This restaurant maintained an authentic Mexican environment with many cultural decorations. The salsa was a blended sauce like texture, but still had some real flavorful taste to it. Other than that most of our dishes had some basic ingredients and a rather weird cheese. Overall I had a interesting experience south of the border, but I'd prefer something else next time I'm in town. read more

When I lived in California, life was good. Restaurant after restaurant served delicious Mexican food. In Michigan, it's a little harder to find. No longer is there row after row of restaurants that fills taco after taco with thick cuts of juicy carne asada. No longer is it easy to find burritos piled high with tender and smoky al pastor. I get a little verclempt when I think of all those poor, Michigan children growing up with the notion that a taco should be filled with lifeless, flavorless chicken or beef. Fortunately, the good folks at Pablo's Panaderia are helping ease this pain. For just $6.95 plus tax, you can order a wet burrito packed to the gills with delicious al pastor, carne asada, chorizo, or just about every other flavorful Mexican-style meat out there. Treat you and your children to some real Mexican tastes. Oh, won't you please think about the children? read more

Pablo's restored my faith in Lansing restaurants. I had been depressed about the quality of Mexican restaurants in Lansing until we ended up at Pablo's in Old Town for brunch on Sunday. Delicious. It hit all my requirements for a good Mexican restaurant: freshly made corn tortillas, a variety of good meats (lengua! al pastor!), mexican sodas and great rice and beans. Outstanding. read more

Good Mexican restaurant, especially for the North. They are very child friendly. Dairy free and vegan options are available.

For me, the test of a Mexican restaurant is the tamale. At most, you'll be served a dry, bland tamal that betrays a sort of lack of enthusiasm on the part of the chef. Not so at Pablo's. It was, honestly, the first tamale dish I've loved. It was filling, moist but not greasy, and perfectly cooked. And cheap too, as a good Mexican lunch ought to be! We went during the Tourist in Lansing event, so business was jumping and service was predictably slow, but still helpful. All the items on the menu looked amazing really. Who knows why it took me so long to get to Pablo's, but I'll be back. read more

Passing through Lansing and spotting this place was like finding a gem in the middle of the desert. I went in there and ordered their Huevos Rancheros and a coffee. The sauce on the eggs has been one of the best I've tasted on this road trip. I was pleased to see that my dish came with a serving of chopped carne asada. I was truly blown away that a small place in the middle of Michigan is serving up some fine Mexican food. The people working there were really friendly as well. I got to see a torta pass by me, but I had to hold back and not order one. If I ever return to Lansing I will definitively hit up this place again. read more

Just moved our daughter to town and this was on our list of places to try! The food and service didn't disappoint. Looking forward to visiting again when in town! read more

I visited this restaurant with my mother while we were strolling through Old Town the other day, mostly for lack of somewhere nearby that was still open. Needless to say, I don't regret eating there at all. Reading over the menu, I was glad to see the variety they offered; I was even happier to see they had horchata and other such surprisingly-hard-to-find menu items. However, when the waitress brought out the chips and salsa, I had a pang of doubt - though the chips were fresh out of the fryer, the salsa was of the sort I expect you'd find at some large chain Mexican restaurant. Thankfully, though, my fears were laid to rest when our actual dinners arrived. My mother had ordered some sort of mixed grilled vegetable plate with a selection of meat - it was all very good, even the meat (though I can't remember what kind of meat it was, otherwise I'd be more specific). I ended up ordering a whole fried tilapia, which turned out to be one of the better tasting meals I've had in a long time. It was served with tortilla and a couple other things, presumedly so I could make fish tacos or whatever. That aspect I was kind of iffy on, but it was good nonetheless. I would have given five stars, but after the waitress dropped off our food, I think she came around one more time after that to fill our drinks, and that was it. We wanted to ask her for a couple small things, but it wasn't a big deal so we weren't that put off. read more

The place was hoppin' at 1 pm on a Saturday but I was seated quickly and set up with fresh chips and a salsa that had just a little bit of heat and a nice smoky undertone. This place is best known for the tortas so I ordered the torta milanese at the recommendation of waiter and a pink surprise to drink. The combo of hibiscus and limeade is pretty tasty. The torta arrived toasty warm. I added a little more of the salsa to mine for a little of that smoky, spicy taste along with the chicken, beans and avocado. For an inexpensive lunch this place was awesome. For the price..... as good as it gets. Can't wait to try more of the menu. read more

Stopped here for brunch this morning after I tried stopping and Golden Harvest and it looked like a frat house. Pablo's was a great decision! I was met with outstanding customer service and homemade salsa with chips. I had a breakfast burrito and it was one for the ages! Eggs, cheese, bacon, cheese, and potatoes. You guys need to check this place out! read more

Pablo's Old Town - Breakfast burrito! - Mexican Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

