Red Mesa is a classic Northern Michigan spot, both the Boyne City & Traverse City locations are…read moregreat! They have some of the best chips and salsa, awesome margarita options and new specials all the time! I can't count the number of times I've gone, and I've had a great experience every single time! The portions here are huge! The enchiladas are packed full & the guajillo sauce is smoky & has a little kick! Fajitas are always a show stopper, and Red Mesa's are packed with flavor & come out sizzling hot! This was my first time trying the birria bombs and I would totally recommend starting out with these any time you stop by!

We have been going there for years and it's always a place we look forward to. There's usually a…read moreshort wait, but it's worth it. If you like extra hot sauce to put in their salsa, ask for "the bomb" - which they give you with toothpicks and latex gloves.

Very good but I feel it would be nicer if you use that indoor building I think you will make mom…read moremoney in the winter and you could even turn it into a drive thru

10/10 customer service, taste and vibes. The street tacos were flavorful and textured perfectly. I…read moregot the roasted pork street taco and the potato street taco. This will be my new go-to taco place when I'm in the area! My husband tried the burrito bowl and loved it! He also tried their own brew (Golden Boy) and said it was fantastic!

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.

One of the food options at the new Gypsy Distillery, and I'm here it. I got the so-cal shrimp…read moretacos, and my husband got the tot-chos. Romos pro tip: add chicken and avocado to the totchos. The portion is HUGE and they are delicious! All delicious, and fresh food. Friendly staff. And did I mention the food? I will be talking about it for hours. Grab some food while you sip on some delicious craft cocktails, the vibe is amazing.

Jose serving up authentic Mexican food for 20 years at this location. It's hard finding decent…read moreMexican food this far north, but this is genuine. My wife and I both ordered the chili relleno dinner. The presentation was beautiful. The chili was a large poblano stuffed with tons of ooey-gooey cheese. It surprised me that it was not battered or soft-baked, but it was great. We ordered chips with homemade guacamole which was some of the best I've tasted. The pico gallo was outstanding, fresh and delicious (you can't beat northern Michigan tomatoes). Great location. You pay after your meal.

Jose's never disappoints. Authentic and delicious, they always on point. Wife and I never come to…read morethe area without making a stop to Jose's a priority.

Ordered some take out, everything was absolutely delicious. I've saved the place for next time when…read morewe're in this area. The queso with chorizo was sooooo good! We got tacos al pastor and those were amazing as well, although next time I will ask for extra onions and cilantro, they were barely visible and | like a lot on my tacos. Other the tang I'll be back for sure! Absolutely recommend this place! Authentic for sure!

A very welcome addition to Gaylord dining options - good for groups, good service, giant portions…read more The sauce on the burritos is to die for. I love how they kept the original "german" touches in the restaurant and updated with some Mexican flair. My crew were all very happy!

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!

The food is excellent, fresh and hot! Recommended by the…read morelocals. The drinks 10 out of 10! I highly recommend trying this place out! I had the chicken chimichanga and my wife had the chicken burrito de casa. Mercedes does a wonderful job!

We ordered the same thing, but the Pastor tacos were different this time. They did not offer us…read morecorn or flour tortillas instead, they arrived in the hard shell tortillas. We could not tell if there was any pineapple in it. I found one little small piece in my taco meat. They prepared my sister's jalapeños perfectly this time and there's a picture of it but other times we could not seem to get through to them how to prepare something that is on their own menu. They don't understand English, so I tried to speak my broken Spanish to interpret what I wanted. . Basically it was no pickled onions and just to have chopped onions on the side and it did not receive either instructions well. You're still got the pickled onions and I don't know why they ever changed that from red onions on the menu. Music could be a little more a more or a little bit happier than whining Mexican music. I guess this time I wasn't as happy but it was edible and I know the waiter and the chef that came out really try. I appreciate that.

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

Been here twice and both times left full & happy! Food is authentic and full of flavor. I got…read morequesabirria. The salsa & guacamole & chips are also very good. Highly reccomend the coconut margarita. Service was friendly and the ambiance was inviting and fun.

Red Mesa was our option for "late night bites" in Traverse City. I thank you for this…read more Tremendously. Super cozy Mexican vibes. We started with some specialty margaritas, the cherry being my favorite! So yummy! A must! We opted for some chips, salsa, queso to start. The portions are large & delicious. He got the quesabirria, it was awesome. We had to take the Dulche De Leche Cake home, and it was the perfect ending!

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.

Great food and fast service! I love the service model. Order the entree and then there is a…read moresalsa/topping bar so you can add whatever you want. I had the grilled chicken tacos with rice and beans and I loved it.