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El Arriero

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2948 28th St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512

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(616) 977-2674
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Best

Every place in town could learn a lesson from these guys. Although it is busy at lunch, you are always seated immediately, greeted and given chips and salsa. Your food comes qui...

Worst

I've had Mexican food all over the Midwest, West Coast, and Mexico from the ""taco truck"" level to fine dining. I hate to say this, but my experience tonight at El Arriero was t...

Best Mexican Restaurant? How about Best RESTAURANT 4/13/2010

Every place in town could learn a lesson from these guys. Although it is busy at lunch, you are always seated immediately, greeted and given chips and salsa. Your food comes quick and is delicious and inexpensive. A great value. Pros: Excellent food, service, prices Cons: there is only one (so far) more

This is the real deal 3/26/2010

I grew up in southern California. Mexican food was a part of our daily experience. Real Mexican food, not ""Tex Mex"" or some other make-believe type. I've been in Michigan for almost 20 years now, and El Arriero is the ONLY Mexican Food restaurant I have found that serves authentic Mexican food! Pros: Good food, fast and friendly service, reasonable prices Cons: bathrooms could be nicer more

Best Mexican Food 2/12/2010

This other day I saw this comment of a person that went to El Arriero and got sick, I remember that on that same day I went he said he got sick because of the food and I don't think it was because of that because if it was the food I would have gotten sick too and I didn't!! He is just RACIST because that food is the best!!!!!!! more

Great Authentic Mexican & Awesome Margaritas 6/10/2009

It's not easy to find a Mexican restaurant of this caliber in Grand Rapids. Location on 28th St. is perfect when you are out shopping or if you need to do a business lunch or dinner. I have never been disapointed. if you haven't been you should definitely try this place. Great! more

so-so 4/26/2009

This restaurant is always welcoming. They are always fast to bring some warm chips with salsa for free. The... more

so-so 4/26/2009

cramal Provided by Partner
This restaurant is always welcoming. They are always fast to bring some warm chips with salsa for free. The menu has a lot of different choices on ... more

Wonderful food 4/10/2009

Great food surprisingly low prices and very friendly service keeps me coming back. The owner is very hands on and makes sure the quality is always great. Pros: The Best Mexican food in town Cons: a bit crowded on fri sat eve must be the great food more

Authentic Mexican 4/8/2009

I have been eating here for about 4 yrs. It is what I think is authentic compared to what I have eaten in Mexico. If you like Taco Bell... you dont' know what Mexican food is. Pros: Fast, Friendly, Clean more

Best Mexican Food 2/20/2009

This is the best Mexican food ever the prices are great and the service is always the best. All the workers are friendly they always smile and they always wait and dont care how long you take to order. The food is so great i want to go everyday. If you great mexican food then you should go to El Arriero Pros: G more

LOVE IT !!! 11/1/2008

oh my god El Arriero is the best Mexican restruant ever the food is great i would recamend Las fajitas... more

LOVE IT !!! 11/1/2008

Megan1 Provided by Partner
oh my god El Arriero is the best Mexican restruant ever the food is great i would recamend Las fajitas verdes they are so great i ate three and aft... more

Hands down best Mexican place in Grand Rapids 7/21/2008

This is, without a doubt, the best Mexican place in Grand Rapids. The food is fantastic, the prices are very reasonable, the staff are friendly and personable and service time is VERY quick. I would recommend this place to anyone! Definitely try the ""Quesadilla Suprema""--it's fantastic! Pros: Everything more

Yummy quesadillas...best I've ever had! 3/29/2008

I have been going to this place for the past few years, and I absolutely love it! The staff here are friendly, the food is inexpensive and exceptional! I recently moved out to Colorado and must say that I have searched and searched for a place that makes chicken quesadillas the way they do here! I will definitely be stopping by when I return home for a visit in a few weeks! Pros: inexpensive, wonderful food, friendly service more

Wonderful food, reasonably priced, and waiters who can easily become friends. 10/19/2007

I've only been to this restaurant one time but I'll be back. The service was fantastic and the waiter went overboard to be helpful. We had three children with us who really made a mess and the waiter discouraged me from trying to keep it clean. The food was great but the chips and salsa which were free I believe were the best I ever had at any restaurant. If you're looking for the Mexican hat dance you're not going to find it here. But if you are just looking to kick back and enjoy a fun evening with friends and family, good food (reasonably priced) and not have to worry about the kids mess, you've got the right spot. All restaurants have their own personality, personally, this is the kind I like. Pros: Great waiters-great food-great price-fun Cons: Could yse a little mexican music more

Order the beef enchiladas a la carta 6/22/2007

I have been to El Arriero a handful of times for lunch. In general, the food has always been very good, and very reasonably-priced. The ground beef, particularly in the enchiladas, is exceptionally moist and tender (melts in your mouth almost). I found that most everything other than the a la carta menu comes with beans in it, on it, or on the side (which is only good if you actually like beans). Many items do not come with tomatoes of any kind, so I found myself using salsa from the chips and salsa on several things. Pros: authentic food, tastes homemade, cheap prices, fast seating, clean, well-lit Cons: sometimes a little slow, not much variety on the menu more

Not what I expected!!! 2/13/2007

I went to El Arriero the other day, becuase I wanted flautas. Worts Ever!!! I had been there before and had Chicken fajitas, they were not the best, but wanted to return and give it another try, but I don't think I will be coming back. The service can be better! I wanted some rice, and the server was no where to be found. No smiles either! If you want good, tasty mexican food, this is not the place to go. Pros: good parking Cons: bad food more

Bad bland Mexican food 10/6/2006

I've had Mexican food all over the Midwest, West Coast, and Mexico from the ""taco truck"" level to fine dining. I hate to say this, but my experience tonight at El Arriero was the worst. I was really hoping that this place would be one of those ""great little places in a shopping center....."", like a great find. The food was very bland!!! It was as if they weren't even trying to make the stuff tasty, I've had better Mexican from Banquet. The food was cheap, which was the only plus. Pros: The food was cheap Cons: The food was bad more

MUST GO TO 6/7/2006

This place is GREAT. I found it by accident one late night, and have been going there ever since. The staff is GREAT, they make you feel at home, are friendly and attentive. The food is pretty good, not top of the line, but you are getting a lot more for the money. Overall is a GREAT place to go. Try it, youll love it! Pros: THUMBS UP!!!!! Cons: It's Great more

The best in Grand Rapids 11/20/2005

El Arriero should be much more popular than it is. It makes Beltline bar look like Taco Bell! The staff is truly Mexican, they offer some very authentic Mexican dishes along with the more Americanized typical fare that midwesterners ""think"" is Mexican. The complimentary chips and salsa is fresh, the food is very fresh and healthy, and the value is unbelievable! The service is quick, efficient, and very friendly. The refried beans and Chili Colorado are some of my favorites. Pros: great food, inexpensive, fast service more

Go You'll Love it!! 12/3/2004

Outstanding service, great food and unmatched prices. There's nothing that should keep you from dining here. more
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