If the bright inviting color of the building doesn't bring you in...the delicious tacos should do…read morethe trick. Truly a hidden gem of a place...its small but mighty on the taste and culture. I tried a chiriquaso for the first time...logically too much cheese to make this a regular thing, but I loved it. Also tried the quesabirria and a friend had the al pastor tacos. Can't forget that melted queso to really bring the american feel to a very much mexican lunch/dinner. It was great! Staff was friendly and wonderful as well. Stop in...you won't regret it!

I do not have enough kind words to say about this place. I am super picky about my Mexican food and…read morefinding authentic spots, but this place is truly a gem. We love Luis and he has shared part of his story of coming from Mexico and bringing with him these incredible traditional recipes. Everything is made from scratch, from the salsa to the tortillas. This is a spot that I have taken everybody I know and everyone is amazed with it. Definitely try out the case Quesabirria and the Carne Asada or Al Pastor tacos. The queso is also incredible and the jalapeño salsa is to die for! We love Tia juana!

This is one of my favorite taco places! I got their steak tacos with rice and I appreciate the…read moretoppings and sauce that comes with it. They also have great customer service and the food comes out pretty fast. I love seeing them at events and visiting their taco truck! The quesabirria is so good! You have to try it!

Excellent food! It's mostly a takeout place. Only two places inside to sit down to eat. That would…read morebe my only drawback.

What a place, great food, service and the portions are massive!…read more This place is also cheap using today's pricing

This was pretty alright! I wanted to try it because it's near my home and they have a taco tuesday…read moredeal. I got the 3 taco dinner that comes with beans and rice. The 3 tacos I got were el pastor, asada, and barbacoa (for a slight upcharge). All three were delicious and my favorite was the el pastor for sure. My wife got the quesabirria dinner which came with three quesabirria tacos, beans, and rice. We had to order the comsome on the side because it didn't come with it, which I felt was a little odd. We also got a side of chips and queso and they were great! The food was prepared quickly and made for an easy take out experience. Overall the food was tasty, but lacked some flavor, especially the birria which we had high hopes for. If you are in the same area I'd recommend the Quesabirria at Tamale Mary just down the round! The taco dinner was a great value to me since it was only $7.99! I'd for sure go back for a quick and affordable meal on a tuesday and I'm interested in trying more things!

It's a little sketchy as you walk up, but you open the doors and go in and it's so much nicer than…read moreexpected.. You order at the counter and sit where ever you like, service was fast and friendly. The food was very good, I need to try lots of other options on the menu. I will repeat.

I've been eyeing this place for awhile since I pass by it all the time and I'm glad I finally tried…read moreit! It's located in a strip on the corner of Division and 36th street so getting in from 36th street is definitely easier with the busy intersection. They offer dine in and takeout but you have to buy your food first. Not a big deal but I wish they offered chips with your food like some places do. The food was amazing and one of the best birria tacos I've had. The table has a variety of sauces and spices you can add to your food too. This is definitely the place you go to if you're craving soup or birria!

Stopped by here on our sister date and had their pizzadilla, which is a ginormous birria…read morequesadilla. We split it among the three of us and still weren't able to finish it all! The consomme was very savory and not overly salty. The pizzadilla was stuffed full of meat and cheese. It was so delicious! Total cost was $30.

The best kept secret on the Southeast side of town. The chicken fajitas were phenomenal and…read moreprovided enough food for at least two meals. It appears that they have made some improvements to the seating area and we had a comfortable meal for six people on a busy lunch hour. The service is friendly and prompt but you should know that you will have to go to the counter to pay.

Tropicala Taste is located in a strip mall in Kentwood near Horrocks. I made plans to meet my…read morefriend Carly H there for dinner and took Nate with me. We were greeted right away when we walked in by Nick, the owner. He is so friendly, kind, and his smile is infectious! He told us about some of the popular menu items and we planned what we wanted to order. Nate and I got the whole tilapia, jerk wings, and a side of plantains. Carly got the same thing as well as some other items to-go to take home for her husband. We sat down and enjoyed the bright and cheerful space as Nick started on our food. He was the only one working so we figured we'd have time to catch up which was nice. Nick asked if we eat beef, and we said yes so he said something about making us a traditional dish - ok! We're all adventurous foodies so we were excited. Nick's energy was infectious and he was so excited that we were open to trying new things. He brought out some flaky pastries stuffed with ground beef - sort of like an empanada. They were so tasty! The meat was flavorful and he encouraged us to try adding some of the spicy chili oil to the accompanying coleslaw and then eating it all together. The chili oil totally added a kick of spice that lingered but wasn't overpowering. Just a drop or two was enough! Our wings came out next - Carly said they might be her favorite wings in all of GR! They were spiced but not spicy hot, and perfectly fried. The jerk rub was a little salty but the flavors were great. I would definitely get them again. The plantains were some of the best I've had! Sometimes they can be dry or tough, but these were crisp on the outside and tender inside, slightly sweet and delicious! The fish came out last and it's a show stopper - the whole fish is deep fried to perfection and a huge portion to share between two people. It was juicy and not overcooked, with beans, rice, and an herbaceous green sauce to drizzle over everything. I loved trying this fun hole in the wall spot with delicious food - I encourage you to try it too! It's unique and interesting, with flavors you don't find everywhere. Plus, Nick is so wonderful and truly made me feel like I was an old friend dining at his home. I can't wait to try the chicken and pasta dishes!

