TOP 5 NON-CHAIN MEXICAN RESTAURANTS

Based on your votes in WKAR and City Pulse’s 2025 Top of the Town contest. Bon appétit!

 

1. El Azteco East Lansing

Casual eatery with a rooftop patio serving Mexican standards, some made with local ingredients

225 Ann St., East Lansing

(517) 351-9111

www.elazteco.net

11 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Wednesday

11 a.m.-midnight Thursday

11 a.m.-2 a.m. Friday-Saturday

11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday

 

2. El Azteco Lansing

South-of-the-border restaurant boasting fresh ingredients, scratch cooking and patio seating

1016 W. Saginaw St., Lansing

(517) 485-4589

www.elaztecowest.com

11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday

11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday

Noon-8:30 p.m. Sunday

 

3. Famous Taco

Mexican eatery with a wide menu of classic dishes, including breakfast options

321 S. Waverly Road, Lansing

(517) 321-8226

www.facebook.com/FamousTaco1968

9 a.m.-11 p.m. daily

 

4. Pablo’s Mexican Restaurant Old Town

Informal Mexican restaurant serving classic taqueria fare 

311 E César E. Chávez Ave,

Lansing

(517) 372-0887

www.pablosrestaurants.com

9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday

9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday

 

5. Taqueria El Chaparrito

Authentic Mexican eatery serving a variety of a-la-carte options and larger plates

4832 W. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing

(517) 574-3020

www.taqueriaelchaparrito.com

10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily