Red Mesa Grill
Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Traverse City
"Vegetarian and vegan menus available as well."(3 Tips)
"I highly recommend the Brazilian steak."(2 Tips)
"Great Raspberry Margarita's... Or so I am told, I had a beer."(7 Tips)
"Great customer service, excellent tequila knowledge!"(6 Tips)
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- David WFebruary 17, 2013Great Raspberry Margarita's... Or so I am told, I had a beer. Service was great and the food was excellent. All food is made from scratch and it shows in the taste and variety.
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T-town TomOctober 24, 2020Very good take on street tacos. They have locally sourced soda...some of the best root beer I’ve ever had. I didn’t partake, but a the largest selection of tequilas I’ve ever seen.Upvote1Downvote
Jean ClousAugust 2, 2013The summer "Cherry" Barbecue Ribs Special w/ sweet potato fries and a spicy coleslaw is spectacular and the NEVER disappointing Grouper Tacos are a "must try!Upvote3Downvote
breathmintSeptember 2, 2014Most items made from scratch, many are locally sourced, tons of vegetarian and vegan options. The wild mushrooms are amazing! Oh and a great selection of regional craft beers :]UpvoteDownvote
Dave HoggJune 20, 2017Very good Latin American food. The portions are big, and the menu isn't generic Tex-Mex. String recommendation for the stuffed shrimp.UpvoteDownvote
Harvey TomJune 23, 2015Great food and locally made sodas are terrific. If you like On The Boarder Restaurant then you will definitely love this place.UpvoteDownvote
Neil YaremchukApril 12, 2011This is an all encompassing Latin flavor menu. If you want burger and squeeze cheese go to Taco Bell. Order the sashimi grade ahi tuna twister by name, it's off the menu and incredible.UpvoteDownvote
Diane SOctober 2, 2013Brazilian steak & wild mushroom tostada..$3 Margaritas..wonderful service..no complaints here just happy tummies..love the skeleton Three Amigos!UpvoteDownvote- Kimberly HuntAugust 25, 2013Great service! The Tequila Lime Chicken Fajitas are yummy! Love the atmosphere. Vegetarian and vegan menus available as well. ;)Upvote1Downvote
Scott HJuly 12, 2012Food is incredible period ! Service was outstanding. I was forced to try new foods and I'm happy I did. Not your traditional Mexican food MUCH better !UpvoteDownvote
Tony CorsiniJuly 7, 2012Great mexican food! Great drinks! Great atmosphere! If you like Mexican food and are in Traverse City this is a must!UpvoteDownvote
Vegetable quinoa burrito, the whole menu looked appealing. Hard to choose! A must stopUpvoteDownvote
Pam KuczewskiJune 1, 2013Amazing guacamole and delicious margaritas. A must try. It's Latin American/Mexican. Wonderful flavors!UpvoteDownvote
Brad ThiesJuly 28, 2017Not only do they have separate vegan and vegetarian menus, but the food is good too!UpvoteDownvote
Marcy HainsworthAugust 10, 2014Habanero Ice cream will serve 4 - 6 people ask for several spoons to share.
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Drew HaleSeptember 22, 2012Smoky steak and bean burrito is frickin amazing!! Also really great salsa.UpvoteDownvote- Stan PittmanAugust 27, 2014Probably the best Mexican restaurant in northern Michigan!Upvote1Downvote
Sarah BaloghMarch 11, 2011Celiacs menu and gluten free beer makes this one of my go-to restaurants in traverse cityUpvote1Downvote
Brian GasperoniJuly 26, 2012The pork is amazing. Same with the salsa. DEFINITELY WORTH IT!!UpvoteDownvote
Sam jPSeptember 10, 2021Disappointed in the grocery store tasting chips and salsa as well as my chicken enchiladas which did not come out hot and were very watery. All I could taste was salt wrapped in a poor quality shellUpvoteDownvote
Natalie Hayes-TreatApril 11, 2013Great food and the sugar free margarita is wonderful !!UpvoteDownvote
There are now Vegetarian and Vegan menus available along with the gluten free menu!Upvote1Downvote
Mark BreymeyerDecember 29, 2010true... not authentic Mexican food but it was good non the less! the margaritas will rival some I had in Mexico! Pristine was a great server...UpvoteDownvote
Penelope OertelJanuary 19, 2012Latin food with vegitarian, vegan and gluten-free options. AWESOME!!!UpvoteDownvote
Jeremy KressMarch 13, 2010Recommend the Armadillo Eggs, Black Bean Cakes, and Tortilla Soup. Also some of the best Guacamole!UpvoteDownvote
- Say Hola to the three skull art gents in the dining room!UpvoteDownvote
Lisa RitterJuly 6, 2013The white sangria sounded good, but lacked flavor. Pick something else.UpvoteDownvote
Bob CesarioFebruary 29, 2016Food was mediocre at best and service could have been better, too.UpvoteDownvote
Amy RaleyJune 7, 2011Stay away from the mashed potatoes sorry :-( Casa Margaret is good tho!UpvoteDownvote
Not the best Mexican food. They add way too many ingredients and it's too Americanized.UpvoteDownvote
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- 7.0
"I got the veggie burrito which was phenomenal! The salsa was fresh and delicious!"
Rachel - 7.4
"Excellent margaritas, many flavors!"
Stan Pittman - 7.1
"Be bold, don't be afraid to mix up what's on the menu. Add queso sauce, try the roasted corn or habanero salsas. It's all good so be creative! :)"
Abraham S
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