Love your burritos. Great selection of fillings to choose from and great value for the prices.read more

Guac Mexi Grill was such a great find! My spouse and I are from Southern California and eat Mexican…read morefood pretty often, so we're a bit picky when it comes to flavor, seasoning, and freshness. This place reminded us of Chipotle in the states. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and made to order. I had the bowl and my spouse had the chicken tacos. Loved the options and that the fajita veggies were made right in front of us! The chips and queso were also great and well seasoned. We've tried a few spots in Thunder Bay, and both of us agreed that Guac Mexi Grill was much better than Nortenos. The portions were generous, the toppings had that authentic, bold taste we've been missing, and the service was quick and friendly. If you're craving Mexican food in Thunder Bay, this is the closest we've come to the flavors of home in California.

So good the tater tots are the best. I highly recommend going here and it is usually super quick in…read moreand out. It is a great place to go if you want a better Taco Bell.

Its so weird how the north has these versions of southern fast food places. In general they are not…read moreas good as their original southern versions. Taco time is no exception. Its a fastfood mexican restaurant. They serve the usual taco's and torilla wraps. That may or may not give you an upset stomach. However, you can get tater tots here! Which is the only reason for going.

Hungry Hippie Tacos is an interesting fast food establishment, serving tacos that are a like a bit…read moreof a fusion between Native American and Mexican-American cuisine. The food they serve is nothing like a traditional street taco, nor anything like those classic Americanized Mexican restaurants. It really is unique and is something that I've never seen before in the past. The restaurant itself is counter service, so ordering is easy and quick. When we arrived for an early Tuesday dinner at 5PM, it was completely empty. My first impression from looking at the menu was that the tacos seem very expensive. I soon found out that each taco is probably equivalent to four street style tacos in mass, so the pricing makes sense. Grateful Pig, Basket ($15.99) - The taco comes wrapped in aluminum foil. I don't think this does the taco shell any favors, because as soon as I opened up the wrapper, the shell started to crumble and split. There's so much liquid from all the wet ingredients inside that it's literally impossible to eat this taco as a taco - after a couple of dangerous bites where stuff was falling out left and right all over the place, I went up to get a paper boat, flipped the taco out, and ended up eating the rest with fork and knife. The taco shell itself is very interesting. I went into the restaurant thinking it would be similar to Native American frybread, but it's totally different. Instead of being completely flour based, this one is like a puffed up, fried masa and wheat flour mixture, made extra crumbly rather than pliable. It's honestly not a good taco shell given how crumbly and dry it is. The pork is nicely smoky, although very salty and needs the blander ingredients above to dilute that salt out - very hard to do in taco format. The basket comes with a bunch of crunchy homemade tortilla chips, not too salty, and a tiny cup of salsa. The salsa is quite watery/runny and is pureed heavily. It's given in such a small amount that's not nearly enough for all the chips on the plate. I'm not convinced this is a freshly homemade salsa. (3/5) Wild Willy ($14.99) - Interestingly, this taco shell was better than the other. Firstly, while still crumbly, it has a bit more strength to hold things together. Secondly, it's speckled with super crunchy nubbins all over the exterior, giving additional and very pleasing crunch. Otherwise, this taco has an entire chorizo link rather than the ground bits I expected to see, as typical in a street taco. The link has a bit of heat and the spice mixture complements the natural porky flavor so well. Usually with cheaper chorizo, the spice mixture dominates, but this one is balanced. They cut the chorizo in half like a boat and then stuff it with some slightly roasted corn salsa. It's then doused with lots of chipotle sour cream for more slight heat and plenty of fatty moisture. Finally a huge pile of shredded cheese and lettuce complete the taco. (3/5) I think the tacos might be better served as an open taco concept like the Indian Taco, or at least served in a paper boat instead of wrapped in foil. As they are, though, I found the tacos to be mediocre. Bathrooms: Two unisex rooms Food: [3/5] Service: [ ] Other: [ ] Final Rating: 3/5

Friendly workers, nice atmosphere, but I was a bit disappointed in the food…read more I ordered a burrito with pork, cheese, sour cream, beans and corn salsa. The burrito was loosely packed and rolled so that it kept coming apart every time I picked it up. They forgot the corn salsa which I didn't realize until I was almost finished. After a few bites I thought they forgot the sour cream so I asked for some at the counter, which they gave to me without question. But then I discovered that the last 1/4 of my burrito was made up entirely by cold cheese and sour cream. My son got a burrito bowl which was ok but the beef seemed old and dry. Just the burrito and burrito bowl without drinks came out to $34.66 which feels like a lot for what we received. We would probably pick somewhere else to eat if we were ever in town again.

Had a great evening enjoying a few drinks at the Skol lounge. Joe the bartender was totally…read moreengaging. The wait staff were friendly and attentive. The atmosphere inside the lounge was beautiful. And to top it all off Joe's playlist was amazing and fun!!!

Ouch. Took t h i…read morer t y t h r e e (33$) salmon with roasted potatoes (only side available aside from white rice) available and I (me - the crappy one in the kitchen, or my son) could have done way better. And, when is time to get out (aka pay), server is gone... one word: SKIP (there has to be an alternative when you are at Valhalla Hotel in Thunderbay)

I think this is Thunder Bay's version of Taco Bell. Selections are pretty standard for a fast food…read moretaco place - hard/soft tacos, enchilada and nachos. Quality of food is average, but it fills you up. Plenty of seating in this restaurant, which also has a drive-thru. Clean surroundings. Cost is reasonable.

