When I was a wee boy, I tasted the best taco in the world in a small village in Yucatán, Mexico…read more For years after, I have embarked on a journey across Grand Rapids in search of this taco. Countless dollars have been spent, shirts have been spilled on, and symptoms of spicy food have ensued, if you know what I mean. And yet, despite all of this, my taco perfecto had eluded me. I had all but given up until I moved to the West Side of GR and stumbled upon what could quite possibly be considered the Holy Grail of Grand Rapids Mexican food: a small, unassuming red shack on the corner of Bridge St. I'll just get down to the brass tacks. Any taco buff knows that a taco joint can be judged on one thing and one thing only: their Al Pastor. And by god, Cuñado delivers. On top of that, the Chorizo is cherishable. The steak is stellar. The chicken is, well, chicken, but it's damn good. And the salsa is just shy of perfect: it's fragrant, fresh and feisty, and pairs perfectly with any and every menu item (except the horchata, for obvious reasons). The sautéed onions provide sweet, crunchy and umami layers, and for the bold, a sauteéd Jalapeño to top it all off. All of this is housed between a generously griddled double tortilla, which bears the burden of it's toppings like an absolute champ. The value of this place is truly off the charts. I went (begrudgingly) to Donkey Taqueria the other day and paid $12 for two flimsy fake tacos. TWELVE DOLLARS for two raw tortillas with a smidge of crock pot meat in between. Meanwhile, I pay $8 for three hefty, hearty boys made with cariño down on Bridge Street, and they knock my socks off every time. The folks running this place are absolute gems as well. When you walk in, it kind of feels like you're at your abuela's house and she's pulling out all the stocks to absolutely stuff you to the brim. Although they probably see a thousand people a day, the Cuñado Bridge crew never hesitates to make my day that much better. In my opinion, Tacos El Cuñado Bridge St. humbly boasts the best tacos in town. And if you don't believe me, it'll only cost you $8 (on Tuesdays) to see for yourself.

They goofed up our pick up order. Forgot to include the item…read moremy wife really wanted and the food quality was "meh." I was literally the only person there, they were bit busy at all, can't blame it on overwhelming orders. I will try it again in a few months

Delicious tacos! We were looking for a fast and convenient lunch and this place was perfect! I…read moretried the cow cheek and chorizo tacos and they were amazing. The hot sauce was also delicious and perfectly spicy! I would visit again to try a torta or tamale.

If you are in the mood for good tacos, search no further. Doña Guille has opened a brick and…read moremortar spot on Burton for the winter months. This used to be just the kitchen that supported her food truck, but now she is staying open through the winter. This is not a sit down restaurant, it is exclusively a take-out spot, however the food is legit. My wife and I ordered some tacos, some corn, and a large horchata. Doña Guille was so sweet and gave us a churro to sample. The tacos were very tasty; try the Pastor, the Cabeza, and the Tripa. Take my word for it the Tripa will really surprise you, it was my favorite taco we ate. The elote, or corn, was awesome: Corn, mayo, cheese and chili was an awesome combination. I can't wait to try more!!

affordable and really authentic Mexican food with amazing service. family friendly. love the e…read morebeltline and 3 mile location. can't wait to get their fajitas again

I chose El Globo based out of previous reviews. I happened to be in Grand Rapids for the first…read moretime, so I didn't know anyplace to go. The service was very prompt and friendly. The decor is very Mexican, and nicely done. I ordered enchiladas...as a vegetarian I chose the cheese enchiladas, and elected not to have the rice and beans. I ordered a side of guacamole to get things going. The guacamole and chips were as good as I've had in Michigan. Growing up in San Diego, I am often disappointed by attempts to make Mexican food, they nailed these. I ordered the enchiladas with green sauce, and they were also delicious.

Visited this restaurant on a Saturday. Parking is tight and often limited. The restaurant has a few…read moretables and chairs but mostly booths. The customer service was good. Upon getting a booth they quickly took our order, brought us our drinks and shortly after our food. They do not offer complimentary chips and salsa like most of the restaurants in the area. The price is also a lot higher than those that do charge for it. With your taco order you get a plate of limes, pickled onions, grilled onions and grilled peppers. I ordered asada tacos and they were full of meat with cilantro and onion. They also offer dinner plates with rice and beans. The rice and beans are nothing special and could have gone without ordering them. The hot sauce options they bring out are great. We love the green but the red is just as good. They have a nice kick! We will definitely be back!

