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!

Pretty good! Margaritas are top notch and hold up to their regional award winning reputation. The…read morecarne asada burrito was phenomenal, just a bit smaller than I'd like! Wait time was reasonable, and the vibe was fitting. Definitely a quality Mexican food find in the region.

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.

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.

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,

Don't get the wrong idea about this place. It seems like it's all about "fast food" or "takeout",…read morewhich can imply cheap food and bad service. This is not the case. The sit down experience was very good, with an attentive and professional server, and yummy food. The quesobirria tacos were excellent, and the fresh salsas were rockin! Also, I paid in cash and dropped $40 dollars on my way out. The server ran out to my car to return it to me. Integrity, honesty, and generosity are hard to find these days, but I found them here. If I lived closer, this would be a staple restaurant for me. Consider it your dependable place for Mexican food.

The atmosphere and service are outstanding, 10/10. The location is bright, the flowers on each…read moretable were perfectly done with splashes of matching color, the painted details on the chairs were beautiful, and everything was spotlessly clean. For $55 we got 2 horchatas, a small chips and salsa, shrimp taco meal, and the breakfast number 1. My daughter really enjoyed the homemade horchata, I like mine with a little more spice but it was very creamy, lightly sweet, and I would order again. Salsa was processed smoothly with very few pieces of veg if that's how you like it, the flavor was good, very mild. The chips were not homemade but also good for being the standard tortilla chip. The tacos are American style with flour tortillas, cheese, and sour cream which is not our preferred way to eat tacos so that's on us. If you like American style these were spot on. The rice was fantastic and the side of beans were pinto beans and not refried, also tasty but soupy. The scrambled eggs with carnitas were so oily that they were swimming in the bottom. Additionally the menu indicated they came with cheese and hash brown but mine was missing as can be seen in the photo (rectified immediately and kindly so absolutely not a complaint). The green salsa was minimal, would have preferred more as that was where the only real flavor came from. I wouldn't order again due to the oil. We may return and try again as the food was fresh, nicely cooked, the service was fantastic, and the place was spotless. We just like a little more authentic with perhaps different spice levels of salsa (little more spicy).

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!

Good food and good service, ambiance was a little odd- more like a sports bar than fine dining…read moreestablishment.

We ordered the huge burrito, which was sparse on meat and chicken. For $26, it was not worth it…read more My biggest complaint is the "pitcher of margaritas", which I asked to be made with Don Julio Anejo for $55.00. I don't think that there was ANY alcohol in the drink, just mix. My wife, who doesn't really drink, had two glasses and said that there was no booze in it. Another person in our party tried it and said, "This is just mix." My wife did not want me to make a scene, so we paid and left. Will not be going back to this establishment as they really did not give us what we paid for. I will be giving them a call today to voice my complaint along with this review. If they make it right, then I will reconsider my options.

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!

The GOAT of charlevoix fast food. I've been here like 100 times. Family owned and very nice staffread more

Red mesa was one of the best restaurant I have been to a such a long time!! Our server, Addie Leiby…read morewas such a kind and lovely young lady! She even recommended me many options, I landed my choice on the chicken fajita twister! It was delicious! The place was so beautiful, and filled with amazing people! I would 100% recommend it to everyone!

I got a chicken burrito, and man they gave me a lot of food. Most entrees come with a side of rice…read moreand beans, both of which are pretty large portions. If you have someone to split a meal with, I would probably do that unless you want a lot of leftovers. My waitress was also very nice!

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.