Loveeee the new Happy's Tacos location!! It's so much more spacious, and I'm sure the staff is…read moreloving the extra room just as much as we are. I also love that they bring the food right to your table now--it's such a small change, but SO much more convenient. This place is always packed, so I'm excited to see what the vibe will be like once they get their liquor license! We always get the shrimp taco, which is easily my favorite taco on the menu. The beef & cheese is a very close second. BUTTTT... if the Crunchwrap Supreme is available, GET IT. It's a summer/seasonal item and it is PHENOMENAL. Just make sure you either bring a serious appetite or someone willing to share because this thing is MASSIVE. Possibly my favorite upgrade at the new location, though? THE HOT SAUCE SITUATION. You can grab an entire bottle and bring it to your table instead of trying to ration hot sauce into those teeny tiny little cups. As someone who needs an unreasonable amount of hot sauce with every bite, I appreciate this more than I probably should. Service is always great, too. Everyone working there is friendly, happy to help, and somehow always has a smile on their face even when the place is absolutely slammed. Happy's has officially become a Petoskey staple for us. Whenever we're in town, we're coming here at least once. It's basically non-negotiable at this point.

This place is adorable . Loved the ambience, decor, and even the theme carried out in the merch…read more The service took a while as there was a big line and it's out of a food truck - so to be expected. Taste: 4.5 star - very flavorful. Really enjoyed it. Pricing: high. Ordering four tacos and one burrito bowl was more than $40 before we even added on a tip. Portions were fine for lunch but for the price, I'd say they were small. Definitely would have it again. But know that for a taco truck/stand without some extras you usually get at a sit down Mexican place (like included chips and salsa that you don't get here), it's expensive.

Service is always excellent! The absolute best food you can get anywhere in Michigan. Outstanding…read moreand authentic flavors! Ambiance is very calm and inviting. Perfect for anyone!

Authentic Mexican with great service. Food was delicious! Staff was attentive and kind. Plenty of…read moreseating. Best place for food in the area! Kid friendly options. Vegetarian options.

Most authentic & reasonably priced Mexican food in Petoskey. Note to self: remember to order chips…read moreand salsa.

Food was good, but small portions for a Mexican restaurant & very expensive. Yikes! I know you're…read morein Petoskey but usually when you eat Mexican you have leftovers,

If you haven't tried this place...I recommend you RUN and not walk!!…read more I am vegan and I feel there are never enough reviews about vegan options, so here goes. I was traveling in the Petoskey area and of course I always seek out all vegan restaurants or restaurants with vegan options. Initially I wasn't hopeful that I'd find anything vegan in Petoskey and knew I'd starve for weekend, but I was pleasantly surprised (really surprised and happy) when I came across Happy's Taco Shop. And what was even more exciting is they have a separate vegan menu (say what)!!! Needless to say, this is where I ended up. From the moment I stepped up to the counter to first inquire if they did indeed have vegan options (the cashier very nicely said yes they do and hands me the vegan menu) and second to place my order, I was filled with excitement and anticipation to try these vegan tacos! So what did I order? I'm glad you asked . I ended up getting the Vegan Crunch Wrap Royale and the Smoked Potato Taco and OMGEEEE...both were fiyah...and for those who don't know that means they were DELICIOUS ON TOP OF DELICIOUS!!! The flavors were on point and the portion size is plentiful and I had to get a to go box! My husband knows when I like my food because I do a "happy dance" and I was indeed dancing!! Great food, great service, clean restaurant, and most of all GREAT VEGAN OPTIONS so it's 10/10 for me. I hope this is helpful for my fellow vegan peeps

Very cute tego spot located in the same space as the brewery. I chose this place cause they had…read morevegan options, there is a separate vegan menu. I've tried both vegan tacos and they were delicious, with slight preference on the smoked potato one. My husband had the chilaquiles taco and street taco delux, and he also enjoyed his. The only problem was that they are very small for the price, so it definetly didn't satisfy our hunger. W decided to split a vegan crunchwrap and that was the hit of the entire meal. Very good. Combined with one of the home made salsa, it was awesome. We also had a couple of beers, and this was a great but expensive meal. For that reason it won't be our frequent spot to visit.

