My wife and I were in Niles Michigan over the weekend for a concert, and we wanted some good Mexican food. Several locals told us to check out Taqueria Don Chepe, and we headed over for dinner on Friday. When we arrived, we noticed a large line at the counter/cash register. You order your meal, pay the bill, get a number placard, and then you take a seat at an open table. The staff delivers the food. At first, we kind of raised our eyebrows, but then realized this was an efficient way to move both take out and sit down customer quickly through the ordering process. I was impressed at how well the Don Chepe team worked together. When the servers were not taking orders, preparing and delivering food, they were cleaning tables, counters tops, and sweeping floors. The restaurant was clean, tidy, and we loved the ambiance of the seating area. My wife ordered a Taco and a Tamale, I ordered a Steak Tortas Deluxe, Chips, Guacamole, and Salsa. The wife loved the taco, tamale, and the chips. She said that the chips were the best ever. I have to agree. Five Star. The Tortas Deluxe included steak, ham, cheese, jalapenos, avocado, lettuce, and tomato. The first time that I've had a Tortas, and it was very good. The bun was a bit dry/flaky for me. Four stars. We were glad that we visited Taqueria Don Chepe while we were in Niles, MI. Excellent Mexican food, Excellent staff, Good value. We highly recommend. read more

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There was a reason this Mexican restaurant came up as the number one place for such food in Niles. Two other people were waiting for the doors to open when I got there. You order at the counter and the food was ready very quickly and brought to me at my table with both a roasted and green salsa bottle. Very nice because of always ask if they have them if they had not brought them. I ordered a 1/2 order of chicken enchiladas in green sauce which came with rice and beans. Generous portion for a 1/2 order. I also ordered a steak taco Mexican style on corn. Everything was very good and I also thought it was nice that they make their refried beans using Northern beans. Something I really like and have only found at one other Mexican restaurant in our area. read more

Taqueria Don Chepe - 1/2 order of chicken enchiladas and a steak taco - Mexican Near Me - Niles, Michigan

Do NOT sleep on the gorditas, especially on the weekend with barbacoa or the divine carnitas - like an arepa with crispy fried corn pancake split open to house the yummies. You order at the counter and food is served out to you as it is prepared. Many other great items here, though I adore tamales and theirs are just nothing special, often a little dry. Good hot sauces on the table plus verde and rojo served to you with your food. Great place for solid Mexican food. Has a following of folks and reasonable pricing structure. Definitely worth the stop! read more

Taqueria Don Chepe - hot sauces + verde/rojo - Mexican Near Me - Niles, Michigan

I loved the carnitas and horchata here. The steak taco was also good. I did not like the barbacoa as much or the rice, both bland. The al pastor has a spice in it that I do not love, but it was ok. I prefer Arriba for rice and al pastor. Beans were ok. Both salsas were slightly too hot for me, but that is just a me thing. I can handle a little bit of the verde. Staff was nice. Overall, it was good and I will return to try some other things. read more

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Good food and reasonable prices. They have a Taco Board where you can purchase tacos for someone who needs a meal.

We were told about Don Chepe 's from a friend that said they go there 1-2 times a week , that's a bold statement! I might be going there 3 times a week food was so good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

I love food Truck food , And I'm a sucker for great Authentic Mexican food . So when the Quality Department for Quality Day they brought in Taco Don Chere food truck I got exited . The food did not disappoint. Has a steak burrito that was over stuffed with the best seasoned streak wow. And the house made chips and salsa were over the top . So if your in Niles Michigan and see this truck you got to stop and grab some outstanding food . I hear they have a brick and mortar restaurant as well . read more

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Got chicken and cheese enchiladas hoping these would not be dry as before. Even Taco Bell's Enchirito had lots of enchilada sauce. These were bland and hopelessly dry. I added a lot of Valentina hot sauce. Frijoles refritos were oddly pale tan. Rice was bland. Chips were way over cooked. Salsa was good tho'. Beware the house roja sauce in the plastic squeezy bottle. Its afterburner lasts long. And I've been eating Tex-Mex and Mexican fifty years. It was my wife treating me on my birthday. Really disappointed. read more

This is the first true authentic Mexican restaurant I've been to in Michiana. Absolutely incredible food and great customer service!

