The 8 Best Mexican Restaurants in Grand Rapids, MI
Last updated September 30, 2026 · ranked from 11,958 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 8 mexican restaurants in and around Grand Rapids, MI, led by Condado Tacos, El Granjero Mexican Grill and MeXo Tequila & Mezcal Bar and Restaurant. Together they have 11,958 Google reviews; Condado Tacos has the highest Google rating on the list at 4.5. Every place on the list is in Grand Rapids, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
Build-your-own tacos anchor Condado Tacos at 449 Bridge St NW in Grand Rapids, MI, with choices of proteins, shells, toppings and sauces. That flexibility, vegan and vegetarian options, and a 4.5 Google rating from 1,865 reviews earn it the top spot. Tequila and margaritas are another focus, with happy-hour drinks available at the onsite bar. Fast service and a casual setting suit lunch or dinner, while midnight closing on Fridays and Saturdays makes it useful for late-night food.
Build-your-own tacos
Vegan options
Late-night food
“Wasn’t notified about order delivered so food was a bit cold found out by refreshing page”
Housemade horchata and classic Mexican cooking anchor El Granjero Mexican Grill’s No. 2 placement, supported by a 4.5 Google rating from 1,313 reviews. At 950 Bridge St NW in Grand Rapids, MI, this women-owned restaurant pairs a casual, homey setting with counter and table service. Vegan and vegetarian options, small plates and a children’s menu give diners several ways to build a meal. Outdoor seating, free lot and street parking, and takeout add practical reasons to visit.
Modern takes on traditional Mexican cooking, a tequila-and-mezcal bar, and an arty, industrial setting earn MeXo Tequila & Mezcal Bar and Restaurant the No. 3 spot. Located at 118 Fulton St E in Grand Rapids, MI, it serves brunch, lunch, and dinner, with small plates and vegetarian and vegan options. Its 4.4 Google rating across 855 reviews adds support to that placement. Outdoor seating and live music broaden the experience, while reservations are accepted and recommended for brunch and dinner.
Tequila and mezcal
Vegetarian and vegan options
Outdoor seating
“The restaurant just doesn’t look exciting when you walk in and the little candles on the table serve no purpose. The menu should be redone because all the dishes are in Spanish but with English descriptions which throws it off. The drink…”
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A former service station gives Donkey Taqueria a distinctive setting at 665 Wealthy St SE in Grand Rapids, MI. Its Mexican menu, extensive tequila selection, and 4.4 Google rating from 3,128 reviews support its No. 4 spot. Small plates and vegan and vegetarian options add flexibility, while outdoor seating offers another place to settle in for lunch or dinner. Service is noted as fast, but expect a wait: reservations are not accepted.
A salsa bar and grocery section distinguish Tamales Mary Food Truck’s casual setup at 1342 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW in Grand Rapids, MI. It earns the No. 5 spot with tacos, burritos and quesadillas, vegetarian options, and a 4.3-star Google rating across 737 reviews. Counter-service lunch and dinner, indoor and outdoor seating, and takeout and delivery offer several ways to eat here. A free parking lot and wheelchair-accessible entrance add practical value for a visit.
Salsa bar
Vegetarian options
Free parking lot
“Update: Not sure why it shows up for Tamales Mary, my experience was with Tacos El Cuñado on 1342 Grandville Ave SW
Grand Rapids, MI
Today's experience was the final straw that broke the camels back....I have previously experienced poor…”
More than 50 years of serving Mexican food gives Adobe Mexican Kitchen a long history behind its No. 6 spot. Now at 527 Bridge St. NW in Grand Rapids, MI, this counter-service taco spot pairs fast service with dine-in seating, takeout and a drive-through. Its 4-out-of-5 Google rating across 1,371 reviews adds support to the placement. Lunch, dinner and late-night food make it useful for different schedules, while a children’s menu and free parking help with family visits.
Counter service
Drive-through available
Late-night food
“Adobe has the worst “”mexican”” food in town. Truly awful. They don’t use any seasoning whatsoever, not even black pepper.”
Customizable Mexican food, a low price level and late hours earn QDOBA Mexican Eats its No. 7 spot. At 3214 28th St SE in Grand Rapids, MI, the counter-service restaurant offers vegetarian options and a children’s menu, with takeout, delivery and catering available. It opens at 10:30 a.m. daily and closes at 11 p.m. most nights, or 10 p.m. Thursday and Sunday. Free lot parking adds convenience, while its Google rating stands at 3.6 stars from 1,440 reviews.
Daily hours from 7 a.m. to 3 a.m. and a low price level give Taco Bell at 560 28th St SE in Grand Rapids, MI its practical appeal at No. 8. The menu includes tacos, quesadillas, and nachos, with vegetarian options and breakfast also available. Dine-in seating, a drive-through, takeout, and delivery offer several ways to get a meal. Free parking adds convenience, while its 3.5-star Google rating across 1,255 reviews provides context for its position.
Ratings and review counts shown are Google ratings, displayed with attribution.
How we ranked this list
Each mexican restaurant is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Grand Rapids category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
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