I moved to Michigan from California (Los Angeles and Central Valley) years ago. The one thing I've missed the most about California was the food. After years of looking, I finally found the most authentic Mexican food that rivals and exceeds some of my favorite places from where I grew up. Flavorful, mouthwatering, delicious only begins to describe it. If you want authentic Mexican food, visit Spanglish and get the Tamales and Tostadas. Great food, service and prices. read more

Yes! Great veggie tostada you can get with or without cheese for a vegetarian or vegan nice lunch spot! Yum!

We love this little taco & tamale shop! The staff is always really friendly. The food is muy delicioso! Cannot go wrong with the tamales. Tacos are also elite. Everything is really fresh, with quality ingredients. Do not skip this stop! Cool little building just outside of the grand traverse commons. Recommend going during their indoor farmers market season. Do some shopping and then grab a dozen tamales for home! read more

Always my first stop in TC. Delicious tacos and bowls. Fantastically inventive drinks. Try the purple horchata, if it's in the case. read more

Spanglish - Taco special and a horchata. - Mexican Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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First time at Spanglish!! This place is a little bit of Mexico in cold Traverse City!!did not seem there was enough room, some how they squeezed a lot of tables & chairs in a small space! Quite creative! The atmosphere was quite chill with your 60s & 70s music vibe! The restaurant staff was patient and helpful! They knew what they're doing and what they're talking about, at least that is what it seemed like!. The Burrito was huge, messy and delicious it's like Mexican food with a twists! The food may seem pricey but it's 100% worth it. I hope to be back again someday! I recommend this place! read more

Spanglish - Little Mexico in TC Michigan - Mexican Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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This is the very definition of acceptable Mexican food. It's primary appeal is it's location and the outdoor seating in a very nice commons, but otherwise, it's pretty standard. read more

Order at the counter. Eat in or out. Thought it was pricey for the quantity. 44.00 for bowls , chips and salsa. Bowls were small and the amount of protein was a very sm portion read more

The burrito is filling. It had flavorful beef. I think it's a little over priced though. Overall I'd say it's good, but nothing spectacular. read more

Spanglish - Barbacoa Beef Big Daddy Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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My girlfriend and I both got the Big Daddy Burrito. First off, it was $16.50 individually for our burritos and it didn't come with tortilla chips; those were extra. We also got a $3.75 "mexican coke" which I didn't even realize how much it was at the time. $3.75 for a coke?? Then, when we got our burritos, they lacked flavor and spice. When I think of Mexican cuisine, I think of both of those things. My girlfriend couldn't eat the other half to her burrito and it felt like I was biting into mush. No flavor in the Spanish rice, pork, or beans. Additionally, when we sat down and had already ordered food, my girlfriend and I noticed a small sign that stated the Spanglish allowed people who have struggled with opioid addiction to work there. If I had noticed that sign before we ordered, I wouldn't have ate there. Overall I'm dissatisfied with the food we received for the $38 price tag. Stick to Taco Bell, you'll get more flavor, and bang for your buck than eating here. read more

Very cool place. Very fresh. Shareable food. Order of quesadilla = 3 quesadillas . Kids menu too. Nice people. Fun place read more

Spanglish - Mexican Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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Great spot for a quick bite! Would recommend their tacos over tostadas. Love that the tortillas are double layered - there's so much meat and veggies that you could easily get 2 tacos out of 1. read more

Spanglish - Mexican Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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I am from San Diego and super picky about Mexican food, but I was pleasantly surprised that their food was delicious! Their Chips and Guacamole were fresh and the guac was chunky and well seasoned with tomatoes and onions. The Carnitas tostadas were terrific with tender and flavorful meat, lettuce and tomatoes. It was served with sour cream. The Pork Tamale with tomatillo sauce was moist and flavorful. The Sisters Veggie Tamale was also very good with beans, corn and squash. Small but Beautiful setting. Popular so food took 20 minutes to prep. Service was good, with serving drinks and chips with guacamole first.... read more

The best tamales and tacos in TC, bar none. Excellent service. Wish they were open past 6pm but I absolutely love this place!

Food was fresh and delicious. Service was excellent. Beautiful ambiance. One of the best Mexican food places in the US.

