MeXo

Name: MeXo
Address: 118 East Fulton Street, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, 49503
Telephone: (616) 828-4123
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

543 Reviews

$30 and under

Traditional Mexican

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Welcome to MeXo !

We offer prehispanic-influenced modern Mexican cuisine featuring Chef Oscars authentic regional cuisine, craft margaritas, and extensive tequila and mezcal selections. We offer private dining areas and rooms for curated chef dinners. MeXo offers scheduled Chef Dinners, Tequila Tastings, and private planned dinners.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 23, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

10:30 PM

Booked 6 times today

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Takeout

(616) 828-4123

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Traditional Mexican, Seafood, Mexican
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(616) 828-4123
Website
http://www.mexogr.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Oscar Moreno
Catering
We cater to all events. Please contact us at: https://www.cdkidining.com/contact We offer catering to any event by our chefs at all CDKI Dining restaurants.
Private party facilities
Private dining rooms along with Tequila/Mezcal Tastings. Chef Oscar hosts Chef Dinners in private rooms. Catering and Inside dining available.

Location
118 East Fulton Street Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Neighborhood
Grand Rapids
Cross street
Fulton Street and La Grave
Parking details
Complimentary Parking every night after 5 PM on Friday and All day Saturday and Sunday. Entrance off of Fulton, West of the Restaurant. Street side parking. Handicapped accessible.
Public transit
One block from public transportation. Six blocks from 20 Monroe Live, Van Andel and few blocks away from Devos Center, Civic Theatre, St. Cecilia.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

MeXo Queso Fundido$12.00
House-made Mexican chorizo sausage, melted Chihuahua & Oaxaca cheese, roasted corn, poblano, served with house-made Gluten Free corn nixtamal tortillas and molcajete salsa
Puebla Mole Bites$10.00
Free range chicken, jasmine rice, puebla mole, wrapped in masa, topped with chayote & serrano salad
Salsa Duo$6.00
Molcajete salsa, taquera salsa, MeXo escabeche (pickled veggies). Served with Our Mexo Corn Chips
Classic MeXo Guacamole$9.00
Ahuacamolli, avocado, tomato, green chile, cilantro mashed in a molcajete. Served with Our Mexo Corn Chips
Esquites (Roasted Corn Dip)$6.00
Roasted corn, crèma & cotija cheese. Served with Our Mexo Corn Chips
Sikil P'aak (Pumpkin Seed Dip)$6.00
Mayan dip with pepitas, charred tomatoes, garlic, onion, habanero peppers, cilantro. Served with Our Mexo Corn Chips

Soup & Salad (Sopas y Ensaladas)

Sopa Azteca$9.00
Tortilla soup made from guajillo chicken broth, charred tomatoes, onion, chayote, carrots, epazote, roasted chicken, served with Gluten Free corn tortilla strips, fresh avocado & sprinkled with cascabel peppers
Papaya Salad$10.00
Watercress and romaine lettuce, carrots, tomato, cucumber, pepitas seeds, black sesame seeds, papaya citrus agave vinaigrette

Entrées (Plato Fuerte)

Salmon Veracruzana$26.00
Goat milk pressed organic Irish salmon fillet topped with Veracruzana xitomati sauce made from capers, Spanish olives, onions with black rice & pickled vegetables
Carne Asada a la Tampiqueña 1939$26.00
8oz Local sourced steak, green cheese enchilada, guacamole, black beans, poblano rajas
Chicken Mole Amarillo$24.00
A sweet & smokey marinaded half chicken mole amarillo served with cilantro rice and escabeche vegetables
Enmoladas (Enchiladas)$20.00
Mole poblano & chicken enchiladas served with cilantro rice and escabeche vegetables
Oscar's Baja Tacos$18.00
Mexican beer battered mahi-mahi tacos topped with salsa macha, salsa cruda & papaya salsa in a house-made Gluten Free corn nixtamal tortillas
Smoked Mushroom Tacos$12.00
Three guajillo pepper infused smoke mushroom tacos with salsa cruda, lettuce, tomato in house-made Gluten Free corn tortillas
Caldo de Piedra (Seafood Stone Soup)$22.00
Seafood, vegetables, guajillo broth, epazote cooked with a scorching stone

Carnes ala Parrilla para Tacos (Deconstructed Tacos)

$20. Grilled meat, poultry or mushrooms Served with poblano and onion roasted rajas, black beans, grilled onion, guacamole and salsa

Chicken Breast
pineapple tepache, morita marinade
Cuitlacoche
guajillo pepper infused smoked mushrooms
Pork Carnitas
citrus & sweet braised pork
Pork Belly Pastor
slow roasted with fresh pineapple

Desserts (Pastors)

Aztec Flourless Chocolate Torte$8.00
Flourless chocolate torte topped with xoconostle & tomatillo gastrique
Goat Cheese Churros$8.00
Traditional pastry dough made with goat cheese. Fried and dusted in cinnamon sugar & served with house-made dipping sauce
Quatro Leches Cake$8.00
Sponge cake soaked in a sweet four milk mixture, with fruit & whipped cream

