Nate and I were at a meeting nearby and I was super hungry around lunch time, so we stopped in to…read morethis Tacos El Cunado. It was pretty busy with a lot of high schoolers on their lunch break, and the queuing process was a little hectic as everyone was kind of just standing around, but once we ordered our two lunch plates, everything came out quickly. The menu is large and I loved the lunch menu, which features a bit of everything. I got the plate with one hard shell taco, one enchilada, and rice and beans. Nate got the quesadilla lunch plate with two mini quesadillas, rice, and beans. They gave us complimentary chips and salsa - super fresh and tasty, and appreciated as I was really hungry. Our food came out quickly and was delivered to where we were sitting at the rail by the window. The food was mostly delicious. I particularly liked the steak quesadillas but they were quite greasy. The hard shell taco was just okay but I really enjoyed the enchilada and would order those again. Overall a great visit and I would come back; I'd probably wait a bit until after the lunch rush though.

Came here on an afternoon, and place wasn't too busy. Not much indoor seating. Around 7 tables…read more Staff was very helpful in choosing what to get. I got the enchiladas dinner. Food came out super quick, around 8 minutes. The enchiladas were some of the best I've had in Grand Rapids and the price point was fair at $13, also the beans that came with it went very nice with the sauce on top of them. Definitely will be coming back!

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!

Finally after months of waiting this restaurant is opened for businees. Inside is bright interior,…read more heavy wood furniture. No alcohol. Very loud with diners talking. Very extensive menu. They charge $1.50 for additional salsa, imagine there would be a charge also for extra chips. The chips were common , nothing exceptional The "salsa" serced with chips very mild. I decided on the Pick 2 served with rice and beans $13.99, shredded chicken tostado and ground beef wet burrito. The tostado was toppped with lots of lettuce and tomatoes, and i ended eating as a salad. Chinks of shredded chicken. For the burrito, it was very simple, lots of ground beef wrapped in flour tortilla, topped with sauce and very little cheese...youre basically eating ground beef. The rice and beans were ok, again very little cheese on top of beans. Soda pops are $3.99. I will return to try smething that come sizzling on a hot plate, enticed bybthe awesome smells of nearby diners.

Great food with good portion sizes for the cost! A hidden gem in Kent Cory for sure.read more

The food here is delicious. The wonton nachos have never let me down. The staff is always friendly…read moreand makes great recommendations. This is one of our go-to spots when friends come from out of town. We recommend Char to everyone.

Tucked among an intersection of amazing restaurants, we finally got to check out Char!…read more While looking at some of the Artprize pieces, since Char was a venue this year, my fiancé ordered the steak fried rice and I ordered a fried noodle bowl with rice noodles and chicken. There are plenty of toppings to choose from and everything tastes super fresh. It's like Qdoba/Chipotle style where you pick what sauces and toppings you want then they whip it all together for you. First bite was a flavor explosion and continued throughout both the dishes. Yum yum sauce was on point. Service was quick and friendly. It is a bit pricey but the fiancé treated dinner on this night ;) A friend suggested their nachos which we will have to try next time. The space is shared with Gita Pita so there is a dining area that is in between both restaurants. If you felt like trying two places at once you knock that out by grabbing something from Gita Pita while you wait for your food from Char. Definitely will be back again and I'm glad to finally cross Char off my list!

Food is delish and staff is super friendly and hard working! Portions are large, and menu is…read moreextensive.

I'm not sure when, but there was a change in either ownership and/or management since my first…read morereview, so it was time for an updated review. Los Ranchos has become our favorite Mexican restaurant in the area, it's been our "go to" spot for the last year or two. The food is great and the margaritas are fantastic! The only "bad" thing is that they no longer have my favorite item on the menu - "queso fundido" :-( The quesabirria tacos are a favorite, as well as the tamales. We've never had a bad meal here. Last, but not least, the service - all of the servers we've had have been great, very polite and attentive. A great example of service for other restaurants in the area to follow.

Finally got around to trying Tacontento because they do a Taco Tuesday deal for $6, which these…read moredays is a steal! The tacos are traditional and authentic, but my favorite was definitely the chorizo. This is a great stop for a bite to eat if you're walking around Eastern in Alger Heights, and we're looking forward to trying it again soon!

A casual taco focused restaurant that also offers other Mexican dishes, such as burritos, tortas,…read moretamales, and enchiladas. The food is freshly made and flavorful, and the portions are quite large. The restaurant is somewhat small, with 8 tables which seat four, yet they easily accommodated our party of eight people. While the kitchen is small. They were able to handle our large order along with several other families that came in before and after us in a timely manner They are a good place to go for families. The menu is large with a number of different options, and they have a children's menu. They offer various specials throughout the week, such as taco Tuesdays. The restrooms even have changing tables for families with babies. The restaurant is very clean. The service is very friendly. And Gladys was a wonderful host for our large group there for a birthday dinner. We will gladly return the next time we are in Grand Rapids

Ambiance: Bright and cheerful with a live singer. Overall a very unique setup perfect for an…read moreevening out with friends or a date night. Service: Service is good, but don't expect fluent English, definitely plan to bring a translator if you're not bilingual. This place is 100% authentic. Food: Lots of choices, but my food was a overcooked and yet, not hot. Partner loved his food though and wants to return, so we will be giving this a second shot.

This location is inside the Plaza Mall on Division. Parking is a hassle!…read moreUpon arriving you pass a few shops and step into the restaurant it is LOUD! They have live music on the weekends but the restaurant echos very loud that you can't even order without repeating your order multiple times. You order first then find a seat most family seating options are right in front of the stage. Our toddler had to sit in a high top table where one of us stood the entire time to ensure he didn't fall. The high tops are either long community style or there a few 4 seat pub style ones towards the front of the restaurant but still just as loud. Food: prices are typical. You do get chips and salsa delivered to your table complimentary and those are delicious! Everything else is by order up at the front (even if you want water, refills, or are missing something) We ordered tacos with homemade tortillas and they were very hard and stale. The meat had good flavor but the tortilla made the taco tough to eat. We paid extra for cebollitas and a jalapeño and they didn't get us the jalapeño even after asking for it twice. Their aguas are delicious. The torta de asada was also just okay the bread wasn't soggy which was a plus but it wasn't super flavorful and had more lettuce than meat. We did notice one table had a server constantly coming to them vs them going to the front like everyone else which was odd maybe certain sections have servers? Anyway just very difficult to go with small children or just to have a nice meal.

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!