Pablo's (now Catalina's) is the best Mexican food that you can get in Lansing! Every time I eat here, 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! read more

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

This is a bit off the beaten path for people visiting Lansing. The restaurant is small but staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Food is very authentic. We ordered the Chilaquiles Verde, Chile Rellenos, Cheese Quesadillas with side of guacamole, and American Tacos. For drinks we had the Limonada. The result: 1) Chilaquiles-we're awesome. The Verde sauce with the beans really made the dish. 2) Chile Rellenos - was very good. It was surprising that there were carrots in the stuffing with the meat. The combination was good. 3) Quesadilla- can't go wrong but the side of guacamole was fresh and very tasty. 4) American tacos - is at the top of my child's list of tacos from restaurants and my child is very picky. 5) Limonada - home made fresh lime juice blended with ice drink; very refreshing and one of the best I have had. Overall this is a place that I will come back to again! read more

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We Love Mexican food. So... We went to the new place on Michigan Avenue. It looks great ... but REALLY - who wants to eat runny fried beans? Not me... the Fajitas were scrimpy & mostly Veggies. We go to ACAPULCO & always get really great food & their Fajitas are full of whatever meat you choose garnished with grilled veggies - not filled either them ... I do think that maybe the Pablo Management needs to visit them or eat there & view their Menu & taste their food. Old Town wasn't any better there at Pablo's as the food wasn't good & again runny unappetizing beans. read more

Very good. Traditional Mexican food great selection and reasonable prices. Food was great and quick. I'm definitely coming back for breakfast. read more

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Super yummy food and they have two locations. I went to the Old Town location which was small and great. The food felt homemade and the service was friendly. I do with their vegetarian options were a little more expensive - it's always hard with Mexican places. I also never eat the beans because refried beans are usually made with lard. But the guacamole and salsa were great and the eggs I had with the potatoes were delicious. read more

Pablo's Old Town - Huevos a la Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Service and staff were great! Very kind and quick! Small joint w/ no liquor license,fyi! We were looking to get a margarita and unfortunately had to get 2 cokes instead. We got: Tostado plate: 8/10 (bonus points bc I have a sensitive stomach and had no issues) American Tacos: 8/10 Quesadilla: 8/10 (not pictured) read more

Pablo's Old Town - Tostadas Plate American Tacos (3 Pcs)America - Mexican Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Upon entering, the greeter was unfortunately quite dismissive and tossed the menus onto the table without much acknowledgment. Thankfully, the waiter more than made up for it, he was kind, attentive, and accommodating throughout the meal. I ordered the chicken enchiladas plate with green sauce and a ground beef tostada. The chicken enchiladas were absolutely delicious, the chicken was juicy and perfectly seasoned. The tortillas were tender without being too soft, and the balance of queso fresco and green sauce brought the whole dish together beautifully. The ground beef tostada was equally impressive. The beef was flavorful and juicy, the refried beans had an ideal consistency, not too thick, not too runny, and the crisp lettuce and fresh cheese added a refreshing crunch. Every bite was a delight, clearly made with care and attention to detail. I ate every last bit with genuine enjoyment! Food: 10/10 Service: 9/10 Atmosphere: 8/10 read more

Pablo's Old Town - Ground beef tostada - Mexican Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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Lansing actually has a decent food scene here, with many options to choose from. I was famished and needed something to eat, and after scouring restaurants in the area, this place came up. I liked that they served breakfast, lunch AND dinner, so off I went! Parking here's decent, but if you want to park in the public lots to do stuff and walk around the area, you have to download some app to pay. Being that I was irrationally hungry, I didn't feel like downloading anything, and I actually got a better parking spot parking on the street and right in front of Pablo's. Walking in, the place isn't huge, but there's enough room for up to a party of 4 to dine in. I grabbed a booth and reviewed the menu to see what offerings they had. They did start me off with chips and salsa, and the chips were great. Salsa was good, but could have used a little more pep to it. I went with the Huervos Mexicana, which was absolutely fabulous. It's basically scrambled eggs with tons of good stuff in it, rice and refried beans. My only concern was I told my waitress to go easy on the Jalapenos, but I think she must have heard "no jalapenos" because I didn't notice any in my dish when she brought it out. Food was excellent, and the refried beans were DELICIOUS. (some places have very bland refried beans. I don't know why this is a thing for me. Weird.) Prices here are spot on, and the whole thing cost me $10 plus tip. Server was fabulous and she was really super nice. Even for a random weekday morning, the place seems to be a busy spot, which is a good sign. For a solid quick meal, check this place out. Legit Mexican food for an excellent price. You won't be disappointed! read more

