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West Michigan’s Dining & Drinking Guide
CONTENTS Breakfast & Brunch
08
Coffee Shops & Desserts
14
Fine Dining
18
Casual Dining
25
Latin American
28
Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries 42
Birria Tour 26 The 2024 FoodieGR Dining and Drinking Guide is both a celebration of and an invitation to discover the diverse flavors that define our community. While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information within this guide, Social Grand Rapids, LLC assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. This guide is a living document, embracing the ever-evolving essence of our culinary and drinking scene in West Michigan and the Lakeshore. Advertisements express a myriad of views and opinions; however, they carry no binding endorsements. All information provided herein is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2024 Social Grand Rapids, LLC. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any part is strictly prohibited.
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Breakfast & Brunch
Breakfast & Brunck in
GREATER GRAND RAPIDS
That Early Bird Breakfast 1445 Lake Dr SE
76th Street Diner Breakfast 460 76th St SW
The Omelette Shoppe Breakfast 545 Michigan St NE
Morning Belle West Side Breakfast Multiple locations Morningbellebrunch.com New Beginnings Breakfast 1601 Alpine Ave NW
The Red Geranium Breakfast Multiple locations redgeraniumcafe.com
Oskar Scots All Day Breakfast 3555 68th street
Westsider Cafe Breakfast 1180 Walker Ave NW
Bill’s Family Restaurant Breakfast 1235 Michigan St NE
Noble Restaurant Breakfast 1851 44th St. SW Ste. F
Wolfgang’s Restaurant Breakfast 1530 Wealthy St SE
Cherie Inn Breakfast 969 Cherry St. SE
Real Food Cafe Breakfast & Brunch 2419 Eastern Ave SE
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Gaia Cafe Vegetarian Brunch 1747 Plainfield Ave NE
Russ’ Restaurant Breakfast 2750 28th St SE 3966 Plainfield Ave NE 3531 Alpine Ave NW
Anna’s House Breakfast 2409 E Beltline Ave SE Arnie’s Bakery & Restaurant Breakfast 15 Leonard St NW
La Casa del Pollo Loco Mexican & American Breakfast 244 28th St SW Littlebird Brunch 95 Monroe Center St NW Lucy’s Brunch 1747 Plainfield Ave NE Matchbox Diner & Drinks Breakfast 1345 Lake Drive SE Margaux Breakfast & Brunch 235 Louis St NW
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San Chez Brunch 38 West Fulton Social Misfits Breakfast 43 Fulton St W Shelley’s Kitchen Breakfast 1140 Burton St SW Sundance Grill and Bar Breakfast 5755 28th St. SE French Toast, Cherie Inn 969 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
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Breakfast & Brunck in
GREATER KALAMAZOO Anna’s House Breakfast 4700 Stadium Dr
Studio Grill Breakfast 312 W Michigan Ave
Breakfast at Tiffiny’s Breakfast 5222 W Main St 3271 W Centre Ave
The Morning Dish Breakfast 100 W Michigan Ave 2nd Floor
Colonial Kitchen Pancake House Breakfast 330 N Drake Rd
Uncle Ernie’s Pancake House Breakfast 4005 Portage Street
Crow’s Nest Breakfast 816 S Westnedge Ave
Walnut & Park Cafe Breakfast 322 W Walnut St
East Egg WMU Campus Breakfast 2628 W Michigan Ave
PLAINWELL
Fourth Coast Cafe Breakfast 816 S Westnedge Ave Jungle Bird Brunch 155 W Michigan Ave Maggie’s Café Breakfast 3290 Stadium Dr Nina’s Cafe Breakfast 1710 W Main St Paradise Cafe Breakfast 1693 S Westnedge Ave Poor Richard’s Cafe Breakfast 1105 E Crosstown Pkwy
Barbed Wire Cafe Breakfast 140 S Main St #1635 Bloom Eatery Breakfast 137 N Main St Pine Lake Diner Breakfast 938 Doster Rd The Fly Inn Breakfast 626 10th St
OTSEGO
MARSHALL 115 Restaurant Breakfast 14547 22 1/2 Mile Rd Free Range Pancake House Breakfast 15421 US Hwy 27 N
PAW PAW Copper Grille Breakfast 854 S Kalamazoo St #9230 The Outpouring Cafe Breakfast 507 W Michigan Ave Tea Pot East Breakfast 30163 Red Arrow Hwy Walt & Marie’s Country Market & Cafe Breakfast 44947 W Red Arrow Hwy Teapot Dome Breakfast 42887 W Red Arrow Hwy The Lucky Wolf at the historic Paw Paw Playhouse Breakfast 404 E Michigan Ave Scan to see full list
