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Reviews for Mama Lu's - A Modern Day Taco Shop in Traverse City, MI

MingXuan Tay 2 years ago
5

Very good food! Came here after checking reddit for food reccs and it did not disappoint! We got mango margaritas - amazing!... It's a must drink! Had some street corn and it tasted so heavenly with the cotija cheese and the lime mayo. For the tacos, wetried the carne, lechon asado, pescado and camaron, they were all absolutely delicious. My fav was the pescado, the fish was sogood! Finished our meal with Churros and the Mexican chocolate sauce really hits the spot! Love it here, definitely recommendingit for anyone visiting Traverse City! Read more

Michael Potter 2 years ago
4

The tacos are fantastic. The chips are very good. The drinks are good if you like 'em sweet, but aren't terribly strong. But... seriously, these tacos. I had the roasted pork taco and it was perfectly prepared with just enough heat. My fiancèe's potatotaco was equally delicious, with a nice smokiness. My mango margaritas was delicious, but I didn't taste the tequila. Same formy fiancèe's cucumber jalapeño one. But seriously, try these tacos. Read more

Victoria W 2 years ago
4

A really hip, fun modern take on tacos! Our favorite part of our meal was the mango margarita, which honestly might have been... the best margarita I?ve ever had before! Also really enjoyed the yummy appetizers including street corn, and the Spanishrice. Tacos were good but more standard in my opinion. Regardless definitely worth checking this place out! Read more

Jay Littlefield 2 years ago
4

Good tacos , being from Texas I?m fairly particular. The presentation and service were good. Music was a little loud , even... though we dined outside. The carnitas was our favorite taco but the others were good. Read more

J Sale 2 years ago
5

Honestly some of the best Taco's we have ever had! This restaurant is small but has a really chill vibe and offers outdoor... seating, waiter was super nice and told us the specials. We luckily made it on Taco Tuesday, our Tacos on Special were $2each?well worth the price. I would've paid $5 per Taco they were so good. Very fresh ingredients and the flavors of spicy,sweet, tangy all mixed perfectly on the pallet! 5 Stars all the way Read more

Adrian L 2 years ago
4

4 starts cause the churros and flavor combinations of the tacos were great but the tortillas need to be cooked properly. They... tasted like the cold store bought corn tortillas you get at the store. I also didn't like how my server was just wearing a longt-shirt. It felt like yall just hired a random college kid right before I got there. Read more

jeremy thaler 2 years ago
5

I would grab takeout the dining room is small but there are plenty of picnic spots close by. The food is modern and amazing.... Full of flavors and legitimate food no additives and everything taste fresh not frozen and farm fresh. Refreshing take onMexican fare. Reminds me of modern Mexican chefs. Will be back for sure if in the area. Highly recommend ???? they do havevegitarian options. Read more

Morgan Austin 2 years ago
4

The tacos are pretty good - try the pescado! The guac is great and they have some great salsa made in house. We enjoyed eating... here. Giving it four stars because the menu was pretty limited and the seating felt a little crammed. Overall, it's an awesomelittle spot. Read more