowy out, but the seats are just barstools so we didn't really have a good spot to set any of our things. Next time I'd definitely request to be at a regular table so I can at least utilize the back of my chair. I don't love the ordering system. There are sheets to build your own tacos, or there is a separate sheet to order El Jefe's Selecciones. The options themselves are good, but I don't love how much paper they're going through. As for food, I ordered two tacos from El Jefe's: el vegano and el sully. The flavors were really good, and I appreciate the double shells so they don't fall apart as much. I just don't love how messy eating tacos can be, so next time I'd order as a bowl instead. However, they do have rolls of paper towels at the table, so that does help with messiness, though it again could really lead to a lot of excess waste. I'd rather use one wet nap than go through multiple paper towels. We also split a queso and chips. The chips were good, and I don't remember them being excessively greasy. We just had the queso fresco. Thankfully it does come with a salsa as well. We found the queso to be pretty bland, so we mixed in some of the salsa and it was definitely an improvement. The food was pretty good, albeit messy. They have a decent beer selection, as well as a full bar and some really tasty looking margaritas. Service was fine. Ambience was fun. Wait time was low. Overall it was a decent experience, and I will go back, but with different expectations.
Waitress was very attentive and kind. She patiently explained how to order. The food was very delicious. We ordered a quesadilla, a shrimp bowl, one build your own chicken taco, and two build your own steak taco. I ordered the Shamrock Shmash and it was very tasty. It had ginger beer in it and I love drinks with ginger beer in them. Love the paintings on the wall and the overall atmosphere. This is the 3rd time I've been here and will definitely be back!
This regional chain opened a location in downtown Grand Rapids recently. Nate and I went to the location in East Lansing and really liked it, so we stopped in on a sunny Saturday afternoon right when they opened at 3 pm. They just opened a couple days ago, but there were plenty of employees ready to serve customers. The menu consists of some specialty tacos, a bowl option, chips and dips, and a full list of options to customize your own tacos or bowl. The build your own section of the menu is pretty overwhelming, but I do want to try it some time. On this visit we got el vegano, el sully, la tierra, and el jefe loco. Each of these tacos have a double shell - a soft tortilla wrapped around a hard shell, with stuff in between. If you've been to Condado Tacos, it's a similar vibe and menu. The tacos are interesting with great textures from the double shells. El sully and la tierra were a bit spicy. I really enjoyed all the tacos but I think el jefe loco was my favorite. La tierra had big slices of steak, which made it a little difficult to eat. I'd rather have the steak be cut into smaller pieces. The house salsa you get with chips is a little smoky and spicy. We didn't get drinks but they have a bunch of different margarita options to choose from and a full bar. Our server was awesome - he mentioned he came over from the East Lansing location to help out. He clearly knew the menu well and was super polite and quick with service. The space is decent sized inside and they have a nice patio off the side. This place will be super popular with its proximity to downtown and its entertainment venues. Hoping to check out their weekend brunch soon!
Post late night disco dancing "snack". It was verrry late in the evening so the food came out quickly. You can customize your tacos or choose menu options. I wouldn't say come here for legit tacos, but definitely come for tasty ones! Decor was fun.