Judy’s Restaurant Breakfast 120 W Allegan St Our Table Family Breakfast 108 E Allegan St
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Breakfast & Brunch
Breakfast & Brunck in
THE LAKESHORE GRAND HAVEN Anna’s House Breakfast 24 Washington Ave
Cozy Corner Cafe Breakfast 3162 Heights Ravenna Rd Herbie’s Cafe Breakfast 2007 E Laketon Ave
Morning Star Cafe Breakfast 711 Washington Ave
Lakeside Cafe Breakfast 1384 W Laketon Ave
Rainy Days Cafe Breakfast 121 N Beechtree St Russ’ Restaurant Breakfast 1313 S Beacon Blvd Stanz Cafe Breakfast 1118 Washington Ave Two Yolks Cafe Breakfast 1099 S Beacon Blvd
Brunch House Breakfast 3065 Henry St
Rise & Vine Breakfast 800 Whitwam Dr
The Diner On Hackley Breakfast 1125 W Hackley Ave
The Copper Pot Breakfast Cafe Breakfast 221 Main St
Ida Red’s Cottage Breakfast 645 Water St
Cherokee Restaurant Breakfast 1971 W Sherman Blvd
Dino’s Restaurant & Pancake House Breakfast 2080 Niles Rd #400
Russ’ Restaurant Breakfast 3225 Henry St
SAUGATUCK
Carlisle’s Restaurant Breakfast 470 W Western Ave
Dad’s Farm & Cafe Breakfast 301 Main St
Joe’s Cafe Breakfast House Breakfast St Joseph, MI
Walker’s An American Brasserie Breakfast 939 3rd St
Carmen’s Cafe Breakfast 878 Jefferson St
Caffè Tosi Breakfast 516 Pleasant St
Mr. B’s Pancake House Breakfast 1910 E Apple Ave
The Early Owl Breakfast 451 W Western Ave
MUSKEGON
ST. JOSEPH
Pennyroyal Cafe & Provisions Breakfast 3319 Blue Star Hwy Pumpernickels Brunch 202 Butler St
Thornton’s Hometown Cafe Breakfast 613 Pleasant St
SOUTH HAVEN Cafe Julia Breakfast 561 Huron St Phoenix Street on Broadway Breakfast 259 Broadway St Six Chicks Scratch Kitchen Breakfast 364 Broadway St
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HOLLAND Anna’s House Breakfast 12450 Felch St Bliss Gluten Free Bakery And Café Breakfast 102 S River Ave Deboer Bakkerij Breakfast 360 Douglas Ave 380 W 16th St Dutch Brothers Restaurant Breakfast 360 Douglas Ave
Gateway Spoon Café & Grill Breakfast 633 E 24th St Jackie’s Place Restaurant Breakfast 541 W 17th St Russ’ Restaurant Breakfast 1060 Lincoln Ave Russ’ Restaurant Breakfast 210 N River Ave
Southside Inn Breakfast 192 W 35th St The Biscuit Breakfast 450 Washington Ave Waffles at the 205 Breakfast 205 Columbia Ave Scan to see full list
Russ’ Restaurants Breakfast 361 E 8th St or visit socialgr.com
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Coffee Shops & Desserts
Coffe Shops & Desserts GREATER GRAND RAPIDS
Local Mocha Coffee 96 Monroe Center St NW Ste 100
Baker’s Beanery Coffee shop 2768 E Paris Ave SE
Golden Eagle Café Coffee shop 1001 E Beltline Ave NE
Lyon Street Cafe Coffee shop 617 Lyon St NE
Balk Cafe Coffee shop 100 Michigan St NE
Haggerty’s Coffee shop 1600 E Beltline Ave NE Suite 118
Mahala Cafe Bar Cafe 3010 Shaffer Ave SE #3
Barista Bakery Coffee shop 333 Michigan St NE
Has Heart Coffee shop 22 Sheldon Ave NE
Cakabakery Bakery 919 Fulton St E
Kaffeine Coffee & Food Coffee shop 637 Michigan St NE Ste A
Cafe de Miro Coffee shop 1878 Breton Rd SE
Kava Kasa Coffee shop 962 Cherry St SE
Chartreuse Sisters Coffee shop 800 Wealthy St SE
Koeze Retail Coffee shop 1971 E Beltline Ave NE Ste 101
Common Ground Coffee shop 1319 Fulton St E
Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge 100 Commerce Ave SW
Eden Cafe Coffee shop 1034 Bridge St NW
Last Mile Cafe Coffee shop 1006 Hall St SE
Field & Fire Bakery 435 Ionia Ave SW 820 Monroe Ave NW #100
Le Bon Macaron Bakery 951 Cherry St SE
Ferris Coffee Coffee shop 405 Seward Ave NW Gabby’s Cafe Coffee shop 1100 E Paris Ave SE #8
Le Macaron French Pastries Bakery 132 Monroe Center St NW
Madcap Coffee Company Coffee shop 98 Monroe Center St NW Madcap Coffee Company Coffee shop 1041 Fulton St E MIX Coffee shop East Grand Rapids, MI MudPenny Coffee shop 570 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW. 496 Ada Dr SE Nantucket Baking Company Bakery 615 Lyon St NE 1308 Fuller Ave NE One World Coffee LLC Coffee shop 300 Lafayette Ave SE
KALAMAZOO Bella Vita Café Coffee shop 1240 Oakland Dr