What 543 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Grand Rapids / Western Michigan
Great for Brunch
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Fit for Foodies
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DinePwr
Grand Rapids
49 reviews
5.0
49 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food4service4ambience4
Although the guacamole was basic, Most of the food was excellent.
CB
CarynB
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall1food3service2ambience2
Food was good but it was SO HOT in the restaurant that sweat was dripping down my face. I was very uncomfortable and embarrassed because we were dining with 2 other couples. I recommend you turn your air on. I probably won't be back.
DL
DuffL
Yosemite
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Unique take on Mexican food that is delicious. Nice variety of appetizers and entrees. Mixed drinks and wine selections were great.
j
jeff
Indiana
74 reviews
vip
4.0
74 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Went the MeXo for sunday brunch. The service was extremely friendly, punctual and attentive. Everyone really enjoyed their food - great flavors. The cocktails were really good as well. They had a 2 piece ensemble playing for extra ambiance. We are planning on returning in the near future.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first visit to this restaurant. We came with another couple and our entire evening was a first class experience. Service and our server were great, the drinks were good and the food was outstanding. We will certainly be dining here again. My hearing isn’t the greatest, so loud or noisy restaurants are difficult for good conversation. Mexo was bustling so there was noise from other diners and the wait staff, in spite of the busyness we were still able to converse without raising our voices. Five stars for everything.
SM
ShannonM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and staff was incredibly helpful with food and drink knowledge! Highly recommended
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience1
The waitress Nadia was very good. It felt like she didn’t have much support behind her. The food took a very long time which was okay but was ice cold. We sent it back which we never do and realized it was taking a very long time again and guessed it would be cold again and it was. We are outside and the outdoor dining was dirty and not ready for guests. A little cleaning in back patio and clean out planters would have went along way and to deliver food when hot. We will not go back.
SB
ShamsiB
New Mexico
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely fabulous! Food was great and so was service!
JB
JohnB
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a late lunch. Justin was an amazing server. Food was wonderful. Would recommend to others.
WM
WilliamM
Grand Rapids
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have never been disappointed when visiting Mexo. They have unique recipes, high-quality food, and friendly service.
JK
JessicaK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was a wonderful Mother’s Day brunch, food was perfection and the margaritas actually contained tequila! Had a reservation, was seated immediately, no issues at all during the entire experience. Thank you MeXo :)
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall1food1service4ambience3
The carne asada was so salty it was not eatable.
KS
KurtisS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and drinks. Very good selection of tequilas and mezcals. Service was good. Had never been there before and took my wife there for our anniversary. I couldn't have been more happy with the decision.
AM
AmandaM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Nice one for a special occasion, yet not exorbitantly expensive. The food is so delicious, and it's fun to introduce people to aspects of Mexican cuisine that aren't so common around here.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place that still seems to fly under the radar for lunch. Great spin on native Mexican dishes with updates. Try the Suadero and get churros to go!!
BD
BarbaraD
New Orleans
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as always!
S
Skeletor
Northern MI
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
I judge all Mexican restaurants immediately by whether or not they serve molé. Not only does MeXo have molé but it’s delicious and almost as good as my Abuelita’s!
KN
KurtN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience3
This was our first time at MeXo - we are foodies and have eaten at some great Mexican (Rick Bayless' Topo/frontera in Chicago and Bobby Flay's in NYC) the food quality is that high. Thank you. Service was attentive but slow - But it was Cinco de Mayo so you get a pass! See you again soon - we are lucky to have you here in Grand Rapids
JK
JoannaK
Grand Rapids
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
Very polite server but it took nearly an hour for drinks and three hours for lunch because there was only one on staff.
MO
MaryO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great! No complaints! Love their traditional menu.
B
Beej
Los Angeles
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Family pre/Civic
RJ
RebeccaJ
Grand Rapids
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful waitress who was able to make suggestions to enhance our dining experience. We will be back for sure!
LD
LoriD
Grand Rapids
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Superb food! We had the shrimp ceviche, which was a large portion, and packed a punch. I had the special., which was mahi-mahi … excellent! My husband had the chicken, tender and juicy!
HS
HSZW
Grand Rapids
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
All food was delicious! Cerviche, guac, salmon, and mushroom enchiladas. I still question whether they are making their own chips or not. Tastes like not. My sides with the main were rather small portions and it tasted like my food had been done for a bit (it was cool), perhaps waiting on the salmon. But, we were both full. My margarita had too much ice and lost the delicious smoky flavor quickly. My 15 yr old raved about how good the salmon tasted. Service was great! We did enjoy the flavors and unique dishes. We will go back.
LH
LisaH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our Sunday late brunch at MeXo was amazing. The service was impeccable, the environment warm and private, and the food was delicious. We can't wait to go back as there are at least 10-15 other things on the menu that I cannot wait to try! We had thought it would be a bit pricey but actually found it much more reasonably priced than expected. Check it out!
RM
RobertM
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Excellent meal. Service was a little spotty as they seemed understaffed maybe, but everyone was friendly and trying hard. Food was outstanding Would definitely return
JA
JoAnneP
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food, good service, and reasonably priced. We will return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely flawless! Amazing food amazing service. My new favorite spot!
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Funkster
Grand Rapids
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A other outstanding visit to MeXo. Drinks were perfectly made. Well balanced. Conversation with employees was enjoyable. Duck meal is delicious. This is why Chef Oscar is Chef of the year.
B
Bekah
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
All the dishes were delicious and our server was awesome
TL
TravelLady511
Grand Rapids
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
I'm a long time downtown Grand Rapids worker and devotee but this was the first time I've been to MeXo. A travel agent friend and I decided at the last minute to go out for Easter brunch. We were both impressed with our delicious omelettes - she had the mushroom and I had the pastor. The cilantro rice was good, too. Instead of dessert we shared a French press pot of Cafe de Olla which was uniquely flavored and delicious! Our server Justin was well informed, cheerful, and helpful. Two sour notes - our food arrived before our wine/mimosa and my MeXo Mimosa didn't taste good. Regardless, I'll bring friends and out of town guests to MeXo in the future.
CS
ChrisS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Amazing experience great food and amazing drinks the old fashioned was great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious, can’t wait to go back !
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience3
It just wasn’t good. Nothing really tasted fresh and it was just thrown together. The chips were stale, the entree had too much sauce, the rice was mush, and the pickled veg tasted old. For $120 for 2 people, you think you’d be blown away.
DE
DENISEA
Chicago
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
This was our first time at MeXo for brunch. We can’t wait to go back! The roasted corn appetizer and the Pastor Omlettes were beautiful and delicious. Great presentation and flavor.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Brunch was great! Assuming not a lot of people know there is a brunch here—We were the first ones in at 10:15am. I loved the classic Paloma, and the Pork Omelet was stupid good!
BC
BCob
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exactly what we hoped for. Excellent food and excellent service. Justin is great!
J
Joanna
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Excellent margaritas! Salsa duo was more than just a regular salsa. We each got an enchiladas dish with different sauces and both were excellent and the goat cheese churros too end were perfect. The service was attentive and friendly. The dining room is a little odd, I feel like I am eating in a decorated conference room but easy to overlook when the food is so good.
DM
DawnM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Carne asada dinner was amazing! Service was great. Sad we don’t live in the area to go back more often.
M
Mark
Detroit
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Authentic gourmet Mexican food. Sunday brunch is a real treat.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from MeXo using the Order Online button. MeXo also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (616) 828-4123.