So delicious we wanted to order seconds! We we're visiting the area and I looked up this place in advance and it sounded amazing and it lived up to all the amazing reviews! We ordered the Tostadas and Flautas and they left us wanting more! The tostadas were the best and I wish he had ordered those instead of the Flautas. They were great but needed a sauce or something to dip them in. The beans and rice were the best I've ever had! The beans were real mashed beans and not canned junk. They tasted amazing! No matter what you order, definitely get and order of beans and rice! The horchata was the best we've ever had! It's a must order! The employees were super friendly and kind! Our food came out very quickly for how busy they were. The interior was clean and well kept. This authentic little place is a must stop! Absolutely incredible and can't wait to go back soon! read more

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Very good, fresh well prepared casual mexican. The place is very busy so be prepared to wait during peak hours. I had the california burrito...which comes with fries and giacamole. I chose steak and it was a great burrito. The steak was tender and spicy, it was a burrito to remember. read more

I had disgusting, stale chicken flautas that were inedible and the soda tasted awful and I saw flies everywhere which made me nauseous and you have to pay first which is weird. The silverware looked like it wasn't washed for years and it was so dirty in the place. I thought it would be good since the good reviews but I was wrong, it's a place that takes your money and that gives you inedible food. I would not recommend this place unless you want to spend money on stale, inedible, disgusting, food. Also if I could give 0 stars I would because they don't know how to cook food. I will be telling all my friends And family not to waste their money on this restaurant. read more

I want to say first, a wet burrito has a layer of enchilada sauce NOT a blanket of chewy white cheese. Burrito was Chicken but the chicken was in such small pieces that it looked like it was out of a bag. A sliver of lettuce, a piece of tomato and some overdone rice. I'm from Arizona and this isn't authentic Mexican at all. The refried beans were almost white and like bean soup and the rice tastes so bland, but just adding salsa to rice doesn't make it Mexican rice. This is just a money grab with crappy ingredients. Never again. read more

We do take out. The order was correct and efficiently packed. All the food was delicious. I was disappointed that they did not have jamica. But that's the only negative. read more

The tostadas were fine. The steak was fine.... Dinner was expensive 50$. For two meals. Two tostadas, Carne Asada, small side rice and beans, large chips and guacamole and one Coke and one Diet Coke..... the steak was very very thin..... I probably would just go ahead and drive to a steak joint with the price of this meal.... read more

Best authentic Mexican food in the area by far. It's extremely hard to find a good torta in Michigan in general, these guys have it. The carnitas on Saturdays are to die for get them in a gordita with everything and thank me later. The only detectable problem at this establishment is the customers who have these guys dialing back the heat on their salsa. KEEP ON IT CHEPE THESE GUYS WOULD THINK KETCHUP IS SPICY read more

Food is great and the service is fast. The green salsa is so good. The steak tacos are a must have read more

Taqueria Don Chepe - Steak taco on corn with onions cheese and cilantro - Mexican Near Me - Niles, Michigan

Wow! Awesome find. These were some of the best tacos I have ever had. If they keep making em' like they did today I will keep coming back. I got 2 steak tacos and 2 Al pastor tacos which is a good portion if you're hungry. If you're really hungry you can probably go for 2 more. Food came out hot and quickly. I walked in at the dinner rush and the line was to the door and it would seem for good reason! I also got the chips and salsa and the salsa was tasty. They didn't tone down the spice, they brought it! It wasn't overly spicy but if you're not use to spicy foods it could be a bit much. Great place, plenty of seating. I could have those Mexican style tacos every day! read more

If you want real Mexican food in Michiana, this place is it. We just moved here from Southern California, where there's legit Mexican food everywhere and this is by far the most authentic Mexican food in the Michiana area. The folks that run the place are very pleasant, and the restaurant looks like it's straight out of Los Angeles (nothing fancy, but clean). Highly recommend. read more

Taqueria Don Chepe - El Pastor and Carne Asada tacos, vegetarian burrito (medium) - Mexican Near Me - Niles, Michigan

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The food was good but the service was terrible. I wanted to order steak enchiladas. The owner told me I could only have chicken. I will never go back there again read more

The cuisine was poorly prepared, the salsa was too spicy, and the agua de horchata was excessively sweet--basically, diabetes in a cup. Taqueria Don Cheap isn't cheap, it's costly, and they play loud music. This place isn't worth visiting again. And also when I was trying to take my order, the person who charged me was very rude, uninformed, and just plain unintelligent. He kept checking his watch and switching the music instead of paying attention to the customer. This sweet, short woman noticed that I was growing impatient and yelled at him to pay attention. I think she said that his name was RAFA, and honestly he should be working in the kitchen rather than as a cashier because it is obvious that he is incompetent. read more

Amazing Food, Great Service, The Ambiance is peaceful and fun at the same time. I get the floutas and my boyfriend gets the wet burrito and they are delicious. read more

