6 Best Authentic Restaurants in Walker

6 restaurants available nearby

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1. MeXo

4.6

Exceptional(851)

Price: Moderate

• Traditional Mexican • Grand Rapids

Booked 4 times today

MeXo offers authentic Mexican cuisine, influenced by pre-Hispanic traditions, as per their description. Customers have praised the food for being 'authentic and artistic', with one even stating that Chef Oscar's recipes are 'steeped in Mexico’s ancient culture'. The staff is also noted to be 'very knowledgeable of the cuisine', adding to the authenticity of the dining experience.

2. Mertens Prime

3.7

Very Good(1596)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Grand Rapids

Booked 13 times today

Mertens Prime, located in the historic 1914 New Hotel Mertens lobby in Grand Rapids, offers locally sourced, in-house hand-cut steaks, chops, and unique takes on classics. Scratch made kitchen where we make all the pastas and desserts. We have a large selection for vegan & vegetarian.Prime features a full-service espresso machine and classic pastries like beignets. Guests can enjoy tableside presentations like filet dinner for two, a weekly curated rolling cheese cart, and bananas fosters and creme brulee.The kitchen is scratch made and we feature many locally sourced products.The bar top is one of the largest in Grand Rapids and seats 18 guests along with lounge tables. Our bar features a daily happy hour from 4pm-6pm 7 days a week for both food and beverage! Seasonal mocktails available along with many other non-alcoholic offerings. Mertens Rooftop offers a full bar and a menu of appetizers. To book a reservation at Mertens Rooftop, select "Outdoor Seating", if available.

3. Taco Borracho

4.2

Awesome(28)

Price: Expensive

• Latin / Spanish • Grand Rapids

Booked 9 times today

We are an authentic Mexican and Latin full service restaurant and bar, offering a unique blend of Mexican, Puerto Rican, and Cuban flavors. Our purpose and mission is to focus on the blending of cultures and to bring people together from every background and every walk of life. Everything is made in house, using fresh & local ingredients. We are committed to providing a unique and unforgettable experience, located in the heart of Grand Rapids. Kick back on our one of a kind patio this summer and enjoy a delicious margarita tower! Join us today!

4. Stella's Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(29)

Price: Moderate

• Burgers • Grand Rapids

Booked 14 times today

Stella's Is For You (And Us)Our menu goes way beyond the typical freezer bag to fryer crap you find at a lot of bars. Our famous giant stuffed burgers were named Best in America by GQ in 2012 and Best in Grand Rapids by Grand Rapids Magazine and On the Town. We even make our own vegetarian and vegan burgers, beer-battered avocados and stuffed tots. We also have over 250 kinds of whiskey for your sipping pleasure. Canadian, Scotch, Irish, American (including some Michigan-made varieties) -- we cover the map.

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5. Pietro's Italian Restaurant & Party House

4.6

Exceptional(661)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Grand Rapids

Booked 14 times today

Pietro’s is a casual Italian restaurant known for over 45 years for its classic and signature pastas including West Michigan’s number one pasta dish, Fettuccine Michael. As soon as you walk through the hand-carved Tuscan doors, you’ll enter into the aroma of fresh-baked bread and hand-crafted house-made ravioli all made in our pasta shop daily. The authentic Tuscan tile floors, hand carved booths and Pietro’s family pictures are an example of Pietro’s time-inspired passion of authenticity. Our service brings your experience of classic and signature Italian recipes to life. Large portions of affordably priced menu selections, like our tender Veal Marsala , line-caught salmon, house-made mozzarella and soups to our award-winning pizzas are prepared with the freshest made-from-scratch ingredients. We invite your entire family and friends to enjoy family-style dinner service perfect for any large gathering.

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6. Rio Peruvian restaurant

4.3

Awesome(35)

Price: Moderate

• Peruvian • Wyoming

Booked 1 time today

Opening August 17, 2023Rio Peruvian & Mexican Cuisine is the must anticipated Peruvian Restaurant in Michigan. Name it by critics the Gastronomic Capital of Peru in Michigan.

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6 restaurants available nearby

1. MeXo

2. Mertens Prime

3. Taco Borracho

4. Stella's Lounge

5. Pietro's Italian Restaurant & Party House

6. Rio Peruvian restaurant

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