I agree with other reviews stating that this is essentially Thunder Bay's Taco Bell. Absolutely…read morenothing will blow you away taste wise not even the hot sauce but hey they have somewhat cheap deals on certain days so not bad for a budget taco night if you don't have the time to make it yourself

We stop at this cafe every time we go through Grand Marais…read more We have never been disappointed. The owners are on sight, talk w the customers, the staff is great. Food is just the way you like it. If its not on the menu they make it happen anyway... Their BLT is actually filled with bacon, unlike other places where you get a two strip X of it in the sandwich. Their is bacon edge to edge! Omelets are good as well. Pancakes are good! And they stamp a little design on the top of them to add a special touch to your stack. Wish they were open for dinner! It is your typical cafe interior. Like its been there forever which adds to its charm. Its not a big place so getting there earlier is a plus, because it fills up fast. Worth the stop.

Popular, homey diner. Great for small groups. Affordable! Love the pancake side to the omelette…read more Omelette was perfectly cheesy and flavorful. Friendly service. Also peep the adorable pancake cutouts.

My friends and I came here our first evening in Thunder Bay. Overall, could've been more impressed…read moreespecially considering the other good reviews. The drinks took a while to come out and although they were busy, a table next to us arrived after we got there, ate, and paid before we got our food. The waitress was really nice but overall we were waiting on her quite often with the drinks and food. Also no free chips and salsa, in fact it's $5 for one plate and no refills either. That being said, the $10 birria taco deal on Wednesday is a really good deal and all the food was firee. Not as good as California birria but I'm sure it's top notch anywhere up north. The music was also good and everyone was very nice, so can't complain about the customer service. Not a bad place to go if you have a smaller group I think.

Excellent BirrIa Burgers nice place. Traveling across Canada nice stop. Nice and clean great…read morelocation

As we continue our motorhome journey, we are staying in Grand Marais for three nights. Nice walk…read morefrom campground into town. We decided to go up to the Raven's Nest. Was surprised to see some live music taking place. The guitar player was so good, we closed the place. The bartender was very good. I started with two Old Fashions and his pours were very good, but this comes with a price. Cant remember the exact price, but considering the pour, not a bad deal. We ended up having several more drinks...we were into the whole vibe! Had some great conversations. Here's the kicker...got up the next morning and I was missing a pair of Ray Ban sunglasses. I looked everywhere. When we walked into town, I go into the Gun Flint and ask the bartender if she could check to see if anyone had found them. My wife and I were saying "right, in this day and time, who turns in a pair of found Ray Bans". The bartender, i think her name was Jennica, took the time to check in the office and then go upstairs to the Nest. I was in shock that she came back with my sunglasses! The guy who cleans up at night (Lennie?) found them and turned them in. The music was great, the drinks were great. Service was excellent.

We spent Friday and Saturday evenings at the bar for dinner, and what stood out most wasn't just…read morethe great food--it was the people. My husband loved the walleye, and everything we had was excellent. Sitting at the bar gave us a chance to watch your team in action. The food runners were so jolly and so interested in making sure you got exactly what you ordered. We noticed the same dishwasher working incredibly hard both nights, and it was obvious that every person plays an important role. The friendly bartenders, servers, kitchen staff, and support staff all worked together seamlessly with genuine pride and teamwork. Great restaurants don't happen by accident. It's clear the manager has built a culture where everyone supports one another and truly cares about the guest experience. We travel extensively, and seeing a team like this is rare. Gun Flint Tavern is a place we always recommend to anyone visiting Grand Marais, and after another wonderful weekend, we'll continue doing exactly that. We can't wait to come back!

We (party of 2) went to Bight recently to try the Novemburger. Reservation was for 6, but we…read morearrived early and were seated right away. Very friendly staff. Server was professional. We were there for a nice, relaxed meal and we were not rushed to order which was appreciated. We got cocktails to start - Amethyst Mine and Cucumber Basil Smash. I enjoyed the Amethyst Mine but my partner indicated he would not order the Cucumber Basil Smash again. My main course was the Novemburger with salad and my partner's was the rigatoni. The presentation was great; I really liked the dishes! I am not great at describing flavours, so I will just say this - the Novemburger was the BEST burger that I have ever had. It was SO flavourful. The beef patty was delicious. The rigatoni was good, but my partner said he wished he got the Novemburger, too. After our main courses, we got dessert and coffee. Cannot recall what exactly the dessert was called but it was some sort of matcha tart. It was creamy and delicious, but the best part was the pastry. So good!

Very disappointed with my visit on Friday August 28. The quality of the food has diminished…read more Ordered the Fritto Misto and the pancetta and fig pizza. I have had these items before and loved them. The Fritto Misto had more vegetables and shrimp than calamari and the Brussels sprouts in the dish were tough. The pizza seemed undercooked and the crust was not a thin pizza crust but seemed to be a tortilla. I know that restaurants are facing difficulty in this economy. But if the restaurant cannot maintain its reputation it is time to alter the menu.