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    Happy's Taco Shop

    4.8 (39 reviews)
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    Updated 3 months ago

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    Street taco D-Lux with roasted pork.

    Great food - I had the street taco D-Lux with roasted pork. It was delicious!!! My son had the fried shrimp street taco - also incredible. They were very friendly & helpful when we ordered. Highly recommend!

    Crunch wrap.
    Michele M.

    Always a favorite! Been enjoying their tacos and other recipes since they opened their first food truck and set up at Boyne City Farmers Market. (I miss the crunchy avocado taco, hint, hint). Loved watching them evolve through the years while keeping the food consistently delicious and changing up the menu with creative twists to their recipes. New brick and mortar location in downtown Petoskey.

    Bean dip supreme

    Some of the tacos are different. In a good way! The chilaquiles and chopped beef tacos are what I had this time, which were amazing and the cheese was cooked crispy. I also ordered the bean dip supreme and I love it especially the chips that come with it. In another visit here I ordered the crispy shrimp tacos and I really liked those too. The atmosphere has this chill vibe and even though it's an outdoor sit and eat spot it's very comfortable. And the service is fast and friendly.

    Bethany L.

    10/10 customer service, taste and vibes. The street tacos were flavorful and textured perfectly. I got the roasted pork street taco and the potato street taco. This will be my new go-to taco place when I'm in the area! My husband tried the burrito bowl and loved it! He also tried their own brew (Golden Boy) and said it was fantastic!

    Pinto bean street tacos
    Stacie B.

    I'm sad we can only give 5 stars as otherwise I would give at least 10 for this amazing food truck! We have long loved this brand and now we're so stocked to see that they have a permanent location right in Boyne City! Amazing! The spot is right off the main road on the outskirts of town and has an ample parking lot, as well as seats in the shade and out in the sun. There is plenty of room for groups or singles, and when we visited the place was hopping. As per usual with a food truck you go up to the counter to order and they give you a remote which buzzes when your order is ready. They have a variety of options all around the concept of tacos (obviously). Their chips and salsa are amazing and frankly any of their tacos or bowls are just as delicious as can be!! My favorites are the smoked potato taco and the pinto bean taco which come as either a street taco (corn tortilla) or regular taco (flour tortilla). I can usually eat at least 3 but probably should settle for two! My husband says they are addictive and that you can't eat just one! We love their flavors and the crunch on the potato tacos, as well as the spicy flavor of the crema. I can't get enough of this stuff and now they have a location close to our favorite town...ideal! Their hours are Friday through Sunday 11-3 so make sure you don't miss them, but they are well worth the planning to go every day. Delicious!!

    Smoked Potato Tacos
    Abigail J.

    We stopped in to get Happys Tacos at the Little Fleet. These tacos genuinely exceeded my expectations, even though I already expected them to be fantastic based on the great reviews I read before coming in! I got the smoked potato tacos and they were genuinely the best tacos I've ever had. My husband got a chorizo Street taco, a pork chorizo taco, and a smoked chicken taco- he absolutely loved them as well. It was very cool how it was set up, you walk up to a counter and order, they give you a buzzer and you go sit at a table of your choice. When the buzzer goes off you go up and grab your food and enjoy. Our food came out very quickly and it was so flavorful. The decor was really awesome, it was a very inviting and laid-back environment, and very clean as well. I can't wait to come back

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    2 months ago

    Beef and cheese - best taco EVER. Wanted another one the next day and they were closed. you will not be disappointed

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    3 months ago

    Amazing good. Shrimp tacos were so good. Best I've ever had. I wish I would have gotten two, instead of one.

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    3 months ago

    Delicious tacos. Shrimp tacos were fantastic. Portion size for the chips and salsa was a little small but the salsa was excellent.

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    Fantastic flavors! Fun atmosphere. Friendly staff. One of the best burritos I've had. Lamb taco was great. We will be back often.

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    Absolutely fantastic!! Crispy Shrimp tacos are AMAZING!! Love the coca-cola in bottles and being able to have a cocktail or cold beer!