I am absolutely livid. Im a regular customer here and regularly tip well over 20% and always…read morenoticed their tip jar is almost empty but I guess I found out why. I tried to give them an opportunity to make things right before coming to reviews but just left even more angry. Last time I ordered I ordered no onions and specified its due to an allergy and the onions were added anyways. Simple mistake were all human. It was what happened when I called to nicely talk about it the woman who answered hung up on me and when I called back she picked up the phone and sat it down and I speak enough Spanish to know she was in the background talking spit about me. So then I reached out via their website and was ignored. Then today I called and explained what happened and that I was willing to give them a second chance and the lady told me it would be ready in 10 minutes without apologizing to me. Then I get there 20 minutes later and my they didnt even have a receipt for my order and hadnt started on it. Still charged me full price and refused to apologize and when I pointed that out the staff literally pretended like I wasnt there or speaking and then a few minutes later they handed me my food and I once again pointed out no one apologized but you guessed it was ignored again. Im very vocal about supporting local businesses in social media and believe me all of west michigan will be hearing about all this disrespect. Wonder if theyd pass a health inspection? I gave them multiple chances and never raised my voice or anything. The empty tip jar makes way more sense. A good business would've made it right initially not hung up and ignored me and continued to treat me horrible. Ill tell every person who will give me a moment of their time about this experience and be posting on all my social media platforms. No comped food or even an apology like wtf is happened to this place?

Taqueria San Jose is back! I am not sure if it's the same owners or the same family, but everything…read moreis just as good as before. We had a group of 7 people stop by for lunch recently and I loved the food. There are a few small tables inside, but the majority of their seating is outside. Luckily it's all shaded and we were able to get one of the large picnic tables, but many people opt for takeout. I ordered an asada quesadilla and the table shared some chips, guacamole, and queso. I loved the queso as it was smooth and creamy, and the guac was chunky which most people at our table enjoyed. Some of the chips seemed a tad stale, but I was holding out for my main event: the quesadilla. It's a large size, and comes with tomato and shredded lettuce inside. The lettuce makes it a bit tough to eat, but it was so delicious. I had plenty of leftovers, too. The steak was flavorful and tender. I added some of the hot sauce which gave it the perfect kick of heat. I tried some of Nate's barbacoa taco, which was just as I remembered, super flavorful and tender. The only thing I didn't love was the horchata - it had a chalky texture and a bit of a weird taste to me. The large is huge! The jamaica was also sweeter than I would like, but still refreshing.

The tacos. Get them and you won't regret it. Quick service,…read morekind staff, and a fun little drive in vibe. The barbacoa taco and the asada taco were my faves. The guac was also veryyy fresh and yummy. One of the best taco spots in GR for sure!

I noticed the El Jalapeno food truck parked at the Fulton Street Farmers Market the past few times…read moreI've been there. I like going to the farmers market on Friday mornings when it's less busy, so last Friday I arrived around 8 am and wanted a bite to eat for breakfast. El Jalapeno doesn't have a "regular" breakfast menu during the week (I heard an employee say they only have breakfast on the weekends), but I'll eat anything at breakfast time. I ordered a steak burrito which was about $12. There were a couple of picnic tables near the truck so I sat and waited for my food. I should have asked for it to go, as it came out on a paper plate, but I decided it would be best to eat at least part of it when it was hot and fresh anyway. The burrito was massive! I definitely could have split it with Nate, who went into the market to get a different breakfast option. I took half home for later. The steak was flavorful and seasoned well and the burrito was stuffed with lots of fillings; rice, lettuce, refried beans, tomato, sour cream, and a side of salsa. All the ingredients were fresh and delicious - I particularly liked the refried beans in the burrito, which was surprising for me, because usually I could go without. The employees were all super friendly and polite and the smells wafting out of the truck were mouth-watering! I would love to try more of their food in the future and look forward to visiting them again soon.

Food truck was at Woodchip campground on 7/28, tacos where good, price was good. Service was great…read more Would definitely buy again!

i ordered the quesabirria with consume and it satisfied my craving! i would gladly go back to get…read moremore and try new things. service was good, and they let us know there were condiments and salsas we could use while we dined in. they have a variety of desserts and sides readily available to purchase in the refrigerators, which i really liked! it's just a great and chill place to get dinner with a friend and catch up.

I love tamales Mary! Everything is prepared super fresh and they have a terrific assortment to…read morechoose from. If tamales isn't your thing they also have tacos burritos quesadillas whatever you may be craving they probably have it. Their chips and homemade hot sauces and salsa are amazing and they're flan. Oh my goodness is probably the best in Grand Rapids.

Revisited the restaurant recently and I continue to love their dishes. I enjoyed their flautas (no…read moresour cream- personal preference) and their enfrijoladas. Their food is consistent and very well plated. Service was wonderful and the food came out quickly. The restaurant is always clean and with the new design its super bright and welcoming. I also love their new menu updates and the website changes! Such a clean and fresh look. I personally like their commitment to the community and always being present at different events. Will definitely continue to visit!

back in july i went to el granjero to try to induce labor. sadly it didn't work but the food was…read morestill delicious. they have a vegan chorizo option which makes them standout from any other mexican restaurant. my partner added that to a burrito and requested no cheese/crema to make it vegan. i always go for the veggie fajitas which come with a small side of rice and beans (i requested no cheese on the beans). the chips are thick and crunchy and the salsa is fresh and delicious. They also bring out two sauces with the salsa as well which I confirmed do not contain dairy either. overall it's a good meal.