I've gotten El Oasis 20+ times, and it's consistently excellent. Whenever I want fast Mexican food,…read moreI go there instead of Taco Bell, and it's always so much better and a better value. El Oasis especially needs our support now with the construction on Michigan. You can get there by taking a right on Francis off Saginaw. Today, I got the asada big burrito. It hit the spot. Plenty of fresh ingredients evenly disbursed. I also love their breakfast burrito, tortas, and sopes. The food is always ready in 10 to 15 minutes. Get some!

Hit or miss. Sometimes I get an entire burrito full of rice and other times it is good. Tacos are…read morethe way to go here. I like the people that work there as they are kind enough, just wish I didn't often end up with a rice burrito for 9 dollars

Can only speak to their takeout, not dine-in, but we certainly tried out a variety of dishes!…read more Location is pretty convenient, just outside Costco. You finish shopping and there's Fiesta Charra if you're hungry. We got the following: - chicken taco salad: there was very little of the salad, rice, and beans, but heaps of shredded chicken - poblano chicken: this was a hit with the group. The chicken was cut in tiny strips, was well cooked and seasoned. Tasty! - chicken quesadilla: flavorful! Was meant for the kids but the adults enjoyed it too - chicken enchiladas: covered in a tasty sauce, very comforting. - shrimp Diablo: they were out of the tilapia, so we got the shrimp instead. This was the other hit of the night! The sauce was hot and delicious. - there were plenty of sides to go around, rice, beans, lettuce, salsa, though we could have done with more chips Overall, I'd recommend when you're craving Mexican American cuisine!

Sometimes you just need an amazing bartender that is willing to make you a really good spicy…read moremargarita! Then top it off with some chips and salsa and tasty street tacos. The bar is a comfy place to chill in a lively atmosphere but somehow the bar seems tucked in a pocket of all that. Service is always great, if you can't find me and I'm not answering the phone. I'm here ;-)

40 years ago El Azteco was a local Mexican restaurant in the basement where f a strip mall. No…read morewindows, dark, with incredible food. 40 years later they have moved out of the basement. They have a gorgeous bi-level restaurant steps from the original location. The ownership might have changed ( no longer family owned ) but some things don't change. The food is still the best Mexican in Lansing. The service is top notch and the views are amazing. El Azteco is STILL a must visit inE. Landing.

What is going on here? I've been coming to El Az for over 30…read moreyears - since their basement location. Although we live out of town we come back almost annually. Tonight we arrived around 7pm many hours after the football game ended. We didn't wait too long to be seated but I acknowledge the place was still busy. We were given chips and salsa after sitting for at least 5 minutes with no one greeting us or bringing water. Should have taken this as a sign. I feel that discussing service with how busy they were isn't even fair - but when you sit almost 2 hours - 2 margarita pitchers later- and FINALLY get our food - it should at least be warm. Everything about my burrito plate was disappointing. Lukewarm filling at best. The least tasty refried beans and rice I've ever had. And literally the most ridiculous thing was how it was all shoved onto a plate WAAAY too small for the food. So disappointed Must do better El Az

The best and most authentic Mexican food in and around the East Lansing area; service is always…read morekind and fast. The food is always good and fresh, and the ambiance is exactly what it should be to be that fun stop with friends or even a nicer place to take your date!

Chips and salsa are absolutely fantastic! And we went on a soft serve margarita night, and those…read morewere exceptional! Food was nothing super special to write home about unfortunately. The service is what really sucked unfortunately, waiter was busy which I understand. But he took our orders, got mine wrong (asked for enchiladas and got the saddest looking quesadillas instead) then disappeared for 30 min and had to hunt him down to get water refills, more chips and salsa, and the bill. It was decent enough I'd go back and give them another shot, but was not overly impressed on the first trip.

LOGISTICS. Located east of Marsh Road and north of Central Park Drive in Okemos…read more VIBE AND FIRST IMPRESSIONS. Vibrant colors, music, twinkling linghts, beer adverts. Fascinating story on the furniture. Friendly and welcoming. HOSPITALITY. Server was friendly, welcoming, and accomodating. OFFERINGS. See pics. Lunch specials posted. All good, savory, good textures. CHIPS were delish! OF NOTE AND LAST IMPRESSIONS. Lot parking. Clean and stocked loo. Overall, good and will come back.

Has gone downhill. The food was as bland as the renovated decor…read more The quesadilla was watery ground beef in a slightly browned shell - nasty.

Pablo's (now Catalina's) is the best Mexican food that you can get in Lansing! Every time I eat…read morehere, I make involuntary "Mmmm" sounds. It's unavoidable because the food is so good. Even compared to good Mexican food, Catalina's stands out as better. Try the Gorditas with Al Pastor and/or Flautas with Steak. My partner and I usually get these and split them between us. Wait staff is always super friendly. Food always comes out hot, fresh, and reasonably quick. Long Live Pablo's! Long live Catalina's!

Same people; same menu; same unique take on classic Tex-Mex favorites. The sign out front now says…read moreCatalinas. Don't ask me why.