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    1 year ago

    Rocking food with a nice twist of drinks !!! Most definitely have to try the marg beer

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    1 year ago

    The best tacos ever. A must try!! Yummyliscious ! The staff and owners are fantastic!

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    2 years ago

    The food was absolutely delicious. The service was amazing. They also have a bar with great craft beer. Will definitely be back!

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    2 years ago

    It's a neat layout. They don't have chicken or beef. That's a deal breaker for some people.

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    1 year ago

    worth the wait... line actually move this time for the little fleet pop-up unlike a couple months ago

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    Don't miss an opportunity for Happy's, whether it's their on the fly food Truck or this permanent spot.

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    4 years ago

    I expect most hipster food trucks to be subpar and overpriced, but Happy's is different. This place is a real hidden gem.

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    Libe Lula

    Libe Lula

    4.9(8 reviews)
    11.7 mi

    They are in the Gypsy distillery and have amazing food- unique and delicious! We had the shrimp…read moreappetizer wrapped in bacon, the pickle fries and grouper taco. I would recommend all. The distillery had great flights and if you buy the $10 flights you can apply to a bottle! I had and excellent Gin tonic and husband loved his dirty martini. The service was fast and very efficient- very friendly. Highly recommend this place. Great to use for an event space, they had 2 events while we were there, or a fun night out.

    What an absolute surprise! This little order-at-the-window restaurant is amazing and located inside…read morea well-known vodka-gin distillery on a country road between the Michigan Lake-lined cities of Petoskey and Charlevoix. Crazy that this Mexican food eatery with a small yet delicious menu sits within a 42,000-square-foot building that formerly served as an equestrian center. Now it's an eatery inside several rooms - a part of the largest distillery in Michigan. The BIG room, on a colored, swirling and polished cement floor is decorated with couches, picnic tables, a large screen for videos and corn-hole boards and other games. My spouse and I ordered a quesadilla filled with chicken, avocado, peppers. onions and cheese ($16). YUM. Prepared on a 10-inch tortilla, it was served with limey-tasting sauce of sour cream in a tiny ramekin. We picked it up at the window in the long hallway on the side of the distillery and ate at a picnic table with our bottles of Mexican Coke and Lime Jarrito in the big hall. Although the price is a bit more than we usually spend for a top-notch quesadilla, we probably will return for fish (cod) taco $6.00. The only major drawback is the distance between the parking area and the restaurant and distillery. It's up a myriad of steep steps, although there is a drop-off area near the building for those who are physically impaired.

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    Libe Lula - Barrels of vodka/gin

    Barrels of vodka/gin

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    Happy's Taco Shop - Vegan smoked potato and chilaquiles taco

    Happy's Taco Shop

    4.6(158 reviews)
    12.3 mi
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    If you haven't tried this place...I recommend you RUN and not walk!!…read more I am vegan and I feel there are never enough reviews about vegan options, so here goes. I was traveling in the Petoskey area and of course I always seek out all vegan restaurants or restaurants with vegan options. Initially I wasn't hopeful that I'd find anything vegan in Petoskey and knew I'd starve for weekend, but I was pleasantly surprised (really surprised and happy) when I came across Happy's Taco Shop. And what was even more exciting is they have a separate vegan menu (say what)!!! Needless to say, this is where I ended up. From the moment I stepped up to the counter to first inquire if they did indeed have vegan options (the cashier very nicely said yes they do and hands me the vegan menu) and second to place my order, I was filled with excitement and anticipation to try these vegan tacos! So what did I order? I'm glad you asked . I ended up getting the Vegan Crunch Wrap Royale and the Smoked Potato Taco and OMGEEEE...both were fiyah...and for those who don't know that means they were DELICIOUS ON TOP OF DELICIOUS!!! The flavors were on point and the portion size is plentiful and I had to get a to go box! My husband knows when I like my food because I do a "happy dance" and I was indeed dancing!! Great food, great service, clean restaurant, and most of all GREAT VEGAN OPTIONS so it's 10/10 for me. I hope this is helpful for my fellow vegan peeps

    Very cute tego spot located in the same space as the brewery. I chose this place cause they had…read morevegan options, there is a separate vegan menu. I've tried both vegan tacos and they were delicious, with slight preference on the smoked potato one. My husband had the chilaquiles taco and street taco delux, and he also enjoyed his. The only problem was that they are very small for the price, so it definetly didn't satisfy our hunger. W decided to split a vegan crunchwrap and that was the hit of the entire meal. Very good. Combined with one of the home made salsa, it was awesome. We also had a couple of beers, and this was a great but expensive meal. For that reason it won't be our frequent spot to visit.