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Bookmark Café Coffee shop 1903 W Michigan Ave Caffè Casa Coffee shop 128 S Kalamazoo Mall
Cheese Cake, Paris Cafe & Desserts 2950 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Factory Coffee Coffee shop 213 E Frank St 205 W Lovell St Fiddle Leaf Cafe Coffee shop 1501 Fulford St suite 30 Flossie’s Café Coffee shop 999 Rankin Ave Five Lakes Coffee Coffee shop 2026 W Main St Fourth Coast Cafe and Bakery Coffee shop 816 S Westnedge Ave Havirmill Cafe Coffee shop 418 E Walnut St
Sweetwater’s Donut Mill Bakery & coffee shop 2138 S Sprinkle Rd 3333 Stadium Dr
Maggie’s Café Coffee shop 3290 Stadium Dr Matchhead Coffee Coffee shop 209 S Kalamazoo Mall Midtown Coffee Cafe Coffee shop 1693 S Westnedge Ave Sarkozy Bakery and Café Coffee shop 350 E Michigan Ave
Something’s Brewing Coffee shop 120 W South St
Totally Brewed Cafe Coffee shop 151 S Rose St #105 Walnut & Park Cafe Coffee shop 322 W Walnut St Water Street Coffee Joint Coffee shop 1521 Gull Rd
Water Street Coffee Joint (Downtown) Coffee shop 315 E Water St Water Street Coffee Joint (Harrison) Coffee shop 527 Harrison St Water Street Coffee Joint (Oakland) Coffee shop 3037 Oakland Dr Water Street Coffee Joint Coffee shop 2603 S Sprinkle Rd
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Coffee Shops & Desserts
KALAMAZOO Water Street Coffee Roaster Coffee shop 610 Willard St Kalamazoo Coffee Co. Black Owl Coffee shop 414 Walbridge St
GRAND HAVEN
Dutch Delite Bakery Bakery 501 Butternut Dr Ste 2
Stovetop Coffee Roasters Coffee shop 180 E 40th St Suite 400
Donutville Bakery 676 Michigan Ave #1
The 205 Coffee Bar Coffee shop 205 Columbia Ave
Ferris Coffee Coffee shop 57 E 8th St
Way Cup Cafe Coffee shop 501 W 17th St
Aldea Coffee Coffee shop 117 Washington Ave
Gateway Spoon Café & Grill Coffee shop 633 E 24th St
East End Coffee Stop Coffee shop 314 S Beechtree St
Good Time Donuts Bakery 214 E 8th St
Great Lakes Coffee Coffee shop 700 Washington Ave # 170
KIN Coffee and Craft House Coffee shop 1200 Ottawa Beach Rd
Kenzie’s Be Cafe Coffee shop 1103 Washington Ave
Lemonjello’s Coffee Coffee shop 61 9th St
Side Bar Artisan Coffee Coffee shop 41 Washington Ave Ste 160
Le Bon Macaron Bakery & coffee 186 S River Ave
HOLLAND 7 Brew Coffee Coffee shop 638 E 16th St
Crane’s In The City Coffee shop 11 E 8th St Cakabakery on 8th Bakery 82 W 8th St
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Ryke’s Bakery Bakery 660 Chicago Dr Simpatico Coffee Joint Coffee shop 714 Michigan Ave Simpatico Coffee Joint Coffee shop 975 Butternut Dr
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Fine Dining
Fine Dining Grand Rapids
Bowdie’s Chophouse Steakhouse 2237 Wealthy St SE
MeXo Modern Mexican 118 Fulton St E
Cork Wine & Grill American 1600 Galbraith Ave. SE
One Twenty Three Tavern American 123 Ionia Ave SW
Divani American 15 Ionia Ave SW Suite 130
Real Seafood Company Seafood 141 Lyon St NW
FireRock Grille American 7177 Kalamazoo Ave. SE
Reds American 4100 Thousand Oaks Dr. NE
Forty Pearl American 40 Pearl St NW #110
Reserve Wine & Food American 201 Monroe Ave NW
Grove American 919 Cherry St SE
Rio Peruvian & Mexican Peruvian-Mexican fusion 69 28th St SW
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Leo’s Seafood Restaurant & Bar Seafood 60 Ottawa Ave NW
Rush Creek Bistro Bistro 624 Port Sheldon St. SW
Margaux French 235 Louis St NW
Scholar Early American cuisine 11 Ionia Ave SW
Mertens Prime French 35 Oakes St SW
Vintage Prime & Seafood Steakhouse 1600 Galbraith Ave SE
MDRD Spanish 187 Monroe Ave NW 27th Floor
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Dining & Drinking
Flights of Flavor Puts Fun on the Menu
Experience Grand Rapids
Photo by Ashley Wierenga for Experience GR
Have you ever had a tough time deciding what to order because everything on the menu looks amazingly good? Are you ever tempted to take a nibble off your dining companions’ plates to see what you’re missing? Did you ever wish you could get a little bit of this and a little bit of that from your favorite restaurant? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re going to LOVE Flights of Flavor.
