Barrio Taco We…read morestopped at Barrio Taco for lunch on our way from Chicago to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada, using it as our midpoint break on a long drive. And honestly, it did the job. The food was okay. I have definitely had better tacos, so this was not exactly a "write home about it" meal, but for a college town and a convenient stop along the road, it was perfectly decent. They have a good selection of tacos and plenty of choices, although figuring out exactly what to order can feel like a small decision-making exercise. Tacos? Bowl? Which fillings? Which toppings? Suddenly lunch requires a strategy meeting! They also seemed to have a pretty good selection of beers and cocktails, which added to the upbeat atmosphere. The space itself is large and lively, with a fun, happy energy that works well for a casual meal. Cleanliness, however, could use some attention. The floor was noticeably sticky, which is never quite the ambiance anyone is hoping for with lunch. Overall, Barrio Taco is a good casual stop, especially if you are passing through the area or looking for a lively place with lots of choices. The food was fine, the atmosphere was fun, and it was a convenient place to break up a long road trip. Not a destination meal for me, but definitely an acceptable pit stop.

I'll be honest, I was a little disappointed with my experience at this barrios location. The…read moreservice was great, but the ambiance and food were just ok. I got two "build your own" tacos. For meats, I picked the chorizo + black beans & the seasoned pulled chicken. I will say it was fun to build my own & pick all the toppings I wanted. The food quality was just ok. I was a bit disappointed by the flavor (was expecting more flavor and more tender meat). The toppings were ok, but didn't really blow me away either. The pineapple salsa was a bit overpowering & it all blended together a bit too much. I will say these were my choices - but I felt quality and taste could've been better. Not just from an "authentic street taco" perspective, but also for a "fusion" / new American taco joint perspective. I did try the "French dip" taco from the el jefe menu and it was great! The barbacoa was pretty good too. And the salsa + guac was really good. Ambiance was ok. It felt like it needed to be refreshed a bit inside & we were a bit cold by the door. Overall, I had an ok experience. Fun to build tacos from scratch, but was a bit disappointed by the food quality. Price was great though.

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

Coming from California, our taco/Mexican food standards are pretty darn high so 3/5 stars is not…read morebad. We are staying right down the street for the next month and would go back in a heart beat. We wanted to try a little bit of our go-to meat selections so we shared a Big Barbacoa Burrito and three different tacos (asada, pastor and carnitas.) The barbacoa and carnitas were both deliciously seasoned and tender. The burritos are served up a bit different than we are used to, with lettuce cheese and sour cream. It reminded me of a better executed combo burrito from Taco Bell. Paired with both their mild tomatillo salsa and spicy salsa, it was great. The pastor wasn't like any other pastor we have had, but it was enjoyable. I wouldn't order it again but like I said, it was decent. The same goes for the asada. All in all, a pretty little solid taco truck in Lansing. Next time, breakfast burritos and sopes will be where it's at. Also worth mentioning, our little truly enjoyed their side of rice. *chefs kiss*

40 years ago El Azteco was a local Mexican restaurant in the basement where f a strip mall. No…read morewindows, dark, with incredible food. 40 years later they have moved out of the basement. They have a gorgeous bi-level restaurant steps from the original location. The ownership might have changed ( no longer family owned ) but some things don't change. The food is still the best Mexican in Lansing. The service is top notch and the views are amazing. El Azteco is STILL a must visit inE. Landing.

The customer service was good. We were in somewhat of a hurry and received our food quickly…read more We ordered 2 chicken and a beef taco. The chicken was flavorless and dry. The salsa that came with chips was flavorless and the chips were just ok. we also ordered a cheesecake chimichanga and that was actually really good. It wasn't oily had a great ratio of filling to dough.

Sometimes you just need an amazing bartender that is willing to make you a really good spicy…read moremargarita! Then top it off with some chips and salsa and tasty street tacos. The bar is a comfy place to chill in a lively atmosphere but somehow the bar seems tucked in a pocket of all that. Service is always great, if you can't find me and I'm not answering the phone. I'm here ;-)

We each ordered the tacos birria. Neither order came with cilantro, pico de Gallo, onions, or the…read moretomatillo sauce. It's just meat in shells.

I really wish I could recommend this restaurant...their food is pretty good but you never know when…read morethey are open. They accept orders for food and when you go yo pick it up..closed. 430 on a Tuesday, order website says open and the door sign says open but no one there to get me the food I paid for. Seems like a scam.

I swear this is the best Mexican food in Lansing area. I've tried them all, this place has the most…read moreflavor!

Andrés always takes care of my family and even knows our order by heart. He's the reason we drive…read moreout of the way to come to this location.

Chips and salsa are absolutely fantastic! And we went on a soft serve margarita night, and those…read morewere exceptional! Food was nothing super special to write home about unfortunately. The service is what really sucked unfortunately, waiter was busy which I understand. But he took our orders, got mine wrong (asked for enchiladas and got the saddest looking quesadillas instead) then disappeared for 30 min and had to hunt him down to get water refills, more chips and salsa, and the bill. It was decent enough I'd go back and give them another shot, but was not overly impressed on the first trip.

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.

Food, drinks and service are always good! Especially like their enchiladas and beans.read more

Has gone downhill. The food was as bland as the renovated decor…read more The quesadilla was watery ground beef in a slightly browned shell - nasty.

First time in East Lansing (daughter looking at Grad Schools)…read more This was a wonderful first meal. Busy spot, but our waitress handled us & several other large parties like a pro. The chicken tenders are hands down the best I've ever had. Fries were definite top 10 as well. Great "campus" spot......will definitely be back to try more.

HopCat is ALWAYS good and it's been a few years since I've been to one. The staff at this location…read moreis great and our bartender was so friendly. I got the grilled chicken Caesar wrap and it was sooo good. The amount of dressing on it was perfect and the Parmesan crusted on the wrap was the perfect touch. You aren't experiencing HopCat if you aren't getting the crack fries aka Cosmik fries, but they'll always be crack fries to me!

Generous servings of delicious food! Will be ordering…read moreregularly from Pablos from now on.

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!