We had a good sized group. I did call ahead a couple weeks out and was told they do not do…read morereservations and to just show up. We all met up at 5pm on a Friday. our group ended up being a count of 22. Basics, the restaurant is located near a parking deck for easy access. It was a short walk after parking. The group was welcomed in and the staff gave us a wait time to be seated. My sister-in-law had estimated there would be 15 of us. I got more concrete numbers during our drive there and gave them a count when I arrived and reiterated that we had no issue with waiting. As other diners finished, they started putting tables together for us. Once we were seated, our server Kaitlyn went over how the ordering process worked and took our orders for drinks. We asked ahead about splitting out checks and were advised it would not be an issue. Kaitlyn handled our group so well! We even had a member of our group with a significant allergy and the kitchen did a great job there. Kaitlyn got the information about her order and made sure it went smoothly. I had two of their house margaritas, on the rocks with a tajin salt rim. Delicious! Folks enjoyed a variety of drinks. There were even a few pitchers blackberry margaritas at one end of the table. The order process is neat, you get to select your ingredients to build your taco or bowl. I chose the Green Goddess (flour tortilla with queso and guac in between a hard corn shell) for both of my tacos. I got spice-rubbed chicken in one and jalapeno lime shrimp in the other. My shrimp taco had queso fresco, lettuce, cilantro & onions, pico and salsa verde. In the chicken taco, I got chihuahua cheese, onions & poblanos, lettuce, cilantro & onions, pico, salsa verde and Barrio Secret Sauce. The tacos were delicious and made just how I ordered them. Everyone in our group enjoyed their food and drink. What a great experience!

Barrio Taco We…read morestopped at Barrio Taco for lunch on our way from Chicago to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada, using it as our midpoint break on a long drive. And honestly, it did the job. The food was okay. I have definitely had better tacos, so this was not exactly a "write home about it" meal, but for a college town and a convenient stop along the road, it was perfectly decent. They have a good selection of tacos and plenty of choices, although figuring out exactly what to order can feel like a small decision-making exercise. Tacos? Bowl? Which fillings? Which toppings? Suddenly lunch requires a strategy meeting! They also seemed to have a pretty good selection of beers and cocktails, which added to the upbeat atmosphere. The space itself is large and lively, with a fun, happy energy that works well for a casual meal. Cleanliness, however, could use some attention. The floor was noticeably sticky, which is never quite the ambiance anyone is hoping for with lunch. Overall, Barrio Taco is a good casual stop, especially if you are passing through the area or looking for a lively place with lots of choices. The food was fine, the atmosphere was fun, and it was a convenient place to break up a long road trip. Not a destination meal for me, but definitely an acceptable pit stop.

Maria's was fabulous! You can feel the family love when you walk into this place. The food was…read moreauthentic Mexican food and it was delicious. It's truly a family affair and the service is outstanding.

$19 plus a tip and by far the driest birria tacos I have ever had. So disappointed. The rice had…read morecarrots and corn in it, which I have never seen. No cheese. It's like they served me meat from yesterday. I am just so upset but lesson learned. I will go back to the Southside and get my birria tacos from where I know they are worth the money.

LOGISTICS. Located on eastside of Abbot Road and just north of W Saginaw, in a corporate park…read morearea. It sorta looks out of place and hidden. Lot parking. VIBE AND FIRST IMPRESSIONS. Spacious. HUGE. Good for groups. Everyone was sitting outside since it was a beautiful day. Inside looked a bit dated. Energy was high with the game on and everyone in Sparty colors. HOSPITALITY. Entered through the back since the parking was mostly full and found parking in back. Appreciated the signage to see the host stand to get seated. Server was friendly, accommodating, and responsive. Host was accommodating and nice. OFFERINGS. Americana menu -- lots of comfort and bar food options. Nothing seemed particularly special. We tried the Fish & Chips -- pieces were just shy of chicken tender size, but fries were excellently seasoned and cooked. Pepperjack Jalapeno Stacker -- juicy, spicy, and savory. Cherry Harvest Salad -- filling and seemed a bit duped but it was in print that the only thing cherry was the vinaigrette; but WARNING -- there are no dried cherries. OF NOTE AND LAST IMPRESSIONS. Overall, it was good for party bar atmosphere. Loo was clean, stocked, and beautifully designed.

There were six of us at One North in East Lansing on a busy game day. We sat on the patio, and our…read morewaitress was excellent for most of the visit. We knew it was busy and didn't mind waiting. The food, though, was awful. The chicken strips were mostly thick batter that tasted like old fry grease. We took a couple of bites, then pulled them apart looking for the chicken. We couldn't eat them. Our large pepperoni pizza took about 50 minutes to arrive. It had maybe two small pieces of pepperoni on each slice, hardly any visible sauce, and the middle was raw. We left half the pizza. We politely told our waitress the pizza wasn't cooked through. She said, "Oh," and brought us a bill for over $180. I hope we misread her reaction, but it felt like she wasn't surprised and knew nothing would be done. That was especially odd because she'd otherwise taken good care of us. I emailed General Manager Jeremy afterward. I know how hard the restaurant business is right now, and I wanted to give him a chance to hear what happened and make it right before posting a review. Three days later, I haven't received a response. I'm dumbfounded that we paid over $180 for food we could barely eat, told someone about it, and then got no response when I followed up. I wouldn't spend my time or money here again.

I'm trying to improve my skill at writing short-and-to-the-point reviews after I am a few drinks…read moredeep. If I don't do this, I just check in on Yelp and then forget to review the place later. (And it would be a shame to not review a fun spot like Cancun Mexican Grill.) Pros: * inexpensive, strong (but still pleasant tasting) margaritas * quick and friendly service * acceptable Mexican fare (and, as a Texan living in Michigan, I'm qualified to make this claim) Cons: * none that I can think of This is a lively little restaurant, perfect for happy hours or dinner. Nothing but good vibes. Thankful we tried it out. /end review

I stopped in for a solo dinner at this location. I was greeted snd seated immediately but it took a…read morewhile to order even though the restaurant wasnt busy. The food was delicious but my drink cup arrived with a lipstick stain on it which made me question the cleanliness of the dishes. I was already half done with my margarita so I didnt bother to finish it or send it back especially considering I was drinking from a straw. The food was very flavorful and the portion was good for the price. I would consider returning. More of a 3.7, not quite a 4.