(aka Grand Rapids), but it extends the concept to all menu categories. Take Your Taste Buds on a Trip
More than 30 local restaurants, breweries, cideries and wine bars have created special flights showcasing their skill and ingenuity. Try a flight of five luscious ice creams at Love’s Ice Cream & Chocolate (435 Ionia Ave SW) or 12 mini cupcakes at DreamScape Desserts Flights of Flavor is a food (3448 Alpine Ave NW). Savor a lineup of carefully and drink promotion that allows you to sample multi- curated white wines and ple items in a single sitting. cheeses at GRNoir Wine & It’s modeled after the beer Jazz (35 Division Ave S). flights that have long been Enjoy six customizable pours of hard cider at a staple of Beer City USA
Farmhaus Cider Co. (5025 Stanton St, Hudsonville) or six tasting shots of coffees and teas at Sweetwaters (601 Bond Ave NW). If you’re a cocktail fan, you’ll want to check out the flights at Beltline Bar (16 28th St SE) , Broad Leaf Brewery + Spirits (2885 Lake Eastbrook Blvd SE), The Comedy Project (540 Leonard St NW) , One Bourbon (608 Bridge St NW) and Social Misfits (43 Fulton St W) – some paired with food, some not. And… if you just can’t get enough of locally crafted beers, you’ll be happy to know that 15 area breweries have created special Flights
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Dining & Drinking
of Flavor Menus. Choose a beer flight that showcases the unique strengths of a particular brewmaster or a beer-andfood flight that harmonizes flavors for a truly distinctive treat.
pau Promenade), Brazilian (3 Gatos Brewery, 1760 44th St SW) and Mexican (Condado Tacos, 449 Bridge St NW).
vered via text and email. There is no app to download but you can save the pass to your phone’s home screen for easy access.
Get Your Boarding Pass
When patronizing a restaurant, simply show the Flights of Flavor screen to your server or other staff member to order the flight you want. Eat, Drink and Win Be sure to use the pass to “check in” to the restaurants you visit. When you do, you’ll earn points that can be redeemed Continued on page 45 ►
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Fine Dining
Fine Dining Kalamazoo
& The Lakeshore
KALAMAZOO
Rustica Modern European 236 S Kalamazoo Mall
Bold American 6915 W Q Ave
The Park Club Of Kalamazoo American Fusion 219 W South St
Brick and Brine New American 100 W Michigan Ave
HOLLAND
Café ‘36 American 2965 Oakland Dr
Butch’s Dry Dock American 44 E 8th St
Elysium Restaurant 505 E North St
Galleria American Fusion 447 Washington Ave
Henderson Castle Chophouse 100 Monroe St
RedRock Grille New American 4600 Macatawa Legends Blvd
Martell’s American-Italian 3501 Greenleaf Blvd
The Lake House Waterfront Grille American 730 Terrace Point Dr Walker’s An American Brasserie Contemporary American brasserie 939 3rd St
GRAND HAVEN Noto’s at the Bil-Mar Italian flare 1223 S Harbor Dr The Grill Room Steakhouse Grand Haven, MI
MUSKEGON
Principle New American 230 S Kalamazoo Mall Roca Modern Mexican 247 S Kalamazoo Mall
Lake Bluff Grille Contemporary American 2801 Lakeshore Dr Hearthstone Bistro Bistro 3350 Glade St.
