We had a good sized group. I did call ahead a couple weeks out and was told they do not do…read morereservations and to just show up. We all met up at 5pm on a Friday. our group ended up being a count of 22. Basics, the restaurant is located near a parking deck for easy access. It was a short walk after parking. The group was welcomed in and the staff gave us a wait time to be seated. My sister-in-law had estimated there would be 15 of us. I got more concrete numbers during our drive there and gave them a count when I arrived and reiterated that we had no issue with waiting. As other diners finished, they started putting tables together for us. Once we were seated, our server Kaitlyn went over how the ordering process worked and took our orders for drinks. We asked ahead about splitting out checks and were advised it would not be an issue. Kaitlyn handled our group so well! We even had a member of our group with a significant allergy and the kitchen did a great job there. Kaitlyn got the information about her order and made sure it went smoothly. I had two of their house margaritas, on the rocks with a tajin salt rim. Delicious! Folks enjoyed a variety of drinks. There were even a few pitchers blackberry margaritas at one end of the table. The order process is neat, you get to select your ingredients to build your taco or bowl. I chose the Green Goddess (flour tortilla with queso and guac in between a hard corn shell) for both of my tacos. I got spice-rubbed chicken in one and jalapeno lime shrimp in the other. My shrimp taco had queso fresco, lettuce, cilantro & onions, pico and salsa verde. In the chicken taco, I got chihuahua cheese, onions & poblanos, lettuce, cilantro & onions, pico, salsa verde and Barrio Secret Sauce. The tacos were delicious and made just how I ordered them. Everyone in our group enjoyed their food and drink. What a great experience!

Barrio Taco We…read morestopped at Barrio Taco for lunch on our way from Chicago to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada, using it as our midpoint break on a long drive. And honestly, it did the job. The food was okay. I have definitely had better tacos, so this was not exactly a "write home about it" meal, but for a college town and a convenient stop along the road, it was perfectly decent. They have a good selection of tacos and plenty of choices, although figuring out exactly what to order can feel like a small decision-making exercise. Tacos? Bowl? Which fillings? Which toppings? Suddenly lunch requires a strategy meeting! They also seemed to have a pretty good selection of beers and cocktails, which added to the upbeat atmosphere. The space itself is large and lively, with a fun, happy energy that works well for a casual meal. Cleanliness, however, could use some attention. The floor was noticeably sticky, which is never quite the ambiance anyone is hoping for with lunch. Overall, Barrio Taco is a good casual stop, especially if you are passing through the area or looking for a lively place with lots of choices. The food was fine, the atmosphere was fun, and it was a convenient place to break up a long road trip. Not a destination meal for me, but definitely an acceptable pit stop.

I've gotten El Oasis 20+ times, and it's consistently excellent. Whenever I want fast Mexican food,…read moreI go there instead of Taco Bell, and it's always so much better and a better value. El Oasis especially needs our support now with the construction on Michigan. You can get there by taking a right on Francis off Saginaw. Today, I got the asada big burrito. It hit the spot. Plenty of fresh ingredients evenly disbursed. I also love their breakfast burrito, tortas, and sopes. The food is always ready in 10 to 15 minutes. Get some!

Hit or miss. Sometimes I get an entire burrito full of rice and other times it is good. Tacos are…read morethe way to go here. I like the people that work there as they are kind enough, just wish I didn't often end up with a rice burrito for 9 dollars

40 years ago El Azteco was a local Mexican restaurant in the basement where f a strip mall. No…read morewindows, dark, with incredible food. 40 years later they have moved out of the basement. They have a gorgeous bi-level restaurant steps from the original location. The ownership might have changed ( no longer family owned ) but some things don't change. The food is still the best Mexican in Lansing. The service is top notch and the views are amazing. El Azteco is STILL a must visit inE. Landing.