MeXo is rated 4.5 stars by 543 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 23, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

10:30 PM

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(616) 828-4123

Delivery

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118 East Fulton Street Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Fulton Street and La Grave
Neighborhood
Grand Rapids
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Cuisines
Traditional Mexican, Seafood, Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Complimentary Parking every night after 5 PM on Friday and All day Saturday and Sunday. Entrance off of Fulton, West of the Restaurant. Street side parking. Handicapped accessible.
Public transit
One block from public transportation. Six blocks from 20 Monroe Live, Van Andel and few blocks away from Devos Center, Civic Theatre, St. Cecilia.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Oscar Moreno
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.mexogr.com/
Phone number
(616) 828-4123
Catering
We cater to all events. Please contact us at: https://www.cdkidining.com/contact We offer catering to any event by our chefs at all CDKI Dining restaurants.
Private party facilities
Private dining rooms along with Tequila/Mezcal Tastings. Chef Oscar hosts Chef Dinners in private rooms. Catering and Inside dining available.

MeXo

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Delivery

Dining areas

Additional information

MeXo Queso Fundido

Pulpo Ceviche

Chicken Breast

Appetizers (Antojitos)

MeXo Queso Fundido$12.00

Puebla Mole Bites$10.00

Salsa Duo$6.00

Classic MeXo Guacamole$9.00

Esquites (Roasted Corn Dip)$6.00

Sikil P'aak (Pumpkin Seed Dip)$6.00

Soup & Salad (Sopas y Ensaladas)

Sopa Azteca$9.00

Papaya Salad$10.00

Entrées (Plato Fuerte)

Salmon Veracruzana$26.00

Carne Asada a la Tampiqueña 1939$26.00

Chicken Mole Amarillo$24.00

Enmoladas (Enchiladas)$20.00

Oscar's Baja Tacos$18.00

Smoked Mushroom Tacos$12.00

Caldo de Piedra (Seafood Stone Soup)$22.00

Carnes ala Parrilla para Tacos (Deconstructed Tacos)

Chicken Breast

Cuitlacoche

Pork Carnitas

Pork Belly Pastor

Desserts (Pastors)

Aztec Flourless Chocolate Torte$8.00

Goat Cheese Churros$8.00

Quatro Leches Cake$8.00

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