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Casual Dining
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Casual Dining
CASUAL DINING Beacon Corner Bar Seafood 38 Fulton St W
Olives American Fusion 2162 Wealthy St SE
Bistro Bella Vita Italian 44 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW
Palio Italian 545 Michigan St NE #102
Brick and Porter Local urban 47 Monroe Center St NW
Pietro’s Italian Restaurant Italian 2780 Birchcrest Dr SE
BrickYard Tavern American 940 Monroe Ave NW
Portico American Fusion 131 Ionia Ave SW
Butcher’s Union American 438 Bridge St NW
Roam by San Chez World Food 250 Monroe Ave NW
Carolina Lowcountry Kitchen Southern 2213 Wealthy St SE Ste 120
Rockwell Republic American 45 Division Ave S
Forty Acres Soul Kitchen Soul Food 1059 Wealthy St SE
Social House Kitchen and Bar American 25 Ottawa Ave SW Ste 100 Stella’s Lounge American 53 Commerce Ave SW Stan’s Tacos Tex-Mex 67 Ottawa Ave SW Scan to see full list
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Graydon’s Crossing American 1223 Plainfield Ave NE Garage Bar & Grill American 819 Ottawa Ave NW Kitchen 67 Bistro 1977 E Beltline Ave NE Linear Restaurant New American cuisine 1001 Monroe Ave NW
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Latin American
Latin American Greater Grand Rapids
7 Mares Mexican 1403 Kalamazoo Ave SE
El Arriero Restaurante Mexican 2948 28th St SE
Jose’s Restaurante Tex-Mex 3910 Division Ave S
Agave Sports Lounge Mexican 2053 Division Ave S
El Burrito Loco Mexican 4174 Alpine Ave NW Ste B
Julian’s Kitchen Tex-Mex 3155 Madison Ave SE
Beltline Bar Tex-Mex 16 28th St. SE,
El Burrito Loco #2 Mexican 1971 E Beltline Ave NE
La Casa del Pollo Loco Mexican 244 28th St SW
Cabaña Tres Amigos Mexican 1409 60th St SE
El Cerrito Cocina Mexican 1400 Lake Dr SE, East
La Familia Jalisco Mexican 4022 Alpine Ave NW
Caldos El Giro Mexican 3603 Division Ave S SW
El Globo Restaurant Mexican 2019 Division Ave S
La Huasteca Mexican 1811 Plainfield Ave NE
Cantina Mexican Grill Mexican 2770 E Paris Ave SE
El Granjero Mexican Grill Mexican 950 Bridge St NW
La Rocas Postres y Taqueria Mexican 2106 Division Ave S
Carnitas El Cuñado Mexican 315 Burton St SW
El Patio 616 Tequila Bar & Grill Mexican 2907 Division Ave S
La Vencedora Mexican 1961 Division Ave S
Cinco De Mayo Mexican 114 Monroe Center St NW Condado Tacos Modern Tacos 449 Bridge St NW 1874 Breton Rd SE
El Pica Mix Mexican 1261 Chicago Dr SW El Toro Bravo Mexican 4300 Clyde Park Ave SW
Donkey Taqueria Modern Mexican 665 Wealthy St SE
El Torito Asador Mexican 2055 28th St SE
Dos Amigos Restaurant Mexican 1642 Division Ave S
Jose Babushka’s Mexican-Polish fusion 2232 Wealthy St SE, East
Lindo Mexico Mexican 1742 28th St SW Scan to see full list
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Latin American
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Latin American
Latin American Greater Grand Rapids
Loco Taco Taqueria Mexican 4005 Plainfield Ave NE
MeXo Mexican 118 Fulton St E
Los Jalapeños Mexican 740 Lynch St SW
Mi Tierra Restaurant Mexican 2300 Division Ave S
Los Mariscos de Pancho Mexican 1358 Leonard St NW
Playas Nayaritas Mexican Seafood 1285 28th St SW
Los Portales Mexican 4005 Plainfield Ave NE
Pupuseria El Salvador Salvadoran 4639 Division Ave SW
Maggie’s Kitchen Mexican 636 Bridge St NW
Real Arriero Mexican 9818 Cherry Valley Ave SE
Maya Mexican Grill and Bar Mexican 1020 28th St SW
Restaurante y Pupuseria Las Comadres Salvadoran 2747 Clyde Park Ave SW Rincón Criollo Restaurant Puerto Rican 1523 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW Sabor Latino Caribbean 825 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW Tacos Don Beto’s Mexican 2401 Eastern Ave SE Scan to see full list
Restaurante Cancún El Pifas Mexican 2140 Division Ave S
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Latin American
Dos Amigos Restaurant Mexican 1642 Division Ave S Grand Rapids, MI 49507 (616) 734-6258 Dos Amigos delights with authentic Mexican flavors. Savor tacos, quesabirrias, and a diverse menu at this vibrant and flavorful restaurant.