The customer service was good. We were in somewhat of a hurry and received our food quickly…read more We ordered 2 chicken and a beef taco. The chicken was flavorless and dry. The salsa that came with chips was flavorless and the chips were just ok. we also ordered a cheesecake chimichanga and that was actually really good. It wasn't oily had a great ratio of filling to dough.

Can only speak to their takeout, not dine-in, but we certainly tried out a variety of dishes!…read more Location is pretty convenient, just outside Costco. You finish shopping and there's Fiesta Charra if you're hungry. We got the following: - chicken taco salad: there was very little of the salad, rice, and beans, but heaps of shredded chicken - poblano chicken: this was a hit with the group. The chicken was cut in tiny strips, was well cooked and seasoned. Tasty! - chicken quesadilla: flavorful! Was meant for the kids but the adults enjoyed it too - chicken enchiladas: covered in a tasty sauce, very comforting. - shrimp Diablo: they were out of the tilapia, so we got the shrimp instead. This was the other hit of the night! The sauce was hot and delicious. - there were plenty of sides to go around, rice, beans, lettuce, salsa, though we could have done with more chips Overall, I'd recommend when you're craving Mexican American cuisine!

Very bad first experience at Fiesta Charra I ordered the camarones à la diabla to go and brought…read moreit to work. When I opened it, I noticed that the avocado was completely rotten. All the avocado slices were bad, and because I had mixed everything together, the whole platter was affected. I called and spoke with a waiter named Eduardo. Instead of apologizing or offering a solution, he laughed and said, "It was just avocado." I explained that it was not just the avocado because I had already mixed everything together. His response and attitude were very unprofessional. Very disappointed, especially for my first experience. I expected better food quality and customer service.

I really wish I could recommend this restaurant...their food is pretty good but you never know when…read morethey are open. They accept orders for food and when you go yo pick it up..closed. 430 on a Tuesday, order website says open and the door sign says open but no one there to get me the food I paid for. Seems like a scam.

I swear this is the best Mexican food in Lansing area. I've tried them all, this place has the most…read moreflavor!

Andrés always takes care of my family and even knows our order by heart. He's the reason we drive…read moreout of the way to come to this location.

Chips and salsa are absolutely fantastic! And we went on a soft serve margarita night, and those…read morewere exceptional! Food was nothing super special to write home about unfortunately. The service is what really sucked unfortunately, waiter was busy which I understand. But he took our orders, got mine wrong (asked for enchiladas and got the saddest looking quesadillas instead) then disappeared for 30 min and had to hunt him down to get water refills, more chips and salsa, and the bill. It was decent enough I'd go back and give them another shot, but was not overly impressed on the first trip.

Maria's was fabulous! You can feel the family love when you walk into this place. The food was…read moreauthentic Mexican food and it was delicious. It's truly a family affair and the service is outstanding.

$19 plus a tip and by far the driest birria tacos I have ever had. So disappointed. The rice had…read morecarrots and corn in it, which I have never seen. No cheese. It's like they served me meat from yesterday. I am just so upset but lesson learned. I will go back to the Southside and get my birria tacos from where I know they are worth the money.

Food, drinks and service are always good! Especially like their enchiladas and beans.read more

Has gone downhill. The food was as bland as the renovated decor…read more The quesadilla was watery ground beef in a slightly browned shell - nasty.

First time in East Lansing (daughter looking at Grad Schools)…read more This was a wonderful first meal. Busy spot, but our waitress handled us & several other large parties like a pro. The chicken tenders are hands down the best I've ever had. Fries were definite top 10 as well. Great "campus" spot......will definitely be back to try more.

HopCat is ALWAYS good and it's been a few years since I've been to one. The staff at this location…read moreis great and our bartender was so friendly. I got the grilled chicken Caesar wrap and it was sooo good. The amount of dressing on it was perfect and the Parmesan crusted on the wrap was the perfect touch. You aren't experiencing HopCat if you aren't getting the crack fries aka Cosmik fries, but they'll always be crack fries to me!

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

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