Food was fresh and delicious; many vegan options. Service was friendly and attentive. Small menu so they know it well. Limited seating- can take out or order and server will run food out. Fresh slushies and limonada. My 9 year old said it was the best burrito she's ever eaten. read more

I would most likely recommend this place for fresh and delicious Mexican food! It not only displays a relaxing atmosphere inside but also refreshing once you start eating the food read more

I really enjoyed their chicken quesadillas! I added veggies and sour cream it was great. The service was great too.

I love that we found this place. I had just mentioned I didn't get to see the mental asylum. Who knew this would be a hidden gem. I had really good carnitas tacos. It's a small place, but cute and busy. read more

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We had quesadilla and big daddy burrito in a bowl. We both loved the flavors, and spice level. I added guacamole and salsa Roja to my burrito and it was great. Both meals were colorful and good portion sizes. read more

The food was incredible! Great spot to sit outside during the warmer months with a big group. Tacos, quesadillas and tamales were all so good! Salsas made in house too!! read more

Lovely restaurant that happens to be nestled next to a creek. There is also a trail nearby that can be explored after the meal. Would highly recommend! read more

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Food is always on pointe. Last Friday, I ordered dinner from here for myself and one other person. I had a three sisters tamale (corn/bean/squash) and my dad had a chicken burrito. The burrito lasted for multiple meals, it was ginormous. I can't speak to ambiance because I ordered to go. Service was great though, I had gotten a call from the business after I left that they forgot to give me the chips I had ordered. I had walked and was already back at my destination, so I drove back for my chips. The business staff gave me a five dollar credit for the inconvenience. Y'all, that is service. read more

Omg excellent flavorful beef tacos. They give you a huge portion of meat, fresh shredded lettuce and wonderful fresh guacamole. The refried beans and rice were also excellent. Thank them so much for letting us squeeze our RV along side their Alamo style restaurant. We will be back! read more

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Looking for some delicious vegan and vegetarian options that are not salad?! Then come and enjoy some delicious tamales! So original and delicious!! The line was out the door, but definitely worth the wait! Can't wait to come back! read more

Local Mexican restaurant that is order at the counter. Everything was delicious and the area that this place is located is super family friendly! read more

Spanglish - Mexican Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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A combo of Mexican cuisine with Northern Michigan ingredients gives you Spanglish. It's a quaint little shop with indoor and outdoor seating. Fast service, clean, easily accessible for wheelchairs/strollers. They have a shady area for outdoor seating near a walking trail and a creek. It's a great place to stop for a quick bite before or after your trip to the Village at Grand Traverse. read more

Spanglish - Mexican Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

The tacos were hit-and-miss; we got 1 chicken, 1 pork, & 1 beef. The salsa verde was good and the slaw was ok. Each taco had wildly different ratios of the salsa/slaw. Each meat was tender and decently seasoned, but the pork was the best. The big daddy burrito was decent but needed some acidity. read more

Spanglish - Taco trio - Mexican Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

After years of seeing this place and even reading reviews we finally stopped in a gave this Mexican food a try. I was pleasantly surprised! I'm pretty picky about Mexican food since I'm Mexican The barbacoa was. Ahhhhmazing! Seriously, some of the best I've had here in Michigan. I preferred the barbacoa taco over the quesadilla for sure. The tamale was ok, It lacked flavor. But my little kids really liked it I would totally go back for the barbacoa!! The staff was super friendly and helpful. The place is small but cute and has a small scenic outdoor seating area. read more

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What a find! Great food. Amazing staff. Cute and cozy space. I'm no expert on Mexican Cuisine, but everything was delicious and seemed a lot closer to what I had during vacations in the non-tourist-trap parts of Mexico. I ordered a small portion of 2 pork tacos, which were great. Very flavorful without getting spicy hot. I had their house made hot sauce on the side, which was perfect for getting a hit of heat. I also had the house made lime drink. Excellent! It was so good, and I had so long to wait for dinner later, that I added a half order of beans and rice. Wow! That was the best frijoles refritos I've ever had, North or South of the border! If you want Mexican, come here! read more