Tortilleria y Restaurante La Guadalupana Mexican 1627 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 (616) 805-3105
Tsitsiki Ice Cream & Snacks Mexican Snacks 3900 Division Avenue S, Wyoming, MI 49548 (616) 805-5352
La Guadalupana, your destination for Mexican delights, offers savory menudo, flavorful carnitas, and a diverse menu of authentic Mexican cuisine.
Indulge in Mexican sweetness at Tsitsiki Ice Cream & Snacks, offering delightful treats like mangonadas, ice cream, shakes, and more.
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Tacos El Caporal Mexican 1717 28th St SW Suite B 1260 Burton St SW Tacos El El Cuñado Mexican Burton St. 455 Burton St SW Tacos El Cuñado Mexican Downtown Market 435 Ionia Ave SW #100 Tacos El Cuñado Mexican Bridge St. 1024 Bridge St NW
Tacos El Cuñado 2 Mexican Grandville 1342 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW Tacos El Cuñado Mexican Alpine 2751 Alpine Ave NW Tacos El Cuñado Mexican Cascade 6450 28th St SE Tacos El Cuñado Mexican 3140 Plainfield Ave NE
Tacos Vicki’s Mexican 1049 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW Tamales Mary Mexican 1551A Wealthy St SE 1253 Burton St SW The Latin House Colombian 3363 Remembrance Rd NW Zasón Latino Mexican 3700 Rivertown Pkwy 3195 28th St E H103 7599 Clyde Park
Dry Chimichanga Dinner, El Granjero Mexican Grill 950 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
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Tacos El Primo Mexican 334 Burton St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 (616) 719-1694
San Francisco Neveria & Paleteria Mexican Food & Snacks 2838 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 (269) 216-3272
Tacos El Primo serves up a feast of pupusas and Mexican delights including tacos, sopes, tortas, quesadillas, and other mouthwatering traditional dishes.
Discover a taste of Mexico at San Francisco Neveria & Paleteria, offering delights like dorilokos, elote en vaso, ice cream, birria tacos, and more.
El Arriero Restaurante Mexican 2948 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 (616) 977-2674 Savor award-winning Mexican cuisine at El Arriero Restaurante Mexicano, featuring delectable dishes like fajitas, tacos, and more. Culinary excellence awaits!
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LA CASA DEL POLLO LOCO: A CULINARY JOURNEY FROM MEXICO TO MICHIGAN Buffet, Mexican & American Breakfast, Pizza, Wood-Fired Chicken. 244 28th St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49548
In the vibrant city of Grand Rapids, Michigan, La Casa del Pollo Loco transcends the conventional dining experience; it’s a manifestation of determination, passion, and the seamless fusion of Mexican and American culinary traditions. The visionary behind this culinary haven is Idalia Tinoco, whose journey serves as an inspiring narrative of resilience and an unwavering love for the art of cooking. Idalia’s odyssey commenced with a daring move from her hometown in Mexico to the United States, driven by the dream of crafting a better life for herself and her children. Seeking solace in the realm of culinary creativity, she embarked on her journey by introducing firewood-grilled chicken from her home kitchen—an endeavor that swiftly garnered local acclaim. Eight years ago, Idalia materialized her culinary dreams by inaugurating La Casa del Pollo Loco in a humble location, initially featuring just five items on the menu. The undeniable allure of her mouth-watering flavors and the
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welcoming ambiance of her establishment quickly endeared her to the community, establishing an enduring connection between Idalia’s spirit and the loyal patrons of her restaurant.
each dish is meticulously crafted to cater to diverse palates. Lunch and dinner La Casa del Pollo Loco unveil a spectrum of unique proudly stands as a Latin creations, including pizzas and woman-owned busi(Mexican-inspired) and ness, offering much more than delectable food—it is classic American T-Bone a warm haven, inviting pa- steaks, biscuits and gravy, trons of all ages to immerse BLTs, BBQ Ribs, and more. La Casa del Pollo Loco extends its culinary expertise to elevate your special occasions through its exceptional catering services beyond the exquisite dining experience. Their catering packages are thoughtfully planned to infuse your The menu at La Casa del gatherings with the rich Pollo Loco orchestrates flavors that define their a symphony of Mexican culinary identity. Whethand American gastroner it’s a family reunion, omy. Whether you’re savoring the signature fire- birthday party, work event, or any celebration, La Casa wood-grilled chicken and tantalizing tacos al pastor del Pollo Loco ensures your special moments are acor indulging in American companied by an unforgetbreakfast classics like french toast and pancakes, table culinary experience. themselves in a welcoming atmosphere. From those in pursuit of breakfast buffets to families seeking kid-friendly options or an all-day menu brimming with culinary diversity. Everyone is welcome!
