Food was great and full of flavor. Friendly atmosphere with reasonable prices. Staff were friendly.

Really good spot for a taste of Mexican food Up North. I'm visiting for a trail Ragnar event. We went to town for a bite to eat pre-event. But most places had long waits. So we found this spot that was off the main path. And it was delicious. We shared shrimp fajitas, a bowl with all kinds of meat/seafood, and enchiladas. I wasn't expecting much. But we were happily surprised. Would come back if in grayling again. read more

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The steak fajitas were tough like chewing leather very small portions I see why they closed down I do not recommend eating here. I think I deleted the pictures but I will look and repost it was awful. read more

Very good food but the service was a little rushed and the floor was sticky! I got the pollo a la Diablo and The waitress warned me that it was very hot and spicy and I was happy! Many times they say that but the food isn't -- but in this case it actually was very hot and spicy!! And very tasty read more

A little pricey, but it was worth it. Pollo supreme is my favorite dish ever. Their Tortilla chips are the best. My husband loves their street chickens tacos. Just like you get in Mexico. We are big fans. Also, friendly, fast service. read more

I hate to give bad reviews but just don't waste your time. The margs aren't strong- literally just juice. The food is mediocre and the chips are like cardboard. I'm sorry to be so blunt, but things changed since they moved locations and we haven't been back since. read more

Good just okay guacamole had so much lime in it that's all you could taste. Lots of vegetables in the fajitas not much meat. They where somewhat bland. Quality just okay. Service started out good then nothing as we where paying the bill she added the cost of using credit even though we were paying cash. As I was trying to put food in the to go container the girl was picking up the table like she couldn't wait for us to leave. Probably not going back. read more

Good service, I had the fajita fundida and split a taquitos dip with friends both were really good. Only issue was with the name on the restaurant, was expecting margaritas and beer available and nope. read more

The last few times we have eaten there the food has not been very good flavorless overcooked dry meat. The wait staff is pretty good most of the time. We used to eat here about once a week I don't think we'll be coming back now. That is unfortunate this was our favorite restaurant. read more

Actually no alcohol available on our visit. Food was good and plentiful with possibly too many menu items

My wife and I decided to try this restaurant last evening, other restaurants have that have been there lately haven't been that good. The service was very good, but they don't have their liquor license yet. After looking at the very difficult to read menu my wife and I both decided to try fajitas, she had the beef and I had the fajitas Rancho, she enjoyed her beef fajitas and the fajitas Rancho that I had were fantastic, they had beef, chicken, pork, and chorizo sausage, my wife tried mine, and I know what we will both be having next time! read more

Margarita Bar & Grill - Chips and their house made salsa, very similar to El Rancho up in Gaylord. And these are the beef fajitas my wife ordered. - Mexican Near Me - Grayling, Michigan

Northern Michigan has a dire need for authentic and quality Mexican restaurants. I grew up in the Detroit area then lived in Grand Rapids and now I reside in northern Michigan..so I have a pretty good idea of what we typically see throughout the state of Michigan and for that reason I'm very biased and kind of a tough critic when it comes to Mexican restaurant because there are so many good ones in the Detroit area that I love. After trying 2 places in gaylord and 1 in houghton I was loosing hope. My parents live in grayling and my mom LOVES Mexican so she tried this place as soon as it opened and initially told me she was not impressed. However I wanted to try it for myself. My mom agreed to try it again today for a light lunch before we were going to grocery shop. Here's my breakdown: SERVICE- good but not great. Our host/waitress, greeted us upon entry seated us and asked about drinks. As we were looking the menu over and discussing what we wanted she overheard us questioning if they served lunch portions on the weekend... butted into our conversation to tell us that it's only Monday through Friday... nice to have clarification but had I have gone through the whole menu I would have read that myself instead of her feeling the need to break into our private conversation. No big deal but not in good taste. We asked about specials and she pointed outside that they were listed on a sign. First off she should know them second they should have them on a card in a holder at the tables especially if they are reoccurring. She grabbed chips and salsa and took our orders efficiently. When we left however she did not say goodbye or anything of that nature "thanks for coming.... see you next time..." nothing. FOOD- we both ordered combo #5, beef taco, enchilada with beans and rice. A cup of chicken tortilla soup. The complimentary chips and salsa was FANTASTIC. Home made warm chips with fresh and vibrant salsa. Perfect blend of herbs and spices and did remind me of the salsa at el rancho located in gaylord. The tacos were anything special but were warm and the meat inside has great flavor they also use very good quality queso style shredded cheese. The hard taco would go from good to amazing If they made their own shell... they could of course too because the chips are gone made and amazing..the enchilada was also good did have good flavor but the sauce it's self could've been amplified a little bit with better seasonings setting it apart from what comes in can (not saying for sure it was but it could be) The chicken tortilla soup was very very good which surprised me the only place that I really like this soup is at El Charro in Macomb area in southeastern Michigan. This was Light and fresh with cilantro and lime flavors in the broth. Also guacamole and pico topped the fresh cut tortilla strips. It was perfection. We didn't order dessert or alcoholic beverages this visit so I can't speak to that. PRICE: fair pricing but the portions are on the small side. Silly not to offer a lunch portion for a lower price all days of the week though. Not sure how my combo could have been smaller really. ATMOSPHERE: clean, modern and rustic yet still colorful with touches of Spanish artwork and decor. Honestly super cute for the area and style of restaurant. They had a small bar and both booths and tables. We will be back I was impressed on most accounts. read more

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Best Mexican food of northern Michigan. I have been coming to grayling for years and I'm so excited to have a great Mexican option so close to downtown grayling. I had their special with steak and cheese on a bed of rice with tortillas. read more