Spanglish - Pork Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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My wife and I found this place last year when we were in traverse city for our honeymoon. We were blown away by the food and have come back every single time we're in TC just for the poblano Corn Chowder. The Horchata and tamales are also fantastic. We can't recommend this plate enough. read more

Spanglish - Poblano Corn Chowder - Mexican Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

This place was delicious! I'm from Texas and Mexican-American. I feel I know Mexican good. I really like the food here. We had the tamales, pork tacos, rice and beans, green salsa and hibiscus tea. All was fresh, flavorful, easy on the spices. I look forward to trying other items. Sat outside under a tree and by a little stream. Very enjoyable. read more

Spanglish - Mexican Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Really good meal for lunch. Had the chicken tacos (3) and fried rice. They really are filling. Enjoyed outdoor seating on a 72 degree fall day. Friendly staff. Busy at lunch. Glad we stopped here today. read more

Spanglish - Tacos with chicken. - Mexican Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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Who would have thought that you can get amazing Mexican food at an old insane asylum? Well - you can at Spanglish on the grounds of The Village at Grand Traverse Commons. We took a tour of the old Traverse City State Hospital and our tour guide was plugging going to Spanglish for lunch. I love Mexican food, so you did not have to twist my arm to check this place out. Spanglish used to be the asylum's first firehouse and then the vegetable peeling building, so the history is unique. Getting to the restaurant is walk able from the main parking lot and the building has a pretty creek along the side. A couple picnic tables outside and maybe 10 or so tables inside. The seating inside could be communal and the restaurant asks patrons to share booths if needed. The decor is colorful and welcoming. Do not be discouraged by the line because the food is amazing and worth the wait. One single stall bathroom is at the back left of the restaurant. The original brick is exposed along the outside wall and it was a nice touch to see. Menu is diverse and fresh. Tacos, tostadas, tamales, burritos, etc. Chips/salsa/guac. They also have coffee, teas, and lemonade - all are fresh and very good. Our wait for food was 20 minutes but thankfully our chips, salsa, and guac came out quickly. Guac was excellent and we got the medium salsa which is red. Mild salsa is green/verde. The medium salsa has a nice kick to it a bit spicy but not unbearable. We also got cherry limeade and hibiscus tea both were delicious and refreshing. Our food came out relatively quickly. Portion sizes are a lot bigger than what I expected. I got a pork tostada and beef taco and the tostada could have been enough for lunch. Both were excellent and had tons of flavors. The meat was nicely seasoned. My husband got beef quesadillas and these were crunchy but had lots of gooey cheese. We were very happy and very full from our lunch! Ps. If you take the tour of hospital at the end they give you a coupon for 10% off the big daddy burrito. read more

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Finally got over here... As Texas natives we've been hoping Spanglish would scratch our itch. We weren't disappointed! Guacamole was great. Both carnita and barbacoa tacos were tasty. Former-Texan approved! This is the best we've found thus far in NW Michigan. read more

Spanglish - Mexican Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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Oh my goodness!!! Just getting a chance to try this today! Delish! Fresh, crunchy, taste bud dancing happiness!! read more

Spanglish - Tostadas - Mexican Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Cute spot to eat a quick lunch or dinner. Excellent service, great food - loved the Three Sisters tamale & veggie taco! Friendly staff too! read more

I've been meaning to come here for years and am so glad it finally happened! Appreciated that their vegan items were clearly marked and the staff was knowledgeable and accommodating. The new world tamale was SO good, and the taco was very hearty and veggie packed! Will definitely be coming back. read more

Spanglish - Veggie taco no feta, vegan tamales - Mexican Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

If I could, I would give this place a 3.5. There a couple of vegan items. They also charge for every item individually. For example, if you order a tamale as I did, you must order any side you want separately. This includes condiments. The parking situation is hard to navigate. With that said, the food was good. It took 15 minutes for the food to come out which is a very reasonable wait time. read more

Spanglish - Door way - Mexican Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

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we we're looking for a quick place for lunch before going kayaking and we found this restaurant walking distance from where we stayed. It was very delicious and the chips were so crispy it was one of my top Mexican spots in the area read more

Spanglish - beef quesadilla with verde sauce - Mexican Near Me - Traverse City, Michigan

Pork tacos were a little dry and lots of cabbage. Burrito was good and packed full! Guac was the best part