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Had a pleasant experience at Barrio recently following a concert at 20 Monroe live! We walked in around 11pm on a Saturday and there was still a good amount of people dining in. Once the concert let out at Van Andel there was also a steady stream coming in. It's nice to have late night options for dining! They brought chips and salsa to our table. I liked the chips. The salsa was okay! It was a little too vinegary for my specific tastes but we still ate it! We all ordered 2 tacos each and this was more than enough! They are huge servings. I wasn't sure what to expect but the tacos were SO good. Tasted super fresh and all the flavors melded well together. I like that they do a hard shell inside of a soft shell, having 2 textures in one bite is awesome. I will definitely be back here to try more in the future. They have a fun space with nice decor and a good sized margarita menu. read more
1 year ago
Was before a concert but still no excuse, really slow. Took them over 10 mins to come to me or even acknowledge me. I gave them a 2 because they are super close to Van andle and the drink was good. They were not friendly. Ladies bathroom only had one working stall. Limited bar. Drink I had was traverse city cherry whisky with starry and grenadine. read more
Stopped in for a drink and some food prior to our concert. Loved the open air atmosphere. Got a margarita on the rocks and it tasted great. I don't drink so I was happy that it didn't taste like tequila. We got the queso blanco and chips. We had to send it back because the cheese was not warm. They said it was probably cause the salsa is cold when they mix it in to the cheese. They brought a new one. It was warmer. The cheese looked like it was separating after we ate a few bites. We made our own taco. I got the steak. I was not happy with the steak. It was mushy, not like I was expecting, grilled would have been great. It just didn't look appealing. Taste was ok. My friend got the chicken and she said it was good. I liked the convenience to the venue. read more
3 months ago
1 year ago
6 months ago
Lively atmosphere and you can order your tacos on a sheet (similar to sushi orders). There were plenty of choices for make your own with protein choice, cheese, toppings, and shell type. I opted for make your own. They were ok, nothing special. The rice and beans side I ordered came in condiment small containers. Found both to be very salty. You get chips and salsa on the house which is nice. Place had a good crowd (there was a griffins game and concert that night). Probably would not go here again as there are better taco food joints. read more
7 months ago
1 year ago
Great service! The food and drinks were top notch! I liked the build your own approach to customize my meal. And the portions were huge! read more
One of the best stops on my trip to Grand Rapids. Located downtown on Ottawa Ave, few steps from The Bob. Fabulous food, fabulous drinks. Great vibe sit inside or outdoor dining. Definitely a cool place to chill have a drink. Friendly service reasonable pricing, hip cool hang out. Eat in or takeout. had the good fortune of fabulous service on my visit. read more
11 months ago
2 years ago
What a fantastic place. I was in Grand Rapids for the day and needed food before I went on the road back to Chicago. I had 2 vegan tacos. Delish! Photos show the artwork, which I enjoyed very much too. Go here when in the area read more
I'd like to leave a 3.5 star review, I think that would be most accurate. We were in town for a concert at 20 Monroe Live and I chose this restaurant because it's nearby. We put out name in for a table for 7 on a Saturday night. The wait was less than quoted, but they crammed us into a pretty small table. While we waited we grabbed some margaritas. They were pretty good, I got one with. Tajin rim, unfortunately the other salted margs were made with sugar instead, so that was disappointing. We sat down and found the ordering system confusing and complicated with too many options. Most of us just ordered pre-designed menu items, vs making our own creations. The food was just average, I was impressed with the option for cauliflower rice in the bowl. That was a nice option for low carb diners. The tacos were a pretty good size, the side of rice or beans was the smaller plastic cup (like a cup that sauce would come in). The cilantro lime rice had little flavor, good thing it was a tiny cup. read more
4 years ago
I was really excited to try this place with my girlfriends before an event in town. It wasn't perfect, but the food was good enough, and there are other items I would like to go back and try. The ambience is pretty cool. I love all the artwork on the walls and the lights above the bar. It would be nice if there were coat and purse hooks somewhere. We were seated at a high-top and it was snowy out, but the seats are just barstools so we didn't really have a good spot to set any of our things. Next time I'd definitely request to be at a regular table so I can at least utilize the back of my chair. I don't love the ordering system. There are sheets to build your own tacos, or there is a separate sheet to order El Jefe's Selecciones. The options themselves are good, but I don't love how much paper they're going through. As for food, I ordered two tacos from El Jefe's: el vegano and el sully. The flavors were really good, and I appreciate the double shells so they don't fall apart as much. I just don't love how messy eating tacos can be, so next time I'd order as a bowl instead. However, they do have rolls of paper towels at the table, so that does help with messiness, though it again could really lead to a lot of excess waste. I'd rather use one wet nap than go through multiple paper towels. We also split a queso and chips. The chips were good, and I don't remember them being excessively greasy. We just had the queso fresco. Thankfully it does come with a salsa as well. We found the queso to be pretty bland, so we mixed in some of the salsa and it was definitely an improvement. The food was pretty good, albeit messy. They have a decent beer selection, as well as a full bar and some really tasty looking margaritas. Service was fine. Ambience was fun. Wait time was low. Overall it was a decent experience, and I will go back, but with different expectations. read more