Definitely a place to consider when you are in the mood for Mexican food. We stopped by on a Friday…read moreevening in June and were one of a handful of diners. Outside the fray of downtown Petoskey, El Cilantro has a much more relaxed vibe. It's close to the state park and ideal for hungry campers or bikers riding from Petoskey to Harbor Springs. The server definitely gets five plus stars. Helpful, fun and attentive. We enjoyed the complementary chips and salsa while waiting for our food. Our shrimp tacos, which we shared, were enough for two or one very hungry person. They looked appealing, served in a casual "basket" plate. Though everything was fine and satisfying, we both felt there was a lack of seasoning that would have made our meal next-level. We are from Southern California and may have higher standards and more experience with Mexican cuisine than most. The level of flavoring and spice would surely appeal to the palate that does not crave much heat or traditional spices. As campers, we will definitely keep El Cilantro on our list to visit for future trips.

We needed a New Mexican place to love in the area, and El Cilantro was perfect!…read more The service was incredibly friendly and fast and the food was delicious. The shrimp tacos were outstanding- best we've had! The Birrias were perfectly prepared and full of flavor. I also really loved their salsa - freshly made and you could tell. We used to visit this location years ago when it was Scallywags, and it felt a little nostalgic!

This is a drive thru only restaurant but please don't let that stop you from eating here. It was…read moreabsolutely delicious! They do have a few picnic tables outside if the weather permits but this was phenomenal. Food was made fresh and was served hot!

Outstanding food! Everything was delicious, took my right back to Southern California taco stands!read more

8/14/2026 Hadn't been here since the 90's stopped in for an early dinner with the fam. Boneless…read morewings were great, wife and I had the fish & chips and son had the burger and fry. All were great! Service was quick and friendly will definitely be back next year. Clean family friendly establishment

Such a good place for game day. We ate the cheese burgers and enjoyed meeting Bob for the first…read moretime. The service was fantastic and the place "hopping" of course with plenty of locals meeting each other. It was a fun neighborhood hangout and the atmosphere was great.

They are in the Gypsy distillery and have amazing food- unique and delicious! We had the shrimp…read moreappetizer wrapped in bacon, the pickle fries and grouper taco. I would recommend all. The distillery had great flights and if you buy the $10 flights you can apply to a bottle! I had and excellent Gin tonic and husband loved his dirty martini. The service was fast and very efficient- very friendly. Highly recommend this place. Great to use for an event space, they had 2 events while we were there, or a fun night out.

What an absolute surprise! This little order-at-the-window restaurant is amazing and located inside…read morea well-known vodka-gin distillery on a country road between the Michigan Lake-lined cities of Petoskey and Charlevoix. Crazy that this Mexican food eatery with a small yet delicious menu sits within a 42,000-square-foot building that formerly served as an equestrian center. Now it's an eatery inside several rooms - a part of the largest distillery in Michigan. The BIG room, on a colored, swirling and polished cement floor is decorated with couches, picnic tables, a large screen for videos and corn-hole boards and other games. My spouse and I ordered a quesadilla filled with chicken, avocado, peppers. onions and cheese ($16). YUM. Prepared on a 10-inch tortilla, it was served with limey-tasting sauce of sour cream in a tiny ramekin. We picked it up at the window in the long hallway on the side of the distillery and ate at a picnic table with our bottles of Mexican Coke and Lime Jarrito in the big hall. Although the price is a bit more than we usually spend for a top-notch quesadilla, we probably will return for fish (cod) taco $6.00. The only major drawback is the distance between the parking area and the restaurant and distillery. It's up a myriad of steep steps, although there is a drop-off area near the building for those who are physically impaired.

Wow, the fish and chips here are spectacular! So fresh, so tasty. The hub and I took a road trip…read morealong the Oregon coast last month, and probably ate fish and chips 10 times there. Fish Trolley's beat all of those!! Made to order fish and fries, so crisp. We appreciated the hint of horseradish in the coleslaw too! And the key lime dessert was just the right thing to end the meal, creamy and limey but not overpowering. If you are in St Ignace, drive 2 miles west of all the fast food places and grab food from the this roadside trolley...you won't be sorry :-)

I was recommended this place by my son for my first time in the UP. The Trolley seems to be…read morepatronized by locals & tourists alike m, which to me as a good sign. They also serve local highland beef burgers, if you or someone in your group that isn't into fish. I bet they are amazing, but I'm very much into fish. Instead of a food truck this is a very cool repurposed old trolley. The service was fast & friendly. They have picnic tables on the property to eat at. I found one under a shade tree & enjoyed by meal al fresco on the beautiful Michigan summer day. The fish, coleslaw & tartar sauce both tasted VERY fresh, I do believe the fries were the frozen kind, but that's fine (most places are). The fish was flaky ' not "fishy" at all. I would go back on my next UP trip for sure.

Great ambiance, great white fish tacos and excellent service. It gets very busy so go early or…read moreprepare to wait.

Absolutely authentic Mexican cuisine...always clean, service friendly!…read moreOur family loves this place!