One of the best new restaurants to open in quite some time! I'm so excited I finally came to visit…read moreTropicala! Let's start with #1: the food! Everything we tasted was outstanding! We ordered the tilapia, the fried turkey, and were also sold of the chocolate cake for dessert (definitely not a mistake). The tilapia was really great. The batter was well spiced but not spicy. (If you like spicy ask for the spicy drops and he will bring a house made oil to the table.) The turkey was equally delicious! Turkey is often dry but they did a great job with it. Both entrees came with plantains and rice and beans, both delicious. The plantains were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, just perfect! And the rice and beans were well seasoned and perfectly fluffy. Both dishes also came with Tropicala's amazing signature sauce. Bright green and bright flavor, this sauce pairs well with everything! Once this place takes off I wouldn't be surprised if it was bottled. #2 the service: the front man of the restaurant is charming, charismatic, and makes everyone feel welcome. It's obvious he has a real passion for his food and seeing his customers' enjoy themselves. I couldn't say enough good things about him! #3 atmosphere: they have done the best they can with a small space. Tucked away in a strip mall off Kalamazoo, they have done their best to transport the patrons into a comfortable colorful space. Bright walls and on-theme decor compliment the mood of the restaurant. Though there isn't much seating, especially with covid precautions, they are hoping to include some outdoor seating for the summer. I hope everyone gets a chance to check out this new spot! It will not disappoint!

Lunchtime at Tortilleria y Restaurante La Guadalupana was great! It was very busy with lots of…read moretakeout orders, and there is limited seating inside (about 4-5 booths) but my friend and I were able to snag a table after ordering. The menu is large and it was a bit busy and chaotic inside, so I just went with some of my standards: an asada taco and a barbacoa quesadilla. I also ordered a small jamaica (hibiscus drink). They also have a cooler with Jarritos and canned pop. Our food was brought out to us at our table and everything looked delicious! The steak was tender and flavorful and the tortillas were fresh. I really liked the quesadilla--it was a generous portion and had plenty of meat. I'm really glad I got to try this spot and I'd love to come back. I think they do a taco deal on Mondays. I want to try their chilaquiles!

I tried this restaurant based on the reviews and the fact they make their own tortillas…read more It's a very small and busy restaurant! Lots of moving parts. We were lucky to get a booth! But it was very cold inside!! You order at the counter and they serve the food. The service is great! There is an array of items you can order from and on weekends they order specialty options like Menudo. They also offer catering. Once you're done you pay at the register. Note you do pay more per item if you use a card and the fees add up! Bring cash! We had the asada taco dinner - tacos were good but the rice and beans were very bland. I loved the tortillas! We also ordered chips and salsa which was around $8 you pay for the chips and salsa separately. We were not a fan of the salsas heavy garlic flavor but that's just our personal preference. The chips were warm and seasoned! We also ordered the chorizo and papa pambazo which was amazing and not soggy at all! We ordered an asada torta as well and the bread was toasted perfectly but overall it lacked flavor. I wanted to try the queso chili relleno but they forgot to bring that. If you want an agua fresca they did seem to be popular as everyone was ordering them. We had the cucumber one and enjoyed it! Overall we paid $45 for everything which is similar to prices elsewhere. I loved the customer service here too! Everyone was so nice and welcoming. I do recommend a visit!

This place was fantastic! I had never heard of them before, but when we found ourselves south of…read moretown and craving Mexican, we thought we'd give it a try. The set up and ordering is very reminiscent of a fast food experience, but the service and quality of the food is much more aligned with a full scale restaurant. They offer complementary chips and salsa when you dine in which I thought was a nice touch. My flautas were homemade which you don't always find and I appreciate that. My husband enjoyed his steak fajitas, but said next time he would get the flautas as well. We split a slice of Tres Leches cake with flan and discovered it was more tangy and sweet. Not my favorite, but glad to have tried it. We will definitely return if we are in the area.

I went there for the first time today in my lunch hour to try it out. I love getting tacos from all…read morethe truck vendors and little restaurants around here. I was very impressed . Very cute place, clean , a bit pricey but well worth it. They were definitely not skimpy on the asada. I will go back again and recommend them highly