Pablo's Old Town - a sign for a restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Chilaquiles were amazing the service was good and it was a nice vibe overall I would definitely come back

The tacos were amazing and their green salsa wasn't hot but added a really good flavor to the rice. Will definitely be going back whenever we're in Lansing read more

The food was good and the service was good but my mom gave our servicer a 7.58 tip on her card but the next day they charge and extra 1.99 read more

Pablo's Old Town - Good food - Mexican Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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Breakfast burrito was $16 each for takeout! Definitely not tipping. It seemed like a small restaurant. The food was average.

This place gets the stamp of approval from two california locals (one norcal, one socal, both latin american). Those saying the salsa is watery have probably only ever had pico de gallo. It's classic, traditional salsa. I had the tacos mexicana with chicken. Simple, classic tacos. Meat, onions, cilantro, lime, in corn tortillas. My friend had the enchiladas with chicken--she said they were good. The jamaica and horchata were both good. Very refreshing on a hot humid day. Both dinner plates came with rice and beans. I'd come again if I'm ever back in town. Probably the best mexican food you'll find in Lansing. read more

Pablo's Old Town - tacos mexicana pollo - Mexican Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Server was super nice and did his job well. I ordered the burrito and it was pretty dry and I was a little disappointed. Definitely could've used more queso, salsa, or more seasoning. The happy hour prices are great though and food is all amazingly priced. I would definitely come back and order something different. read more

1st time here. Sunday afternoon and this place is packed. Great atmosphere. I'm having marjarro (fried tilapia) and my wife is having sopa alpastor (roasted pork with pineapple). Both were fantastic We also ordered guacamole which was one of the best we've had. We'll definitely be back! read more

Pablo's Old Town - Mexican Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Park two blocks down in the big public lot for Oldtown, it's about $0.85 an hour weekdays, free other times. This is a smaller place, an old building facing the street, and I was told by a hotel manager it was the oldest Mexican restaurant in Lansing plus it's convenient on an Oldtown stroll. The 2 p.m. chicken fajitas for $17.99 are about $13.99 elsewhere. The salsa is watery, right or wrong, therefore I ate little of it. The chips and food are awesome, top tier, which is not always the case for $13.99. It is Oldtown but surely that building was paid off long ago. read more

Everything? Yes, everything was good! Gordita and Guac were my fav! Authentic and delicious! read more

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In my travels across the Midwest for work, I have encountered Mexican food that has ranged from really bad to just average. To say I was pleasantly shocked tonight with my visit to Pablo's is an understatement. First, the service was pretty incredible. Everyone was so friendly and made us feel very welcome. We were also greeted with chips and salsa, which is always a lovely start. They were warm and the salsa was spot on. Upon looking over the menu, I was kind of shocked with how reasonably priced everything was. And because everything was on the cheaper side and items could be ordered a la cart, I obviously indulged more than I should have. I tried the gorditos with ground beef (clearly homemade and incredible)- they were everything I hoped they would be. These come 3/$9- I did have to add the rice and beans, but the fee was minimal. I also added a Chile relleno (I couldn't pass on this for $3). This was a delight. The sauce on top was filled with warm spices and was unique. Finally, I added a mini carnitas burrito ($5.50). It certainly wasn't mini at all. I now have leftovers for days and a strong urge to return again; next time, I will definitely be trying the posole (one of my favorites dishes on this planet) or maybe a tamale or perhaps a torta. Heck, I'll try it all, since there's no shame in the leftovers game. Pablo's, thanks for being a Michigan gem! read more

Pablo's Old Town - Gorditas Plate and Chile Relleno (Al La Carte) - Mexican Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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My husband and I decided to try this place since we drive by it all the time while in Old Town. Not only is it a perfect spot for Pokémon GO players, it also has unbelievably delicious food. It is the best chimichanga I have ever had. Flaky, soft, and so goooood! The avocado was also very tasty. My husband was also impressed. Can't wait to take our son here, who is also a Mexican foodie. A big plus during COVID-19, we were able to pay by scanning the QR code on our receipt. Easy peasy. We'll be back! read more