2 years ago
Waitress was very attentive and kind. She patiently explained how to order. The food was very delicious. We ordered a quesadilla, a shrimp bowl, one build your own chicken taco, and two build your own steak taco. I ordered the Shamrock Shmash and it was very tasty. It had ginger beer in it and I love drinks with ginger beer in them. Love the paintings on the wall and the overall atmosphere. This is the 3rd time I've been here and will definitely be back! read more
This regional chain opened a location in downtown Grand Rapids recently. Nate and I went to the location in East Lansing and really liked it, so we stopped in on a sunny Saturday afternoon right when they opened at 3 pm. They just opened a couple days ago, but there were plenty of employees ready to serve customers. The menu consists of some specialty tacos, a bowl option, chips and dips, and a full list of options to customize your own tacos or bowl. The build your own section of the menu is pretty overwhelming, but I do want to try it some time. On this visit we got el vegano, el sully, la tierra, and el jefe loco. Each of these tacos have a double shell - a soft tortilla wrapped around a hard shell, with stuff in between. If you've been to Condado Tacos, it's a similar vibe and menu. The tacos are interesting with great textures from the double shells. El sully and la tierra were a bit spicy. I really enjoyed all the tacos but I think el jefe loco was my favorite. La tierra had big slices of steak, which made it a little difficult to eat. I'd rather have the steak be cut into smaller pieces. The house salsa you get with chips is a little smoky and spicy. We didn't get drinks but they have a bunch of different margarita options to choose from and a full bar. Our server was awesome - he mentioned he came over from the East Lansing location to help out. He clearly knew the menu well and was super polite and quick with service. The space is decent sized inside and they have a nice patio off the side. This place will be super popular with its proximity to downtown and its entertainment venues. Hoping to check out their weekend brunch soon! read more
1 year ago
Post late night disco dancing "snack". It was verrry late in the evening so the food came out quickly. You can customize your tacos or choose menu options. I wouldn't say come here for legit tacos, but definitely come for tasty ones! Decor was fun. read more
2 years ago
I wanted some hearty meal after a tiresome biz trip and saw this taco joint. Looked good enough so ordered 4tacos and some extra jalapeño to go. I loved the packaging and presentation. However, all of the three types were salty as corned beef. I liked the crunchy shell, but what's up with flour shell wrap? Wannabe Taco Bell crunch and soft chalupa? And the one with bacons, the bacon strips too burnt they tasted like charcoal. After all, I could only eat two because my tongue was getting numb from saltiness. Oh, even the jalapeños were salty. I never had salted jalapeños before. Not worth the $26 I spent on them. Go find different tacos. These aren't really tacos. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
The bowls got me here- I'm sold and will be back. If you're a fan of Mexican bowls - this is your spot. A step up from Condado - as they offered warm cauliflower rice in their bowls. Decent prices, fast service, and a good atmosphere- check it out! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
We only came for drinks, but I'm excited to come back for tacos sometimes! The atmosphere was so cool and the art was all great! We did smash on some of their chips and salsa, and the salsa was superb. The drinks were yummy, but relatively weak. Would suggest getting a double if you're looking for a boozier flavor. read more
2 years ago
Went here for a late night dinner this weekend and really enjoyed the experience! I've been to the Lansing location, so I was pumped to see one open in Grand Rapids. I also like that it gives some competition to Condado which has a similar vibe. My boyfriend got three of the a la carte tacos and I did two build your own. I did a rice and beans taco and a mushroom taco and the mushroom was SO good. The margaritas we got were pretty good too! The highlight for me was the queso, honestly. We got the one with rice and WOW it was fantastic. Service was good, not the best I've had but far from the worst. We sat outside on their patio and it was soooo cute. Love the string lights they have out there! Also love that they're open late! Overall I think this is a great place to eat, and I'm really glad they put this in downtown :) read more
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First time customer, I did take out & the tacos that I got were amazing, will definitely eat here again read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Delicious tacos, great service. Sat outside, great vibe. Would highly recommend if tacos are your thing!! read more
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Is the patio dog friendly?
Yes, it's very dog friendly. Easy walk up patio access from the outside. They don't have much shade on the patio during the day though so humans and dogs can get very hot in direct sunlight.
