Don't get the wrong idea about this place. It seems like it's all about "fast food" or "takeout", which 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. read more

The atmosphere and service are outstanding, 10/10. The location is bright, the flowers on each table 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). read more

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Wish I could give 6 stars! Ate here last night and came back today for lunch before leaving town. Dinner was pastor street tacos and lunch birria burrito. Both meats were high quality and flavorful. Portions are big and nice atmosphere. Servers were both very friendly and attentive to my needs. Highly recommend read more

Mi Vallarta - Restaurant sign - Mexican Near Me - Gaylord, Michigan

Ordered some take out, everything was absolutely delicious. I've saved the place for next time when we'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! read more

Excellent food. Really good birria tacos. Cute restaurant with very friendly staff. Will definitely go again read more

Mi Vallarta - Birria taco meal - Mexican Near Me - Gaylord, Michigan

These tacos were so good! The meat was flavorful, the toppings were fresh, and a squeeze of lime made them even better. The inside of the restaurant is clean. Service was great and amazing place to get authentic mexican food. read more

Mi Vallarta - street tacos - Mexican Near Me - Gaylord, Michigan

The food is delicious!!! Great drink choices, very authentic food and atmosphere! Always wonderful service too read more

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Got two chimichangas and nachos for take out. It was horrible !! Neither one of us got rice and beans with our food ! the chimichanga were pale white no Golden brown like it shows in the photos. Like they didn't even fry them! I got chicken. He got beef and both had zero flavor. Like boiled chicken, and unseasoned ground beef. Nachos had zero flavor besides the cheese sauce which was the only good thing we got in our order. We either got a bad batch or these 5 star reviews need their taste buds checked! read more

A very welcome addition to Gaylord dining options - good for groups, good service, giant portions. 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! read more

The food was really good. The service was fast. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. I had nachos as an appetizer. It was super delicious. I also ordered the steak and cheese burrito. It was super delicious. I would go back there again. Ps yummy yummy food read more

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Nice spot. The service was very nice and friendly, the ambiance quiet and relaxing (only ones in there) , and the food was good though the queso was too soupy. But, good nonetheless. read more

Mi Vallarta - Mexican Near Me - Gaylord, Michigan

Quickly prepared and absolutely delicious, this is a must stop if you are looking for authentic Mexican food in Gaylord. You won't leave hungry with their portion sizes, either. read more

The food is authentic and excellent!! Fair prices too! The food comes out quickly and piping hot! The gal at the counter was cordial and courteous! Nice decor! Two thumbs up read more

Mi Vallarta - 3 enchiladas with beans and rice, chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Gaylord, Michigan

The food is excellent here!! Authentic street tacos. Never miss this spot when in Gaylord!

Wow! This place has great food! Stopped in on our way up to Burt Lake. We ordered three meals; Birria Tacos, Mix Enchiladas and Verde Enchiladas. Everything was flavorful and delicious. Our snowbird Auntie who lives in Burt Lake can't wait to come back! Very reasonably priced, decent portions. The salsa was very fresh and the chips were warm. I didn't notice from the reviews that this is an order at the counter and deliver to your table place, as opposed to ordering from the table with a waitress. This did not detract from the experience in any way. Sorry I didn't get pictures, we were pretty hungry.... read more

This a welcome change from other so called Mexican restaurants in the Gaylord area. I just had an amazingly delicious burrito and my wife enjoyed a tasty enchilada combo. Nice ambiance, order at counter and they bring it to your table. Staff was friendly and helpful. I will definitely be going back again. read more

Pricey, small portions, uncomfortable dining. You stand and the counter to order. I failed to think much of it and unfortunately, plan never to return. Sorry it's a NO. read more

This place is amazing. Great food authentic Mexican dishes. The brand 6 holy cow the brand are delicious. I would definitely recommend this place. Very friendly and fast service. Beautiful inside. It's very quaint and great for date night or an anniversary like ours. Had a great experience thank you. read more

Place is nice. Staff are friendly. Food is phenomenal! Nachos Carnitas, Guacamole and chips, and Enchiladas Mix. read more

Fast & friendly with good food. It's a sit down atmosphere with fast food type service. We had chips & guac for an appetizer...yum! My husband had the steak burrito & I had the half order nacho supreme (half order was PLENTY). read more

Service was fast. Food was super good.That's all that needs to be said about this cheap little hole in the wall.

