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    El Arriero

    3.9 (210 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Julie E.

    Nice place. Chips were stale, salsa didn't have a lot of flavor. Shrimp fajitas were great! The server was very nice and attentive. I would definitely go back!

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    Kimy P.

    El Arriero has been a family favorite for years. Lately, whenever we have an outing we come here. The service is great, the mojarra dorada is delicious, chicken fajitas, pollo a la Mexicana are also favs! Honestly, you can't go wrong if you want to support a local Latino owned business. Also, for my birthday they gave me this flan, so nice!

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    Tara S.

    Amazing food as always! This place has great food and drinks. The service is always great and fast. Great place to meet up for great food and drinks. Perfect for a date or a large group! I've tried multiple meals and have not been disappointed! Great enchiladas and burritos! My Favorite Mexican restaurant in the Grand Rapids area. Will definitely be back!

    Steak not cooked
    Sam S.

    No words other than horrible. Very disappointed, in all my years I have been to many places but this is by far the worst restaurant I have ever been. First off my steak was not even cooked all the way and my horchata was absolutely disgusting. They gave me a hard shell taco without even asking. Then the celling started dripping and we told them and they didn't do anything. Horrible experience, never going again and I hope none of you waste your time there.

    Charged three times and then told the card was declined so I had to use another. $525 later still no resolve to this.
    Kris R.

    The food and service are normally good here, but today an apparently new waiter took our order, never brought the cheese dip we asked for, and then charged my credit card three times for $400 and then told us my card was declined and I had to use another card. Normally we pay up from but this waiter came to the table with the bill, said how much it was and waited to be paid. I gave him my card and then he returned and said the card was "declined" which was strange because it is a credit card with a large balance. He then took another card and that went through. I got home and checked my account only to find that he had charged my card three times. I called the restaurant and spoke to a manager who said he would check into it and get back to me immediately. I am still waiting--now with over $500 in charges and a card I cannot use. Very bad service and follow-up

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    Great Mexican food. The Arroz con Pollo is simple yet fantastic. Worth a try if you're in the area.

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    12 years ago

    Food is always delicious! Very authentic! I've been coming to this restaurant for years, and it never disappoints! Staff is friendly too!

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