Margarita Bar & Grill - Mexican Near Me - Grayling, Michigan

Authentic Mexican food, good service and a very large menu selection which is unusual these days. I was impressed after our first visit here and we will be back. Name implies that you can get a drink, but no alcohol here. read more

Starting with 3 stars because the have some work to do and are new, so I'm going to assume my experience was based on them still getting the hang of things. Food wise, it's the best Mexican restaurant in Grayling as your only other option is Taco Bell. I ordered the chimichanga which is supposed to be deep fried but didn't appear to be. I can't recall what my buddy ordered but they only brought half of his meal and he had to ask for the rest. The salsa was very bland and they didn't seem to have any other choices for a hotter salsa. Service also needs work. Maybe they were overwhelmed with the amount of patrons they got for the lunch rush. But my buddies soda sat empty from the time he finished it which was before he received his meal until we paid our bill. Other than that I will give them another shot in hopes that they are just adjusting to the new environment and everything I have mentioned is approved upon. Grayling needs options like this for dinning out. read more

hours are whatever they decide. Can't actually get a beer or margaritas The food is great. Just change your name already. You are not Jimmy buffett read more

The complimentary pumpkin dessert for Mother's Day was absolutely beautifully repaired and delicious! The steak fajitas were yummy and the sides were so fresh! Thank you for the Mother's Day dessert! Thank you for being open during this quarantine. read more

Margarita Bar & Grill - Mother's Day Pumpkin dessert was complimentary for all the moms! Delicious! - Mexican Near Me - Grayling, Michigan

We weren't sure about this place at first. I went in alone to check it out, my husband waited in the car. The waitress came right over to me, greeted me, and answered my questions. I am vegetarian, and no dairy. The waitress recommended some dishes, and accommodated me graciously. The food was very good!! From the warm chips and salsa to the veggie fajita to the beef burritos! The service was fast and wll done!! Very friendly!! We will be back!! read more

I have had dinner here twice since opening. The warm chips are very good as well as the salsa. Our food was hot and flavorful. The service was very good on both visits and I look forward to them receiving their liquor license so I can have margarita with dinner. It is good to see a new restaurant in town! The new menus are in and easy to read!! read more

Finally was able to get into this restaurant. We tried an early dinner which was the perfect time considering it filled up quickly. Since we've tried several times and was always busy. I had shrimp chimichanga which was amazing. Their white sauce was very tasty. My husband who has allergies to onions, garlic and certain spices was able to explain to our waitress who helped him order his meal which was the burrito California. I gave it a four star due to no liquor license and watching people continually asking for it. I highly recommend this place but go early. read more

AMAZING FOOD AND AMAZING SERVICE. She was a one man band! She was trying to get to everyone and doing a very great job with peoples impatience! Very yummy little authentic Mexican place! read more

Came in on a Saturday night with my husband. I had the enchiladas verdes, which was really good. Lots of Mexican places use way too much cheese but here it was just enough. My husband had the burrito loco and it was huge and tasty. Our server was a little short and I felt like I was bothering her asking for sour cream, but otherwise the service was good. Salsa was also yummy. read more

Bland food, and slow, slow service all at a premium price! Chips and salsa were the highlight of our meal. And don't let the name fool you. You wont get a Margarita and there is no bar.....or beer.....or wine. Waitress said they don't have their liquor license yet....but they've been open about a year and a half? Fajitas came out sizzling hot but no char on anything and no taste. DW's Texas salad was the same - no flavor. Still searching for the elusive authentic Mexican food in Michigan. This ain't it! read more

I had lunch here today with my dear friend Pete. The service was great. As for the food it was so so. On top of it only being mediocre they charge for chips and salsa! That to me is extremely cheap on their behalf. Honestly that is what people look forward to before their meal at a Mexican restaurant. THE FREE CHIPS AND SALSA! read more

Grayling needed a mexican place & the Margarita Bar & Grill delivers IMO. Far better food than the any LaSeniorita IMO....grilled shrimp is exceptional .....but the menu is very diverse including steak, chicken, pork and seafood options. Probably vegan too but that's not something I look for, so I cannot offer much info on that. The building is a very simple style and probably won't impress, but the quality of the food has brought me back almost every time I am in town. IMO, the only downside during summer of 2018 was that the State of Michigan had not recognized a liquor license purchased from another bar, apparently due to back taxes on another business that is completely unrelated to the Margarita Bar & Grill. Unfortunately, this meant no beer or margaritas ..... hopefully that issue has been or will be resolved soon. Michigan Govt .....you approve a Fish Farm that violated the property donor deed restrictions and threatened the whole ecosystem of the river.....forcing a bunch of litigation to finally shut that down.....but will not recognize a valid liquor license because some other bar didn't pay all their taxes.....? Vote the bums out. read more

Great restaurant! Very Clean. Very courteous service. The menu is huge. This is a wonderful addition to the Grayling area. All the food is made from scratch. The owner waited on us. She makes her own chorizo and tamales, which we had. I had the deluxe burritos and my wife had the #6 combo. read more

Great service and excellent food!!! Siesta time would be the only thing to make it more enjoyable. Highly recommend.

Great find!! After an afternoon of kayaking, my friends & I were very hungry. We asked Jan, owner of Carlisle Canoe Livery, if there were any good Mexican restaurants in Grayling & she told us about this one. From the moment we walked in we were pleasantly surprised. Very authentic from the decor to the food. Excellent, friendly service & incredible food! I highly recommend this place, but go hungry, the festive plates are full! I plan to make this a 'must visit' every time I'm in the area read more

The food is authentic and made in-house - yum! The service is also excellent. I would highly recommend you stop in and enjoy a healthy portion of the Mexican cuisine. read more