Food was good. I tried Sopes for the first time and will definitely order them again.

Delicious original Mexican food!! I had the cheese burrito & my Husband had a meat burrito! Yummy!! read more

This place is wonderful!! We do carry out from here almost once a week. (No judgement please). We love the food so much. The Steak Papa is my favorite. It is a baked potato with steak, bacon and cheese sauce and sour cream!! Delicious!! My husband like the Salad bowl for a more low carb option!! Love this place, if you haven't tried it you really should!! Located right off the freeway!! read more

Mi Vallarta - Such a nice atmosphere! - Mexican Near Me - Gaylord, Michigan

that was actually horrible anybody that gives this more than a two has no taste buds,I got breakfast here and the food was so dry and the portions were small but pricey and and my stomach hurt right after. Also the lady there sounded like she hated her job, it looked nice but was really just horrible. also i forgot to mention the hashbrowns were the frozen type you get from the store and the little trays it's served on is school quality and so for the syrup. I could seriously do better at home. read more

It has very good food, service and prices! It is fast and fresh. A quick stop with fresh food.

Amazing food and fast. Love the drive thru option. I just call and drive up and pick up.

We're from out of town and wanted to try something new. We love Mexican food but this was not it. Chicken and steak was super dry and bland. Prices on the menu were wrong online. We ordered a combo for the tostadas and didn't receive the beans or rice. My tortilla shells for the arroz con pollo were dry and crunchy(flour shells). Called and the lady was very rude. Only thing good was the salsa and chips read more

Mi Vallarta - Arroz con pollo - Mexican Near Me - Gaylord, Michigan

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This is a review for two meals; for the first meal I got Street style tacos with chipotle chicken and carnitas. There were excellent. A 5 stars dinner. Then I went back the next night for the fish tacos, not so great, no flavors and the rice and beans were too salty. It didn't feel like the same restaurant. 2nd meal only deserved a 1 star. I'd still go there but will only order the street style tacos. read more

Stopped on our drive south because it was close and we felt like Mexican. It did not disappoint! I'm surprised it's not on Yelp yet! Kids quesadilla was larger than I expected and came with French fries. The skinny crispy kind, just like we like! $5.99 was not a bad price for the food. Street Tacos - corn tortillas tasted fresh and didn't break! That's the worst with street tacos when the shells break so quickly! I had the mango chicken chipotle and beef asada. The mango chicken chipotle was an awesome sweet yet tangy flavor that I haven't had before in Mexican food! The street tacos also had cucumbers on them which was new to me but delicious! Chipotle spicy chicken quesadilla grande was in fact muy grande!! Came with rice and beans and wow was the rice good! I can't stand bland eh rice that just is a filler on the plate, but this rice had flavor! We also had two hard tacos a la carte. They were full of shredded chicken, lettuce, tomato, cheese. So full in fact you could barely see the shells! The chicken was slightly dry for my son. It it tasted good to me! This place need some love so check them out! They have a drive thru as well so you don't have to get out of your car! read more