I really want to love this restaurant. The people working are very nice! It's local, old town, Lansing. My wife ordered to-go for the family. Gordita's, beef chimichanga, taco salad, and 2 beef taco's for our picky children. The chimichanga was huge and the first 2 bites were good. I asked for jalapeños and they literally sliced a jalapeño in half length wise. The nachos were ok. Nothing had a lot of flavor. They didn't give us a lot of chips for the chips & salsa. My wife liked the pork gordita the best. My work gets catered meals, around $600, and it's amazing, must be free food tastes better. My friend likes the breakfast burritos. Here's the deal. My all time favorite Lansing restaurant is El Azteco. Yes if you order the wrong thing it's not good but I think in life there are Panlo's people and then there are El Az people. read more

For a simple authentic Mexican breakfast this is the place. Coffee is good and the food is delicious. And not a dang thing wrong with chips and salsa to start the day. Also the restaurant is clean and the wait staff are friendly and not overbearing. Enjoy! read more

This is definitely my favorite Mexican restaurant. I've been there several times and have yet to do a review...until now. Very friendly service and very fast service as well. The food is fantastic and definitely authentic. Very fair prices (also have gift certificates on restaurant.com that make it even cheaper). In and out in a half an hour at most. I recommend their chilaquiles for breakfast--it's my Favorite. Their Mexican tacos are great for lunch. I highly recommend this and couldn't imagine anyone leaving poor reviews for this restaurant. Well worth a shot for a first-timer. read more

The most authentic mexican food you can get in Lansing. I always judge a mexican restaurant by their carne asada tacos and let me tell you, this is the best in lansing. perfectly seasoned beef on top of small corn tortillas with cilantro and onions on top, and lime slices on the side. None of that iceberg lettuce nonsense. I've been to Mexico a few times and had tacos for breakfast lunch and dinner. Takes me back there everytime I come here. This place even looks like it came straight out of Mexico. The staff is friendly and the guy who runs the place is very accomondating. read more

The best tacos in Mid-Michigan! The Asada mexican tacos are the greatest thing on the menu. The abundance of onions, cilantro, and meat was superb. My boyfriend had the Asada, Al Pastor and Bistek chalupas and he ate them in 3 minutes...so tasty! Great place, will definitely come back when I'm in Michigan! read more

Pablo's Old Town - Mexican Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Poor quality food. Beans are filled with sour cream. Chimichanga has mostly rice inside for filling. Not worth the money.

The carne asada Mexican tacos are the best! Ask for their hot sauce on the side... It's especially delicious!

I've lived in Michigan for pretty darn near my whole life, I love ethnic food of a great many varieties with Latin and Mexican high on the list. Bottom lune: today I had the best I've ever experienced of this type of food in Michigan. Everything my wife and I had was off the chart delicious and authentic. If you want to impress a date or anyone else with how fancy the restaurant may be do not take them here, because the décor is pretty basic. However, if you want to show them you run much deeper than all that you must bring them here to prove deliciously you are about substance over form. In the long run substance wins every time! We live a hour away from this place, but I guarantee you we are now going to be regulars. It is that good. read more

Nothing special about this place. Stopped here because of all the positive Yelp reviews. The service was good and fast. The food was fresh but it was pricey for what you got and nothing really tasted spectacular. Portions were on the smaller side but it still filled us up. I've had better combo plates for $10. read more

Alongside the El Oasis taco truck, Pablo's is as good as Mexican food gets in Lansing. They have authentic Mexican dishes as well as Tex-Mex ones. Every single dish I've had has been fantastic. They are also extremely vegetarian friendly. They are more than willing to make any dish vegetarian, and none of the flavors are lost. The sopes with guacamole are probably my favorite. Their breakfast burrito is fantastic, and their flan is great as well. Pablo's will give you a nom no matter what the meal or mood. The service is always friendly and the prices are very reasonable. read more

My hubby and I just ate here for the first time at lunch after being told by three of his colleagues that this is their "go to" Mexican joint. Unlike a lot of other Mexican joints in this area which are pretty sterile, I liked the grittiness -- it reminded me of any taco joint in LA or San Francisco. We started with the usual chips and salsa and guacamole. I liked the guac, my hubby thought it was too smooth - he prefers the avocado to not be so mashed up. I then ordered the torta al pastor and it was unbelievably good. Just the right amount of queso fresco, fresh avocado, sliced tomatoes, onion and pork. The pork had this great, rich tomato sauce that it was basted in and it tasted so smokey good. My husband had the carne asada burrito and although he liked it very much, thought that they could've given more meat (thus the four starts instead of five). I was bummed that they didn't have horchata at lunch, but the waitress had me try the jicama juice with lime instead -- and I think I'll be ordering that drink from now on... read more

