3.7 but keeping it at a 3…read more Ive been waiting to try Taqueria Chilango for a while now but locating, contacting and finding them had proven more difficult then I would have liked. Its now located in the basement of a small restaurant complex, open kitchen layout, kind of a bar-ish feel around. I thought they maybe shared the space with another business but im not 100% sure. I tried 4 different proteins in taco form - chicken, carne asada, flank steak and al pastor. To rank them, 1a Chicken, 1b pastor, 2 carne asada, all 3 of those were top notch, the flank steak was hit or miss for me, some bites were tasty others were to fatty/gelatinous for me. White onion and cilantro on top, went light on those which I would have liked more of. Hand made tortillas were also great. My big issue was the price point.. +$5 for each taco is to steep for a midwest taqueria in the basement of a restaurant. If price wasnt an issue for me then this would be the only taqueria I would go to in GR, but unfortunately price does play a part, but i will say they didnt skimp on the protein. I ordered 2 Tostada, 1 chicken and 1 shredded beef. I only received the 1 chicken tostada and I really wish I could have tried the shredded beef. But if I were to go back I would 100% get the tostada again, it was delicious, my favorite item by far, $7 for the tostada and although steeper then I feel its worth, it felt more worth then the $5 tacos and if I go back it will be what I order. Instead of a Tostada I got a mystery meat quesadilla. Authentic quesadilla but not what you expect if you are use to ordering them at other local joints. It was decent but definitely a grease ball. It was our least favorite item. We also ordered chips with 2 salsa and a side of guacamole. Chips and salsa were $8, chips were okay, homemade for sure but enough of the chips didnt feel fully fried. Salsas came in 2 2oz cups, again felt weak for the price point. No way those chips made it through that salsa, probably not even half the chips made it through the salsa, needed way more. The worst thing we tried by far was the $5 guacamole in a 2.5 Oz container. If im paying $5 for guacamole I expect more then half an avacado worth of guacamole, on top of that it was mid guacamole at best. The 2 salsa was a salsa verde and a peanut salsa, i didnt catch which pepper was used in the peanut salsa. The salsa verde was okay, somewhat bland. The peanut salsa was fabulous, I loved that it was not too spicy but so much flavor, will be one of the main reason I return. The owner was so so friendly, it was only him and 1 other dude. Im not trying to rip the business but to make it my go to taqueria would be hard to justify with what I got and what I paid for. My personal opinion, if the owner is making tortillas like that I would love to try a big flour tortilla burrito with that peanut salsa. Overall for the price point it was hard to justify. Some of the food i got was really delicious, some of it really didn't hit. Ill definitely be back but ill give it some time.

These are some of the best tacos in town in my opinion! I get the tacos al pastor each time because…read morethey are just that good! The service is over the top and the guy working there is super friendly. It's the perfect quick grab and go spot off a grassy lot near wealthy if you go to the food truck location! Perfect in the summer time when they have picnic table out too! Otherwise you can get it at Broadleaf underground on Bridge street! This is where I most recently had it and it was just as delicious as at the food truck location.

I always love coming here whether it's for carry out or to eat in. Honestly I haven't had anything…read moreother than their tacos, but I feel like the rest of their menu HAS to be good considering how amazing the tacos are! I love their variety of protein options; lengua is my favorite! There's so much parking in the lot in front of the building so that's never an issue! Inside, there are lots of tables. It's never been super busy any time I've been there, so I've never had to wait long at all. Food ordered to go is ready quickly too! The staff are always so nice as well! I highly recommend for any authentic Mexican food needs!

I loved the tacos here and what they give you on the side like the onion and big jalapeñoread more

Came in at 1:30 PM for lunch on a Friday, we were the only diners. I got a chicken and pork taco…read moreplate that came with a side of rice and refried beans. Everything was good except the pork taco, it was too salty. There's plenty of parking and indoor seating for groups. The dining area was clean and the employees were friendly.

Fast service,good customer service, but the food was mid. I went on a Wednesday which they had a…read morespecial for wet burrito with rice and beans. My wife taco with a side of chips and guacamole. The total is $26.26 she said the guac tasted bland and the taco was decent. My wet burrito was a little salty. And lacked flavor I also paid for double meat. Which looked like a regular portion so I feel like I was cheated. Overall the service was good, but I won't be returning.

We come here for take out and eat in. My husband always gets the steak fajitas, we always get the…read morefiesta fajitas. They have a lot of different choices. There is plenty of parking next to auto store. We love eating here. They do charge for credit cards of 4%. So it's easier to pay cash. Even when we take out we pay in cash. The food is so good. The appetizers nachos with meat were delicious. The other Cheese sauce appetizer either chips is another good choice. We always have wonderful service from the wait staff. The food is always hot, delicious and portions are great. Fajitas have only 3 shells which could be upped to 5 with all the food they serve. Sorry I don't have photos this time. I will the next time.