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Upon entering, we were warmly greeted with a smile handed menus and told to sit wherever we liked. The decor is simple and clean. The furniture appears to be recently refurbished and was done with care and craftsmanship. However, the chairs, while eye pleasing, are not comfortable - they just weren't done to fit the adult human backside. I did not try the booth seating, but I noticed that we were the only customers sitting at a table and not in a booth. After perusing the extensive menu, the patrons have to visit the counter to place their orders and in the course of paying with a credit card - are prompted for a tip? The food is delivered to the table, and fountain drinks are self-serve. On to the meals... I ordered the steak enchiladas and my friend had the "Classic 3" consisting of chicken, beef, and cheese enchiladas. Both meals came with sides of rice and beans. We also ordered the large Chips & Salsa ($5.99) to share. The chips & salsa - very good with a flavorful, but not too spicy salsa. My steak enchiladas - The meat was tough, chewy and totally flavorless as if they had neglected to season the meat, and cooked it as fast as possible. BUT - the red sauce on/over the enchiladas was excellent. The rice, while colorful, was bland. The beans tasted like they came straight from a can. The salsa from the order of chips, helped to flavor the rest of the meal. My friend's meal was pretty much the same, except he stated that the chicken enchilada was very good. His beef enchilada - very finely ground beef - ground to near sawdust consistency. I would suggest to the owner that if they insist on using ground beef instead of shredded beef, that they use a coarse "chili" grind, and stay away from the grind that you can pour through a pasta strainer (this is a personal, texture preference). All of the food was served in/on paper trays or in foam cups. Utensils are plastic. 3 enchiladas in a paper tub are crowded almost on top of each other and not appetizing. (I spent quite a while in the food industry, and the one thing that I learned is that Presentation is Everything. As one Chef that I worked for stated - "You can get away with serving Alpo on Toast if you make it look good on the plate.") 100% disposable serviceware does not make the cut - at least for a Mexican sit-down establishment. It might be OK for the To-Go orders, or the King, Clown and the Colonel, but not in an establishment like this. Driving Suggestion: This place is located next to an Interstate off ramp. If you need to travel East from here, it is highly suggested that you turn right/West to the next light-controlled intersection (less than a block) and make a U-Turn. Attempting to go directly East from the parking lot can only be accomplished if the planets are in correct alignment and there is a Full Moon. IF you *do* happen to make the left turn successfully, be sure to stop on the way home and get a lottery ticket! read more

While you will not get a margarita here, what you will get is tasty, quality food at a very reasonable price. The place is nicely decorated. The woman who served us was friendly. We had our food in no time at all. read more

Found this place totally by chance. We were staying in the hotel next door and were looking for dinner and this place was within walking distance. Although you need to order at the counter, the decor in this place was surprisingly nice and looked very pricey. Each wall, chair and booth seemed to have unique art. We were there after a pretty heavy storm on a weekday and no one was there. The tacos and burritos were healthy portions and reasonably priced, despite being in a tourist heavy area. They have the standard fare you find a authentic Mexican place and everything we had was spot on taste wise. I will certainly keep this place in my memory bank the next time I go up north. read more

I'm not sure about anyone else, but this is by far the best Mexican restaurant I've been to in Gaylord. They are always very friendly and the food is amazing. I do not know why the place is not busier. Could be the location, but it's well worth fighting the traffic. read more

I came here because our first choice was closed. Boy, am I glad we found this place! Flavorful, delicious, perfection. Chips and salsa were great. Loved the guacamole. The real star was the Al Pastor tacos! I tried the carnitas and they were delicious as well. I hope to be able to stop here again on my way up north again. Right off the freeway, can't go wrong! read more

Mi Vallarta - Carnitas street taco. - Mexican Near Me - Gaylord, Michigan

I stopped here for a quick lunch on a long drive down 127. I was originally headed for Panera...BOY am I glad I saw this place. Fresh ingredients, wonderful service, and FAST. I was out the door in 5-10 minutes. I like that the menu is expansive but unique (lots of veggie and meat options, specialty burritos, etc). I will be stopping here on my next trip up to Northern Michigan. I had the wet burrito with grilled veggies. Love that it comes with both cheese sauce and red sauce on top (don't you hate having to pick just ONE?). It had beans, fresh veggies, rice, sour cream, and avocado - and as my grandmother would have said: "that burrito weighs about the same as my first born son!" read more

Mi Vallarta - Wet Burrito with Veggies - Mexican Near Me - Gaylord, Michigan

Two types of people will be okay paying the prices for the food here. Those who have never had decent Mexican food and people who have recently lost their smell and taste due to COVID. So disappointed with the food. Smaller portions sub par quality and over priced! read more

Mi Vallarta - Nachos? Had better at a hospital cafeteria. - Mexican Near Me - Gaylord, Michigan

When you're on the road driving and you don't want fast food, this was not only delicious but fast! Great Mexican flavor and the restaurant setting was nice, friendly staff, quick and easy! I will definitely save this for future travel plans through Gaylord! read more

Muy bueno! This family owned restaurant makes you feel like you're in Mexico. The vibrant beautiful decor and paintings topped by excellent friendly service. The Green Enchiladas and Carnitas Burrito were fantastic! They're open for dine-in and located directly across from the Shell gas station at the West Main St / Dickerson Rd intersection next to Biggby Coffee. read more

The puffy tacos were on point! We got takeout so can't comment on decor or service. Will totally go there again if in the area.