Pablo's Old Town - D-6. Chimichaga (Dinner) - Mexican Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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Delicious tacos and friendly service. If you're visiting a kiddo at MSU, do yourself a favor and head over to Old Town Lansing and try the tacos here. You won't be sorry. read more

Pablo's Old Town - Mexican Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

My wife and I tried Pablo's on a whim. We love Mexican food. I usually judge a good Mexican place by whether or not they have menudo, this place had it and it was very good. Both of our meals were very good. Servers were friendly and attentive. We got there right at noon within half an hour it was pretty packed. We will go back! read more

Ordered the chicken enchiladas w/ red sauce, very good. Rice and beans were excellent. No alcohol at this location was a bummer. read more

Pablo's Old Town - Enchiladas Plate with Chicken and red sauce. - Mexican Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

A cute Mexican restaurant in north Lansing! Pros: Fast service Friendly employees Affordable Cons: The veggies in the vegetarian Mexican style tacos were completely unseasoned. It didn't come with any salsa or sauces so we asked for some and they gave it to us but I was shocked that they would even sell something that had literally no flavor (I couldn't even taste the salt!) read more

Pablo's Old Town - Veggie tacos - Mexican Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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There's really not a lot of Mexican spots here in Lansing to choose from. My fiance and I were very skeptical to try all of them now because our past two experiences were not that great. We love some good Mexican food, especially being from the SoCal and TX area. I think we were spoiled living there. Ever since we moved here in Lansing, we've been having Mexican food withdrawals. He loves his fajitas and menudo, while I usually go for tacos and enchiladas. We crave soups every now and then too. It's honestly really hard to find pozole, menudo and lengua around the area. And I'm so glad we found a place that serves them. Here's what we ordered: * Menudo (4/5 - good texture and taste but the flavors are not bold enough. Generous amount of tripe and hominy, just a little bland.) * Horchata (3.5/5 - good but overwhelmingly sweet) * Lengua Tacos (4/5 - lengua is very tender but overall, nothing special.) * Lengua Gorditas (3.7/5 - again, lengua is very tender. Crunchy on the outside, but very mushy on the inside. Generous serving of 3 + beans and rice. Rice is mediocre, though. Overall taste is a little bland.) * Chips and Salsa (4/5 - it has a nice spicy kick to it.) You may ask, why did I give 4 stars when my rating on the food didn't match? It is the closest comparison from home out of all the Mexican food we've tried in the area. Plus the fact that they have menudo, posole, lengua, and aguas frescas is already a win for me. They have a breakfast menu that we have yet to try and we're so eager to try it the next time we're back. I miss eating breakfast tacos! So yeah, we'll be back for sure. read more

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Some of the best Mexican food we've ever had! We ate here for dinner while out of town for business. It was so good we went back for breakfast on our way out of town! The food was delicious, the staff was very friendly, and the owner was personable and welcoming. The areas it's located is cute and quaint as well as it's local in the history district. If ever back in Lansing, we will most be dining here again! read more

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I LOVE this place!!! Wonderful salsa, the corn tortilla withstands the entire taco without getting soggy, the rice and beans are affordable and delicious, and the atmosphere is immaculate. I will be here again soon or God so help me. read more

Pablo's Old Town - Mexican Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

i've been coming here for years, and it never disappoints! especially this evening, when me and my friend went to go get some tacos; the service was outstanding, my server even chased me halfway down the street to remind me that i left my box of leftovers. it was an insanely sweet way to end the night! will absolutely be coming back for more. read more

Came here with my family while in town over the holidays. The ambiance is casual and welcoming. The menu is large and offers some more traditional Mexican fare as well as some Mexican American options. I ordered the sopes with pernil which were super tasty. It was clear the sopes were handmade and they were the perfect width. The pernil was very flavorful. Also tried some of the pozole, which was perfect on a cold night. The meat was so tender. Tried a bite of my brother's Gordita and it was good as well (with asada). I didn't love the tamales here. The masa was a bit dry and the flavor was not very strong. Would skip those next time but would come back for the sopes for sure. The salsa they brought to the table was tasty but very mild. If you want something with a kick you'll have to ask for it. Prices were reasonable and portions were generous. Service was very friendly. Glad Lansing has some good Mexican fare! read more