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    Happy's Taco Shop - Inside, a taco truck is in the corner and a bar is in the middle. There is also a really cool balcony area.

    Inside, a taco truck is in the corner and a bar is in the middle. There is also a really cool balcony area.

    Happy's Taco Shop - Chilaquiles taco and street delux taco

    Chilaquiles taco and street delux taco

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    El Cilantro - Mofongo -Chicken

    El Cilantro

    4.3(56 reviews)
    14.6 mi

    Definitely a place to consider when you are in the mood for Mexican food. We stopped by on a Friday…read moreevening in June and were one of a handful of diners. Outside the fray of downtown Petoskey, El Cilantro has a much more relaxed vibe. It's close to the state park and ideal for hungry campers or bikers riding from Petoskey to Harbor Springs. The server definitely gets five plus stars. Helpful, fun and attentive. We enjoyed the complementary chips and salsa while waiting for our food. Our shrimp tacos, which we shared, were enough for two or one very hungry person. They looked appealing, served in a casual "basket" plate. Though everything was fine and satisfying, we both felt there was a lack of seasoning that would have made our meal next-level. We are from Southern California and may have higher standards and more experience with Mexican cuisine than most. The level of flavoring and spice would surely appeal to the palate that does not crave much heat or traditional spices. As campers, we will definitely keep El Cilantro on our list to visit for future trips.

    We needed a New Mexican place to love in the area, and El Cilantro was perfect!…read more The service was incredibly friendly and fast and the food was delicious. The shrimp tacos were outstanding- best we've had! The Birrias were perfectly prepared and full of flavor. I also really loved their salsa - freshly made and you could tell. We used to visit this location years ago when it was Scallywags, and it felt a little nostalgic!

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    Mi Vallarta - Quesobirra

    Mi Vallarta

    4.3(75 reviews)
    18.0 mi

    Don't get the wrong idea about this place. It seems like it's all about "fast food" or "takeout",…read morewhich can imply cheap food and bad service. This is not the case. The sit down experience was very good, with an attentive and professional server, and yummy food. The quesobirria tacos were excellent, and the fresh salsas were rockin! Also, I paid in cash and dropped $40 dollars on my way out. The server ran out to my car to return it to me. Integrity, honesty, and generosity are hard to find these days, but I found them here. If I lived closer, this would be a staple restaurant for me. Consider it your dependable place for Mexican food.

    The atmosphere and service are outstanding, 10/10. The location is bright, the flowers on each…read moretable were perfectly done with splashes of matching color, the painted details on the chairs were beautiful, and everything was spotlessly clean. For $55 we got 2 horchatas, a small chips and salsa, shrimp taco meal, and the breakfast number 1. My daughter really enjoyed the homemade horchata, I like mine with a little more spice but it was very creamy, lightly sweet, and I would order again. Salsa was processed smoothly with very few pieces of veg if that's how you like it, the flavor was good, very mild. The chips were not homemade but also good for being the standard tortilla chip. The tacos are American style with flour tortillas, cheese, and sour cream which is not our preferred way to eat tacos so that's on us. If you like American style these were spot on. The rice was fantastic and the side of beans were pinto beans and not refried, also tasty but soupy. The scrambled eggs with carnitas were so oily that they were swimming in the bottom. Additionally the menu indicated they came with cheese and hash brown but mine was missing as can be seen in the photo (rectified immediately and kindly so absolutely not a complaint). The green salsa was minimal, would have preferred more as that was where the only real flavor came from. I wouldn't order again due to the oil. We may return and try again as the food was fresh, nicely cooked, the service was fantastic, and the place was spotless. We just like a little more authentic with perhaps different spice levels of salsa (little more spicy).

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    Mi Vallarta
    Mi Vallarta

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