The BEST chicken chimichanga I've EVER had!! I've been here twice already and ordered the same thing both times and I highly doubt I'll ever order anything but the chicken chimichanga.!The outside is crispy, the chicken is shredded, they put the rice and beans inside instead of just on the plate like all other places I've been to. I wish I had multiple stomachs so I could eat 5 of them in a sitting. The salsa unfortunately is actually among the worst. It's not spicy nor is there much taste and its flat. My friend and I both dislike it. My friend gets the breakfast burritos, eggs, and a quesadilla. Whenever Pablos is mentioned he freaks out so I'm going to take that as he thoroughly enjoyed his meal too. Forget 5 stars, this place is 10/10. read more

Enjoyed my lunch so much went Back the next day Will drive from flint area to east Lansing just to eat Mexican here Everything felt like real home made Mexican The Mole sauce was the best I have ever had at a restaurant read more

Phenomenal. I've lived in mid-Michigan 20 years and authentic Mexican food is pretty hard to come by. I was raised in the southwest, a lot of that time within ten miles or so of the border and down there marginal Mexican restaurants just don't survive. Went to Pablo's on a Sunday afternoon and ordered the combination dinner, all al pastor. The pork was tender and flavorful, the taco, tostada and chalupa were all amazing and all a little different. Highly recommended. The gold standard for mid-Michigan Mexican food for me is Oye Amigos in Marshall, and Pablo's compares favorably, although the cholesterol load at Pablo's is considerably lighter ;-) I've got a new favorite - and the lemonade is amazing. read more

Had lunch there today. It was not originally on our plan for the day, but am glad that we stopped. I had the tamales. For the most part they were very delicious. They have sour cream drizzled on top of them and a side of very good guacamole. The end of one of my tamales was hard and crunchy but it did not ruin it. I also ordered a side of rice. It was nice and simple, not flashy with the red sauce mixed in like many other mexican restaurants do. The meal was started with fresh chips and salsa. The salsa is not red or green, like I am used to, so I was a little apprehensive about trying it. It was really good. I usually like things a little spicier, but my lunch partner doesn't. We were both pleased with the flavor. The chips were VERY fresh, right out of the fryer. My friend ordered a chicken quesadilla. She said it was very good. The size of the meals was big and very filling. For my tamales and side of rice it was under $8. My friend's order of a quesadilla and a side of guacamole was $9. I also noticed that there was a large list of different meats that you could get. Many of them I did not recognize, but I thought it was a great option for those who enjoy the unique. The service was great. The place is small. It seems clean overall. read more

WOW. I wish I lived in Lansing, so I could frequent this place. This is by far, the most authentic Mexican I have ever had the pleasure of enjoying, at least compared to what I know from my California and Mexican dining experiences. I had the Tamales and they were superb-- from the delicious corn outer-layer to the pork on the inside, they were prepared and cooked perfectly. The service was also very friendly and helpful-- especially to my friend who didn't know what she wanted and needed descriptions and recommendations. In fact, both of my friends who went with me also thought their meals were outstanding (but I can't remember what they ordered since I was so focused on my own food!). We had a long drive back to Ohio after our lunch, but we were happy and content the whole way down thanks to this delicious meal. I made my husband jealous (but not on purpose for once) with my description of the food when I got home. read more

The best mexican food I have had in a while. I had the combination plate and my wife had a chicken chimichanga. The chimichanga was perfectly done - not too soft and doughy, but also overcooked and brittle. The guac that came with it was really good. One of the menu items I use to compare mexican restaurants is their tamales, and the tamales at Pablo's did not disappoint. They were small and super flavorful, not like a typical huge doughy mess with a little bit of pork in the middle. The carne asada taco was great. Seasoned just right and delicious. Another thing that I usually get with any mexican meal is a side of jalapenos. Easy to gauge the overall quality of the restaurant with this one. If they bring out a little dish of sliced, pickled jalapenos out of a can, that's a big strike. My favorite is when they either fry or grill fresh jalapenos and serve them with lime and spices. At Pablo's they brought out a small bowl with fresh of fresh jalapenos that were sliced and grilled with onions as well. Really good. The only thing that keeps me from giving a SOLID 5 stars is the lack of beer or margaritas. I would probably eat here once a week if I could have a cold beer with my meal! read more

I have nothing to complain about with this place. A real gem. Great selection, great service, clean restaurant, excellent food.