Pablo's Old Town - Pozole Soup - Mexican Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Took my daughter out for a father/daughter dinner and thought we'd go here to get some food and absolutely enjoyed it. This was our first time at Pablo's and we were not disappointed. We were greeted when we walked in then helped ourselves to a booth. The atmosphere and/or vibe was cool, the restaurant clean, and the food was absolutely delicious. #straightup The chips and salsa were off on the chain! Nice and warm! My daughter said after dinner, "I'd come back here again to eat." I second that. Overall, had a terrific time and looking forward to running it back in the near future. Great job!! read more

Pablo's is one of a kind. They are very authentic but do have choices for those that may not be into the authentic food as much (having American tacos available). Which I think is smart as some just grow up on Taco Bell and don't understand that, that isn't real Mexican food. I am a huge fan of enchiladas verdes de pollo. The flavor is amazing and vibrant. I've taken so many people here and it is one of their favorite places to eat! They provide excellent (and free) chips and salsa. My husband has had many different items and never been disappointed. The workers work their butts off and are always tentative. Food is made reasonably fast as well! read more

Pablo's Old Town - Sope (Al La Carte) Enchilada (A La Carte) - Mexican Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Amazing place for Mexican food. Prices are very friendly and the food is incredible. Service is top notch as well! read more

Pablo's Old Town - Gordita de pollo Taco Al pastor - Mexican Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

I would say this place is mediocre overall and nothing spectacular. Came in today around lunch time and waited a little bit, but not too long. First the chips and salsa came out. The salsa was very watery like and didn't have much flavor to it. The hot sauce they brought out was good and was way better than the salsa. I ordered the chorizo tacos and the rest of my family ordered the vegetarian tostadas, shrimp fajitas, chicken fajitas and cactus salad. I would say the chorizo tacos were okay and not amazing. The cactus salad was decent but just wish there was more cactus to it. Overall, it was not as authentic as I thought it was going to be. Mediocre and will probably not return back. read more

Pablo's Old Town - Cactus salad - Mexican Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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A solid four stars ONLY for the Mexican-style tacos--your choice of meat with cilantro and chopped onions. We had the pork, which was seasoned nicely. The rice and beans and chips and salsa were decent--not amazing but edible nonetheless. The horchata was so sweet that we couldn't finish it (and we both have a sweet tooth). Sadly, two stars for the enchiladas because the sauce was more bland tomato than complex chili pepper. Ugh, I love enchiladas, and for me it has to be a chili pepper-based sauce! Three stars for serving breakfast all day--which is awesome because my son had pancakes and bacon while my daughter and I had the Mexican food. So, overall, three stars. I would definitely come back for the Mexican-style tacos but not anything else! read more

Pablo's Old Town - Mexican tacos al pastor - Mexican Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Service is excellent!! You can tell the food is fresh and made in house. My fav is the beef tongue taco, super tender and great flavors. Also love their hot sauce it def is spicy with a kick. Will be back. read more

Pablo's Old Town - Mexican taco (your choice of meats) meal with rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

A local favorite for us when we are craving authentic Mexican cuisine. Your usual small Mom & Pop size with at least eight tables available for indoor seating. We enjoy the food and speed of service. They have excellent hot salsa (nose sniffles) to be put on your dishes. Located in Old Town, should give it a go if your venturing in that area. read more

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So it's a little tricky to find parking there but it is in a downtown area. A smaller place but really good Mexican food! I ordered the breakfast burrito which consisted of an omelette, bacon, potatoes, cheese, and chorizo. Very filling and delicious! I'm a sucker for a good burrito, breakfast food, bacon, and chorizo so this hit my cravings! I also had the limoncello drink which was a frozen lemonade with a lime kick to it. Would taste even more fabulous with tequila! read more

Tasty, filling, great service. I ate the combo lunch of tamales, taco, and enchilada (served with rice, beans, chips and salsa) and came out smiling. Some might like their Mexican food with a tad more fire, but Pablo's hit the spot with me. Hope to have another meal here soon! read more

Pablo's Old Town - Mexican Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Authentic cuisine! The flautas were fantastic! It has a very low-key environment but it's still clean and atmospheric. Horchata was probably store bought but thats excusable, it was still good. Pozole was great, it's hard to get a good authentic one anywhere else. Good free chips and salsa (+100 points!) read more

Obsessed with the breakfast burritos and the red hot sauce! Delicious! Definitely recommend read more

Pablo's Old Town - B-9. Breakfast Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Lansing, Michigan