DATE & TIME: August 9, 2026 @ 3:00pm…read more WAIT (how busy): No wait, only a few tables of patrons. AMBIANCE: It is located in a small strip mall o. The end, decor matches the authenticity of the cuisine, music was at an appropriate level. CLEANLINESS: CUSTOMER SPACES (lobby, seating): Appeared clean BATHROOMS: Did not use SERVICE AREAS (kitchen, behind counters): Did not see. STAFF: SERVER: Younger male. Very nice, was attentive, pleasant. HOST/HOSTESS: She was very friendly. OTHER (manager, buser, bartender): Did not have any other interactions. SERVICE: Service was good, server was very nice with any questions we had. *** What we didn't appreciate was when it was time to pay the bill, the server brings out the handheld payment tool (like a lot of restaurants use now), server holds the tool so my husband can see and stares at the tool, watching my husband choose what tip amount etc. It automatically defaults to a 20% tip and then increases from there for tip choices!! We felt very pressured and awkward with this. We like to take our time and figure out how much we want to leave based on service not feel "pushed" into choosing one of the pre chosen percentage amounts (especially if they default to a minimum of 20%)!!! The server needs to leave the tool at the table walk away or stand farther back so the customer can privately pay. FOOD &/or BEVERAGE: Birria Taco Dinner TASTE: tacos were very good, flavors of the meat was amazing and that dipping sauce was so good! Beans and rice were basic (nothing different than other places). SIZE: average PRICE: $15.99 Chimichanga TASTE: chicken meat was very flavorful, overall was a very delicious chimichanga. SIZE: average PRICE: $16.99 Basic Burrito TASTE: ground meat was very flavorful, asked for only meat and cheese (normally comes with beans and rice inside) and it had a small amount of beans inside :(. Overall was a delicious basic burrito. Note that this burrito is served dry not wet. SIZE: average PRICE: $9.99 Burrito Chaparrito TASTE: shredded beef was very flavorful, asked for little beans but seemed like the normal amount, also has rice topped with cheese (this is not a wet burrito). Overall was a very good BUT this is the same as the basic burrito except you get cheese on top of this one (which costs you an extra $8.00!!), if my husband would have known that, he would have just done the basic burrito too! SIZE: average PRICE: $17.99 OVERALL THOUGHTS: Paid $80 for our family of four. Food is very good. Staff were very kind. Didn't appreciate the check paying experience (full explanation under service). WOULD I RETURN? Possibly, but we would not make a special trip.

This place is the real deal! The Carna Asada tastes like it was right off a charcoal grill. Yum!…read moreThe birria tacos were unlike any other place. The broth had a wonderful thickness and so much flavor. I almost wanted to drink it straight out of the bowl. The burritos were filled and delicious. They had an elote cart featured tonight. It was out of this world! One of the waite staff was so very kind. The restaurant itself may look a bit dated or worn but trust me the food totally makes up for it. Run don't walk to eat at this place!

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.

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

My brother and I always stop here for tacos. We get birria taco dinner and chicken taco dinner…read moreMexican style. If you call in your order it's almost always done when you get there. Always greeted with a smile, Lots of people come here.. so good! Love the rice and beans.

Amazing food and great people. Service is fantastic. One of our local favorites. Prices are…read morereasonable and I've been able to try new foods.

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.

I'm done looking for the dream taco joint in Lansing. Here it is. Get some dulces and an horchata…read moreto go along side your plate for a little extra fun

Large selection of groceries and goods, amazing tacos, and very kind people. The service is…read morephenomenal, and the store itself is kept quite tidy. This place is a hidden gem of Lansing, and I make it a routine part of my schedule to come here.

Let's start with the good points- when ordering from their deli, most meat options were enjoyed…read more Chicken, asada and pastor were good. Carnitas had great flavor but the meat was entirely fatty. Every single bite had huge globs of gelatinous fat. The tortillas used for the tortillas were on the thicker side which made for a taco that didn't fall apart while eating. Also, both the red and green salsa were decent. Now, for things that we didn't like. A burrito with everything on it did not come as expected. I was expecting meat, beans, rice, salsa, onions and cilantro but instead it only had meat, beans and lettuce. Very odd. Again, the tortilla was great. As for the actual carniceria, do not order ranchera thinking you are buying a fairly lean cut of beef. Out of the 4 lbs we bought, after trimming we were only left with 3lbs. Way too much fat left on and it was a huge disappointment.

Great tacos! Service was fast as well, and the kiosk I ordered from was a nice touch. At the back…read moreof a grocery store.

The best!! Food is outstanding!! Alicia is always super welcoming- makes you feel like you are at…read morehome!! Salsa is on point, and the Tamales were perfect!!!

Food service and the people that work here are very nice. Good food close to work and easy in and…read moreout.

The food was very good. I know a little bit about Cuban food since I'm Cuban American. The service…read morewas very good. I had vaca frita and yuca frita and yuca con mojo. I would recommend this place eat

Very cute, casual restaurant with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The staff was incredibly friendly…read more Paid parking is a bit of a downside, but it worked out fine. The food was a great comfort meal--exactly what we were craving.

This straight slaps! Delicious! Best salsa,crispy chips & yummy tacos!…read more Would recommend & will be back again!

I would never eat here again. I just went for their Taco Tuesday. The prices are high and the food…read morequality is low. I paid $23.00 for a 7.99 "taco special" that only included two tacos and a drink with just cheese and meat. I also got a half order of nachos that didn't even fill up one kid. To make matters worse we all felt sick and had to use the bathroom multiple times! Never again. They use to be much better but the quality and prices have drastically changed.