Our friends suggested this Mexican restaurant and we tried it. Our first takeout experience was…read morejust okay. The horchata was too sweet and had too much ice, and the burritos were a little salty. We tried again, still takeout, and it was better! The service was fast, and the workers were friendly and polite. The food was delicious! The meat was tender and perfectly seasoned. The wrap was a bit small for the huge amount of fillings, but that's a good problem to have ^_^. We still haven't dined in, which is why I'm giving them 4 stars. But we'll definitely be back. I highly recommend this restaurant! :)

For a delicious, speedy lunch, Tamales Mary is the way to go. Within seconds of sitting down, an…read moreemployee brought out my plate of tamales. No complaints here, as the tamales were fresh and hot. I tried the three vegetarian offerings of the day--pepper and cheese, black beans and cheese, and jalapeño and cheese--plus a pineapple tamale. All were superb, especially with the slathering of some salsas on the savory tamales. I was really pleased that I could see and taste all of the ingredients. Since it was hot and humid outside, the paletas were calling to me. Peering into the freezer, I saw a nice variety of flavors, such as mangonada, tamarind, nance, and cookies and cream. I opted for the mangonada, and it was refreshing and luscious. 10/10 would get again. (Note: these weren't made in-house. The paletas came from a biz in Kalamazoo.)

Tamales Mary is one of my favorite local spots for tamales. I always order their rajas and red pork…read moretamales which are generously sized. I also really love their salsa, and they provide both a green and red one. Loved that their salsas come in convenient packets and they even have their logo! The pricing is very reasonable for the quality and portion size of the tamales. Just a heads up: it can get busy during peak times (especially Fridays and Saturdays), so expect a bit of a wait. They offer more than just tamales too--there's a full sit-down menu with other Mexican dishes if you're looking for a full meal. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite or dining in, this place never disappoints

Excellent Mexican food, best burrito in Grand Rapids. Perfectly toasted tortilla, nice portion of…read moremeat.

It was pretty good but overall kinda expensive, I ordered the California Burrito dinner…read more Disappointed I had to order beans and rice separately

I saw this food truck parked in front of Bridge Street Market not too long ago, so I decided to try…read moreit. Apparently they opened up two months ago! The owner was super sweet, and it was fun getting to converse with him for a bit. This place takes card, cash, and accepts Apple Pay (not sure about Google Pay, but can ask next time). Los Pinches GR make the Mexican staples- tacos ($2.99), tortas ($10), quesadillas ($6/$9), and burritos ($10). They also have desserts ($4.50), like conchas rellenas, and carota (Mexican lemon pie). For drinks, they have water, coke, Jarritos, and Mexican coke. I got the pastor and suadero tacos. The portions were smaller than I expected, so I would recommend getting three tacos if you want to come out feeling satiated. I really loved the suadero (brisket confit) tacos - I would recommend trying that one. The brisket was tender and juicy - I did wish they added more of it to my taco! The pastor taco was pretty good. Something that did surprise me was how juicy the limes were. I always ask for limes with my tacos at Mexican restaurants, but they usually turn out to be dry, which leaves me barely any juice to squeeze out. However, the limes Los Pinches GR gave me were really juicy! The little things that bring me joy.... If you're getting groceries at Bridge Street Market, or simply around the area, I would walk across Bridge Street and try some of their food!

My wife's work had an annual work celebration and catered in their adorable little food truck, for…read morequite the delicious free meal if I do say so myself. I got an asada quesadilla and my wife got an asada burrito, both were delicious and served with yummy refried black beans and rice. Definitely a nice afternoon lunch and worth a try on their own.

I had been here once previously for lunch with my parents and have been trying to find a time to go…read moreback with my husband. We finally went for dinner the other week, and it was great! Its such a convenient location to get to, the space is so bright and cheery, and I think they even have a drive-thru for takeout orders! I also appreciate that they have a full bar, though I haven't tried their margaritas yet. For dinner, I ordered chimichangas and my husband ordered fajitas. I need to remember that chimichangas are delicious, but I prefer enchiladas. That's on me, not them. I still enjoyed them, and ate all the leftovers I brought home! My husband really liked his fajitas too. Overall this is just a good, solid Mexican restaurant. The food has been really good both times I've visited, and the service has been super friendly. I will continue to eat here anytime I'm craving Mexican food, and will continue to recommend it to others as well!

Two people ordered the burrito, both were told it came with beans and rice and neither one got the…read morebeans and rice. I ordered the Molcajete, every time I ordered this it was nice chunks of steak and chicken along with Shrimp. It was served in a broth that was delicious. This time it had tiny strips of beef and chicken with very few shrimp and it was served with a ground beef cihili and no broth. Two pieces of pineapple on top which was never on there before. It was so much chili that it all tasted the same. Very disappointed. The service was slow and she didn't check back only once.