They never, and I repeat, never answer their phone plus last two times got cheese enchiladas they were cold and dry

If I could give 0 stars I would. Let's start with the place is just filthy. Flies everywhere. The booths were so uncomfortable it was ridiculous. I ordered two tacos, they tasted weird. The kids had chicken flautas that were stale. They couldn't eat them. My husband ordered the chicken tamale and said it was inedible. They make you pay before you eat, which I do not like. They also make you pay for chips and salsa, which I don't like. Rice and beans were cold. The silverware looked gross. On top of all that, the Dr. Pepper even tasted bad. Absolutely do not recommend and I can't believe all of the good reviews. My husband asked for our money back (we didn't eat the food). They refused. Oh well. A lesson learned. Gross! read more

Phenomenal Authentic as well as Traditional Mexican Cuisine w/ a Mad Chill yet festive and comfortable "home town" vibe. Family owned establishment with immediate attention to detail and excellent customer service. A Must Stop anytime you are within stopping distance of Niles area. Food is fresh, fast, fantastic, & filling. read more

This place is fire. The food is always good here. Sometimes there is a wait but they work quickly. They also have a food truck that is very good too. read more

Gross But I'm vegan now so Grosss to the max I'm sure if you're an msg loving beefer this ll be just fine for you read more

A little spendy, but everything tastes homemade. Fresh ingredients and very good food. Great spot to grab a quick bite or enjoy dine-in. Clean and comfortable. Friendly service. Horchata is tasty! read more

Very good food Very good service Very good ambiance Al Pastor TacosAlambreArracheraBarbacoaBasketBeef EncepolladoBeef Stomach SoupBistec EmballadosCarne AsadaCarne Asada TacosCarnitasCarnitas TacosChicken BurritosChicken EnchiladasChicken FlautasChicken QuesadillaChicken TamaleChorizo QuesadillaChorizo TacosChurrosElotesFajitasFish TacosFlautasGillszGorditasLenguaMarinated Pork SopaMenudoPork CarnitasSteak TacoStreet TacosTacos AmericanTamalesTongue TacosTortaTortasTostadasWet Burrito all very good read more

Favorite Mexican cuisine from here to Florida. The staff is kind and personable. Loving their new location aesthetic. read more

Great food. Quiet. Relaxed atmosphere Good prices. Pleasant service. Friendly people. read more

Outstanding authentic Mexican food. The tamales are some of the best in town. Prices aren't bad either. I highly recommend them for lunch at a quick dinner. read more

Tried this place based on some good Yelp reviews and it was pretty good. The prices are very reasonable and the food was good. The Friday special was Flautas, chicken or cheese. I had the chicken which came with rice and beans too. All for $5.95 for the half order, which came with three flautas. Also ordered a six pack of chicken tamales, which were also very good. The wet burrito was surprisingly the only miss. It was covered in melted cheese that turned hard when it cooled. I would recommend the flautas and tamales for sure. Our party of 8 all ate for ~$65. The only other thing was the seating. We had to push together two tables but it worked. It is better with a party of 4 or less. read more

Taqueria Don Chepe - Chicken Flautas special - Mexican Near Me - Niles, Michigan

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Have driven by this local for years. Today we stopped. We will be back. Amazing authentic food, quaint environment and the staff so friendly and helpful. Advice: GO! You won't be disappointed. read more

Very reasonable prices and the food is great. Service is quick and there is plenty of room to dine in at their new location.

Food is excellent. New facility is much nicer than the old one. People have always been very friendly. If you haven't tried it you should. read more

Food is always good. Nice servers. Great variety of Mexican items. Too bad they do not take orders at the tables!!

All of the meals we've have there have been really good---but the tostadas? Best on the planet! It's a little tricky getting in and out because it's an unusual intersection--but so worth the trip. Friendly staff and really, really good food. read more

OMG the food was fantastic, Great service, We just moved to the Baron Lake area & decided to try this place out. We will be back. read more

Taqueria Don Chepe - Steak & chicken Fajita's OMG - Mexican Near Me - Niles, Michigan

We needed a gluten free lunch and they more than satisfied. Barbacoa weekend special was delicious and a huge meal. The tacos American were filling and delicious. Nice flavorful salsa with the fresh fried chips. The guacamole served with the pico was nicely spiced and fresh cilantro was utilized throughout the dishes. We were out the door for under $15.00 and filled to the gillsz read more

Taqueria Don Chepe - Barbacoa weekend special is flavorful and filling. Not quite the empty plate club, serving size more than enough and I tried. - Mexican Near Me - Niles, Michigan