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Latin American
Latin American Greater Kalamazoo
Condado Tacos Modern Tacos 1750 S Drake Rd Suite E
La Familia Cafe Restaurant 224 W Michigan Ave
Lolitas Tacos Mexican 2307 E Main St
El Ranchero Mexican grocery store & Mexican food 4315 Portage Street
La Finca Mexican 10412 Portage Rd
Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant Mexican 5480 Gull Rd
Garcia’s Mexican Kitchen Mexican Portage, MI Holy Taco Tacos 6942 W Q Ave
La Piñata Mexican 475 N Drake Rd Little México Mexican 3501 Stadium Dr
Los Amigos Portage Mexican 3317 Stadium Dr Los Brothers Mexican Food Mexican 2015 Portage Street
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HOW TO MAKE A DELICIOUS MEXICAN SHRIMP MICHELADA
USING REYNA’S MICHELADA MIX & BURZURK BREWING COMPANY’S KICKIN’ THE DONKEY
Elevate your drinking experience with a touch of Mexican flair through this classic concoction known as the Michelada. Think of it as the Mexican counterpart to the beloved Bloody Mary, but enriched with authentic Mexican ingredients. In this special recipe, we’ve sourced ingredients from two Michigan-based local gems—Reyna’s Michelada Mix by Aurora Foods and Kickin’ the Donkey, a Mexican lager by Burzurk Brewing Company. Micheladas are perfect for any season. Picture yourself sipping this delightful beverage under the sun by the water on a hot day or unwinding in the cool mountain air. If you’re a fan of a well-crafted Bloody Mary, get ready to fall in love with the unique and enticing flavors of the Michelada. Cheers to a refreshing twist!
INGREDIENTS • 4 oz. Reyna’s Michelada Mix Original • 12-oz. Burzurk Brewing Co. Kickin’ the Donkey • 1 lime • Half cucumber • Pickles • 1 orange • 1 jicama • Olives • Powder chilli • Ice INSTRUCTIONS DRINK Prepare a spicy Michelada by running a lime across the mug rim, coating it with chili powder, and adding ice. Squeeze lime juice, then fill the mug with 4 oz. of Reyna Michelada’s Mix and one 12-oz. of Burzurk Brewing Co. Kickin’ the Donkey Mexican Lager. Chop cucumber and jicama into small square pieces and add them to the drink. Garnish with a lime, an orange wheel, pickles and olives. SHRIMP Begin by frying 1/2 teaspoon of minced garlic in a small amount of butter for about 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add shrimp and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper for a savory touch. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until fully cooked. Carefully place the shrimp around the rim of the glass. Dust with chilli powder and enjoy!
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KALAMAZOO Mi Pueblo Mexican 3420 Gull Rd Que Buenos Fresh Mexican Grill Mexican 2929 Howard St Que Buenos Fresh Mexican Grill - Portage Mexican 5000 S Sprinkle Rd Roca Modern Mexican 247 S Kalamazoo Mall
El Huarache Mexican 517 Butternut Dr
Poquito Tapas 90 W 8th St
El Paraiso Mexican Zeeland, MI
Tacos El Cuñado Mexican 442 Baypark Dr
El Patron Mexican 3333 W Shr Dr
Taqueria Arandas Mexican 98 Douglas Ave #10
El Rancho Mexican 770 E 16th St 12659 Riley St
Taqueria Azteca Mexican 2027 N Park Dr
Havana Grill Cuban 12059 Felch St #1
Tacos El Perico Mexican 702 Douglas Ave
Los Ranchos Mexican 917 Washington Ave
The Big Burrito Tex-Mex 5036 W Kl Ave Valentina’s Mexican Grill Comstock Mexican 351 River St
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Margarita’s Mexican 495 W 17th St
Taqueria Vallarta Mexican 275 E 8th St Tamales Plus Mexican 816 Lincoln Ave Scan to see full list
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Baja Grill Tex-Mex 777 Washington Ave Don Miguel Mexican 264 N River Ave suite 10 Don Miguelito Mexican 11975 E Lakewood Blvd #9
Asada tacos, Monarca’s Ice Cream 321 N Grand St, Schoolcraft, MI 49087
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La Casa Fierro Mexican 1427 W Sherman Blvd