Pablo's is located in Old Town, which is a part of Lansing everyone should visit -- shameless plug. A small Mexican restaurant, Pablo's is the only place in the area that I know of that serves up enchiladas con mole, which is one of my favorite Mexican dishes. Their mole is good -- not too sweet, not too thick or thin, and they give you just enough for your three enchiladas (pollo, of course). I like their refried beans and rice as well. The pricing is also decent; you should be able to get a full meal between the free chips and salsa (chips fried in-house; their salsa used to be better...it tastes thicker/sweeter/more Americanized than before) and an entree for about $10. I also recommend their tortas (Mexican sandwiches) and the burritos are pretty big. The tacos are on the smaller side and you're better off going to El Oasis if you're craving tacos. But if you're looking for a sit-in Mexican restaurant in Lansing, this is it. Just park your car in the free parking lot across the street and go. Don't forget to visit Preuss Pets and all the locally owned shops afterwards. ;) Oh, and the service is fast and generally good. We usually get the same guy; he's very nice and enjoys when you practice your Spanish. read more

This place has delicious authentic Mexican food. I highly recommend the Torta sandwich, the bread is to die for!

We walked in and the place was jam packed and it smelled amazing, so it made us very excited to try this place out. Sadly the amazing smell of the food didn't have the taste to match. Some of our food was super bland, the beans was more like a watery paste, and the meat we did have, had a lot of fat on it and we weren't able to actually eat it. The owner and staff were super nice, just the food was a major disappointment. read more

I got a platter including a taco, chalupa and enchilada and thought it was quite good. I could have taken some more flavor, but still consider it a four. My boyfriend got the guacamole and beef fajitas and he was not impressed by any means. He said that he would give it a two. We ordered takeout so we are going to try it again and eat in the restaurant next time. The container tends to change the texture of the food so I feel like we are unfairly judging it! read more

I have always loved this place, their drinks menu is the best!! Their service is really fast and the staff does great at making you feel at home. read more

Went here for lunch the other day and enjoyed sitting outside. The food was okay. I'm kinda a snob when it comes to Mexican food and I'm really picky about it. The salsa was gringo strength which can be a good thing if you're not into spicy. However, I like a little kick. The Tamales I had were okay. Sorta dry. But not bad. I could've done without the sour cream. My friend had a TexMex like plate of veggies and chicken...he said it tasted more like stir fry than fajitas. Good service and good food. Just not outstanding. read more

Love this place for simply done Mexican- tacos with just meat, onion and cilantro are perfect. If you like spice ask for the hotter salsa.

This is one of my favorite spots. Coming from LA I am a snob when it comes to good Mexican food. Pablos is not only clean but serves up a mean burrito. The burrito is not huge by any means, but does hit the spot. I've taken several friends here and they've ordered almost everything off the menu and they've enjoyed it. This place is a must go. read more

Nice and authentic little restaurant. Great tastes and affordable too! I was pleased to see hispanic guests also enjoying their meals...thats a good sign that this place is hitting the mark. read more

There was some buzz going around about Pablo's, so we decided to try it yesterday. We love great Mexican food (heck, we even love average Mexican food), so we were hopeful that this new place would bring something to the Lansing area that currently doesn't exist. Sadly, we were disappointed in several ways. For starters, no alcohol. If you like a good margarita with your Mexican food, better keep driving. Not the end of the world, of course. We just expected it at a sit-down Mexican restaurant. Second, the complementary tortillas are cold and rather greasy, as if they are fried in lard and not oil. Warm, light, crispy tortilla chips seem like a basic element at just about every Mexican restaurant these days, but not here. The guacamole is slightly above average, but, like everything else we tried, lacked basic seasonings. Just throwing in a pinch of salt would make a world of difference. The Mexican style tacos were OK. The shredded beef was good, but again, there is a very noticeable lack of seasoning. Very bland. And it probably wouldn't kill them to serve the tacos with a fresh lime wedge. The pulled pork torta also was mediocre. Once again, without any seasoning, the pork tastes gamey. The untoasted roll it is served on becomes soggy, and it was assembled rather haphazardly. Rather than put a slice of jalapeno in one corner of the sandwich, try mincing it and maybe putting it in a sauce so that the flavor is in each bite. In short, the food looks much better than it tastes. It's as if all the pieces to the puzzle are there, but nobody is putting them together. We appreciate the effort to use fresh ingredients and meats roasted in-house (we assume), but it needs seasoning desperately. It's unlikely we would try it again, and we probably wouldn't recommend it. read more

The food wasn't bad. That being said, it wasn't exactly my cup of tea. In the area, I'm more partial to El Azteco. Back home (Detroit-area), I love the Mexican restaurants in Mexican Village (Mi Pueblo is a personal favorite). I'm opposed, for the most part, to many tex mex establishments. Pablo's offers authentic Mexican food for fairly inexpensive prices. I had the vegetarian combo. I felt that it was over priced, and each item in the combo was kind of bland, and too closely related. If there was a better attempt at variation, I may have felt differently. The restaurant smelled a bit of fresh paint, which was not exactly appetizing. I would probably visit again and try something different. I'm all about second chances, especially for local gems that gather so much praise. read more

Food was all bland, not spicy or flavorful. It was kinda cold too. Slightly over priced. A little cramped. Food came out super fast, though.