Navarro’s Mexican Takeout Mexican 2537 8th St
La Kermes Mexican 459 E Laketon Ave
Rosita’s Tacos Mexican 2811 Sanford St
Gael’s Mexican 1811 W Sherman Blvd
Los Amigos Tequila Bar & Grill Mexican 1848 E Sherman Blvd Suite M
Taqueria Agaves Mexican 1360 E Laketon Ave
Isabella’s Mexican 5600 Harvey St FC2
Lupita’s Mexican 1300 E Laketon Ave
El Burrito Loco Mexican 5916 Harvey St B El Tapatio Mexican 677 W Laketon Ave
Tacos Los Primos Mexican 631 W Southern Ave
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3 Gatos Brewery Brewery 1760 44th St SW #8
Brewery Vivant Brewery 925 Cherry St SE
7 Monks Taproom Beer hall 740 Michigan St NE
Broad Leaf Brewery & Spirits Brewery 2885 Lake Eastbrook Blvd SE
Forty Pearl Wine bar 40 Pearl St NW #110 Alebird Taphouse and Brewery 2619 84th St SW Archival Brewing Brewery 6266 W River Dr NE
Arvon Brewing Co. Taproom Brewery 1006 Division Ave S
City Built Brewing Company Brewery 820 Monroe Ave NW Ste 155
Atwater Brewery Brewery 201 Michigan St NW Bier Distillery & Brewery Distillery & Brewery 5295 W River Dr NE
Brewery Nyx Brewery 506 Oakland Ave SW
Brass Ring Brewing Brewery 2404 Eastern Ave SE Cascade Winery / Sierra Rose Cellars Winery 4665 Broadmoor Ave SE
Arktos Meadery Brewery 442 Bridge St NW
Big Boiler Brewing Brewery 318 E Main St suite b
Broad Leaf Brewery + Spirits - Westside Brewpub 443 Bridge St NW
Cooper’s Hawk Winery Wine bar 4515 28th St SE Eastern Kille Distillery Distillery 700 Ottawa NW 634 Wealthy St SE Founders Brewing Co Brewery 235 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW
Grand Rapids Brewing Company Brewery 1 Ionia Ave SW Ste 100 Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery Brewery 452 Ada Dr SE Green Door Distilling Co. Distillery 429 E North St Greyline Brewing Co. Brewery 1727 Alpine Ave NW GRNoir Wine & Jazz Wine bar 35 Division Ave S Gull Lake Distilling Company Distillery 92 - 100 E Michigan Ave Harmony Brewing Company Brewery 1551 Lake Dr SE Hudsonville Winery Winery 3768 Chicago Dr Jaden James Brewery Brewery Kentwood, MI Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria & Brewery Brewpub 428 Bridge St NW
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Thornapple Brewing Company Brewery 6262 28th St SE
Reserve Wine & Food Wine bar 201 Monroe Ave NW
Two James Spirits Distillery 740 Michigan St NE Ste 100A
Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery Winery 3142 4 Mile Rd NE
Lost Art Brewhouse Brewery 3393 Remembrance Rd NW
Sacred Springs Micro Taproom Brewery 1059 Wealthy St SE STE B
Michigan Moonshine Distillery 4005 Chicago Dr SW New Holland Brewing The Knickerbocker Brewery 417 Bridge St NW New Union Brewery Brewery 400 W Main St Perrin Brewing Company Brewery 5910 Comstock Park Dr NW Pink Barrel Cellars Brewery Location: 3025 6 Mile Rd NW Pux Cider Taphouse Cider bar 311 Fuller Ave NE
Railtown Brewing Company Brewery 3595 68th St SE
Vander Mill Grand Rapids Brewery 505 Ball Ave NE Wise Men Distillery Distillery 146 Monroe Center St NW Ste 150 Scan to see full list
St. Julian Winery & Distillery Tasting Room 4425 14 Mile Rd NE Saugatuck Brewing Co. Creston Taproom Brewery 1504 Plainfield Ave NE
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Schmohz Brewing Co. Brewery 2600 Patterson Ave SE Speciation Cellars Brewery 928 Wealthy St SE The 707 Winery and Brewery Winery 9175 Cherry Valley Ave SE Suite H
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Latitude 42° Brewing Company Brewery 6101 W Main St
St. Julian Winery & Distillery Winery Paw Paw, MI
Lawton Ridge Winery Winery 8456 Stadium Dr
Texas Corners Brewing Company Brewpub 6970 Texas Dr
One Well Brewing Brewery 4213 Portage Street
Green Door Distilling Co. Distillery 429 E North St Henderson Castle Winery Brewery 102 Monroe St
Presidential Brewing Company Brewery Portage, MI
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